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Cults to Consciousness

Shelise Ann Sola

Stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups. Hi! I’m Shelise Ann Sola— former devout Mormon. On C2C, my husband Jonathan and I dive deep into the nuance of culty organizations. From Extreme Christian Fundamentalism, FLDS Polygamy, Amish, Mennonite, Mormonism, Scientology, Ultra Orthodox, and Jehovah's Witnesses, to cults featured in popular docu-series, we interview cult... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes135Founded2 years ago
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Joined for a second time by Mary (former Amish) and Hannah (former Holdeman Mennonite), we discuss the ways in which being gay/bi in their settlements harshly affected them and how queer plain people are generally erased from society. Bringing awaren... more

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19 days ago

*Content Warning : SA, CA, CSA, mentions of rape* After enduring an excruciating youth at the hands of her mother and step father, isolated on a mountainside, Misty was forced into an Amish settlement at 18 years old. Though in many ways this new lif... more

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21 days ago

*Content Warning: sexual assault, rape, prostitution, attempted murder* Due to lack of education when she left the strict Swartzentruber settlement, Naomi slipped into exotic dancing, prostitution, drugs, and almost getting murdered. In this episode,... more

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22 days ago

*Content Warning: eating disorders, mentions of homophobia* In this follow up episode we’re going to continue with Oceana’s story growing up under the strict Institute in Basic Life Principles run by Bill Gothard who was recently exposed for preying ... more

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24 days ago

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 693 ratings
  • The topics I didn’t even know I wanted to learn about!

    I stumbled on this podcast when Shalise was a guest on another podcast I occasionally listen to. I’m not particularly drawn to the topic, but Shalise’s intelligent, kind, nonjudgmental interview approach makes every episode engaging and interesting. She’s able to draw out the raw honesty of her guests because she offers them a safe space to tell their stories. She has enlightened me to the psychological aspect of high demand religions. I particularly love episodes about religions I’m periphe... more

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    Robin D. Cr8l
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fascinating conversations

    I love listening to these stories. They always give me a lot to think about and it helps me to process my own experience with religion. I really like the conversational interview style.

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    5
    VI_frenchiemom
    Canadaa month ago
  • Episode 69

    Like how episode 69 was about a sex cult club. 😂😂😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Offical Holtster
    United Statesa month ago
  • Curative property of truth

    I loved the Elizabeth Hinty episode. What a woman! For those of us who idealized the Amish and Mennonite communities, I so appreciate her truth. Such a beautiful story of love and faith.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura Gale
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent source of insight

    This channel provides a much needed platform for people to share experiences in high-demand religion that are reflective of cult behaviors. more

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    4
    H. Van Smeiter
    United States4 months ago

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