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Your wife's cousin's boyfriend is catfishing you with his ex's photos. Plot twist: you know it's him and...kinda like it! Welcome to Feedback Friday!
And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (<a href="https://twitter.com/JordanHarbinger" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@JordanHarbinger</a>) and Gabriel Mizrahi (<a href="https://twitter.com/GabeMizrahi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@GabeMizrahi</a>) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at <a href="mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">friday@jordanharbinger.com</a>. Now let's dive in!
<h3 class="p1">On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:</h3>
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<li>You discovered you're being catfished by your wife's cousin's boyfriend using his ex-girlfriend's photos. The twist? You've actually found him attractive at family events, and now you're enjoying this strange flirtation, knowing it's really him. How deeply do you sip this intoxicating blend of deception and desire?</li>
<li>Your Lithuanian name creates challenges in professional settings — from constant pronunciation explanations to misgendering in emails. As you build your personal brand, you're wrestling with whether to adopt a more "local" name while still honoring your heritage. What's the right balance to strike here?</li>
<li>Your son, a newly commissioned military officer, is struggling with stress and performance issues. While cleaning his room, you discovered ED medication, and now you're caught between parental concern and respecting his privacy. How involved should you be in this delicate matter?</li>
<li>Your girlfriend's teenage brother was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder and believes their father's lies about maternal abuse. The family's pain is becoming unbearable to watch — but is it your place to intervene?</li>
<li>Recommendation of the Week: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071S819CN/?tag=jordanharbing-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Accupressure mat</a></li>
<li>You've saved money for both your children's college education, but one is attending an expensive school while the other chose a more affordable option. You're grappling with fairness — should the funds be split equally, or should each child's full education be covered regardless of cost?</li>
<li>Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">friday@jordanharbinger.com</a>!</li>
<li>Connect with Jordan on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanHarbinger" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@JordanHarbinger</a> and Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@jordanharbinger</a>.</li>
<li>Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/GabeMizrahi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@GabeMizrahi</a> and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabrielmizrahi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@gabrielmizrahi</a>.</li>
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1093: When the Hunter Becomes the Honeypot | Feedback Friday

From makeup to merchandising: Rock legend <a href="https://genesimmons.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gene Simmons</a> reveals the business strategy behind KISS' 50-year reign as a cultural phenomenon.
<h3>What We Discuss with Gene Simmons:</h3>
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<li>According to Gene Simmons of KISS fame, pursuing wealth isn't just about personal gain but about creating value and jobs for others. Like a stone thrown into a pond, he sees wealth creation rippling outward to benefit society, even when the wealthy person might not be particularly altruistic.</li>
<li>Gene's metamorphosis from an impoverished immigrant child who had never seen television or tasted jam into a global rock star serves as a powerful metaphor for the American Dream's transformative potential.</li>
<li>KISS' innovative approach to band sustainability focused on building devoted fan loyalty rather than chasing hit singles, creating what Gene describes as an "album band" culture. This strategy, like planting a tree rather than picking flowers, prioritized long-term growth over immediate success.</li>
<li>Behind the makeup and theatrical persona, Gene reveals himself to be an unexpectedly scholarly figure, displaying deep knowledge of theology, history, and business. His ability to counter religious critics with biblical verses and his understanding of entertainment industry economics show how knowledge can be wielded as both shield and sword.</li>
<li>Gene demonstrates that reinvention is always possible through decisive action. As he puts it: "Don't like your looks? Change them. Don't like your name? Change it. Don't like where you live? Move." This philosophy of taking control of your circumstances, rather than being controlled by them, is something anyone can apply to their own life's journey, regardless of their starting point.</li>
<li>And much more...</li>
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1092: Gene Simmons | KISS and Make-Up

A $23B industry is warehousing and abusing teens under the guise of therapy. Survivor <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megappelgate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meg Appelgate</a> shares her harrowing story here on Skeptical Sunday.
Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megappelgate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meg Appelgate</a>, the CEO of <a href="https://www.unsilenced.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Unsilenced</a>, a grassroots organization dedicated to speaking out against institutionalized child abuse in the troubled teen and youth mental health industry!
<h3 class="p1">On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Troubled Teen Industry (TTI) is a vast, multi-billion dollar system that operates with minimal oversight, annually affecting 120,000-200,000 youth. Like an invisible web, it captures vulnerable teenagers through deceptive marketing and scare tactics, turning typical teenage behaviors into perceived crises that supposedly require extreme intervention.</li>
<li>The industry's roots are deeply concerning, stemming from controversial organizations like Synanon and The Seed. These programs' techniques were so severe that a 1974 Senate report compared them to Korean War prisoner brainwashing methods — a chilling foundation that still echoes through today's practices.</li>
<li>The long-term impact on survivors is devastating and scientifically measurable through Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scores. Like a computer virus that corrupts system files, these experiences rewire the developing brain, leading to increased risks of physical and mental health issues - from depression to chronic diseases — that can persist throughout adulthood.</li>
<li>Despite marketing themselves as therapeutic environments, many of these programs actually traumatize youth through practices like forced isolation, inappropriate restraints, medication misuse, and severe communication restrictions. It's akin to promising a safe harbor but delivering a perfect storm of institutional abuse.</li>
<li>Positive change is happening through growing awareness and advocacy. Organizations like Unsilenced are making concrete progress - helping shut down 90 abusive programs since 2022, supporting survivors, and pushing for legislative reform. This momentum shows that with continued effort and awareness, we can protect vulnerable youth and create safer alternatives for struggling teenagers and their families.</li>
<li>Connect with Jordan on <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanHarbinger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanharbinger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/THEJORDANHARBINGERSHOW" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at <a href="mailto:jordan@jordanharbinger.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-rawhref="mailto:jordan@jordanharbinger.com">jordan@jordanharbinger.com</a> and let him know!</li>
<li>Connect with Meg Appelgate at <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@megappelgate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TikTok</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/megappelgate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, visit <a href="https://www.unsilenced.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Unsilenced website</a>, and make sure to read...

1091: Troubled Teen Industry | Skeptical Sunday

When your hostile colleague starts dating a suspiciously perfect man online, do you warn her or let karma take its course? Welcome to Feedback Friday!
And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (<a href="https://twitter.com/JordanHarbinger" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@JordanHarbinger</a>) and Gabriel Mizrahi (<a href="https://twitter.com/GabeMizrahi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@GabeMizrahi</a>) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at <a href="mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">friday@jordanharbinger.com</a>. Now let's dive in!
<h3 class="p1">On This Week's Feedback Friday:</h3>
<ul>
<li>You work at a brokerage firm where your colleague "Dolores," a self-appointed office manager in her sixties, went from being your mentor to your archnemesis after you made the mistake of pointing out some of her mistakes. When she started gushing about a handsome British architect she met through an online word game, you noticed some concerning patterns. Should you have warned her that she was definitely being set up for a scam, or was it right to let karma run its course?</li>
<li>As a rising chef, you notice something off about your new boss's behavior, particularly around tip distribution and suspicious activities at odd hours. When the tips seem inconsistent and large wads of cash appear from nowhere, you start connecting troubling dots. What dark discoveries await?</li>
<li>You're a department manager at a supermarket when your elderly janitor calls you in for an emergency with the freezer compressors. Upon arrival, you find him nearly naked, operating the floor buffer in just his underwear, claiming "it gets hot in here." But that's just the beginning of his odd behavior...</li>
<li>You're a court reporter at an Ohio newspaper where your editor makes bizarre demands — like covering two trials simultaneously and writing about judicial rulings before they're issued. When you point out these impossibilities, he responds with "That's no excuse!" Where does this surreal situation lead?</li>
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<li>Working under the brilliant but destructive Helga, you navigate an environment where your leader's intelligence becomes a weapon rather than a tool for growth. As she critiques every move and demands constant rewrites without clear justification, you wonder if you can endure the true cost of working under such "genius."</li>
<li>At an addiction treatment center run on nepotism, you encounter a CEO's son-in-law COO who exhibits concerning behavior — from inappropriate touching to racist comments. When a coworker is suddenly fired for exploring other opportunities, you realize your position might be precarious...</li>
<li>Your boss styles himself as a mix between Tony Soprano and Michael Scott, oversharing personal tragedies within minutes of meeting you. When he reveals himself to be a volatile character who demands employees "die for his company," you start planning your escape. But can you get out unscathed?</li>
<li>Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com" target="_blank"...

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