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 | 231 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||
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This week, the girls are joined by Anthony Cesar Duncan, an artist, mental health advocate, and survivor of ChatGPT psychosis. Anthony opens up about his descent into a psychotic episode, led by an unlikely new cult figure: ChatGPT. He describes how ... more
Aaron Goldenberg, actor, comedian, and (hilarious) content creator, joins Lola and Meagan to talk about being gay as a Christian child, what it was like learning Bill Gothard’s IBLP homeschool curriculum as a boy, and how his parents discovered his q... more
Journalist Sarah Stankorb comes on the show to talk about her book, Disobedient Women, and the deep dive she did on why a series of evangelical women in America began to leave their communities as the internet came into prominence. They discuss patri... more
Guests Erika Lantz and Elin Lantz Lesser join to discuss season 3 of their investigative podcast The Turning, which follows the journey of a young woman named Lindsay, a former member of a Christian group in Minnesota called River Road Fellowship. Th... more
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Apple Podcasts | #86 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #73 |  Canada/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  Australia/Society & Culture |
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Cults, extreme beliefs, and the intricacies of manipulation are central themes explored through personal stories and expert insights. The hosts, both of whom have firsthand experience with cults, facilitate discussions that invite survivors to share their journeys—how they were drawn in, the psychological impact of their experiences, and the paths leading to their eventual escape. The conversations cover a wide array of topics, from historical and cultural influences on cult behavior to the psychological tactics employed by charismatic leaders. Notably, the podcast balances the gravity of these narratives with unfiltered honesty and dark humor, offering listeners a compassionate perspective without sensationalism. This approach to exploring... more
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1. Aaron Goldenberg
2. Sarah Stankorb
3. Erika Lantz
4. Elin Lantz Lesser
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6. Meagan Elizabeth Cox
7. Claire Hoffman
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