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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 342 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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I was liking this pod but something felt off. Little comments here and there gave me the sense that these two have more work to do on their recuperation. Platforming Tolle was what broke the shelf. I wish them the best but I’ll be moving on. Steven Hassan doesn’t have a smooth voice or interviewing style but he’s the real deal. If you’re recovering from cult abuse, listen to a pro. If you decide to stay with this pod, listen with caution and use your best critical thinking skills.
I love the premise of the podcast and some episodes are great, but a constant theme is how much Sarah and Nippy interrupt their guests. I get to the end of most episodes feeling like I didn’t learn as much about the guest as you would expect based on the length of the episode. I’m trying to hang in there, but I’m skipping episodes more often.
Always really interesting conversations. But Nippy… Dylan is not “a-political.” Dude. Come on, now. He just has a mind of his own.
Coming from a person who is educated and is hyper alert to red flags, and yet has still been a person who can get fooled by someone. Your podcast and especially the last one with Mark is crucial for combatting these type of people. Great job! Love you guys.
The earlier episodes where they could relate to the guests and topic because of the parallels of what they went through were great listens, informative.
The problem for me started when their experiences were no longer relevant to later guests/topics, yet still shoe-horned it in.
Then the continual plugging of the books, The Vow, etc in nearly every episode was tiring as it was predictable.
The listener‑feedback episodes killed it for me. They gushed over praise and sneered at anything negati... more
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A deep, survivor-centered coverage of coercive control, high-control groups, and the ethics of exposing abuse. Episodes regularly explore NXIVM, ISTA, Jehovah's Witnesses, and other cult-like ecosystems, with guests ranging from survivors to investigative journalists and subject-matter experts. The hosts balance personal experience with rigorous questions about manipulation, consent, healing, and accountability, often tying media influence and public perception to justice and reform. Noteworthy is the show's commitment to practical guidance for recognizing red flags, navigating healing, and holding powerful groups to account, all while maintaining a candid, occasionally candidly humorous tone that helps stories land without sensationalism.
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