Ellen Huet (on wellness cults) | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
From Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Ellen Huet, an investigative reporter, discusses her book "Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult," which explores the complexities and controversies surrounding wellness cults. The conversation delves into the dynamics of power and sexuality within these groups, highlighting the intriguing yet troubling aspects of cult culture.
Key Takeaways
- Ellen Hwitt's 'Empire of Orgasm' reveals how sex and power unravel a wellness cult's hidden agenda.
- Living with 20 adults might be a commune or a sitcom—both lose significance when the Wi-Fi password is a joke.
- Cooking for 20 transforms communal living into an ad for culinary endurance—who needs a gym membership?
- Cults are enticing, but communal living features the real drama: who burned dinner and what deserves 'Chef of the Year'?
- Clothing swaps: the eco-friendly cult alternative where fashion meets fraternity without the mind control.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Ellen Hwitt (person)
- One Taste (company)
- Nicole Dayon (person)
- Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult (book)
- Reese Jones (person)
- WeWork (company)
- Theranos (company)
- Gwyneth Paltrow (person)
- Tim Ferriss (person)
- Into It Turbo Tax (product)
- Allstate (product)