Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcastsTrust Me is a weekly interview podcast about cults, extreme belief, and the fine line between devotion and delusion—told through firsthand accounts from the people who lived it. Hosted by two women who’ve been in cults themselves, Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth, the show features survivors from groups like Heaven’s Gate, the Manson Family, NXIVM, OneTaste and more–sharing personal stories of how ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 278 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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We’re back with twins Larena and Elyse Wynn, also known as Mothermary. In part 2 this week they’ll talk about how Elyse got fed up with being obsessive about sin all the time, which led her to hitch a ride out of Idaho and into Salt Lake City. Living... more
This week is part 1 with musicians, identical twins, and former Mormons turned dominatrixes Larena and Elyse Wynn, also known by their band name Mothermary. The girls share what it was like being raised in the LDS church, and how “Montana Mormons” ma... more
This week’s guest is psychology researcher and lecturer Dr. John Hunter, joining the show to talk about intensive self-help seminars–known as “large group awareness trainings,” or LGATs–and the emotions they produce. He shares about his personal expe... more
This week, the girls are joined by Laci Mosley, comedian, actress, and host of the Scam Goddess podcast and TV show (and author of Scam Goddess the book), to talk about the many types of frauds that are out there, from romance scams to financial frau... more
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I enjoy some of the interviews and content but can not stand the way the one girl tries to talk in a sexy voice. It is clearly very deliberate and it’s gross. I can’t stand the 15 minutes of talk in the beginning either but like when you can skip past it without having go just keep going minute by minute to see when it ends. Lola is great
Apple Podcasts3Crime podcast junkie 25
United Statesa month ago - Love it
Listen to this show every week! It’s super interesting. Great guests and very cool interviews.
Apple Podcasts5lauraly2020United Statesa month ago - Spanglish ads are so annoying
I love the show but the fake Spanglish ads are terrible!
Apple Podcasts1GUMari1964United Statesa month ago I like the interviews on this podcast, but I can not listen to the hosts without cringing. The vocal frys are like nails on a chalkboard, especially Megan's. I don't usually mind, or even notice, a vocal fry, but theirs are the worst I've heard. It's a shame, the podcast is good otherwise.
Podcast Addict3a month agoBixles- Amazing show
I have been loving this show for months now and finally getting around to rating it! As I dive deeper into the cult universe and continue to unravel the systems of coercive control, I find your show to be the most entertaining and informative podcast that I have found. Even though I listen to others, I always come
back to yours - informative and also lighthearted in the delivery of what can be extremely dark information. Love Lola’s music too. I’m a huge fan !! Keep “em
Coming!
Apple Podcasts5I’ll join your cult!!United States2 months ago
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This show provides first-person accounts from survivors and experts to unpack how high-control groups and manipulation shape belief, belonging, and exit. Across episodes, listeners hear intimate narratives—from cults and religious movements to influencer ecosystems and extremist communities—paired with thoughtful analysis of coercive dynamics, consent, and accountability. The tone blends empathy with rigorous context, aiming to illuminate how seductive leaders operate and how people rebuild agency after leaving. A notable strength is the hosts' lived experience, which informs nuanced conversations without sensationalism, making complex social psychology accessible to curious, impact-focused audiences.
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this podcast launched 6 years ago and published 278 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Larena Wynn
2. Elyse Wynn
3. John Hunter
4. Laci Mosley
5. Michele McPhee
6. Anke Richter
7. Sophie Fergi
8. Jasper Hoffman
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