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 | 242 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||
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Episode 19: Lola Blanc & Meagan Elizabeth interview Elana Auerbach, former follower of sexual wellness company OneTaste--elsewhere deemed the Orgasm Cult--in its early years. Elana discusses being the founder's right hand woman as the program develop... more
Survivor's of Larry Ray's sex cult Felicia and Daniel discuss how they came to meet Larry, how he leveraged his memory and connections to craft an image of authority, how Larry gained control of their lives under the guise of helping them, when the m... more
This week’s guest is Theo Pratt, survivor of Gloriavale, an isolated Christian cult hidden deep in rural New Zealand, and author of Unveiled: A Story of Surviving Gloriavale. She’ll talk about being raised on the strictly controlled commune where peo... more
Renee DiResta, professor and author of Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality, joins the show again to dive deeper into disinformation, propaganda, and "pseudo-events," or manufactured controversies and news stories.
She explains wh... more
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Wonderful show! Please don't denigrate yourselves by saying you are stupid. You are very intelligent and really have a way with stories. A Harvard degree in no way indicates not stupid. Ex. Ted Cruz.😘
Apple Podcasts5Asciguy
United States10 days ago - Latest episode
Wow, I’ve listened to most of the episodes old and new and I think this is the best one yet. Amazing work 💕
Apple Podcasts5EmilyJarr
United Kingdom15 days ago - The best interview questions!
Lola and Meagan ask the best questions. I love their banter and the creative things they add like “cultist thing of the week”.
Apple Podcasts5CarlieB889United States16 days ago - My favorite
This podcast slaps on so many levels. It’s informative and funny and I don’t understand how they manage to pull off such a delicate balance.
Apple Podcasts5boomboom00United States22 days ago - on systemic oppression
systems of power committing institutional harms en masse is not an excuse for us to individually cop out of our responsibility to disrupt and disengage. collective action often starts on an individual level and with a platform like Trust Me on a network as wide reaching as Exactly Right, when so often the conversation centers disrupting abusive systems of power, i (with mad care & respect) encourage language that is specific when addressing when you fall short. we all do, but following it up wit... more
Apple Podcasts5reneenotrappUnited States22 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #112 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #136 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #228 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #166 |  Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #155 |  South Africa/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #162 |  Finland/Society & Culture |
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Focuses on the intricacies of cults, extreme beliefs, and the psychology of manipulation, often shared through personal narratives from survivors who have escaped such environments. Common themes include firsthand experiences in groups such as Heaven's Gate and NXIVM, emphasizing not just the journey of indoctrination and escape, but also the psychological and emotional nuances involved in belief systems and group dynamics. The hosts, both of whom have personal backgrounds in cults, offer a compassionate perspective, blending humor with honest discussions on trauma and recovery. This approach provides listeners with deep insights into the complexities of faith, belonging, and the human desire for connection.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Felicia Rosario
2. Daniel Levin
3. Theo Pratt
4. Renee DiResta
5. Abbi Prussack
6. Mike Prussack
7. Tim Squirrel
8. Sarma Melngailis
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