A space for cult awareness, engaged spirituality, and ethical biz. Hi, my name is Margarit Davtian. I'm a social scientist, activist, and spiritual seeker.
I’m also an author, mentor, and podcast host. I’m passionate about helping people advocate for themselves, their rights, and their individuality. I have a double Masters in the applied social sciences, which is just a fancy way of saying that I’m a huge nerd. I love nondualism; I hate cults. I’m a student of life. As an Armenian-American immigrant, my collection of experiences has given me a uniqu
e positionality and perspective. I call-out spiritual abuse and other instances of harm. I believe the world needs fewer millionaires and more social responsibility. I’m a huge advocate for ethical self-help. I keep it real. People have described my approach as “refreshing.”
In the time that I’m writing this, I believe inner freedom is being able to define yourself outside of the consumer-capitalist patriarchy. I help people get there. I believe the future is feminist; and love is the most transformative force in the universe.
16/11/2025
I swear these grifters just expose themselves lol. This is what happens when the psychic scammer playbook makes it to politics.
When the cracks start to show, they’ll double down so we have to be persistent and keep exposing these grifters.
Every.Single.One. of their fake personas will start to crumble. Because their entire worldview is built on a LIE. These people have 0 integrity or principles. Poor character. They are liars, opportunists and cheaters.
Sources:
- NY Times
- Daily Beast
- Shannon Prince (Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing)
15/11/2025
The next time someone tells you that the new age spiritual guru or wellness influencer you follow is a narcissistic megalomaniac, believe them.
12/11/2025
Toddlers using face masks is a symptom of a broken society.
We are failing to care for kids in every structural sense of the word.
We are not passing down “self-care.”
We are passing down tiny rituals of privatized wellness that give us an illusion of control (ie “at least I’m doing something”)
In a world that replaces aesthetic care with actual care…
Maybe the most radical form of “self-care”
is demanding a system that actually takes care of our kids.
For more breakdowns on the beauty industrial complex follow my newly minted IG page: .esthetician
03/11/2025
Immigrants are the backbone of this country. We are the real patriots—the ones who took the “American Dream” by the balls and slayed it. We embodied the very principles that this country touts to be built on: courage, hard work, risk, discipline, the pursuit of freedom. We left our home countries to court that dream—sacrificing everything we knew and loved. Through blood, sweat, and tears we paved our path forward, standing on the shoulders of our ancestors. The American Dream won’t die with us. But it dies with people like Usha Vance and the countless other minorities who choose assimilation over solidarity. Exceptionalism over community. Social engineering over social responsibility. They will happily sell out to whiteness in exchange for meritocracy.
But meritocracy is a myth and a heavy burden to carry. It comes at the cost of justifying terrible men. It forces you to legitimize your own subjugation. And ultimately it demands that you burn the bridge that carried you into the upper echelons of society so that it’s impossible for others to follow you.
Usha Vance is where the American Dream goes to die.
Some thoughts as I write my next Substack. 💭 Make sure you’re subscribed if you’d like to receive it 💌
29/10/2025
When I was a child I grew up on food stamps. My immigrant family depended on this lifeline to survive in a new country. Im not sure what we would have done without it. Research shows that most people who stigmatize SNAP recipients either have never used food stamps themselves or don’t know anyone who has.
The way we talk about food assistance needs to change.
Stigmatizing people who use food stamps is as dangerous as the policies that perpetuate food insecurity. Stigma contributes to a vicious cycle where misconceptions shape policy and policy, in turn, institutionalizes human suffering.
The first step to de-stigmatize is to humanize. People are not just numbers, data, and statistics—they have names, faces, and stories.
Chrisi’s story (last slide) really moved me. It’s an important reminder. We are all one unfortunate event away from losing it all. We live in a country that does not have adequate safety nets and the ones we have are crumbling.
SNAP cuts are not just a bad policy or economic decision, it’s a threat to our safety, security, and public health.
References:
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Key Statistics and Research. Updated July 24 2025.
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. “SNAP Boosts the Economy, Reduces Hunger, and Improves Health.” Insights – Our Research, April 9 2025.
- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. “SNAP Food Assistance Is a Sound Investment in Our Nation’s Health, Well-Being, and Economy.” April 4 2025.
- California Immigrant Welfare Collaborative. Immigrant Eligibility for Food Stamps in California (January 2006)
19/10/2025
I learned this is my social work program and thought I’d share!
I don’t believe that protests are ineffective for social change. For many people it’s an entry point for activism, and we shouldn’t discourage that. Protests also help build morale, solidarity, and visibility which is powerful.
However, these things alone will not disrupt systems of power.
Social change requires collective, sustained action. Key word: sustained. Not everything is sustainable for everyone. Luckily there’s a range of big and small actions that we can take.
The goal isn’t to show up perfectly but just to show up.
What kind of power have you been using? What do you think is underrated? What can you commit to doing more of?
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The meaning of “Sattva”
“Sattva” in Sanskrit means “Purity” or “Goodness.” It denotes the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something that determines its very character. In Hindu or Samkhya philosophy, Sattva is also considered an emotional or mental state wherein the mind is at peace. People who lead a Sattvic lifestyle seek to deepen, strengthen, and mature the soul.
Seeking with Sattva is a blend of the meaning of the word—the purity of the search combined with the right teachings, techniques, and tools to awaken the very essence of your being.
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My teachings are specifically focused on the Path of Self-seeking, which embodies 4 stages:
1) Self-awareness
2) Self-love
3) Self-healing
4) Self-inquiry
So whether you are working towards having more self-love, are in the self-healing stage, or you’re ready to explore your shadow, I’ll meet you where you are.
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I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being. - Hafiz
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