#06 - Is Bentinho A Cult Leader? The Truth About Bentinho Massaro

This is a personal essay I, Cory Katuna, wrote and recorded about the cult allegations surrounding Bentinho—someone I’ve worked with and known closely for a decade. What started as cathartic journaling after a brutal cancellation eventually became this article, and I’m grateful to finally be able to share it with all of you.

I originally recorded myself reading this article for my own podcast, Perspective, but then we decided to release it on Bentinho’s channel so all of his followers would get a chance to hear the other side of a salacious story.

This piece is not a counter-attack. I don’t name names and I share my perspective vulnerably and transparently, inviting readers/listeners into their own critical thinking and discernment.

In this article (and episode), I tell the truth as I see it. I talk about cancel culture, victim consciousness, deep spiritual work, the complexities of teacher-student dynamics, the reality of what it’s like to learn from Bentinho and be on our team, and my overall experience with a contentious and controversial topic.

Most importantly, I talk about the process of staying true in the fire; remaining in integrity with my True Self amidst confusion, chaos, and a storm of public backlash.

Whether you’ve followed this story or are just now hearing about it, my hope is that this conversation invites everyone who hears or reads it into deeper clarity, courage, and discernment.

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🌐 Full written version of the article: bentinhomassaro.com/truth

🌍 My channel (where you can watch other Perspective episodes): youtube.com/corykatuna


🎙️ Listen on Spotify: Perspective on Spotify

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