A Little Bit Culty
Sarah Edmondson & Anthony “Nippy” AmesThink 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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 313 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSociety & Culture | |||
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Nancy Ross, we dig deeper into the fascinating (and frankly under-discussed) world of Mormon temple garments, the sacred undergarments worn by many devoted members of the LDS Church. Building on the research we ... more
A Little Bit Culty: Navigating Cults, Control and Coercion dropped on Amazon this past weekend and has already hit #1 new release in the psychology & religion category!
The Kindle version is coming any day now, and the book will be up at other onlin... more
In this episode, Dr. Nancy Ross—religious studies professor, longtime Mormon feminist, and co‑author of the forthcoming book Mormon Garments: Sacred and Secret—joins us to talk about what it’s like to grow up LDS in small‑town Maine, move into the hy... more
In Part 2 of our conversation, Magnolia Zuniga goes deeper into how the Ashtanga world responded—or failed to respond—to decades of sexual abuse by Pattabhi Jois and what that reveals about belonging, power, and performative “accountability” in yoga ... more
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- Thoughtful
I have been really enjoying the show, thoughtful and exposing of different types of manipulation and coercion. Coercive Control really needs to become a federal crime so these groups can be stopped earlier. Learning a lot!
Apple Podcasts5Ek7472
Germany12 days ago - Absolutely fascinating stuff
I have learned so much from Sarah, Nippy and their guests. Great conversations, harrowing stories.
Apple Podcasts5DC Czarina
United States15 days ago - Great Podcast and Best Theme Song EVER
I’d join a cult for that awesome theme song. This podcast is fascinating and informative. The hosts have great banter and, because of their own experience, have great discussions with the guests. I appreciate the wisdom and humor!
One particularly poignant statement was from Andrew-Ryan on the Love has won episodes. He said “ cults aren’t really fringe- they are a magnified version of what society already does which is sell fear, sell belonging, and punish doubt.” WOW. Just wow. So true. We ... more
Apple Podcasts5La_CircaUnited States19 days ago - Sofia May interview-very impressed
I’m very impressed with Sarah and Nippy giving Sofia May a platform to tell her story. She was bold in a way that was so incredibly refreshing. I don’t always agree with Sarah and Nippy, but I’m still here listening because you are willing to listen to all survivors and experts. I have been personally helped by past guests including both their experience and expertise.
Apple Podcasts4emily7cUnited Statesa month ago - Had high hopes, but now…
I originally had belief that this brave couple would become important voices in the lexicon of modern cult awareness, and perhaps if Sarah were to cut loose, she still will. But Nippy’s ongoing refusal to wrestle with concepts of his radical levels of privilege (‘I don’t engage with that white male privilege stuff’), unwillingness to stand a clear political stand against radical human rights abuses (‘both sides are equally bad’), and strangely coded language that indicates plenty of libertarian/... more
Apple Podcasts2Wild.Feminine.MysticUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #150 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #141 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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Apple Podcasts | #126 |  Finland/Society & Culture |
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This show centers on recognizing and healing from high-control dynamics, with hosts sharing personal experiences from their own time in a coercive group and hosting survivors, experts, and whistleblowers. Episodes frequently explore recruitment tactics, manipulation, accountability, and paths to autonomy, often through revealing insider perspectives from NXIVM, Scientology, Tibetan Buddhist communities, and other cult- or high-control contexts. Listeners can expect empathetic, in-depth conversations that balance survivor storytelling with practical lessons on recognition, boundaries, and healing. A recurring strength is the combination of lived experience and expert insight, which can help both newcomers seeking awareness and those healing ... more
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1. Bjorn Bolinder
2. Marcie Hume
3. Margot Lane
4. Jezebel Sweet
5. Sofia May
6. Tia Levings
7. Priya Hutner
8. Jared Van Driessche
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