WTF - Stories and Advice

In this episode of WTF Stories and Advice, hosts Daryl Gove and Caroline Cranshaw dive into a Reddit AITAH post from a 27-year-old woman whose boyfriend is demanding full access to her online banking claiming that "no secrets is how adults do it." Is this financial transparency, or a massive red flag?
Daryl and Caroline break down why handing over your banking login is actually illegal (yes, really Daryl used to work at a bank), why a narcissist's accusation is often a confession, and how controlling behaviour tends to creep in one small demand at a time. They also share why having your own money and your own privacy isn't a trust issue, it's just good sense.
Timestamps:
0:00 — Intro banter (Cards Against Humanity and gym stories)
5:00 — Welcome + a note on making fun of people (five stars though, please)
7:00 — WTF moment: new students who emigrated to NZ on the same flight 26 years ago
10:30 — Reddit story: AITAH for refusing to give my boyfriend my banking login?
15:00 — Discussion: why sharing your login is actually illegal + red flag central
18:00 — Gaslighting, coercive control, and "a narcissist's accusation is a confession"
22:00 — Wild tangent: YouTuber invited to a very wrong party 
26:00 — The Epstein files and scat tables (you've been warned)
29:00 — Black Mirror Season 7 recommendation + wrap up
Recommendations this episode: Black Mirror, Season 7 (Episode 2 in particular — you'll know the one)
To find out more about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove or book an appointment:
🔗 https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/
🔗 https://www.darylgove.com/#/
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/
To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out: 🔗 https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story: ✉️ [email protected]
Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course: 🔗 https://www.ohhellohypnosis.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout
Check out Daryl's Course — Brave Beyond Size: Self Esteem For Men: 🔗 https://app.coursespace.io/creator/daryl.gove/course/449
🎵 Intro Music: Soul (Vlog Music) by DJ Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208

WTF Stories & Advice: Covering for Cheaters, Keeping Confidences, and AI Consciousness
Hosts Daryl Gove and Caroline Cranshaw read a Reddit AITAH post about a husband upset that his wife won't admit her best friend is cheating. They share a personal story about covering for a friend's drunken kiss and discuss when loyalty crosses a line. The episode ends with recommendations including The Bronze Horseman, the Conscious Observers podcast (AI and bots communicating), comparisons of Claude vs ChatGPT reliability and ethics, speculation about AI consciousness and control, and a plug for watching MAFS Australia.
To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove or book an appointment
https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/
https://www.darylgove.com/#/
https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/
To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out:
https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com
Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at: [email protected]

Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course

https://www.ohhellohypnosis.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout


00:00 Gates Epstein Rant
00:50 Questioning Authority
02:00 AITA Cheating Story
05:26 Advice Boundaries Trust
06:29 Therapist Confidentiality
08:51 Ride Or Die Friend Tale
12:22 When Not To Tell
13:02 Friendship Versus Truth
13:48 When Secrets Must Break
14:58 Staying Out Of Affairs
15:48 Trusting Your Gut
16:38 Book Pick Bronze Horseman
17:54 Podcast Pick Conscious Observers
18:51 AI Consciousness Debate
20:24 ChatGPT Versus Claude
23:21 MAFS Australia Recap
Check Daryl's Course Brave Beyond Size: Self Esteem For Men

https://app.coursespace.io/creator/daryl.gove/course/449

Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208

Unintentionally Joining a Cult
Caroline and Daryl and read a listener letter about unintentionally joining a cult after responding to a vague Craigslist job ad offering housing and "purpose." The hosts speculate about what the group's money-making operation might be and discuss other cult-related media and scandals, including Netflix's "Dancing for the Devil," a podcast about Jerry Falwell Jr., and conversation about propaganda, social engineering, and media influence. They share recommendations (the film "Cry-Baby," Netflix's "Him & Her," and the book "Propaganda" by Edward L. Bernays) and close by inviting comments, letters, and ratings.
To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove 

https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/

https://www.darylgove.com/#/

https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/

To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out:

https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com


Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at

[email protected]

Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course

https://www.ohhellohypnosis.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout

Check Daryl's Course Brave Beyond Size: Self Esteem For Men

https://app.coursespace.io/creator/daryl.gove/course/449


00:00 Welcome to WTF Stories & Advice 
00:33 Trigger warnings, dark humor & laughing through trauma
01:23 Letter begins: Unintentionally joining a cult after college
02:47 The 'job' interview at the mansion: Tim & Jenna's pitch
06:17 Moving in: phone control, routines, isolation & 'the fold' rules
08:34 The shocking discovery in the park (leader + Tim)
09:37 Gaslighting & sedation: 'it was a dream' and the pill
11:20 Planning the escape: playing along and getting out via grocery run
12:45 Aftermath + hosts speculate: cult, trafficking, blackmail?
14:36 Cult media & parallels: TikTok cult doc and Jerry Falwell Jr. scandal
17:15 Turning Point/Liberty University rabbit hole & alleged cult connections
24:02 Handlers, honey traps & political gossip: Patel, Epstein jokes, Greenland
26:57 Why Greenland Matters: Data Centers, Minerals, and Strategy
27:54 Can You Just Buy a Country? 
28:35 Greenland UFO Rumors & the "Forgotten" Underground US Base
29:44 Government Waste, Audits, and the Price of Incompetence
30:30 Post-Truth & "Disclosure": Are We Being Primed for Aliens?
32:04 Desensitization Playbook: From War Talk to Mask Culture
37:05 Critical Thinking, Changing Your Mind, and How Schools Shape Beliefs
41:35 Movie & TV Recs (Cry-Baby, Him & Her) + Propaganda Reading List
47:06 CIA-Hollywood, Blackmail Theories, and Final Sign-off
Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208

In this episode, hosts Caroline and Daryl discuss a variety of topics, starting with a humorous monologue about their pets. They share their backgrounds, sparking a deeper conversation about current geopolitical issues and personal histories linked to military bases. 
The main focus delves into a Reddit story about a woman whose fiancé pressures her for a threesome, exploring the boundaries of consent, relationship dynamics, and the effects on trust. 
Other subjects include dealing with coercion, navigating difficult relationships, and the nuances of bisexuality. They close out the episode with TV show recommendations, featuring 'Beauty' on Disney and 'Afterlife' with Ricky Gervais.
To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw & Daryl Gove 

https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/

https://www.darylgove.com/#/

https://www.youtube.com/@HypnosisTraining/

To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out:

https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com


Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at

[email protected]

Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course

https://www.ohhellohypnosis.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout

Check Daryl's Course Brave Beyond Size: Self Esteem For Men

https://app.coursespace.io/creator/daryl.gove/course/449


00:00 Introduction and Cat Story
02:05 Welcome to WTF Stories and Advice
12:45 Reddit Story: Threesome Dilemma
21:47 Setting Boundaries in Relationships
22:14 The Pressure of Sexual Expectations
23:03 Community Feedback and Personal Reflections
25:23 Confronting the Partner
27:24 Understanding the Core Issue
29:51 Deciding the Future of the Relationship
31:36 Final Thoughts and Moving Forward
38:05 Recommendations and Closing Remarks
 
Intro Music By Soul (Vlog Music) by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads

Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/m0UBmJLv208

The world is a dumpster fire and you need 20 minutes of actual peace. I've got you.
This isn't your standard "love and light" meditation, this is clinical hypnotherapy meets sound healing science. I've combined:
Triple Solfeggio frequencies (528 Hz love frequency + 432 Hz universal harmony + 639 Hz heart connection)

8D spatial audio (immersive AF, you'll feel like you're floating) 
Gentle subliminal reinforcement (your subconscious gets the memo too)
Research shows loving-kindness meditation reduces stress, increases empathy, and helps you stop feeling like a rage-filled isolated hermit. Exactly what we need right now.
Two versions:
This episode: Daytime version with gentle wake-up
Sleep version: posted next - No wake-up, fades to silence
Use headphones for full effect. You've earned this.
To find more out about Caroline Cranshaw 

https://nzhypnotherapy.co.nz/

To find out about training in hypnotherapy with us, check out:

https://integrativehypnotherapyinstitute.com


Write to us if you have a question or want us to tell your story at [email protected]

Check out our Alcohol Reduction Course

https://www.ohhellohypnosis.com/offers/LAiJuAJ9/checkout