52. Quiet on Set: Dan Schneider is a Cult Leader (Allegedly)
52. Quiet on Set: Dan Schneider is a Cult Leader (Allegedly)

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Hey there, cult lovers! This week, we're switching gears a bit for our devoted cult following. Before we dive into our usual podcast review antics, we're taking a detour to discuss something intriguingly adjacent to cultish behavior: '', a docuseries...

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Elizabeth Kupferman

At some point, hating yourself and reacting to life with trauma responses, addiction and codependency become unbearable, plus it’s not a cute lewk. It can often feel like your neuroses control you and not the other way around. Around here, we believe, like Carl Jung, that our neurosis is our psyche begging us to heal. And so we shall. In that spirit, The Ask an Advanced Bitch podcast provides your weekly dose of no-nonsense and irreverent insights, dark humor, truths, tools and techniques for addressing CPTSD, your particular trauma responses, codependency, grief and loss, and all things recovery to become our most true, self-confident and authentic selves - or as I would put it - an Advanced Bitch. I’m a therapist and coach, but most importantly a bitch who has spent over 30 years in therapy and recovery trying to heal my broken self. I will be dissecting complex issues through both professional lenses and personal anecdotes through answering questions of anyone still suffering. Look, I was the brokenest bitch you ever did meet and I have (mostly) learned to live without self-hate, regret and resentment.. The biggest surprise of all of this Advanced Personal Growth Work has been finding that on the other side of CPTSD is a lot of laughing and magic. Turns out magic is real and life requires fairy dust. Welcome, Bitch.

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The Dark Side of Nickelodeon: Unpacking 'Quiet on Set'

Episode Overview

Dan Schneider's alleged abusive behaviour towards child stars.
The impact of fame and unhealed trauma on young actors.
Misogyny and narcissism in the entertainment industry.
The role of parents in managing their child's stardom.
Cautionary tales about the hidden dangers behind beloved TV shows.

“It's fame and, you know, getting to be a star... so intoxicating that you do sell your soul.”

In this episode of 'Ask An Advanced Bitch', Elizabeth Kupferman, Trent Toomey, and Taylor Wallace take a deep dive into the disturbing world of child stars and the dark side of Nickelodeon shows from the late '90s and early 2000s. The team discusses the docuseries 'Quiet on Set', which exposes troubling behaviour and alleged abuse by Dan Schneider, a prominent figure in children's television.

With a mix of dark humour and candid reflections, they explore the impact of unhealed trauma on former child stars like Drake Bell and Amanda Bynes. The episode is not just a nostalgic trip down memory lane but a critical look at the hidden dangers lurking behind the scenes of beloved TV shows. The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, making it a compelling listen for anyone interested in the darker aspects of pop culture and child stardom.

With a trigger warning for discussions of child abuse, this episode is both eye-opening and cautionary. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation that will leave you questioning the entertainment industry and its treatment of young talent.

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