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 | 348 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSociety & Culture | |||
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Dr. Gillie Jenkinson—the OG, the GOAT, and the GG of cult recovery work (she needed a definition, we provided several)—finally makes her long-overdue debut on A Little Bit Culty. She’s a therapist, cult survi... more
In Part 2 of our conversation with Liz Tenuto aka The Workout Witch, we get into the science (and surprisingly practical magic) behind somatic healing and why so many trauma survivors feel stuck even after years of therapy. Liz shares how her own sea... more
Liz Tenuto, aka The Workout Witch, joins A Little Bit Culty for a seriously useful, beautifully weird conversation about healing after abuse, trauma, and all the body-based chaos that can follow. She shares how TikTok accidentally became her platform... more
Sam Sellers and Elise Heerde return for Part 2 to unpack what healing actually looks like after leaving high-control religious environments. Spoiler: it is not neat, linear, or especially glamorous. Sam talks about getting married, being shunned, lea... more
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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.
Apple Podcasts1changagarcia
United Statesa month ago - So much interrupting
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.
Apple Podcasts3AliFS1United Statesa month ago - Great podcast!
Always really interesting conversations. But Nippy… Dylan is not “a-political.” Dude. Come on, now. He just has a mind of his own.
Apple Podcasts5Aly'sAlleyUnited Statesa month ago - Thank you
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.
Apple Podcasts5bsgjdfifUnited Statesa month ago - Once decent. Now? Not really.
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
Apple Podcasts2The Plain SignalUnited States2 months ago
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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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Recent guests on A Little Bit Culty include:
1. Sam Sellers
2. Elise Heerde
3. Michael Shamblin Black
4. Corey Jentry
5. Hoyt Richards
6. Mark Vicente
7. Christine Marie
8. Dr. Christine Marie
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