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Welcome the redacted apostate, your guide to life after leaving high-control groups. This channel is your compass through the challenging journey of reclaiming independence. Dive into insightful discussions, practical tips, and empowering stories on navigating a world where you must make your own decisions free from a controlling environment. Whether you've recently broken free or are contemplating the leap, join us for support, understanding, and strategies to navigate the complex internal ...
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"How to Leave a Cult" combines the gripping biography of cult survivor Brooke Walker with essential education on cult dynamics. Uncover the true story of how she escaped the clutches of a small church in Arizona and gain insights into the psychological tactics used by these groups. Beyond storytelling, the podcast provides practical guidance on recognizing warning signs and offers support for those on the journey to recovery. Explore the dark side of charismatic leaders and find empowerment ...
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Narcissist Apocalypse is an empowering and informative storytelling podcast that amplifies the voices of those who have experienced narcissistic abuse, coercive control, emotional abuse, domestic violence, family relationship abuse, and relationship trauma. Narcissist Apocalypse validates, educates, supports, and helps abuse survivors discover themselves. Through listening to Narcissist Apocalypse, you will gain valuable insights and understanding on topics ranging from 'Why do abuse victims ...
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Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it. Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after being shunned. Featuring stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, the Moonies, and more, you will learn about the real lives of former members t ...
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Uncertain

Katherine Spearing

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Interviews with authors, artists, experts, and story tellers to validate the experience of survivors of Spiritual Abuse, providing practical insights for the recovery journey. Your host is Katherine Spearing, a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach with nearly a decade of previous experience working in the evangelical church. This is the affiliate podcast of TearsofEden.org , a nonprofit for community and understanding in the aftermath of Spiritual Abuse. Find us on Instagram @uncertainpodcast
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Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On this podcast, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to prot ...
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Ask An Advanced Bitch

Elizabeth Kupferman

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At some point, hating yourself, living in dysfunction and feeling like your mind, trauma responses, addiction and codependency controls you and not the other way around. The Ask an Advanced Bitch podcast provides your weekly dose of no-nonsense and irreverent insights, truths and techniques for addressing trauma and your particular trauma responses, grief and loss, and all things recovery to become our most true, self-confident and authentic selves - or as I would put it - an Advanced Bitch. ...
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Butterflies and Bravery is a podcast created and hosted by two cult Survivors and best friends who were born into the notorious Children of God cult. Listen as Whisper and Jemima tell their stories of turning surviving into thriving, interview other Survivors, and straight talk all things cult, trauma, and religion recovery. Our episodes are guest-led, so anything can happen! Our conversations are real, raw and often NSFW. They may be triggering. But they will thrill and inspire you and give ...
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Heretics' Social Club

Jason Leger & Shauncey Fury

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Co-hosted by Shauncey Fury and Jason Leger; Two self-reformed evangelicals with oddly similar backstories full of disdain for the church, and its teachings. Both born to young unwed mothers, both raised by Grandparents extremely active in church, both got sent off to emotionally manipulative Christian summer camps a la “Jesus Camp,” Both wound up embedded in the suburbanite subculture of Christian Hardcore & Punk music which lead to an interest in tattooing which is how they came together as ...
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Smart-Talks Podcast Blog

Eliana Hephzibah

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This is a collection of talks given at the annual SMART conference in Connecticut. Speakers present to tell their stories of their experiences with ritual abuse and/or mind control, their experiences treating patients with such backgrounds, or to raise awareness of the various issues surrounding recovery from ritual abuse/mind control of efforts made to raise awareness with the general public of this issue.
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On the Emmis

On The Emmis Podcast

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Cults and cult-like organizations are front and center in society today—as they should be. We are becoming more aware of the insidious abuse perpetrated by programs that are supposed to help young people in the Troubled Teen Industry. Combining true crime, cult recovery, and a lot of dry, dark humor, the On the Emmis podcast unpacks and unveils the inner workings of Enthusiastic Sobriety Programs created by Bob Meehan and other high control groups. We'll have bi-monthly episodes that dive de ...
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Transmissions From Jonestown

The Attention Span Recovery Project

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On November 18 1978 Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple died in Jonestown in what is considered to be the largest mass suicide in modern history. Locked deep within an FBI vault, the tapes chronicling the history of Peoples Temple were finally made public after 20 years. From Jim Jones shady beginnings as a faith healer to that final tragic night that his loyal followers drank the Koolaide. Join us as we piece together the history of Peoples Temple and try to understand what led to their demise.
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Recovering From Religion

Recovering From Religion

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Subscribe for weekly discussions with cult survivors, experts in religious trauma recovery, and other topics related to recovering from religious harms. This show is hosted by volunteers from Recovering From Religion, which is a non-profit organization that works to provide hope, healing, and support for people who have questions or doubts about their faith. Whether you are an atheist, religious, or leaving a cult, we hope you will find this podcast helpful. We aren’t here to talk you out of ...
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The Broken Christian

Andrew Parkhurst

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Brokenness leads to healing. I am part of the 2nd generation of the Way International. A Christian cult that I grew up in, or at least the remnants of. I left everything behind and found a messy, dangerous world filled with beautiful new friends and my own reckoning with the pains of the past. This was a year of my life that took me two and a half years to document and process. Through the help of celebrate recovery and pure desires ministry I’ve finally seen my own brokenness and how much m ...
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Are you tired of all that negative energy you get around certain people in your life? These could be your boss, your "good" friend, your boy/ girlfriend, spouse, even a family member SUPRISINGLY ENOUGH. Well, we are all here seeking growth despite this pain and Self Evolution Regardless is here for all of us. Every Saturday and Sunday S.E.R is producing new episodes on this topic; with the aim of learning the strategies people emotionally exploit us, but most importantly how we can evolve re ...
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We are two professional hairstylists with 20+ years experience and we want to not only set the record straight on all things "hair" and salon culture, but also dish on all the things we talk about and learn from people whilst working in a salon! We are saving the world one follicle at a time.
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Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast invites the general public to look at conflict resolution creatively, legally, and with humor. Conflict is inevitable, but how we resolve it matters. In this podcast, we examine stories and talk to experts about the different ways we handle strife and discord: at home, at work, internally and externally. We look at how art, media, legal cases, and different cultures view and resolve arguments. Each week, listeners can contribute stories or engage in the topics ...
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JW Community Podcast

Louise Goode and Lara Kaput

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JW Community Podcast is the new podcast home for Louise Goode and Lara Kaput. Our podcast has the objective of providing support and information to people when they leave the cult, and presenting factual and entertaining content through discussion and interviews with a range of ex Jehovah's Witnesses, professionals and experts. You have the opportunity to feed back to us and send us any questions you would like the team to answer by contacting JWPodcast@mail.com.
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Welcome to 'Talks with Toni,' where host Toni, a former HR professional turned property investment maven, shares her transformative journey. Breaking free from conventional expectations, Toni and her husband, Chris, raised millions for a multi-million-pound property portfolio, propelling her into entrepreneurship and early retirement at 33. A world record holder in public speaking, Toni uses her podcast as a platform to inspire and educate, featuring diverse guests with compelling success st ...
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The "Critical Thought" presents topics that will challenge you to use critical thinking as you examine the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses. As former teachers and members of Watchtower theology, the group known as JW.org, we have insider information to raise public awareness. Most important, we know the psychological tactics the organization uses to lure unsuspecting converts into believing its deceptive teachings.Our intent is not to bash the organization’s religious practices. We are mere ...
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jon atack, family & friends

jon atack, family & friends

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-atack-family--friends/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/jon-atack-family--friends/subscribe jon atack, along with his son sam, present a series of educational podcasts on how to spot, avoid, and overcome unethical manipulation of all kinds - from destructive cults and abusive relationships, to advertising, groupthink, bullying and more. join us in our hope to create a world where people are taught from ...
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Psychologist Nick Fortino hosts influential thought leaders in conversation about a variety of topics relevant to psychology, including critical examinations of modern-day psychiatry, social dynamics, psychology in politics, transformation, various forms of therapy, intimate relationships, the psychology of serial killers, etcetera! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/psychologyis/support
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Your Ink Story is a human interest podcast sharing the stories behind the body art folks wear. Using tattoo art to highlight what we all have in common, seasoned podcast host and producer, Ande Lyons, shares fascinating, heartfelt and INKspirational stories from folks who express their lived experiences with body art.
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Interested in making your midlife years amazing but not feeling your best and that perhaps, menopause has not been necessarily kind? Do you want to get focused on setting realistic fitness goals, refining your nutrition, and improving your overall physical and mental well-being, but don't know where to start? Asking for a Friend is a midlife podcast that gets your health, wellness, and fitness questions answered by experts in their fields and features women just like you, who are stepping ou ...
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This is your coffee podcast and your newest addiction. I'm Holly Shannon, what are you pouring today coffee lovers? Join me for a cup of connection. We will sip, share, and come completely unfiltered, this Coffee podcast is Brewed for Connection. Let me give you the dark roast first, coffee is figurative, are we really meeting up for the shot of caffeine, or are we craving connection? Are you dating? Swipe right for that coffee date! Maybe coffee is your new black! What about coffee culture? ...
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Hoyt and Jon discuss what role a family can have in helping their loved one recover from cult involvement.The book Jon is reading on the American Post Civil-War Reconstruction: David Blight's Race and Reuniona downloadable infographic of Jon's questions to ask a loved one in an authoritarian groupmore on Steven Hassan's Strategic Interactive Approa…
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Our travel through health and wellness on the podcast doesn't end with menopause, diets, and dumbbells; today we venture into the tangled realm of cults with Shannon Payton. Her raw account, as a survivor and thriver, of a youth and adult spent within the restrictive walls of a religious cult, not only educates but also empowers, as she recounts he…
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When Felicity’s father left when she was just eight years old, life took a sudden turn as her mother fell into the cult of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Struggling with her own mental and emotional health, her mother is described as a wild animal, hurling objects and abuse at her young daughter. Concerned outsiders could see what was going on at times, but …
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I had the privilege of a second opportunity to talk with Michelle Dowd, a journalism professor and author of Forager: Field Notes on Surviving a Family Cult. I watched Michelle’s three-and-a-half-hour interview on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Joe was utterly fascinated by Dowd’s cult experience and asked many questions, including what a cult is. Michelle m…
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CT sits with Jessica Sarrazin to talk Money with you! Jessica is an Independent Representative with Carte Wealth Management Inc./Gestion Carte Wealth Inc. She is a problem-solver and a hard-working proponent for her clients. She is passionate about helping her clients take charge of one of the most important aspect of their lives: their money. Jess…
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Ready to transform your midlife health and fitness journey? Join us as we explore the incredible transformation of Sarah Bradley, a certified integrative nutrition health coach and Faster Way coach. Sarah shares her compelling story of transitioning from a finance career to her current passion, emphasizing the importance of sustainable fitness and …
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Alisa about her abusive narcissistic mother, the head of their two-person cult. Alisa was the reliable crutch that her mother could always use and abuse when she wasn't paying more attention to the sea of boyfriends that came through their home. Alisa shares the myriad of abuses from chil…
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The Mormons have been on our radar for a solid minute, most of our lives to be honest. What is it about those pasty white boys, and their multiple wives? Is it the secret underwear? Is it the special gold plates that only Joseph Smith could read? Is it the indentured servitude of all young men to go, and spread the message to the masses? Is Cain of…
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a discussion about the recent D-Day and Memorial Day commemorations, the recognition of PTSD and the recent decision of the American Psychiatric Association to create a Caucus on Peace. We talk about the successes and failures of the Truth and Reconciliation process and the need for dialogue in all fraught situations.Spike's note- it seems someone …
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon discusses the top 5 signs of isolation, how isolation is used to abuse you, common phrases used to isolate you, creating dependency, manipulation tactics, isolation as a form of punishment, identity erosion, and the difficulty in leaving. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, plea…
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Matt and Abby share their hilarious experience with a clogged milk duct, co-sleeping with Griffin, and Matt's motel room snake nightmare. This episode is sponsored by Dreamland Baby, Prose, ShipStation & Rocket Money. Dreamland Baby: Go to https://dreamlandbabyco.com and enter code UNPLANNED at checkout to receive 20% off sitewide + free shipping. …
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In this episode, Toni sits down with Jan Muhlfeit, a global strategist and former executive at Microsoft. Jan shares insights on public speaking, leadership, and unlocking human potential. He emphasises the importance of authenticity, storytelling, and connecting with the audience to deliver impactful presentations. Jan recounts memorable presentat…
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The conversation revolves around memorable clients and the experiences hairdressers have with them. They discuss the importance of clients who respect their hairstylists and follow their recommendations. They also talk about the value of clients who refer their friends and the impact it has on their business. The conversation touches on the advice …
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I read David Lipsky’s article in Rolling Stone last year on how the Moonies have been the center for global climate denial for 50 years through their Washington Times organization. I immediately bought his book, The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial and wanted to interview him. Well, the paperback is now out and we had a great…
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In this episode, we discuss the cult of Pythagoras, and the questions that arise. The discoveries from either Pythagoras, or the cult of Pythagoras has brought about many discoveries throughout time. Music Theory, numerology, reincarnation, Helios central planetary orbit, etc.. as well as the connection between sound, art, math, and science. ★ Supp…
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Concussions are serious business. Only in the past ten years has more awareness and public education started to see a better understanding on how it can impact stress, function, and even issues of capacity. This is a really good way for people to understand how to navigate some of the day-today life, medical and legal issues that face anyone dealin…
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Life is precious, and when we are thrown into the depths of despair after the loss of a loved one, you may never feel like you get to the other side, where every day doesn't make you wonder when the grip of sorrow will release its hold. Slowly, we gain the strength to begin to piece together what is to be. There is a saying, "Sometimes what breaks …
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon talks with Jean about her marriage to a psychologically abusive covert narcissist. It’s a story of Jekyll & Hyde, underlying motivations, sowing the seeds of doubt, divorce, and using children as pawns. If you are dealing with divorce, you need to listen to this episode as Jean has a plethora of goo…
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We are delighted to hear that Scientology critic John Sweeney is standing for the UK parliament in the July 2024 elections. John is famous for his 'exploding tomato' response to the taunts of a Scientology agent while filming for BBC Panorama. He subsequently wrote a book about group and has made criticism of Scientology central to his campaign for…
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Bill Eddy (LCSW Esq.) about his new book Our New World of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them – How to Stop Them. Bill Eddy is an attorney, therapist, mediator, and the Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute - and has spent his career helping people fight adult bullies. W…
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Jinger & Jeremy discuss life growing up in the Duggar household, their courtship, and their plans for baby no. 3 This episode is sponsored by Liquid IV, Huggies, BetterHelp & DoorDash. Liquid IV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://LiquidIV.com and use code UNPLANNED at checkout. Huggies: Learn more at Huggies.com. On…
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In this episode, we’ll discuss how the church’s common stance on suffering for Christ often gets twisted in such a way that victims feel they cannot leave abusive homes, churches, or jobs. Rebecca Davis is a trauma-informed writer, book coach, speaker, compassionate witness, prayer minister, and lover of Jesus who lives in Greenville, South Carolin…
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Today's episode features an emotional and eye-opening conversation with Anne Hamilton, who shares her journey of growing up in a cult and eventually breaking free from it. Anne recounts her experiences of fear, control, and unhappiness within the cult, highlighting the strict rules and restrictions imposed on its members. She discusses the pivotal …
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In this conversation, Barbara and Demetra discuss various topics including cults, the spread of STDs among cicadas, and the definition of a cult. They explore the concept of mind control and the influence of cult leaders. They also touch on the distinction between religion and spirituality, and the dangers of organizations hiding under the guise of…
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Adeleine shares her story of growing up with an emotionally immature narcissistic father and a codependent mother. Once Adeleine's sister was born, she felt a shift that something wasn't right, and Adeleine began to be on the receiving end of her father's rages. As Adeleine became more aware of her environm…
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Roughly thirty percent of women aged 50-64 are single, and while there are plenty of dating apps out there to assist in the search for companionship, they aren't always ideal and can be overwhelming. There can be important work to be done on the front end before we dive into the dating abyss. Do you really know what you are looking for in a partner…
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For those who know Combating Cult Mind Control and my work, you know I was in the Moon cult. However, if you are under 50 years old, most people have no idea what the Moonies are about. Allen Tate Wood was a four-year member of the Unification Church–aka The Moon organization. He was the Chief Political Officer of the Unification Church in the Unit…
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CT and Dale sit down to discuss Sports Negotiation and Mediation through the lens of popular movies, in particular "Moneyball", "Hustle", "Ballers" and more. Welcome to Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast ©. CT and Dale talk about negotiating conflict, chat about what got CT into Mediation, and discuss what to expect in the podcast in future episodes. …
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'Cause we ain't working here no more. By "working" we mean talking about; and by "here" of course we're referring to the Book of Job! This pile of reasons to worship god is flimsier than the competitors brand on a paper towel commercial. Job gets "comforted" by some of the worst chuckleheads on earth, and above. Tune in to hear the exciting conclus…
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Jeremy seeks fundamental explanations for life and motivation. He invents a new word a day to better describe his insights. He calls himself a 'psychoproctologist' because he studies the psychology of a-holes (i.e. humans). Jeremy has a different, fascinating, and entirely non pompous view of the world. He was also the inventor of the Sherman Effec…
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse Q&A, Brandon talks with Vienna about the top 50 signs of verbal manipulation by a narcissist or abuser. We go into depth on 50 different verbal manipulation tactics of domestic violence with examples, tips, and much more. It's an informative and fun episode. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story po…
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And now we’re waterboarding people and fake channeling spirits, are we? Welcome back to another episode of Serving Cult! This week we are continuing to dissect the doc, The Deep End; it just gets weirder. Prepare for the weirdest role-play you've ever seen, where asking a polite question might get you "inhabited" by a spirit. Molly the investigator…
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Sam and Monica discuss cultural differences between the U.S. and England in their relationship, Sam's loss of his mother to cancer, and their experience consulting a psychic. This episode is sponsored by Claritin, Hiya, Rocket Money & Lume. Claritin: Go to https://claritin.com for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear. Hiya: Go to https://hiyah…
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In today's episode, Toni flips the script and shares the time she was interviewed by Anthony Ogogo on his podcast, Getting Back Up. Toni discusses her journey from being a girl from a council estate in Liverpool, to becoming a successful property investor and public speaker. She considers her drive for success, the importance of helping others, and…
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Discover the shocking truth about women's healthcare in America and the frustrations that many women face! Barbara and Demetra discuss their frustrations with women's healthcare in America, particularly regarding gynecological procedures. They highlight the lack of understanding and empathy from medical professionals, the pain and discomfort experi…
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We discuss the slaying of a South Korean woman during an initiation process for a group that called itself Soldiers of Christ, this has shocked the Atlanta Korean American community. Where her body was found. #soldiersofchrist #news If you would like to support us or buy a cup of coffee, please visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheRedacted…
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One of the most publicized authoritarian cults is Scientology and the world’s leading authority is Jon Atack. Jon and I have been friends and colleagues He is the author of Let’s Sell These People A Piece of Blue Sky, considered the definitive book on Scientology, Dianetics, and L. Ron Hubbard. During our podcast, we discussed the new audiobook ver…
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Do you know someone who is an a-hole? Are you worried you might be one in a conflict? We have another installment of CT and Dale reading famous reddit thread AITA questions, and some sent in to read for the first time! Write to us and get your AITA read on our podcast. Welcome to Tough Call: A Mediation Podcast ©. This podcast was produced and spon…
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What if navigating menopause could be a transformative phase rather than a challenging ordeal? Join us as we welcome Gabriella Espinosa, a menopause and sexual wellness coach, who shares her deeply personal journey from a passionate courtship and early motherhood to the unexpected trials of perimenopause. Gabriella’s story highlights the often-over…
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In this episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Daniel shares his story of going no contact with his physically abusive father, his mother, and his sisters. After 35 years, Daniel realized that his upbringing wasn't normal and was brave enough to question his dad. The response by Daniel's dad was to minimize his experience, which put Daniel into a psych …
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