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46. The Gamechanger (Belle Gibson)

A 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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46. The Gamechanger (Belle Gibson)

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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

I 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

I 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

I 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

Such 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

This 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

So 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

Amazing 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

This hits very close to home. Thank you for sharing and for all of your hard work❤️

Nekita Jimenez

Great story! Enjoyed this episode a lot!

Tiffany Meyer

What 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

Australia is an intresting place, or so I hear.

MBA

I am just so excited to hear your voice again, i was fiending some swindled!!

SASHA VAZQUEZ

DUDE 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

What’s up with all the Australian stuff? It’s good but I’d never heard of it.

Janet Marie

Belle 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

So 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

He doesn't just walk into Season 4, he announces his presence with authority.

Jerry Salisbury

Comin back with a bang, welcome back

Theresa

just started, about seven minutes in. i’m sorry - coffee what!?

db

Welcome Back!!! Just finished listening. It was so good.

Jen Miller

Love this story - thank you so much for covering it.

Emilie Kobes

So good! Welcome back ACC

Susansterlingg

This was so good!! THANK YOU ACC

DeAna McDonald-Lopez

Best thing to happen right now!!! I missed it 😩

David

Starting the season off with a brain bug bang! Way to go ACC.

Steph Hartford

Yaaaaasssss ive been waiting for someone to do something on this fraud

Taryn nielsen

I'm from Australia!! I've heard of this Jess' case! Aussie Aussie Aussie!

TJ Tiong

YEY!!!

kattching

Yay! Thanks Mr Swindle X

Georgina

Eh Cambo makes a cameo!

Danielle MacDougall

Thank you 🎉😘

Antoinette Lynch

Awesome first episode! So glad your back on!

Zara Abrami

I 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

so happy you’re back 😊😊

db

100% sarcasm

Swindled

I cannot press <3 enough times. Welcome back ACA. Thank you!

Amanda B.

Amazing first episode of the new season! Thank you for making the work day suck less

Chelsey Emmelhainz

Amazing. So happy this podcast is back for another season.

AIMEE DEHOUX

Yesss the first one of the season did not disappoint

Rachel B

Damn ACC BRAVO!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Jordan Bolker

Thank you!!!

Ania Howard

IT 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

This 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

Yaaaaaaaayyyyyy!!!!

Donivon Bodkin

Loved getting the email that this was here!!!!! Love this podcast and I've missed it so much!!!

Jessica Mote

Making a shitty day so much better. Glad the new season is here!

Patrick C

YES!!! And we’re baaaaack!!!!!!

Jean Wagner

Omg thank you thank you thank you!!

Cassy Norwick

Wooohoooo’ your back

Thomas Norris

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck...YES!

Jenn

Awwww yes this is exactly what I needed today.

Jonas

Great work!! Loved hearing the fellow Pat voices at the end 😀

BohoBeachPeach

Yay! Also, never heard of her. Even though I am from NZ..

Courtney Sit

Beyond excited for you to be back

SLYFOX

Just in time :))

lindsay

Fuck yes!!! 2020 looking brighter already 😎

Amanda Heal

One hour, thirteen minutes 😦😦 made my week!!

Lauren O'Connor

The most eagerly awaited return of 2020 - thank you acc!

Nana G

Fuck off world SWINDLED IS BACK!

Charlotte Keynes

I AM READYYYYY

Cenetta Baker

This is the best birthday present, thank you 🥳

Hunter Ridgeway

Where's the play???? So excited for this one!

Sabrina Blackwell

Omg I’m so excited for this one!!!

Magz

shweeeeet 🖤

Shannon Barnes

This lady is the scum of the earth.. still denies she’s done anything wrong..

Sam robinson

Omg I followed her on social media.... I am super interested now.

Jennie

You sonofabitch I love you

Jesse DeLuca

👏🏽🙌🏽👌🏽

DeAnna Jimenez

I’m so excited!!! This made my day! 😃😃😃

Lindsay Blanton

Helll yess

Jonathan Polivka

My day has just been made 🥳🥳🥳

Christy Brady


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