Thursday Jun 23, 2022

E 86: Part 2 The Dangerous World of Internet Spirituality: Bentinho Massaro: Alleged ”Predator Hiding in the Mask of a Messiah”

Bentinho Massarao first came my way by someone who survived his abuse. Jade had joined his spiritual community and I followed along on her journey (as we do these days) on Instagram. You can hear her full story on one of our favorite podcasts: A Little Bit Culty:Bentinho Massaro Sucks Part 1 .

When Jade finally shared the news on Instagram of who he really was and the damaging impact he had on her life, I wanted to find out anything and everything I could on this man. As did VICE back in 2019 and Rolling Stone just this year. 

Listen in this week as Sarah and I give our limited perspective on him and his bullshit. It is another wild ride for sure. These "internet gurus" need to be stopped because it is a dangerous road they take their followers down.

 

RESOURCES Related to this Episode:

Rolling Stone Article: "The Instagram Guru 'Fucking' His Female Followers 'To Freedom'"

Vice Documentary: The Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization'

A Little Bit Culty:Bentinho Massaro Sucks Part 1 

 

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