As a mental health professional, I believe our responsibility is to keep survivors firmly at the centre while holding systems of power to meaningful ethical scrutiny. The Epstein case has already demonstrated that significant harm occurred, and history repeatedly shows that victims of abuse — particularly where wealth and influence are involved — are often silenced, dismissed, or left to carry the burden alone. It is therefore both reasonable and necessary to expect those with large platforms in the helping professions to demonstrate integrity, moral courage, and visible compassion when such revelations emerge, and to actively support greater accountability and survivor-informed reform.
When figures who teach compassion and higher awareness appear alongside one of the most notorious abusers in recent history, uncomfortable questions arise. Scott Mills’ investigation examines what the Epstein files reveal — and why the response from the personal development world has been so muted.
Summary
In The Silence: Inside the Chopra-Epstein Files, Scott Mills offers a personal and critical examination of newly released Epstein-related documents that include communications involving Deepak Chopra. Writing as a former admirer, Mills describes a sense of disillusionment after reviewing what he says are roughly 700 documents of correspondence between Chopra and Jeffrey Epstein.
Core claims
High frequency of mentions
Mills states that he saw Chopra’s name appear 3,466 times in the Epstein files proving evidence of a substantial relationship rather than incidental contact.
Ongoing relationship after Epstein’s conviction
The article emphasises that many emails, meetings, and exchanges occurred after Epstein’s 2008 conviction, which Mills argues should have raised serious concerns.
Pattern of meetings and communication
Mills describes what he characterises as:
- at least 20 in-person meetings over approximately 28 months
- visits to Epstein’s New York townhouse and Palm Beach estate
- warm email sign-offs such as “Love” and “xoxo”
- financial and business interactions
He presents these details as indicating a close and sustained connection.
Controversial email excerpts
The piece quotes selected messages referring to women and Epstein’s “girls,” which Mills interprets as troubling in tone and context.
Financial and networking links
Mills notes that Epstein helped route a $25,000 grant connected to Chopra’s work and facilitated introductions and opportunities, which the author views as further evidence of a meaningful relationship.
Criticism of Chopra’s public response
The article summarises Chopra’s public denial of wrongdoing and his description of the contact as limited, but Mills criticises the response as insufficient and overly managed.
Wider critique of the self-help industry
Beyond Chopra personally, Mills broadens the argument to what he sees as industry-wide silence. He lists numerous high-profile figures in the consciousness and personal development space and argues that their lack of public comment reflects a failure of moral courage.
The Silence
Tony Robbins | 15 million followers | silent.
Mel Robbins | 10 million followers | silent.
Brené Brown | 7 million followers | silent.
Jay Shetty | 50 million followers | silent.
Gabby Bernstein | 1 million followers | silent.
Tim Ferriss | 10 million followers | silent.
Jen Sincero | 1 million followers | silent.
Eckhart Tolle | 5 million followers | silent.
Marianne Williamson | 3 million followers | silent.
Joe Dispenza | 5 million followers | silent.
Rachel Hollis | 3 million followers | silent.
Brendon Burchard | 10 million followers | silent.
Lewis Howes | 5 million followers | silent.
Marie Forleo | 2 million followers | silent.
Vishen Lakhiani | 3 million followers | silent.
Robin Sharma | 5 million followers | silent.
Mark Hyman | 5 million followers | silent.
Glennon Doyle | 3 million followers | silent.
Elizabeth Gilbert | 8 million followers | silent.
Danielle LaPorte | 500 thousand followers | silent.
Oprah Winfrey | 100 million followers | silent.
“Twenty-one names. Over 250 million followers combined. The DOJ files have been public since January 30, 2026. Not one of these people has said a word.”
Central argument
Mills’ central position is that the documents reveal a relationship more substantial than casual acquaintance and that the muted response from prominent self-help leaders exposes a gap between the industry’s public messaging about integrity and its real-world behaviour when faced with uncomfortable revelations. The article frames the issue primarily as one of ethical consistency and accountability rather than making a direct criminal allegation against Chopra.
Key Summary
The piece is a strongly critical, interpretive review of the released materials. It argues that the documented contact between Chopra and Epstein raises legitimate ethical questions and that the broader personal development community has been notably quiet in response.
Perhaps most importantly, this conversation highlights the long shadow of gaslighting that many victims of abuse have historically faced — being minimised, doubted, or quietly sidelined when they attempt to speak. When powerful networks and public figures remain silent, it can unintentionally reinforce that same dynamic of not being heard. Within the mental health space, we have a vital role in countering this pattern by offering therapeutic environments where survivors are believed, validated, and given a safe, grounded voice. Creating platforms that prioritise careful listening, trauma-informed support, and respectful inquiry is one meaningful way to help restore balance where trust has so often been eroded.