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The Cult Next Door

The Cult Next Door
Crusade Church
Mental Health
Cults
Cult Dynamics
Family Dynamics
Purity Culture
Childhood Trauma
Worldwide Church Of God
Religious Trauma
Abuse
Narcissism
High Control Groups
Christianity
Family Relationships
Manipulation
Trauma
High-Control Groups
Religious Cults
NXIVM
Spiritual Abuse

Hosted by Mattie Lasiter and Ashleigh Teeter, siblings who were separated for more than 25 years due to the shadow of their shared past.Their father, a charismatic but enigmatic figure, led a cult that consumed the lives of its members, leaving their family torn apart and forbidden from contact.They have reunited to share their journey with you while unravelling the haunting tales of cults from ar... more

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Recent Guests

Trisha Wilkerson
Author, certified nutrition and health coach, registered yoga instructor, co-founder of The Aftermath Agency
The Aftermath Agency
Episode: Ep. 79: "Gritty, Scrappy, Bold & Intense"
Margarit Davtian
Social science researcher, writer and content creator focused on cult dynamics
Conscious Revolution
Episode: Ep.77: "I Changed My Name"
Mitzi (Mitzi)
Guest introduced as a former member of the discussed church community
Episode: Ep.73: "Your Self-Trust Atrophies"
Mitzi Starkweather
Portrait photographer and coach; co-guest sharing her journey
Independent
Episode: Ep.72: "I Researched Cults to Prove I Wasn't in One"
Jordan Starkweather
Writer, former pastor; co-guest sharing his journey
Independent
Episode: Ep.72: "I Researched Cults to Prove I Wasn't in One"
LaNisa Renee Frederick
Award-winning actor, writer, and content creator, host of the podcast Black & Cultivated
Black & Cultivated
Episode: Ep.59: "Boring-Ass Racist White Church"
Blake Moorer
A guest sharing his personal journey of leaving a cult and expressing his experience through tattoos.
Episode: Ep.58: "Breaking the Shackles"
Mandy Jones
Family member with ties to various cults and religious groups
Episode: Ep.55: "Like an Inquisition"
Naomi Wright
Former member of a cult and an expert on cult dynamics
Episode: Ep.54: "Heavy Petting & Getting Weird"

Hosts

Mattie Lasiter
Co-host introducing and guiding the show; host of The Cult Next Door
Ashleigh Teeter
Co-host and guest interviewer; co-host of The Cult Next Door

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 649 ratings
  • Lame guest

    This last guest Margarit Davtian, sounds like she likes to hear her self talk. A whole lot of talking but no real point getting across. Blaming capitalism for her issues, and claiming that JD Vance is somehow worse than trump? Like come on.. is that even possible? lol. She seems like one of those people that blames everyone else for their issues but takes not accountability is how she presented her self. 10/10 don’t suggest having her back on

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    hahaha18283
    United States2 months ago
  • I Changed My Name

    What a pleasure to hear from a guest (Margarit Davtian) who is knowledgeable, compassionate, self-aware and non self-aggrandizing. I look forward to the next session(s) with Margarit and commend Ashleigh and Mattie on their interviewing expertise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike H, Valencia Spain
    United States2 months ago
  • Beautiful Uplifting Content

    I only recently started listening— the latest series of interviews is lovely.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FloraSara
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you for your courage and bravery

    Hi Mattie and Ashleigh,

    Australian listener here who stumbled across your podcast a couple of weeks ago and have been obsessed!!

    Hearing your own stories and those of your guests has been very interesting and has helped me to understand how people end up in cults, especially those who aren’t born into them. It’s really been educational and I feel so much compassion for those who have escaped.

    You both should be incredibly proud of the bravery and courage it took to begin this podcast, and a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EccaDaisy
    Australia3 months ago
  • It’s like therapy

    It often feels like therapy for me to listen to Mattie, Ashley, and guests discuss their memories and feelings about leaving the cult. Great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abh from ok
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Fans praise the compassionate, trauma-informed approach and vulnerable storytelling.
Listeners feel less alone and find therapy-like solace in hosts' conversations.
Guests are described as brave, candid, and respectful, contributing to healing and resilience.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep.80: "Gratitude Helped Bring My Soul Into The Conversation"
Q: Where can listeners find you and your work?
Listeners can visit trishawilkerson.com and theaftermathagency.com for information, services, and resources; they can also follow updates about her book and coaching offerings.
Ep.67: " He Always Wanted the Weird Stuff"
Q: Was that of your dad's own making or was that influenced by, you know, a different ministry?
Mindy believes that early on it was her father's rules but later those rules were influenced by other ministries he admired.
Ep.67: " He Always Wanted the Weird Stuff"
Q: What was the reason that, like, why you moved around so much?
Mindy speculates that financial instability and the desire to avoid people discovering the family's inner turmoil contributed to constant moving.
Ep.56: "Room To Think"
Q: What's one thing that you would want those people to know?
To know that they already have everything they need inside of themselves.
Ep.54: "Heavy Petting & Getting Weird"
Q: What was your dad's approach to the changes in your church?
Naomi shares her perspective on how her father embraced a leadership role and justified splitting from the main church when he began to feel a sense of power and authority.

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What is The Cult Next Door about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two siblings recount their traumatic family history within a high-control religious group and how they rebuilt lives after exit, while hosting experts and survivors to unpack cult dynamics, brainwashing, and healing. Episodes blend memoir with critical analysis of leadership abuse, gender roles, and the long path to autonomy, often featuring therapists, researchers, and former insiders who share actionable insights for recovery and prevention. Noteworthy is the show's careful, trauma-informed approach and its emphasis on rebuilding identity, healthy relationships, and compassionate accountability after leaving harmful systems. Potential listeners can expect intimate storytelling combined with practical frameworks for recognizing coercive dy... more

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6. LaNisa Renee Frederick
7. Blake Moorer
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