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 | 250 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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This week we’re back with Martina Castro, creator of new Exactly Right podcast Two Faced: John of God, a series about John of God, the famous Brazilian “healer” and “psychic surgeon.” Last week she explained John of God’s so-called healings and docto... more
This week’s guest is Martina Castro, creator of podcast Two Faced: John of God, Exactly Right’s new podcast series about John of God, the Brazilian self-proclaimed healer and “psychic surgeon.” In part one, Martina explains John of God’s history and ... more
This week, the show is joined by Parvati Shallow, two-time Survivor winner, current cast member on The Traitors, and author of Nice Girls Don’t Win: How I Burned it All Down to Claim My Power. Parvati shares about her childhood growing up in the Kash... more
This week’s guest is Jenny Eliscu, journalist, radio host, and producer on Britney vs. Spears, which covered Britney Spears’ infamous conservatorship. She explains how Britney’s struggles in 2008 were used to justify a permanent conservatorship—despi... more
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Someone should set up a scare location where you pass through a ‘wellness’ shop then into the hospital ER with the woman bleeding out b/c she wanted to “free birth” and the man with blue skin who is suicidal b/c no one will date him and the child on a ventilator b/c their parents wouldn’t allow any vaccinations. Visitors could then go into a joyful musical church service and exit via a funeral for all the pandemic dead who didn’t listen to public health advice; a murder scene of godly domestic v... more
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Canadaa month ago - Engaging, funny, compassionate
A really well developed and handled podcast that treats victims of cults with compassion instead of derision. I appreciate that the hosts actually have their own experiences that give them insight, rather than being voyeuristic. Also the hosts inject some much needed dark levity.
Apple Podcasts5FunGalMaxineUnited Statesa month ago - The Best
I’ve literally searched high and low for another podcast that I love more than this one. I can’t find one that even comes close They are all just so boring compared to these two girls. I don’t agree with everything they say bc honestly they sound like man haters in the name of feminism but I just overlook it and keep it moving. 🤪 As a woman, I cringe when I hear women talking abt patriarchy or the idea of it when it has nothing to do with patriarchy. I love hearing abt cults and they do a gre... more
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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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this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 250 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. Parvati Shallow
2. Jenny Eliscu
3. Jonathan Hirsch
4. David Farrier
5. Jess Rothschild
6. Elana Auerbach
7. Felicia Rosario
8. Daniel Levin
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