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Marc Headley worked at Scientology’s secret desert compound, which houses all Scientology management, for 15 years. The 500-acre property is located deep in the California desert. The local townspeople were told lectures and films were made there. But is that all that was happening? It is the location of a multi-million dollar home for L. Ron Hubbard, built two decades after his death. It is the home of Scientology’s current leader, David Miscavige. So what really happens at the Int Base? Ar ...
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Surviving Scientology Radio brings you interviews with former members of the Church of Scientology many of whom were in high ranking positions. We additionally bring you breaking news and interviews with prominent Scientology critics, journalists, and religious scholars.
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Gaslight (/ˈɡaslīt/). Verb. Manipulating someone by psychological means into questioning their own reality. The Gaslight Effect podcast is hosted by Dr. Robin Stern, co-founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of the best-selling book, The Gaslight Effect. On her podcast, Robin helps listeners identify gaslighting, to escape the destructive dynamic and reclaim their reality.
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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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terms: κορίτσι (korítsi) : girl diminutive of Ancient Greek κόρη (kórē) koritsaki: little girl * kundalini yoga: kundalini yoga is an eastern meditation technique that consists of breathing postures, mantras and meditations, that help stored primal energy unravel, travel up the spine, and into the whole body to AWAKEN CREATIVE LIFE FORCE.--- * I am Boom Boom Beena , and I am 41 years old. Fear of Life and Commitment has kept me in safe and small place for a long tiime. But this summer my lif ...
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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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hello everybody.............. lets talk about THE ELEPHANT IN YOUR BANK ACCOUNT are u playing it hot stuff but struggling with managing your mannni???? i continue to expose my chaos i give you a SIP 🚢 METAPHOR to explain what it feels like to not be able to MANAGE BASIC FINANCIAL NEEDS and the unscnious reason for still being codepending financiall…
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hello every-body.... today i sare with u my new discoveries on alternative housing look at this cool website i found, if u are tired of living alone in a dense spiritually dead city INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY! https://www.ic.org/finding-your-community/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwkJm0BhBxEiwAwT1AXJh8FKifX8n-H1deCWEvTVSTUfwJa17Ppt2FY9-dLPt8ktqMFu93axoC5Ro…
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hello everybody... in this episode i talk about the many fears that cause our will power to SPLINTER how much exhausting this is.. how hard it is to maintain relationships with this.. but ALSO SOME BREATHING exercises that I believe... can start to heal our inner insecurity.. that we cannot make good decisions for ourselves and that we are not safe…
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hello everybody... do u struggle AS WELL to stick to your decisions? today i sare a PRECIOUS lesson that resulted from yesterday's spiral... one i wish I had realized sooner... and a big update on next steps!! (CITY TO SHELTER) i apologize to everyone who knows me in real life and appreciate their patience as i try to solidify my center.. breath wo…
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Send us a Text Message. What if leaving a religious organization meant turning your entire world upside down? In our latest episode, we kick off our Q&A series on Scientology by unraveling the concept of Knowledge Reports (KRs) and the dire consequences for failing to write one. I share a poignant story about my wife, Claire, and her personal exper…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern delves into the insidious tactics of manipulation and control that leave victims questioning their reality, with guest Chris Shelton. Chris is a former Scientologist and Sea Org member who spent 25 years within the Church of Scientology, enduring relentless physical and psychological abuse. Since his escape, Chris h…
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This fascinating interview is with Dr. Eva Selhub who worked at Harvard with Herb Benson developing and understanding about the mind body connection to health. Dr. Selhub is an internationally recognized resiliency expert who has worked as a physician, author, executive coach, keynote speaker, and spiritual advisor. She has written many books, incl…
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hello everybody... KALO MINA first of all... half of my family has birthday this month... very appropriate for this episode... where i talk about family... and how much it affects the child when ONE OF THE PARENTS OR BOTH are in SURVIVAL MODE, HOW it INHIBITS the child's ability to start NEW chapter... to move somewhere far from the parent, to get …
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hello every-body..... it just keeps getting more... interesting.... doesn't it?? in this episode.. i share the things that i observe yesterday... that create total crisis mode in my brain.. and made me AGAIN think about return to my MOTHER -- WHY JESUS???? SHOULD i try to make friend with this entity?? or should i leave while i am still alive? -boo…
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hi special one can i tell u a secret? i AM a projection magnet... if u want to know ur shadow .... just hang out with ME. -- but this is not easy for me...... today i reveal my numero uno pain in my heart the disintegration of life long friendships and constant breaking of new connections bcuz of projections, envy, and unprocessed shadow material, …
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hello every-body...... is it time to put DOWN the birth chart and start living LIFE a little??? am i speaking to myself now, i just found out I AM IN DARK SCARY TRANSIT and i did NOT need to know that now everybody... it is making me doubt my plans and abilities... how can i continue TO ADULT and take risks AND BE BRAVE when i found out I AM CURREN…
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hello everybody, as i was doing OOOOoooOOOooooOOoOOOOmmmmmMMMMM https://www.verywellfit.com/the-meaning-of-om-3566806 meditation... i REALIZE how my ZOOM HUMILIATION (FROM LAST EPISODE) is because I AM ACTING FROM SURVIVAL MODE AND that I did NOT NEED more MONEY I WAS JUST INSECURE ...... because... I FORGOT... I FORGET... WHO I AM --- "WE ARE PART…
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kalimera every-body.... is my career trying to KILL itself?? ------ i am in bed in this episode... i talk about the very OBIOUS WAYS SATURN is rattling my work life.... and HUMBLING ME ......AND FORCING ME to soften my grasp on the GRIND SO i CAN make room... for the NEW Life... Saturn rules laws, frameworks, systems, authority, if you look at whic…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered if David Miscavige gifts presents to Sea Org members or how fabricated reports come into play in Scientology? Get ready for an eye-opening Q&A session where we address these burning questions and much more. From our personal stories of receiving gifts—including a memorable phone—to Claire's unwavering support f…
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kalimera everybodyyy..... i am coming to u live and refreshed from MY own apartment... and even though i thought it was private.... (a place can never bee too private for a cancer moon.) i had a accidneltal chat on the balcony with a neighbor... and it brought up for me feelings of vulnerability which reminded me WHAT KUNDALINI really IS-- ANd why …
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hello ever-BODY 🛡️ is it too soon for me to say ilu?? i feel so expose after last episode, its like i bond with u.. anyHOO- this video i talk about... the EFFECT on our body/identity when we have MARS in the 1st house... because it is crucial..... catalytic..... bcuz you have FERARRI ENGINE powering your Body... are you HONORING IT??? because.... i…
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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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O MA GAD everybody...... This episode is CRASH COURSE in my father/daughter dynamic the power struggle my fear to assert my desires BUT HOW TODAY I GRADUATE BY USING MY AMAZING COMMUNICATION SKILLS--- its a lot strap in and feel inspired to graduate your CHILDHOOD ARGUMENT. -boomboom B PS: and hear my visualization trick that i did MID ARGUMENT to …
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every-body do you tend to throw baybee out with bathwater? i get a little bit emotional here because life is really changing right before my EYES and I am seeing THE lessons TODAY that are the ones that tripped me up in the PAST here i share about how new JOB, is not BURDEN like I initially thought.... ....but BLESSING. - boomboom B.…
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hello every-body- here i talk to you about... how pissed off i get when random people tell me to "stay safe" and HOW this mentality can skew our instinctual knowing! when your whole body is craving for a certain spiritual experience, but your mind and popular culture VALUE SAFETY MORE than LIVING. ---- "The extent of your success depends on how muc…
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hi every-body, i am bored of hiding behind a computer USING WORK TO AVOID INTERCOURSE WITH LIFE hiding from real vulnerable, real, interaction avoiding chemistry, alchemy and chaos do u feel like the leap is near? i can feel it i am opening my legs to the cosmos -boomboom B ps: walking out of the park a man walked by me with a tshirt that said "LON…
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hello everybody.... this episode is a bit whacky... and also i go into full on greek..at some point, as i try to understand myself, i also question the purpose of this podcast and realize that talking to you, as if you are my diary/friend, actually helps me figure out what the hell i am thinking, but ALSO if you MOTHER YOUR FRIENDS!!! THIS IS FOR Y…
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hello everybody.. this scorpio moon is making boomboom quite.. melancholic... this song always transports me back to a gaping wide open heart , DJ TASHID - Experience TRUTH https://open.spotify.com/track/1mEjQAYXaz0DM288DGEOO4?si=e0bba171d1434a84 i also share what i think has happen to us collectively from 2019-2024 -boomboom B Comments (0)…
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine suspecting that you're being watched, only to find out your worst fears are true. Join us as we, Marc and Claire Headley, recount our jaw-dropping experiences of intense surveillance after leaving Scientology. From Claire's initial suspicions to the undeniable evidence that surfaced, we reveal how key organizations l…
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hello everybodyyyy i AM PINE TREE DRUNKK everybooodyyy after 1 hour of soaking up sweet sweet forest frequency i have two things to share with you kundalini for ennearam profile THREE- THE ACHIEVER - to balance ego... and soul.... ego/heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNVd2H4mNR8 and the quote i am living my life by right now... by none other t…
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hello every BODY the energy today is siiiiiizzzzzlingg when life gives u BREAk from life force draining remote work you do ... what?? you RESET the frequency for the day / aka your life/ and do.... kundalini!!! --- so--- in this episode -- i explain what Type 4 is aka "the individualist:" is a VERY emotional and SUBJECTIVE type of person... this is…
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hello every-body do you struggle with where to live?? do you feel too sensitive for city life? too much people? wifi? urban adrenaline? SO u crave social interaction BUT....... but... U tend to run away to your mother in sleepy town (like me) or far away isolated places?? i share with u here THE SECRET INGREDIENT TO THRIVING IN HIGHLY CREATIVE/ CHA…
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hello everybody are you a young martian woman? do u know what this means? it means to have a lot of mars energy in your body and soul to crave risk, experience, victory, pain, challenge, passion, for the SAKE of it to feel alive to expand your sense of Self to satiate your sensual appetite ...is the martian woman the most VILLAINIZED AND most repre…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Dr. Ramani is a renowned clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and a leading expert in the field of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. With her extensive research and deep insights into the dynamics of toxic relationships, she has become a beacon of hope for many n…
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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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hello everybody the title is funny today eh? xaxa but true. in this episode i share the latest with the international volunteer senanigans but ALSO i ask you two things!! do you want to win/win with boom/boom?? email me and lets see how we can enrich each other life koritsakikundalini@gmail.com - boomboom B ps: I CAN ALSO TAKE CARE OF ANIMALS. donk…
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everybody here i share why i believe i had issues with the leadership at this retreat, in essence, why they felt antagonistic towards me --- and how going forward, i can present myself more honestly, as far as my qualifications and choose positions, even if is volunteer that MATCH my qualifications. i also share a funny story from back in the 1990s…
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everybody i should tell u that this episode includes a very rare burst of tears on my part if you are triggered by this please fast forward, i thought to not include, but it is what it is i really was feeling up against the wall and also one day before my period so --- other than that --- in the following episode i share some more positive upliftin…
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here everybody the high is wearing off... and the 20 year olds are starting to trigger me... BUT i also teach my first kundalini class!!! and felt so much confident and natural, i meet here 22 year old girl who just return from INDIA... by herself.... 🤯 I reflect on how young girls are so brave these days... and i am proud of them, but also sad for…
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in this episode everybody, i fought pms and motion sickness.. and made it to my volunteer experience in North Greece!! I share a cool fact about MULBERRY TREE and cool QUOTE they had in bathroom i experience some food anxiety because they have very little food in the volunteer fridge.... but i cook with what they have. For the whole day I believe I…
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are you above 35? a daughter from traditional Mediterranean family? no married? no kids? Saturn in the 4th? 7th? 8th House ? Society (and maybe even you) does not consider you a complete woman, you may be the koritsaki of the family, with lots of fears of going your own way fear of practicing your own interests and values and being transformed from…
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here everybody i share the websites i used to find these international volunteering positions where you can still keep your job online but also slowly expand your social awareness, ignite your imagination to visualize your next steps and meet more people who are more aligned with WHO you ARE BECOMING !!! WORKAWAY https://www.workaway.info/ WORLDPAC…
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here everybody i introduce you to myself.. my nickname what this podcast is for (to hold myself accountable as I venture back into the world with a renewed sense of self, after loo0o0ooong hiatus of i s o l a t i o n) and how Going from the Life you HAVE to the LIFE you WANT is very much life making avgolemono soup..... here IS the recipe u can try…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes of Scientology’s film productions? Mitch Brisker and I, Marc Headley, are pulling back the curtain on the bizarre and intricate world of Scientology filmmaking. From working on "EM5: How to Set Up a Session and and the E-Meter" to the absurd portrayals of L. Ron Hubbard as a whi…
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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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Send us a Text Message. Do you know how Scientology is using arbitration clauses to escape accountability? Join us as Claire Headley and special guest Tony Ortega reveal the hidden mechanisms behind Scientology's arbitration practices. From derailing legal challenges to the manipulative use of arbitration clauses, we uncover the church's evolving l…
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