46. The Gamechanger (Belle Gibson)
Added 2020-05-07 14:22:00 +0000 UTCA young Australian woman becomes a health and wellness guru after defeating terminal brain cancer through diet, exercise, and alternative therapies.
Prelude: Jess Ainscough transforms into 'The Wellness Warrior' following a rare cancer diagnosis.
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Comments
This story breaks my heart as I suffer every day from pain and a chronic illness that cannot be treated. I find it sad that these people came to Belle for advise, assistance and guidance and she fed them lies, betrayal and dishonesty. I hope that her wrongs can be corrected and that the people who were medically ill and followed her movement will find another healthy and positive outlet. I am so sorry to all who have been hurt by this and hope that in the future we will all find a way to lift each other up instead of tricking each other. Thank you Swindled.
Max Van Wechel
2020-07-10 00:32:03 +0000 UTCI was interested to see your take on Belle. I am an Aussie so whenever she does something else crazy she's in the news. I still cannot believe she is so unaware of herself or that what she did was so wrong on so many levels. Even though I knew most of the story it was good to hear it from another perspective. Yes she really is that crazy.
Melissa Weir
2020-05-21 07:33:40 +0000 UTCI watched the 60 min interview on YouTube after listening to this--the girl is totally nuts!! Straight up lying to the interviewer's face!! It was painful to watch, but Belle deserved every bit of discomfort during that awful show.
Anastasia Martin
2020-05-14 02:45:22 +0000 UTCI wish people who are frightened of chemotherapy would talk to someone who's been through it. Does it suck? Good lord, yes. But you can do it. I'm a complete weenie, and I made it through 16 rounds.
PrincessLeppard
2020-05-14 02:40:40 +0000 UTCSuch a great job covering this story. I’ve been binging podcasts harder than usual while working from home, and the quality of this piece compared to what I usually listen to was pretty apparent! Thank you for all your hard work in giving such thoughtful coverage.
Kit Brooks
2020-05-13 00:03:16 +0000 UTCThis is really the worst. I actually have advanced cancer now, been fighting for 5 years. This kind of stuff makes my blood boil. Such a POS. Thanks for covering this story. It’s eye opening what people will do for money and attention.
Robyn Stephens
2020-05-11 18:21:29 +0000 UTCSo glad you did this one, she’s one of my favorite scammers. Well, I guess it’s because I have a weird obsession with people who lie about having illnesses especially for profit...
Kristy
2020-05-10 00:21:56 +0000 UTCAmazing right out of the gate! At 15 minutes in I was like "I need to upgrade my Patreon level!" Figuring that out now. Thanks, ACC!
Lynn Margaret
2020-05-09 23:13:51 +0000 UTCThis hits very close to home. Thank you for sharing and for all of your hard work❤️
Nekita Jimenez
2020-05-09 23:09:17 +0000 UTCGreat story! Enjoyed this episode a lot!
Tiffany Meyer
2020-05-09 12:57:17 +0000 UTCWhat a return! Welcome back. Thank you! Big fan of Australian accents, huh? I wondered while listening, do you think you'd ever cover Elizabeth Holmes? Did you already and I somehow missed it? 🖤
Alyssa Stuart
2020-05-09 02:53:09 +0000 UTCAustralia is an intresting place, or so I hear.
MBA
2020-05-08 22:57:10 +0000 UTCI am just so excited to hear your voice again, i was fiending some swindled!!
SASHA VAZQUEZ
2020-05-08 22:47:32 +0000 UTCDUDE I WAS ACTUALLY IN THE EPISODE! Cool as hell to hear my own voice in your podcast ACC. Appreciate what you do man ✊
Aaron Mulroy
2020-05-08 19:28:16 +0000 UTCWhat’s up with all the Australian stuff? It’s good but I’d never heard of it.
Janet Marie
2020-05-08 16:56:41 +0000 UTCBelle Gibson - I don't know how she sleeps at night I amidst the stench of her own bullshit. Us Aussies are a pretty forgiving bunch, if she'd owned up to it and tried to make amends she would likely be forgiven. Alas she has 0 self awareness and 0 care for anyone but herself. Thanks for covering this ACC and nice to have you back!
Amy S
2020-05-08 16:03:42 +0000 UTCSo glad you're back & this is a helluva way to do it! Such a great episode. Looking forward to the rest of the season.
Angela Joyner
2020-05-08 12:08:11 +0000 UTCHe doesn't just walk into Season 4, he announces his presence with authority.
Jerry Salisbury
2020-05-08 10:27:58 +0000 UTCComin back with a bang, welcome back
Theresa
2020-05-08 08:01:27 +0000 UTCjust started, about seven minutes in. i’m sorry - coffee what!?
db
2020-05-08 07:34:33 +0000 UTCWelcome Back!!! Just finished listening. It was so good.
Jen Miller
2020-05-08 04:57:41 +0000 UTCLove this story - thank you so much for covering it.
Emilie Kobes
2020-05-08 03:09:17 +0000 UTCSo good! Welcome back ACC
Susansterlingg
2020-05-08 03:07:54 +0000 UTCThis was so good!! THANK YOU ACC
DeAna McDonald-Lopez
2020-05-08 01:06:03 +0000 UTCBest thing to happen right now!!! I missed it 😩
David
2020-05-07 23:36:05 +0000 UTCStarting the season off with a brain bug bang! Way to go ACC.
Steph Hartford
2020-05-07 23:27:03 +0000 UTCYaaaaasssss ive been waiting for someone to do something on this fraud
Taryn nielsen
2020-05-07 23:26:25 +0000 UTCI'm from Australia!! I've heard of this Jess' case! Aussie Aussie Aussie!
TJ Tiong
2020-05-07 22:19:35 +0000 UTCYEY!!!
kattching
2020-05-07 22:04:25 +0000 UTCYay! Thanks Mr Swindle X
Georgina
2020-05-07 21:54:32 +0000 UTCEh Cambo makes a cameo!
Danielle MacDougall
2020-05-07 21:37:18 +0000 UTCThank you 🎉😘
Antoinette Lynch
2020-05-07 21:36:32 +0000 UTCAwesome first episode! So glad your back on!
Zara Abrami
2020-05-07 20:53:00 +0000 UTCI know this story well (being Australian). Will listen today but interested to hear your take on it. So very glad Swindled is back.
Jennifer Malloch
2020-05-07 20:03:51 +0000 UTCso happy you’re back 😊😊
db
2020-05-07 19:53:25 +0000 UTC100% sarcasm
Swindled
2020-05-07 19:29:26 +0000 UTCI cannot press <3 enough times. Welcome back ACA. Thank you!
Amanda B.
2020-05-07 19:25:24 +0000 UTCAmazing first episode of the new season! Thank you for making the work day suck less
Chelsey Emmelhainz
2020-05-07 18:45:04 +0000 UTCAmazing. So happy this podcast is back for another season.
AIMEE DEHOUX
2020-05-07 18:43:07 +0000 UTCYesss the first one of the season did not disappoint
Rachel B
2020-05-07 18:17:11 +0000 UTCDamn ACC BRAVO!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Jordan Bolker
2020-05-07 17:53:42 +0000 UTCThank you!!!
Ania Howard
2020-05-07 17:41:42 +0000 UTCIT RETURNS! And I had no idea who this person was, even though she was apparently most requested. I must be out of touch...or you have a lot of viewers from Australia. Also please tell me that "government shill" comment was just sarcasm and you aren't a filthy anti-vaxxer.
MBA
2020-05-07 17:36:10 +0000 UTCThis may be weird, but I love when I have no idea who the subject of an episode is/I'm not familiar with the topic. It makes things so much more suspenseful!
Liz
2020-05-07 17:24:41 +0000 UTCYaaaaaaaayyyyyy!!!!
Donivon Bodkin
2020-05-07 17:18:25 +0000 UTCLoved getting the email that this was here!!!!! Love this podcast and I've missed it so much!!!
Jessica Mote
2020-05-07 17:01:16 +0000 UTCMaking a shitty day so much better. Glad the new season is here!
Patrick C
2020-05-07 16:52:08 +0000 UTCYES!!! And we’re baaaaack!!!!!!
Jean Wagner
2020-05-07 16:42:28 +0000 UTCOmg thank you thank you thank you!!
Cassy Norwick
2020-05-07 16:29:13 +0000 UTCWooohoooo’ your back
Thomas Norris
2020-05-07 16:28:02 +0000 UTCFuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck...YES!
Jenn
2020-05-07 16:22:51 +0000 UTCAwwww yes this is exactly what I needed today.
Jonas
2020-05-07 16:15:50 +0000 UTCGreat work!! Loved hearing the fellow Pat voices at the end 😀
BohoBeachPeach
2020-05-07 16:14:52 +0000 UTCYay! Also, never heard of her. Even though I am from NZ..
Courtney Sit
2020-05-07 15:58:44 +0000 UTCBeyond excited for you to be back
SLYFOX
2020-05-07 15:55:04 +0000 UTCJust in time :))
lindsay
2020-05-07 15:18:50 +0000 UTCFuck yes!!! 2020 looking brighter already 😎
Amanda Heal
2020-05-07 14:49:23 +0000 UTCOne hour, thirteen minutes 😦😦 made my week!!
Lauren O'Connor
2020-05-07 14:37:42 +0000 UTCThe most eagerly awaited return of 2020 - thank you acc!
Nana G
2020-05-07 14:31:51 +0000 UTCFuck off world SWINDLED IS BACK!
Charlotte Keynes
2020-05-07 14:31:29 +0000 UTCI AM READYYYYY
Cenetta Baker
2020-05-07 14:30:17 +0000 UTCThis is the best birthday present, thank you 🥳
Hunter Ridgeway
2020-05-07 14:28:19 +0000 UTCWhere's the play???? So excited for this one!
Sabrina Blackwell
2020-05-07 14:27:56 +0000 UTCOmg I’m so excited for this one!!!
Magz
2020-05-07 14:26:34 +0000 UTCshweeeeet 🖤
Shannon Barnes
2020-05-07 14:26:06 +0000 UTCThis lady is the scum of the earth.. still denies she’s done anything wrong..
Sam robinson
2020-05-07 14:25:36 +0000 UTCOmg I followed her on social media.... I am super interested now.
Jennie
2020-05-07 14:25:18 +0000 UTCYou sonofabitch I love you
Jesse DeLuca
2020-05-07 14:25:05 +0000 UTC👏🏽🙌🏽👌🏽
DeAnna Jimenez
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Lindsay Blanton
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2020-05-07 14:23:39 +0000 UTCMy day has just been made 🥳🥳🥳
Christy Brady
2020-05-07 14:23:24 +0000 UTC
