Consumer Affairs Victoria has confirmed that the $410,000 court penalty imposed on disgraced wellness influencer Belle Gibson has not been written off and continues to be actively pursued, almost a decade after the original Federal Court ruling. The clarification came during a parliamentary estimates hearing, where officials addressed concerns raised by Victorian Nationals MP Jade Benham about whether the long-outstanding debt had effectively been abandoned as bad debt. Authorities reiterated that enforcement action remains ongoing. Gibson was ordered in 2017 to pay the penalty after the Federal Court found she had engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct by falsely claiming she had terminal brain cancer and other cancers, and that she had cured herself through diet and alternative therapies. She also falsely claimed that profits from her wellness brand, app, and cookbook would be donated to charity. Interest and additional penalties have since increased the total amount owed to more than $500,000. During the hearing, Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Edbrooke stated he had no information suggesting the debt had been written off, while Consumer Affairs Victoria director Nicole Rich confirmed it remains payable and will continue to be pursued as a court order. A spokesperson also confirmed that enforcement actions have continued over time, including previous attempts to seize assets from Gibson’s property. The case has recently resurfaced in public attention following renewed media interest, including a Netflix dramatization that revisited Gibson’s rise and fall. Officials, including Premier Jacinta Allan, have previously stated that the watchdog will continue to pursue the outstanding penalty without letting up, reinforcing that the matter remains active despite the passage of time.

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In this episode of Portal to the Next Stage, I’m in conversation with Dr. Stephanie Alice Baker, a sociologist whose work explores culture, self-optimization, and the evolving relationship between identity and technology. Stephanie shares insights into how wearable devices, digital platforms, and influencer culture are reshaping how we understand ourselves in an increasingly connected world. We explore: 📱 The rise of wearable technologies and their influence on identity and self-perception 🧠 The “quantified self” and how data becomes part of how we define who we are 💫 The role of influencers in shaping wellness culture and digital aspiration 🔍 Tensions between personal agency and platform-driven metrics 🌐 How immersive technologies are deepening our relationship with digital environments This episode invites us to think critically about how technology mediates identity—how we see ourselves, how we present ourselves, and how those perceptions are shaped through constant feedback and connection. ▶️ Watch now and join the conversation! 🔗 Stay connected on Instagram @kiirabenz @portaltothenextstage Additional Credits: Music by King Sis, Vicki Vox - Solid Ground, courtesy of EpidemicSound #PortalToTheNextStage #WearableTech #DigitalIdentity #Wellness #XR #Immersive #Tech #Influencer #Culture #TechAndSociety #SelfPerception #DigitalFutures

In this solo episode, Dr. Mara Einstein follows the trail from Jonestown to Apple, to TikTok influencers, and MLMs, uncovering how cult psychology has quietly become a blueprint for modern marketing. What used to live on remote compounds now lives in your feed, your shopping cart, and the brands you identify with. Dr. Mara breaks down how vulnerable people get targeted, love-bombed, upsold, and turned into unpaid evangelists—and why she believes we’re not in an attention economy anymore, but an anxiety economy. Most importantly, she shows you how to start spotting the pattern to reclaim your self-agency. In this episode: • How the word “cult” went from derogatory description to being widely applied to religion, brands, and politics • Why brands now sell identity (“I am Mac”) instead of products • How cult recruitment steps parallel the marketing funnel, from targeting vulnerable prospects to conversion to loyalty • How stealth ads, influencers, and algorithms blur the line between content and commerce • Dr. Mara explains the “cult marketing continuum”—a theoretical framework for understanding the scope of cult tactics in marketing and politics • Why most people eventually get out, and what that means for reclaiming your agency Mentioned in this episode: • Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults – Dr. Mara Einstein • The Wrong Way Home – Arthur Dyckman • The Power of Cult Branding – Matthew W. Ragas & Bolivar J. Bueno • The Culting of Brands – Douglas Atkin • The Cult of Trump – Steven Hassan • Cultish – Amanda Montell  • Uncultured – Daniella Mestyanek Young  • Comprehending Cults – Lorne Dawson Documentaries • The Vow – HBO docuseries on NXIVM • LuLaRich – Prime docuseries on LuLaRoe • WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn – Hulu documentary on Adam Neumann & WeWork • Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion – HBO docuseries on Brandy Melville • Apple Cider Vinegar – Netflix dramatized series on Belle Gibson, wellness influencer • 60 Minutes segment featuring Frances Haugen, meta whistleblower Scholars, Thinkers, and Public Figures • Arthur Dyckman – psychiatrist, author of The Wrong Way Home • Lorne Dawson – sociologist, author of Comprehending Cults • Muniz & O’Guinn – marketing scholars on brand communities • Janja Lalich – sociologist and cult expert • Frances Haugen – meta whistleblower • Cory Doctorow – writer who coined “enshittification” About the host Dr. Mara Einstein spent a decade in corporate marketing working for some of the world’s biggest brands before turning her focus to exposing the industry’s inner workings. Now a tenured professor of media studies at CUNY, she’s dedicated to helping people understand how marketing shapes what we buy, what we believe, and even who we think we are. With a background spanning business, media, and the arts, Dr. Einstein brings sharp insight and humor to the systems that sell us our identities—and the power we have to push back. Pick up Dr. Einstein’s book Hoodwinked: How Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults on Bookshop.org (and beyond): https://bookshop.org/a/116018/9781493086153 Website: https://www.drmaraeinstein.com  Books: https://www.drmaraeinstein.com/writing  Instagram, TikTok, Threads: @drmaraeinstein YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drmaraeinstein    Credits Production: Multitude (http://google.com/search?q=multitude+podcasts&oq=multitude+podcast&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCQgAEEUYOxiABDIJCAAQRRg7GIAEMgYIARBFGDsyCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yDQgFEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgGEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyBggHEEUYPdIBCDE3MjhqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) Lead Producer & Editor: Bren Frederick Music: Marc Langer Cover art: Cayla Einstein  Clips used • Frances Haugen clip via 60 Minutes • 1950s cigarette ad via Marlboro • Tiktok video via @daradenney See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the glowing wellness influencer promising to cure your body... was secretly poisoning your trust? This is the unbelievable and infuriating true story of Belle Gibson, the original fake cancer influencer. In this episode, we chronicle the meteoric rise and spectacular fall of the woman who built a global empire—"The Whole Pantry"—on a lie. A lie about having terminal brain cancer and healing herself with a healthy diet. We'll uncover the intricate web of deceit she spun, fooling millions of followers, major corporations, and even charities she promised to support. But this isn't just one person's story. It's a deep dive into the psychology of deception—exploring conditions like Munchausen syndrome—and a searing look at the unregulated world of influencer accountability. How does health misinformation like this go viral, and what does the new Netflix series about her say about our fascination with scammers? Stick with us to the very end to hear the one simple question from a journalist that made Belle Gibson's entire wellness empire crumble in an instant. This is a masterclass in modern deception and a cautionary tale for the digital age. Subscribe, share this with anyone who's ever bought into a wellness trend, and let's talk about how to protect ourselves from the next big lie.

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20 year old Australian influencer, Belle Gibson, built a lucrative empire based on a claim that she had terminal cancer in her brain, blood, liver, spleen and uterus- and given only 4 months to live. The problem? Belle didn't actually have cancer. 🚩 Gibson's inspirational journey offered unproven cures for cancer using "natural" methods like apple cider vinegar, fruit smoothies, and Australian plums. Her rise to fame on social media earned more than half a million dollars, which she supposedly donated to charity. However, that generous claim proved to be another ridiculous lie which ultimately exposed her phony wellness empire. Belle Gibson's fall from grace is a harrowing example of the ease with which misinformation can spread online, the vulnerability of individuals facing health crises, and the ethical responsibilities of celebrities, creators, and influencers across the world. If you enjoyed today's scammer story, you'll wanna watch this one next! https://youtu.be/eJU7nIbjgX4?si=uff1zwnUnz29wTvl Video Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:30 How Did Belle Gibson Fake CANCER? 03:07 Who Exposed Belle Gibson's Cancer Scam? 07:27 What Happens AFTER You Fake Cancer? 10:50 Where Is Belle Gibson Now? *DISCLAIMER: All content by this creator is presented for entertainment only. All views expressed are speculative or opinion, not intended to malign any person, belief, or entity. Comments should not be taken as fact. Viewers are encouraged to use individual judgement. Discretion advised. #bellegibson #scam #entertainmentnews #truecrime #documentary

A hard pill to swallowUpon being confirmed to have cancer, you realise that so much of it is physical. Which is a hard pill to swallow, because you’d battled so much of it in private before reaching t...

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In 2015, wellness influencer Belle Gibson was outed for pretending to have cancer. Now she's back in the headlines thanks to a new show on Netflix. In this episode we talk to a woman named Beckii Jones, who once considered Belle a friend. She ran a Facebook group for mothers in the early 2010s when Belle joined and even suggested the name for her infamous app, The Whole Pantry. Beckii reflects on the woman she knew and the parts of Belle that remain a mystery. Follow our new show Scammerland. It's based on a two-part episode we did last year on What it Was Like about scammer farms and it's on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6a0tzzuBMgBWvXF4WvZDis?si=6f147f8cc10f4caa), Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scammerland/id1800587742) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@whatitwaslikepodcast). Subscribe now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/25945471?utm_source=youtube

Netflix pakte recent uit met de reeks Apple Cider Vinegar. Daarin wordt het verhaal van Belle Gibson verteld. Zij deelde op haar blog dat ze terminale hersenkanker had en beweerde dat ze door gezond te eten kon genezen van de ziekte. Maar haar…

The new Netflix sensation, Apple Cider Vinegar, is inspired by a true story but is not an entirely accurate portrayal, with new characters added and certain events fictionalised. “This is a true story...

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