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We interviewed author and journalist Ellen Huet about her recent book Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult (October 2025), exploring the Orgasmic Meditation (OM) start-up cult OneTaste.
In the full episode for subscribers, Kate describes her run-ins with OneTaste from the outer orbit.
Content Advisory: This episode includes candid discussion of sexual topics and references to sexual crimes and coercion.
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