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Teal Swan

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Teal Swan
BornJune 16, 1984
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S
🏡 ResidenceCosta Rica Utah, U.S
🏳️ NationalityAmerican
💼 Occupation
Contemporary Spiritual Leader

Author Public Speaker

YouTuber
📆 Years active  2011-present
Notable workAsk Teal, The Completion Process, Shadows Before Dawn,The Sculptor In The Sky
Height5.7 ft (170 cm)
MovementAuthenticity Movement
👶 ChildrenWinter (son)
🌐 WebsiteTealSwan.com

Teal Swan (born on June 16th, 1984)[1] is an American New Age spiritual leader, public speaker, author and YouTuber.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Early Life[edit]

Teal Swan was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, US. She claims that when she was 6 years old, she was inducted as a child into a local religious cult by a family acquaintance, where she was routinely ritualistically tortured and programmed for a period of thirteen years. According to Teal, she managed to escape from the cult when she was 19 years old.[8][9][10]

Career[edit]

On January 25, 2011, she launched the Youtube channel TheSpiritualCatalyst. Since then, the channel has accumulated over 450,000 subscribers and over 54 million total views as of March, 2018.[11][12]

On May 23, 2012, she released her first book titled The Sculptor in the Sky[13] and has since published two more books: Shadows Before Dawn[14] (2015) and The Completion Process[15] (2016), all of which have substantial reviews on Amazon.com.

Teal has contributed articles to the Huffington Post on topics such including relationships, overcoming abuse, endurism, and other emotional challenges.[16]

Teal Swan is ranked 27th on Watkins magazine’s list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People in 2018 (published both online and in print).[17]

In December 2016 Teal Swan opened her own retreat center in Costa Rica and now regularely holds workshops there.[18]

Teal has appeared on several magazine covers:

  • Positive Life Magazine (2016)[19]
  • Spotlight Magazine (2018)[20]

Teal Swan also has a growing social media presence:

Teal Swan has been named relatable, authentic and a positive inspiration for shadow-work and gratitude practices.[24][25][26][27]

Teal Swan has an ongoing world tour where she travels around the globe holding many events, including speaking arrangements at spiritual centers like Kirpalu[28] and festivals like the annual London Wellbeing festival in the UK [29] in the topics of how to release anger [30], advice on sexuality[31][32], shame[33], parenting[34].

Teal Swan has developed The Completion Process - an emotional process that addresses healing from trauma. The process has been recognised by the ICF (International Coach Federation).[35][36][37]

Documentary and Podcast[edit]

In 2016 a documentary on Teal Swan was released: Open Shadow: The Story of Teal Swan. It depicts how by embracing the darkness Teal found her greatest light. The synopsis of the documentary reads:

After escaping a life of abuse at the hands of a Utah cult, a young woman sets out to teach others the tools of spiritual and emotional healing, all while healing herself along the way.[38]

In June 2018, Gizmodo launched a 6 part investigative podcast entitled The Gateway about Teal's teachings and controversial methodologies. The Gateway is available at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, iHeart Radio, or TuneIn.[2][39][40]

Bibliography[edit]

  • The Sculptor in the Sky (2011) Self Published, ISBN 1456747258 Search this book on .[13]
  • Shadows Before Dawn: Finding the Light of Self-Love Through Your Darkest Times (2015) Hay House, Inc, ISBN 1401948162 Search this book on .[14]
  • The Completion Process: The Practice of Putting Yourself Back Together Again (2016) Hay House, Inc, ISBN 1401951457 Search this book on .[15]
  • The Connection Process (2018) Self Published
  • The Anatomy of Loneliness: How to Find Your Way Back to Connection (2018) Watkins Publishing, ISBN 9781786781680 Search this book on .[41][42]

Controversy and Criticism[edit]

Teal Swan has been met by controversy throughout her carreer. She is a polemic figure and has several critics that focus on questioning her extrasensory abilities and claiming that she has lied about past events and exploits her followers.[18] Rick Ross, the executive director of the Cult Education Institute, is quoted saying:

In my opinion, Teal Swan fits the pattern of a [cult leader]. She has apparently become an object of worship, and it seems that her charisma and supernatural claims are the driving force of her school of healing and workshops.[43]

Teal is critizsized for claiming herself as a revolutionary, going so far as to compare herself to Martin Luther King Jr, Jesus Christ, and Gandhi. She also claims to have been born with extrasensory powers, including “clairvoyance, clairsentience and clairaudience. Teal's community Teal Tribe movement has been heavily critisized for cencorship.[43][44]

In May of 2018 Gizmodo released their first six-part investigative podcast on Teal Swan.[3] The podcast questions both Teal's work and Teal's critics. They went to her online devotee communities and traveled to her retreat center in Costa Rica to try to understand this new spiritual movement. The podcast series is still to be fully released.[39][40]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Teal Swan | Author Biography". www.hayhouse.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Brown, Jennings. "Gizmodo Launches 'The Gateway,' an Investigative Podcast About a Controversial Internet Spiritual Guru". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "The Week in Podcasts, Two compelling investigations reminded us to beware the beguiling words of power-hungry charlatans; The Guardian; article covers Teal Swan and Bikram". Retrieved 2018-06-16.
  4. ↑ "Meet the Gucci Guru claiming she's part alien, invade people's brains". Daily Mail Online. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  5. ↑ "Sexual Healing: How and why - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  6. ↑ "The latest rage - how anger has health benefits - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  7. ↑ "The Gateway Podcast on Stitcher.com".
  8. ↑ editor, Charles McCollum Herald Journal managing. "Editor's corner: Claims of local torture cult got this editor's attention". The Herald Journal. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  9. ↑ ABC channel 6 news: On Your Side (2014-10-30), Teal Swan's Story Part 1, retrieved 2018-05-22
  10. ↑ "PTSD In The Wake Of Abuse Is A Reality For Many Women". HuffPost Canada. 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  11. ↑ "Teal Swan". YouTube. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  12. ↑ "Teal Swan". YouTube. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 results, search (2012-05-23). The Sculptor in the Sky. AuthorHouse. ISBN 9781456747251. Search this book on
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 results, search (2015-05-12). Shadows Before Dawn: Finding the Light of Self-Love Through Your Darkest Times. Hay House, Inc. ISBN 9781401947194. Search this book on
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 results, search (2016-08-23). The Completion Process: The Practice of Putting Yourself Back Together Again. Hay House, Inc. ISBN 9781401951443. Search this book on
  16. ↑ "Teal Swan | HuffPost". www.huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  17. ↑ "Watkins' Spiritual 100 List for 2017 - Watkins MIND BODY SPIRIT Magazine". Watkins MIND BODY SPIRIT Magazine. 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "Controversial U.S "Spiritual Guru" Teal Swan Will Offer Workshops at her Costa Rica Center in July - Costa Rica Star News". Costa Rica Star News. 2018-03-12. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  19. ↑ "Winter Issue 2016: Teal Swan, The Spiritual Catalyst - Positive Life". Positive Life. 2017-01-17. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  20. ↑ "New issue of Spotlight Magazine is out!!! Teal Swan - Camilla Kristiansen". Camilla Kristiansen. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  21. ↑ "Teal Swan: The Spiritual Catalyst". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  22. ↑ "Teal Swan (@tealspiritualcatalyst) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  23. ↑ "Teal Swan (@TEALCATALYST) on Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  24. ↑ Moore, Emma. "5 Tiny Things You Can Do In The Middle Of The Workday To Feel Less Stressed". Elite Daily. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  25. ↑ "Wizard Apprentice's Music is a Crash-Course in Self-Reflection". KQED. 2018-01-11. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  26. ↑ Jen (2018-01-30). "Healing a Broken Heart Requires Intense Presence". Aim Happy. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  27. ↑ "The 4 Spiritual Teachers Who Have Totally Revolutionized My Life". mindbodygreen. 2017-01-22. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  28. ↑ "Teal Swan". Kripalu. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  29. ↑ "https://www.mindbodyspirit.co.uk/blog/224/interview-with-teal-swan-london-wellbeing-festival". www.mindbodyspirit.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-05-21. External link in |title= (help)
  30. ↑ "The latest rage - how anger has health benefits - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  31. ↑ "Sexual Healing: How and why - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  32. ↑ "Tantric Orgasm: All you need to know - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  33. ↑ "Public Shaming & Disciplining Children On Social Media Are The Worst Things Parents Could Do". HelloBeautiful. 2015-06-12. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  34. ↑ "Public Shaming & Disciplining Children On Social Media Are The Worst Things Parents Could Do". HelloBeautiful. 2015-06-12. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  35. ↑ "Completion Process Training - Teal Swan". Teal Swan. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  36. ↑ "PROGRAM DETAILS". apps.coachfederation.org. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  37. ↑ Swan, Teal (2016-08-23). The Completion Process: The Practice of Putting Yourself Back Together Again. Hay House, Inc. ISBN 9781401951450. Search this book on
  38. ↑ Marino, Paola (September 2016), Open Shadow: The Story of Teal Swan, Teal Swan, retrieved 2018-05-21
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 Brown, Jennings. "Watch the Eerie Trailer for Gizmodo's New Investigative Podcast, The Gateway". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 Brown, Jennings. "Gizmodo Launches 'The Gateway,' an Investigative Podcast About a Controversial Internet Spiritual Guru". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  41. ↑ "The Anatomy of Loneliness by Teal Swan". 2017-12-04. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  42. ↑ Swan, Teal (2018-10-16). The Anatomy of Loneliness: How to Find Your Way Back to Connection (New ed.). S.l.: Watkins Publishing. ISBN 9781786781680. Search this book on
  43. ↑ 43.0 43.1 Nugent, Addison. "Spiritual Guru or Dangerous Cult Leader?". OZY. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  44. ↑ "Meet the Gucci Guru claiming she's part alien, invade people's brains". Daily Mail Online. Retrieved 2018-05-21.


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