I Don't Know Anything with Paige Harriman

How did the 1996 welfare reform act impact the American working poor?In this episode, a food service industry veteran (of 20+ years!) shares the harsh realities of her life with me. She tells me all about working in fast food as a child, what it's like to be homeless, what happens when she wants to leave a job (but can't), surviving while living below the poverty line, and more.

While cleaning out my garage, I found one of my favorite childhood books, Aesop's Fables! So I decided to share some stories with you! They're not directed at anyone in particular. No one at all.

"What came first, the music or the misery? Nobody worries about kids listening to thousands, literally thousands of songs about heartbreak, rejection, pain, misery and loss. Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?" – Rob Gordon, High Fidelity This episode is from the archives and has been edited since its original rel

Recorded for my dear friend L. We all love you! You are so special to us!

In this episode, I read the story of David and Angelina, from the book Anger by Thich Nhat Hanh.This episode was made in collaboration with Plum Village, a Buddhist monastery.

While in Miami for Art Basel, I stumbled across a studio, Robohood, owned by the developers of the original robotic painting technology! In this episode, I interview the studio artist, Crystal Joynt, about the future of creativity. (All I can say is WOW! I learned a lot! The future is so cool!!)This episode is from the archives and has been edited since its original publication.

"The Rampage of Gratitude" is a meditative practice developed by Abraham Hicks. It's supposed to help you align with the positive energy of the universe. (Olivia Eden shared this technique with me on the Children of God series, and I thought I'd try it! Raise the vibrations! It was fun! You should try it too!)

In this short meditation tape, Go Fast Don't Die and I will show you how to let go (for dear life).

So it looks like your girl became an accidental cult reporter!Many people are e-mailing, calling, and texting me with stories of their cult experiences and escapes. One potential interviewee mailed me a DVD with some interesting audio demonstrations, including one about how to become a cult leader.This TOTALLY BANANAS track shows how cult leaders manipulate, procure, and brainwash

Olivia Eden was born into the Children of God, a notorious cult led by treacherous leaders David Brandt Berg and Karen Elva Zerby (also known as “Mamma Maria”).Rising Up from the Ashes of the Children of God Cult, Fire Walk with Olivia Eden – The Complete Series combines all three acts of her story: the Escape, the Confrontation, and the Resolution. (Also, as a majority of my