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Think you might be in a cult? Want to know the signs? Join Sarah Edmondson and Anthony “Nippy” Ames to talk about things that are..a little bit culty. Or in their case: a whole bunch of culty. As whistleblowers documented in the critically-acclaimed HBO series “The Vow,” Sarah and Nippy have a lot to say about their experience, and burning questions to ask people with similar stories. They’re here... more

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Following last week’s conversations with ex-Corey’s Angels musicians Margot Lane and Jezebel Sweet, director Marcie Hume joins us to talk about making Corey Feldman Vs. The World, the cinéma vérité documentary that starts as a quirky comeback chronic... more

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Sofia May
Stand-up comedian and former Tibetan Buddhist practitioner
Episode: The Guru Wears Prada: Sofia May on Surviving Tibetan Buddhism at Tara Mandala (Part 1)
Priya Hutner
Author and former member of the Kashi Ashram
Episode: Ma Will See You Now: Chasing Nirvana with Priya Hutner (Part 1)
Jared Van Driessche
Former cult kid and executive protection professional
Episode: My Toxic Father and Bahai: Jared Van Driessche’s Survival Story (Part 2)
Shelise Ann Sola
Creator and host of Cults to Consciousness, speaks on her journey and experiences within the Mormon Church.
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Episode: Cults to Consciousness: Shelise Ann Sola on Post-Mormon Podcast Life (Part 1)
Elicia Ybarra
Domestic Abuse Survivor, Martial Artist, and Women's Self-Defense Teacher
Episode: Setting Healthy Boundaries: Elicia Ybarra on Red Flags in Martial Arts (Part 2)
Cheryl Tuppa
A member of a large family whose niece became involved with Twin Flames Universe
Episode: Twin Flames Universe Took My Niece: Cheryl Tuppa Speaks​ Out
Andrew-Ryan Profaci
Cult and cancer survivor, author of The War on Love and former Father God of Love Has Won.
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Episode: Love Has Won: Andrew-Ryan Profaci on His Time with Mother God (Part 2)
Amanda Montell
Linguist and author of 'Cultish'
Episode: Amanda Montell: Cultish and Coded Language, Revisited (Part 2)
Anthia Gillick
Actor, writer, and producer known for her powerful visual storytelling and experience with OneTaste.
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Episode: Anthia Gillick on OneTaste: Strokes, Sex, and Shame

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Sarah Edmondson
Co-host and co-creator of the show, she is a survivor of a high-control group and uses her experiences to educate and empower others.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 5.9k ratings
  • S8, E47 Buddhism falsehoods

    I have no doubt that Sophia experienced several issues with the Tara Mandala group, but in the beginning, and throughout this episode, she says extremely false things about Buddhism, such as, “you are taught to believe that everything is your fault”. That is completely false and dangerous. Sophia could use her words more carefully about how she describes Buddhism versus what Tara Mandela taught her.

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    Team Cricket
    United States16 days ago
  • It was fun while it lasted.

    They have interesting guests, and I have learned a lot from the show. However… equating an opinion on a tv show to opinions on human rights is nonsense. It’s shallow and thoughtless. I understand if they don’t want to talk about the current climate at all and would rather leave this space for the topic of cults, but that and a few other offhand comments have made me think twice about supporting the show. Yes, there’s extremism on both sides but who is out there killing people in the streets and ... more

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    Sarasba777
    United Statesa month ago
  • They’ve been through so much.

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for quite some time. I’ve been following the stories of the creators, and I can say with full sincerity, that I deeply respect their experiences and their voices and I think I understand where they’re coming from. It’s also been both interesting and sad to watch as their efforts to maintain autonomy and free themselves from under the yoke of what’s been done to them has turned them into such skeptics of everything, that it seems like they no longer believe in ... more

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    king mando I
    United Statesa month ago
  • “Both sides” is cultic thinking

    As a longtime casual listener in Minneapolis, having Good’s killing by ICE obliquely referenced in such a dismissive “who can say” way in the 1/22 episode was horrifying to hear from a podcast purporting to examine high control thinking.

    I understand the desire to not alienate people who are dallying with cultic groups, but Steven Hassan’s approach is the way to do it, not this abdication of any moral compass or objective reality under the guise of “maintaining neutrality.”

    Really shines an ... more

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    thingsforlongtrips
    United Statesa month ago
  • Callous & Hypocritical

    Was a long time listener despite creeping red-pill-flavored libertarianism because of the guests and their stories, but in this week’s episode, Nippy (unprompted) compared disagreements over the ongoing assault on our rights by ICE and the murder of an innocent mother to disagreeing over Seinfeld. I don’t believe this podcast truly cares about helping vulnerable people avoid or escape control, oppression, and harm. Plenty of other shows that are in alignment with my values!

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I Belong to Me: Tia Levings on Rebuilding After Religious Trauma (Part 1)
Q: Talk to me about the difference between deconstruction versus deconversion.
Deconstruction is the process of asking why you believe certain beliefs, whereas deconversion is moving away from those beliefs altogether.
My Toxic Father and Bahai: Jared Van Driessche’s Survival Story (Part 2)
Q: What are you doing for yourself? What is your PTSD treatment plan?
I have been going to a men's group and seeing a therapist to share my deep dark stuff.
Cults to Consciousness: Shelise Ann Sola on Post-Mormon Podcast Life (Part 2)
Q: What do you do to protect yourself, to not be too triggered and bring it into your life when you cover the dark stuff?
Shelise mentions using bodywork techniques to stay grounded and protect her mental well-being after interviews.
Cults to Consciousness: Shelise Ann Sola on Post-Mormon Podcast Life (Part 2)
Q: Can I just ask, how did the memory, were you doing something, like where the memories came out of nowhere?
Shelise explains that she had been having nightmares and underwent regression hypnotherapy which uncovered memories of CSA.
Cults to Consciousness: Shelise Ann Sola on Post-Mormon Podcast Life (Part 1)
Q: What was the journey like for you in terms of this moment of when you heard about the what was happening in the temple?
Shelise explains how ingrained Mormon doctrine was in her identity and recounts moments that triggered her questioning of the faith, particularly around worthiness and purity culture.

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Centered around the complexities of cult dynamics and personal narratives, this show engages listeners in thoughtful conversations that dissect the emotional and psychological ramifications of being involved in high-control groups. The hosts, seasoned survivors of a notorious cult, articulate their experiences and the broader lessons learned, allowing guests from various backgrounds to share their own stories of cult encounters. Noteworthy themes include emotional healing, recognizing coercive control, and understanding the language and tactics used in cult environments.

Listeners will find unique insights on societal manipulation, personal agency, and the journey towards recovery from cult experiences. The candid, open dialogue, complemen... more

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