What happens when a journalist spends years uncovering the truth behind a controversial wellness movement? And how does reporting on trauma and human behavior impact a reporter’s own mental health?
In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with investigative journalist Ellen Huet to explore the emotional, cultural, and psychological layers behind her reporting on OneTaste, the company famous for promoting orgasmic meditation—and infamous for the allegations and criminal charges that followed.
🔥 In This Episode, We Cover:
The mental health challenges journalists face while reporting high-stakes, emotionally charged stories
Ellen’s career progression, including Tech journalism—and how it led her to report on OneTaste
The rise and fall of OneTaste: its origins, promises, red flags, and the darker truths uncovered
Why people join groups that later get labeled as cults—and why it can be so hard to leave
The emotional toll of interviewing survivors and the surprising overlap between investigative reporting and trauma therapy
A sneak peek into Ellen’s new book, Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult, and its broader look at social psychology, belonging, and human behavior
If you’re fascinated by true crime, cult psychology, mental health, or the behind-the-scenes world of investigative journalism, this episode is for you. It’s raw, insightful, and full of moments that will stay with you long after you’ve finished watching.
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