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Cults to Consciousness

Shelise Ann Sola
Polygamy
Child Sexual Abuse
Mental Health
Child Abuse
Mormonism
Warren Jeffs
FLDS
Mormon Church
Ervil Lebaron
Religious Authority
Children Of God
Sexual Abuse
Blood Atonement
Dream Center
Patriarchy
Legal System
LDS Church
Trauma Recovery
Cults
Fundamentalist Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints

Survivor stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups & people.

Cults to Consciousness is a YouTube channel and podcast, hosted by Shelise Ann Sola (a former devout Mormon & CSA survivor) and her Producer husband, Jonathan Rosales.

C2C delves into the nuanced experiences of individuals who have escaped a broad spectrum of high-control groups and coercive environments. The... more

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Charlotte Hayes was adopted as a baby to Seventh-Day Adventist parents who used the doctrine to h*rm her in unimaginable ways. She was forced to eat raw vegan, not given adequate nutrients and kept dang*rously thin, while the rest of the family ate n... more

Charlotte was adopted as a baby to Seventh Day Adventist parents who used the doctrine to harm her in unimaginable ways. More details on her childhood can be found in part one linked below. Finally, at 18 years old, she enlisted a couple friends thro... more

CW: CSA, rape. Charlotte Hayes was adopted as a baby to Seventh-Day Adventist parents who used the doctrine to harm her in unimaginable ways. She was forced to eat raw vegan, not given adequate nutrients and kept dangerously thin, while the rest of ... more

CW: CSA. Jacinta LeGore was born and raised in the Jehovah’s Witnesses. After being forced to confess that she had been CSA’d, then subsequently punished for it, it lead her down a shame spiral. Feeling worthless, she decided to get married at 16 to ... more

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Recent Guests

Charlotte Hayes
A former member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church who shares her story of abuse and escape.
Episode: My Adopted Parents Exploited Seventh-Day Adventism to Do the Unspeakable
Jacinta LeGore
Survivor and advocate sharing her experiences of abuse within the Jehovah's Witness faith and navigating the complexities of familial relationships post-disfellowshipping
Episode: Why My Jehovah’s Witness Parents Kept My Abuse Silent
Jamie Mustard
Author and former Scientology child
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Episode: The Forgotten Generation of SCIENTOLOGY CHlLDREN (Warehoused Like Animals)
Jenna Miscavige
Former member of Scientology and author
Self
Episode: My Uncle is the Leader of Scientology (Jenna Miscavige EXPOSES ALL)
Melissa Duge Spiers
Author and former member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Episode: There’s a Predator in My Family: Confronting the Seventh-Day Adventist Church Who Silenced
Zett Espinoza
Survivor and speaker from a criminal family
Episode: Trapped By My Criminal Father: My Life on the Run
Arno Michaelis
Former white supremacist and current advocate for peace
Episode: Why Prominent NEO NAZl Teen Denounced His White Power Movement
Tzivya Murrin
Survivor from an ultra-orthodox Jewish sect sharing her experiences of abuse and recovery.
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Episode: ULTRA ORTHODOX: Unprepared For the Outside World (after Narcissistic Parents)
Sivya Murrin
Survivor of an ultra-Orthodox Jewish upbringing
Episode: ULTRA ORTHODOX: Community Enables Her Parents Doing the Unspeakable

Host

Shelise Ann Sola
Former devout Mormon and CSA survivor, host, and empathetic interviewer who approaches guests' experiences with grace and understanding.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Would improve with editing

    This show has so much potential! But it needs some serious editing. Often the interview goes off topic or astray and the questions don’t get answered and the interviewee repeats themselves. It’s possible the YouTube interview is better, but I’m not interested in watching.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hmellis
    United States11 days ago
  • Thank you!

    Thank you all for sharing! So brave! Love from Sweden

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Telefon82
    Sweden20 days ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Great host, amazing guests, insightful and inspiring. I really enjoyed the episode about TwinRay.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fairness and Truth
    United States2 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Please carry on. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iBen1066
    Germany2 months ago
  • Informational

    Definitely appreciate this for the information and the awareness. I would like to say though that scamming ≠ witchcraft. Scamming is just scamming. You can USE witchcraft TO scam people just like you can use bitcoin to scam people.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bella Mystics
    United States3 months ago

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Some listeners express a desire for more content focusing on specific religious or cultural groups.
The podcast is praised for its engaging content and diverse range of survivor stories.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful approach and empathetic interviewing style of the hosts.
Many find the insights shared in the conversations to be educational and enlightening, helping to foster understanding about the complexities of high-control environments.
There are positive reactions regarding the respectful handling of triggering topics related to trauma.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#250
Canada/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#179
Belgium/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#188
Finland/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#194
South Africa/Society & Culture

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My Adopted Parents Exploited Seventh-Day Adventism to Do the Unspeakable
Q: What did you take with you when you ran away?
I packed my IDs, birth certificate, clothes, a toothbrush, and a notebook to write down contacts.
My Adopted Parents Exploited Seventh-Day Adventism to Do the Unspeakable
Q: Did your former mother know about the sexual abuse?
Yes, she was aware of it; there were times where she would watch in the doorway.
My Adopted Parents Exploited Seventh-Day Adventism to Do the Unspeakable
Q: Did you feel like a real part of the family?
I definitely did during family reunions, but at home, it was constantly like, why am I here?
My Adopted Parents Exploited Seventh-Day Adventism to Do the Unspeakable
Q: What are some of your earliest memories growing up in that home?
It depends on what your definition of love is. I think as a child, it looked like love to me.
My Adopted Parents Exploited Seventh-Day Adventism to Do the Unspeakable
Q: What would you say was the hardest part growing up in that world?
The secrets.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cults to Consciousness

What is Cults to Consciousness about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the nuanced experiences of individuals who have emerged from high-control groups, this podcast features survivor stories that emphasize the emotional, psychological, and sometimes physical challenges faced while reclaiming their independence. Each episode typically showcases in-depth conversations with former members of various organizations, including religious sects, spiritual communities, and abusive personal relationships. The hosts approach sensitive topics such as child sexual abuse, emotional manipulation, and the complexities of healing from trauma with empathy and respect. This podcast is especially valuable for listeners interested in understanding the multifaceted nature of coercive environments, the personal journeys... more

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1. Charlotte Hayes
2. Jacinta LeGore
3. Jamie Mustard
4. Jenna Miscavige
5. Melissa Duge Spiers
6. Zett Espinoza
7. Arno Michaelis
8. Tzivya Murrin

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