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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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Cult Liter with Spencer Henry

Spencer Henry | Morbid Network | Wondery

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Cult Liter Podcast Host Spencer Henry brings the bizarre every Tuesday. Each week we'll dive into a new story of cults, crime, televangelists gone wild, you never really know what you're going to get, just a guaranteed good time.
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A podcast about cult hacking! Cracking the cult code to understand what they are, how they work, how people leave and how to make sense of the world after leaving. Father and daughter team, media graduate Celine, and former cult member now organizational psychologist Stephen, explore how cults work, why they are so dangerous and the experience of leaving and making sense of the world. They speak to cult hackers from all over the world, from ex members to academics, from writers to filmmakers ...
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This podcast is dedicated to all you ex-JWs out there looking for guidance on navigating life after leaving the Jehovah's Witness Its host, Dr Ryan Lee, is a former JW with a doctorate in clinical psychology and a practicing therapist, specializing in helping former JWs and other cult survivors move through the process of waking up, walking out and moving on from life in a high control religion. Dr Lee covers a range of topics relating to coming to terms and healing from religious trauma and ...
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Reconstruct your life after leaving harmful and controlling religious beliefs behind! Educating listeners as to the dangers posed by cult psychology and tactics, the dangers of Christian nationalism, dominion theology, and the Christian Right.
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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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Listen in on conversations with former members of the PBCC. Ex-members open a window into one of the world's most powerful and influential cult and it's links to the Conservatives, crime, corruption and pedophilia. Discussions peel back the hidden layers within these cults and reveal the real trauma that occurs behind closed doors. Join members on their journey toward understanding, healing and personal development.
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Don't Make It Weird

Daniel Quigley & Dinasaurus

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Two amateur authors and amateur humans—Daniel and Dina—discuss all things writing and books, and re-tell chaotic life adventures from cults to exes that think they’re horses. We’ve got you covered in this comedic and sarcastic, life-centered podcast. Follow us as we fail to not make it weird.
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The Successful Failures Podcast is a podcast designed to talk about how our greatest successes come from our deepest failures. Life isn’t always easy, but we can talk about how we got to where we are and laugh along the way. Join us and figure out what makes you a successful failure!
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Beyond the Norm

Christi Lukasiak

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Christi Lukasiak was one of the original Dance Moms, the fierce and funny mom who wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. Now, a few years older and wiser, Christi Lukasiak is still fierce and funny. In hthis podcast, she explorez the dark sode of things with her gay soulmate, Stephen Maynard. They both revel in the dark, weird and things that are just beyond the norm.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this top-charting podcast series, entrepreneur Grace Beverley breaks away from the conventional business podcast rhetoric - immersing us in the extraordinary journeys of people from all walks of life who have achieved remarkable success in unique fields. From housing campaigners to investors and sex experts, no avenue is off limits. Each conversation brings new lessons and stories that will inspire you to consider what ‘success’ really means to you and how you can achieve it. Grace and he ...
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up in a cult? Well, if yes, this is the podcast for you. Deb Crush is here to tell her story to our listeners about the cult she was born into, and the life she lived after leaving at 18. Hosted by: Deb Crush & Nic. Producer & Social Media Manager: Jenn. Please remember, if you, or anyone you know is experiencing emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, you are not alone. Crisis hotlines can be found here: https://app.projecthealthyminds.com/ ...
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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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River Donaghey grew up in a cult. Or at least that’s what some people called it. His parents called it a “personal-growth seminar group.” Its leader called it “one big happy family.” But there was a dark side to the world River grew up in. One he never heard about as a kid. In the 1970s and 80s, a self-help company called Lifespring took America by storm. Hundreds of thousands of people walked out of Lifespring as true believers, convinced that the seminars had the power to change the world. ...
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Smoke Screen is an investigative documentary series on people with complex motives and morals. Follow characters on the fringes of society — con artists, cult leaders, corrupt politicians — as they seduce their marks and bend communities to their will. Join us as we unravel their stories and bring justice to the people they’ve deceived. SEASON 9: My Friend, the Serial Killer In the 1970s, Steve Fishman was an intern at his local newspaper, when one day he hitched a ride back from Boston with ...
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The Gabi Koyenov Podcast is a captivating audio experience that delves into the minds of inspiring individuals from all walks of life. Hosted by the charismatic and insightful Gabi Koyenov, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, motivation, and personal growth. Each episode of The GKP features a guest who shares their unique perspective on life, success, and overcoming obstacles. From entrepreneurs and thought leaders to artists and athletes, Gabi's guests are diverse ...
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Welcome to Women of Riot; The podcast that blows up the status quo in the name of leadership and self-authority. I’m your host Hollie Wild, the go-to trauma therapist and self-identity coach, empowering industry disruptors. After a life living under the authority of others- first, as a child raised in a cult, then later as a Police Officer, I realised I needed to find my authority within if I was ever going to be confident within myself and be successful as a business leader. That’s where my ...
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Investigative journalist Elizabeth Vargas teams up with former members of controversial organizations to tell the stories of believers and leaders of cults in CULTS AND EXTREME BELIEFS PODCAST. In our after show, we’re teaming up to explain the unbelievable stories revealed from those who’ve seen the other side of cult life. Tune in here for reviews, recaps and in-depth discussions of the latest episodes, as well as the insider scoop from cast and crew members on the show.
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A Psychic's Story

Nichole Bigley: Spiritual Guide, Intuitive, Energy Healer, Psychic, Medium, Teacher, Reiki, Intuition, God, Angels, Spirit Guides, Universe, Soul, Life After Death, Supernatural, Spirituality, Higher + Highest Self, Consciousness, Awakening)

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Did you know that there are 9 psychic senses and that we all possess at least one of these psychic abilities – if not more? Whether we choose to believe, nurture or use our abilities is up to each one of us. A top charted spiritual podcast in all 195 countries around the world, A Psychic's Story gives a behind-the-scenes look at and has conversations with people who lead supernatural lives among the ordinary. Each episode is different, dispelling the myths and misconceptions we’ve been taugh ...
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A Life In Song is born of the idea that everybody has a story to tell, and everyone deserves a song. Each episode begins with an ordinary person sharing an incredible, heartbreaking, and often life-changing experience, and culminates with an original song written and performed by long time indie fave Clem Snide. Hear about Lawrence's escape from a cult in the middle of West Texas, Mike’s first sleepless night after impulsively joining the Navy, and Chris' experience homeschooling in Jim and ...
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Mandyland

Mandy Wintink

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an insight into the wonderful people, conversations, and topics that are present in my life. In any given week I end up talking about neuroscience, motherhood, education, feminist and a variety of other social justice issues, gender and LGTBQ2S+, mental health and wellness, community, and yoga and mindfulness.
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As we live our lives, we remain in the social bubble we created. We find ourselves surrounded by the people and the realities we already live and know. This podcast aims to open your mind and heart to others' lives, into a world of more diverse life stories that exist and remain too often untold. By hearing other perspectives, listening to other stories and experiencing the world through someone else's reality, we can not only gain more perspective for ourselves, but become more empathetic a ...
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The Boredroom

Wyatt Peake, Kyle Grandillo, and Jordan Lindley

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Wyatt, Kyle, and Jordan deliver informational* presentations after an hour of vague research on Wikipedia. The twist is, they could either be real or fake! The three friends must figure out which ones are fake by the end of the episode. *All information should be taken with a grain of salt, because even the facts are probably wrong.
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Moody Broads

Moody Broads

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Hosts Rachele Riley and Rachel Rangel are a pair of awkward humans who like to talk. They would like to think they do a decent job at discussing cohesive topics but there's a good chance of every episode devolving into utter nonsense. Love, life, parenting, relationships, sex, mental health, ghosties and ghoulies, aliens, stuff in the news. No topic is off limits, let's get weird y'all. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moodybroads/support
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Welcome to Permission to Live, with your host, cult survivor and certified life coach, Melissa Lyon West. Hear powerful stories of women who turned their midlife crises into a badass life. We’ll share the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes when you finally say yes to yourself, and why it is always worth it. These stories, from women just like you, are messy, honest and 100% unfiltered. We'll be dropping new episodes every other Wednesday where Melissa interviews women who found the coura ...
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Breaking Beliefs Podcast

Tony from the Breaking Beliefs Podcast

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Talking about life, the universe, existence, is what this podcast is all about. My name is Tony, and this podcast is a chance for me to talk to different people about life, and their experiences. I do episodes by myself, and also with various guests. The main objective of this podcast is to just let loose, have fun, and remind people that we are just having an experience here on earth, and that our main obstacles and difficulties come from our limited belief systems and fears. Once we can le ...
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Get the inside scoop on what it really takes to grow and scale YOUR IDEA into a profit producing machine. The Concept to Cash Flow podcast is focused on providing you with advice, tips, and strategies every episode that you can take away and implement in your business or day-to-day life. You will hear from extremely successful entrepreneurs on how they began with an idea or dream and relentlessly pursued and focused on turning that dream into a reality. You will hear from successful minds co ...
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Robin Jackson is a former Jehovah's Witness who educates and advises on all things cult related. He is also the author of two books on the subject and has appeared on numerous television shows and radio interviews. His expertise and views on cults is highly sort after in South Africa and this show promises a wealth of information and experiences from people who have escaped high control groups such as the Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, Scientology etc.
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Radical Resilience

Blair Kaplan Venables

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Radical Resilience is a weekly show where your host, Blair Kaplan Venables, has inspirational conversations with people who have survived life’s most challenging times. We all have the ability to be resilient and bounce forward from a difficult experience and these conversations prove that. Get ready to dive into life-changing moments while getting raw and real. Radical Resilience is a podcast created by The Resilience Project.
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Saint Benjamins hosts Helene (trends), Hong (finance) and Ethan (history) break down current events over cocktails and bones. The GreenChi Network creates content to promote financial empowerment. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenchinetwork/support
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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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The Fomo Podcast

The Fomo Podcast

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We are two Former Mormons who were raised as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We’re also both registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapists in the state of California. We share our own stories, insights, and clinical opinions related to mental health and thriving in a life after Mormonism. We welcome active members of the church, former members, therapists serving this population, as well as those that are curious to listen in.
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The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.
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Decoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for our shared future.
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Ginger on the Loe

Lauren and Keith Melanson

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Ginger on the Loe is a husband and wife podcast!! They are complete opposites, raised completely different. Ginger aka, Keith was raised super religious and turned out to be a successful entrepreneur with dirty dad jokes that will have you rolling. Meanwhile wife Loe, aka Lauren, is a creative color artist who is basically a spiritual, hippy plant goddess! Amazingly the two both share a dark sense of humor, love for the outdoors and enjoy having deep talks that leave Keith filled with anxiet ...
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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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There's a lot of confusion in the world about religion, and what the right path is. Whether it's Judaism, Christianity, Islam, etc., there must be an absolute path to take since all religions are diametrically opposed to each other. Is it one God? Or many gods? Are all the names equating to the same spirit? Or is it all a mixed bag of confusion? Since God is not the author of confusion, this series will make it absolutely clear by unraveling the truth behind each and answering the hard quest ...
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Lady to Lady

Exactly Right Media – the original true crime comedy network

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Comedians Babs Gray, Brandie Posey, and Tess Barker host this hilarious and raw weekly show in which they invite a fourth notable guest to play sleepover games, answer advice and delve into ridiculous tangents. After 500+ episodes, these lifelong friends know a thing or two about comedy and riffing on everything from pop culture to fitness, life hacks, and lady problems. The podcast often features the best in female and queer comic voices. Past guests include Nicole Byer, Jodie Sweetin, Laci ...
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This week we’ve got some emails from the babes and then we’re recapping episode 5 of Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up and the major pregnancy news! Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuary Merch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliter Come see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Fo…
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I have created a website with a trivia quiz to help reach Jehovah’s Witnesses online. The goal of the quiz is to get them sharing, talking, and above all, thinking. Through carefully crafted questions and answers, where even the wrong answer can introduce a person to something that they never knew, my hope is to help people have fun while learning …
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One of the more common fears I hear about from my clients is that they will unwittingly fall victim to another group or organization that doesn't have their best interests at heart. Because of this, they have trouble opening themselves up to new ideas or engaging with group situations. In this episode, we discuss the reasons why this fear is mispla…
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In this documentary style podcast we discuss preachers, pedophiles, private investigators, lawyers and liars, criminals, and crooked cops, big business, bibles, black eyes and bribery, and lots and lots of money. Welcome to the strange Jekyll and Hyde world of the “Universal Elderhood” of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, whose revered priest…
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Troy chronicles the events immediately leading up to and after he lost his faith in Jesus. He describes the factors that influenced his decision and how it felt to be finally free of the mental gymnastics he needed to apply to remain a Christian. Links: So long, and thanks for all the guilt! (Troy's deconversion blog) Internet Infidels » a drop of …
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This week I’m talking to Matthew Ball, who was last on the show in 2022 to talk about his book “The Metaverse: How it Will Revolutionize Everything.” It’s 2024 and it’s safe to say that has not happened yet. But Matt’s still on the case — in fact he just released an almost complete update of the book, now with the much more sober title, “Building t…
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Martin joins Genevieve to reminisce about the heady days of Spandau Ballet when the band was one of the biggest in the world during the 1980s. He chats about being banned by the BBC, his disasterous first meeting with David Bowie and reveals why he doesn't actually play on one the band's biggest hits, True. Martin also explains why he had mentally …
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Jamie Loftus (@jamiechristsuperstar) joins the ladies to talk about her new podcast Sixteenth Minute (of Fame), people who got famous on the internet and who likes Justin Timberlake anymore. They then play MySpace and answer a lady problem about not being happy with her body with her wedding coming up! Listen to “Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)" now on …
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This week we’re discussing an intergalactic love affair that led to one of the most sensationalized stories involving astronauts right here, on earth. We’ve got wigs, space rocks and….diapers. Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuary Merch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliter Come see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Sp…
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After Castaneda died in 1998 his inner circle of Chacmools or witches went missing. We talk about the story of Castaneda and what happened to the witches. One of them her body was found deep in death valley, but what happened to the other ones? Resources: https://www.altaonline.com/dispatches/a60923618/carlos-castaneda-cult-geoffrey-gray/ Books (Af…
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Sean Illing talks with political science professor Matt McManus about the political thought of Friedrich Nietzsche, the 19th-century German philosopher with a complicated legacy, despite his crossover into popular culture. They discuss how Nietzsche's work has been interpreted — and misinterpreted — since his death in 1900, how his radical politica…
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Humans crave connection. This need for connection is a vital aspect of the psychology behind cults, coercion, and undue influence. Isolation makes people vulnerable and fearful and more likely to be influenced in harmful ways. Psychiatrist Ravi Chandra discusses the psychology of connection, how institutions can take action to encourage empathy and…
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Today, I’m talking with Arati Prabhakar, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. That’s a cabinet-level position, where she works as the chief science and tech advisor to President Biden. Arati and her team of about 140 people at the OSTP are responsible for advising the president on not only big developments in sci…
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Loss of family and friends is one of the most painful aspects of leaving the org. Most of us will do anything in order to maintain those ties. But sometimes the lengths we go to keep those connections does us more harm than good. In this episode, we explore whether these ties are worth cutting or keeping, and how we might go about severing these co…
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Ever wondered about the bizarre connection between nipples and teeth? Or how neglecting your virtual Neopets might just make you a quadrillionaire? Get ready for a rollercoaster of fun as Season 3 of the Don't Make it Weird Podcast kicks off with Daniel and Dina's wild banter. Dina's amusing fact-sharing and her carefree bottle-of-margarita antics …
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Radhi Devlukia is a nutritionist & plant-based cook whose ethos is all about bringing together the latest research in nutrition, with the ancient practices she’s so passionate about, and the results are fascinating. She’s just released her debut cookbook, Joyfull, which was an instant New York Times bestseller, it was such a great read. So, if you’…
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Connect with Dr. Justin Sledge! Youtube Channel - @TheEsotericaChannel Website - https://www.justinsledge.com/ Connect with Gabi Koyenov! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GabiKoyenovProductions Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/journey_with_gabi/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2SoydqNskaV9wOra0Yh6Z3?si=d1891df9a822414c Book a session!…
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Send us a Text Message. THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, EPISODE 3: Cults, Grief, and Running a Half Marathon with Stephanie Barrett. Intro Music: https://youtu.be/ZcHwaezuZ-Q?si=Ib90fHlfAXir7kyu ____________________________________________ Hey there! Thanks for checking out this podcast! This podcast is dedicated to showing how some of our biggest…
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This week we’re recapping episodes 3 & 4 of Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up and boy do things get interesting! Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuary Merch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliterLL Come see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long Beach CA 90807 Follow along online: instagram.com/c…
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Rituals are powerful. They have been a part of our shared culture since the beginning - why? And how do cults use them? To talk to us: https://www.culthackers.com/contact To become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/culthackers/posts References: The Psychology of Rituals: An Integrative Review and Process-Based Framework Video of Speaker being dragg…
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Loss of family and friends is one of the most painful aspects of leaving the org. Most of us will do anything in order to maintain those ties. But sometimes the lengths we go to keep those connections does us more harm than good. In this episode, we explore whether these ties are worth cutting or keeping, and how we might go about severing these co…
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In the cult of Jehovah’s Witnesses, appearance means everything. It is your credibility, your social status, even your standing before god in their congregations. So when Daisy had moments that mirrored the pain she felt inside that manifested in a way that could be seen outwardly, her mother took that very personally. In fact, time and time again …
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Series 7 of Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did begins next week! Another host of much-loved TV, film and music stars of the 1980s to 2000s, will be joining Genevieve to take you on a trip down memory lane and talk about how their lives unfolded after. Find out who the first guest will be and follow or subscribe now so you don't miss it…
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Today I’m talking to Nicholas Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic. I was really excited to talk to Nick. Like so many media CEOs, including Vox Media’s, he just signed a deal allowing OpenAI to use The Atlantic’s vast archives as training data, but he also has a rich background in tech. Before he was the CEO of The Atlantic, Nick was the editor-in-ch…
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Send us a Text Message. Shadow work can empower you to discover your inner self, confront fears, change patterns of behavior for the better, and unlock your full potential. But what is it and how can you explore your shadow side for deep emotional healing? And how do chakras (energy centers) fit into the mix? Interfaith minister, Reiki master, yoga…
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Katie Bowman (@katiebowmancomedy) joins the ladies to talk about people with smelly feet, how to wear makeup and Katie's new album. They then play WWWWW and answer a lady problem about attending a high school reunion! Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4b8Aykk Have a lady problem th…
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Join us as we celebrate a one year celebration of freedom! Lyle and Andrea and their 2 beautiful daughters made it out of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church in tact and are thriving in every way that is possible. Andrea takes us back to the day they left and walks us through what that first week was like. She opens up about the challenges of tr…
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This week we are rounding out our Playboy coverage with some more horror stories tied to controversial publishing tycoon Hugh Hefner and the Playboy enterprise. Buy my book: prh.com/obitchuary Merch! Merch! Merch!: wonderyshop.com/cultliterLL Come see me on tour: obitchuarypodcast.com Write me: spencer@cultliter.com Spencer Henry PO Box 18149 Long …
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"Pikachu?! It's Tinky-Winky! And actually Tinky-Winky was the purple one and Po was the yellow one. You are all over the place!" argues Stephen as Christi discovers if there's one line she shouldn't cross t's Stephen's nerdiness (it's ok Christi, Po was actually the red one!). An in depth-analysis of Tinky-Winky's purse might not be the spookiest t…
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Was the Cult Awareness Network working as Deprogrammers or Kidnappers? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeO_7EoE7YEjNoZXUS0oyEw/join In this eye-opening video, we explore into the controversial practices surrounding the Cult Awareness Network (CAN). Established with the noble intention of helping individuals ensnared by cults, CAN's methods often i…
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Most of us have a negative association with the word "faith". To those of us who have escaped from high control religions, the word "faith" implies blind allegiance to a harmful belief systems that creates division and doesn't hold up to the slightest scrutiny. Today, we redefine and reclaim the word faith, and talk about the importance of cultivat…
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Authoritarian tendencies have been on the rise globally and the liberal world order is on the decline. One hotspot of this tension lies in India, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi employs autocratic language and tactics to maintain power. But a recent election may indicate that voters are losing interest in this style of rule. Guest host Zack Beau…
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Despite promises made by the police, the killer faces the death penalty for his crimes. Donna confesses that she is terrified her father will find a way to avoid the death penalty, get out of prison, and come after her. As time goes on, Donna and Steve reckon with the aftershocks of her father’s crimes, the mistakes Steve made as a young journalist…
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Smedley Darlington Butler P.T. Barnum Wyatt Earp - A Wild West Fraud?? Follow TBRPC, Wyatt, Kyle, and Jordan: Instagram: @theboredroom_podcast, @wyattpeakedinhs, @kylegengineering, & @jordanlindley96 Twitter: @wyattpeakedinhs Spotify: Desk Job. & Jordan Lindley Join The Discoredroom (Discord) Subscribe to Guilty Dogs Productions on YouTube…
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Canva got its start more than a decade ago as a different form of disruptive tech for creatives. It’s a web-based platform that makes design tools cheaper and accessible for individuals, schools, and businesses from tiny to enterprise. Melanie has big goals to grow the company — and try to do good in the process. Links: Canva tackled digital design…
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Did you know there are 8.6 million dedicated members of the Watchtower Society or Jehovah’s Witnesses, and supposedly, over 20 million people attend their annual big meeting (memorial attendance) worldwide? They are out on street corners, travel terminals in pairs. When I heard about a new book in Portuguese by a former elder, I wanted to learn mor…
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The episode takes a conspiratorial twist when we dig into the mysterious disappearance of Kate Middleton. Amid community efforts to recover a missing piece for Dina and her Kickstarter success story, we dive into gripping conspiracy theories about the British royal family. From speculating on Queen Elizabeth's secret demise to debating the relevanc…
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Jasmin Larian Hekmat is a true creative. She’s the founder of Cult Gaia, a brand synonymous with iconic and beautiful designs, from the Ark Bag, to the Pearl Bag, and now ready to wear, Jasmin’s designs have captured the zeitgeist for over ten years now, and the company just keeps expanding. But it all started with some flower crowns & a bratz doll…
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Well, it was inevitable. We always knew this day would come. Today we're talking about Islam, but before you get mad at us, just know that it's mostly a True-Crime episode. We go over the "ministry" of Saeed Hanaei of Mashad, Iran. A bold man who decided to take it upon himself to eradicate his city of opportunities to sin. Did he build a universit…
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Send us a Text Message. THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, EPISODE 2: Church hurt, love, and failures in leadership with Amber Jackson. Intro Music: https://youtu.be/ZcHwaezuZ-Q?si=Ib90fHlfAXir7kyu ____________________________________________ Hey there! Thanks for checking out this podcast! This podcast is dedicated to showing how some of our biggest…
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I decided to go out this year to test some new ideas for activism and protest at conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Evansville Indiana. I wanted this to be a one man protest and planned to go alone. The goal was to give a voice to the voiceless, to create cognitive dissonance in people that wish to ignore actual truth in favor of “The Truth”, an…
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Send us a Text Message. THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES PODCAST, EPISODE 1: Humility, Abrasive Truth, and Reality Checks with Art Vanzanten. Intro Music: https://youtu.be/aFiBi6fyc5Q?si=T4TaWKtCUINjH7kW IMPORTANT NOTICE: I had some audio issues from about 5 minutes in to the 7 minute mark that i couldn’t fix in post. It is only there for 2 minutes, but i d…
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