Cult of One

Please welcome activist and artist - and my cousinnnn - Taylor Edwards. Today we talk about generational trauma and the journey of self love while also listening to her break down the cultural nuances of being a black woman living in the homogenous society of Japan. _________________________________ If you like us, then like us!

Today we welcome to the mic, Dale James, an avid hiker, rock climber, skateboarder, proud uncle of 3, and A's brother! Dale candidly discusses the mental strain that comes with performative blackness, the protective mechanisms one must create to survive, and the cult one creates within themselves due to structural racism, societal assumption and trauma. If you like us, then like us!

Welcome to episode 2 of Cult of One's new series, Cult of Oneself, where we have intimate conversations on societal pressures such as race, gender, patriarchy, classism, and structural racism, and how these structures have impacted us on an individual level through our mental health, decision making, and overall opportunities. Today we speak with Licensed School Psychologist, Asia Session about the day-to-day perils of being a psychologist in public schools, the tough realities students currently face with outdated curriculums, and how Special Education (SPED) resources are used and abused within public schools. _________________________________ If you like us, then like us!

Today's guest is author and policewoman, Nenia Corcoran, a survivor of both sexual assault and domestic violence. She uses her books, her training, and her experiences to educate young people on toxic relationships, dating violence, and consent. In today's episode, we listen to her stories about her toxic relationships, how she's learned to overcome them, and her take on her police counterparts. After the episode, be sure to check out Nenia's new novel, He Loves Me Not, a story of a girl Sasha, who is eager to love her boyfriend, and with the desperation to keep from losing him, devotes herself to keeping him happy, a task that proves to be infinitely harder than it seems. As he engulfs her world, Sasha slips into depression for reasons that she can't quite put into words. You can find Nenia and her book on social media @Nenia_Corcoran or her website, neniacorcoran.com. Instagram Facebook Twitter Website Good Reads

Welcome to Cult of One's new series, Cult of Oneself, where we have intimate conversations on societal pressures such as race, gender, patriarchy, classism, and structural racism, and how these structures have impacted us on an individual level through our mental health, decision making, and overall opportunities. Today's guest is the resilient and introspective Mary Mitchell. In this episode, we listen to Mary's story as it relates to body image, black womanhood, motherhood, and what it means to love yourself in 2021. ________________________________ If you like us, then like us!

Our guest today is the beautiful and kind, Ciara. Following her emotionally and physically abusive relationship, Ciara has started her own Instagram and tiktok channel to educate viewers on narcissistic personality disorder and abusive relationships. In our conversation, she opens up for the first time about the interworking of her previous relationship; how she found herself in a Cult of One and how she used her newfound knowledge to pull herself out. You can find Ciara at @ciaraanyc on both instagram and tiktok ________________________________ If you like us, then like us!

This episode welcomes the warm and brilliant Dr. Jody Adewale. He is a licensed clinical psychologist as well as a trained sports psychologist working in Southern California. You may have seen him in the Lifetime documentary series, Surviving R-Kelly (found on Netflix), which details the sexual abuse allegations against American singer Robert "R." Kelly. In this conversation with Dr. Jody, we speak on subjects ranging from cognitive dissonance, intergenerational transfer of trauma, violence against women, mental health, and ways to remove yourself from unhealthy relationships.  This is one of our favorite episodes so far as Dr. Jody is just a wealth of knowledge! We hope you enjoy listening as much as we did having the conversation!  If you like us, then like us! follow/subscribe _____________

Reflecting Session is a new series where Cult of One listeners share their own relationship experiences. If you have an experience that you'd feel open to sharing, we would love to listen! For more information, email us at info@cultofonepodcast or DM @cultofonepodcast. Sending light, A&M ___________________________

You may or may not have heard of The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory & Mal and the recent firing or break up (depending on what you're listening to). In response to this public spectacle, Rory & Mal released a video explaining their side of the story, which is laced with manipulations from Joe Budden, and further revealing the intimate details of his narcissistic ways. *Please note: We are NOT diagnosing Joe Budden, we are just suggesting that the patterns we see line up with narcissistic traits. It's also worth noting that Joe Budden is a self-admitted narcissist.* In our dive into this public friendship and work relationship, we explore our own past work place environments and their abusive behaviors. __________________________________ Check out the response video of Rory & Mal here __________________________________

You may have caught him on Comedy Central, Conan, HBO's Two Dope Queens, or Comedy Trap House - and if not, you're catching him now on Cult of One! *cue the lights* Itttttttttttttt'ssssssss Nore Davis! Nore opens up about his past relationships and how he is now finding, through therapy, reasons to why he kept catching himself in these toxic patterns. Hope you enjoy this episode and find yourself laughing (and possibly cringing) with us! If you like us, then like us!

Following her own painful relationships with three variations of narcissists, Kim Saeed is now a leader and expert on narcissism and codependency. Her articles, books, interviews, and healing programs assist victims, survivors, and thrivers world-wide. She has influenced people from all over the globe by helping them leave their unhealthy relationships, overcome their limiting beliefs, and empowering them to rise above their destructive relationships and find happiness again. During this episode, we learn about her experiences along with reasons why we may truly be "addicted" to emotionally abusive relationships. You can find Kim at KimSaeed.com or on her instagram And learn more about her programs and services! The Beginner's Freedom Roadmap The Essential Break Free Bootcamp Thrive ________________________________ If you like us, then like us!

Today, we're talking to a good friend of my sister's (and now us), Andrea! She shares her experience growing up with her immigrant mother and how she is now determined to stop the continuation of intergenerational trauma through therapy. _________________________________ The emotional ties between child and ancestors are essential to the development of our values. These bonds often determine the answers to myriad questions such as: “Who am I?” "Who am I to my family?” “Who can ‘we' trust” and who are our enemies?” “What ties me to my family?” And, most importantly, “of these ties, which do I reject and which do I keep?" - Barri Belnap, Psychiatrist _________________________________

Adrienne & Marilyn here! Welcome to Cult of One, where we explore why toxic relationships, groups, or ideologies are so addictive and what makes anyone susceptible to a cult of one, or many. We started Cult of One as the both of us experienced toxic relationships with our previous partners, simultaneously. Once we freed ourselves, we finally began talking about what was really happening behind closed doors. Through watching different cult series (The Vow, Wild Wild Country, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, etc.) we started realizing how many of their experiences lined up with our own; from emotional abuse, manipulation, isolation, to gaslighting. We joked that although we weren't a part of a group or large organization, we were still in a cult with our leader being our partner - we were in a Cult of One. This project began as a way to express our story along with giving other's a platform to tell theirs; whether it's a relationship with a partner, family member, friend, or even a boss. Between personal stories, we are also inviting therapists, life coaches, and psychologists on to offer guidance and expertise on how to heal from traumas and build boundaries to avoid further toxic relationships. For our first episode, we want to introduce your to the show along with giving you a little bit of insight on Adrienne's experience. We are so excited to have you hear to listen; we hope our platform sparks conversations and can aid in your own journey! * If you love this episode, be sure to tap that subscribe button! * _______________________________________

Today our guest is the smart and beautiful Ms. Maya Nehru. She's a clinical couples therapist based in LA. specializing in a number of therapies such as depression, anxiety, toxic relationship recovery, trauma therapy and work life balance. She received her bachelor's degree in psychology from University of Washington and received her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She promotes inclusivity, self love and most importantly her 3 C's catharsis, clarity and confidence. Find Maya! https://www.mayanehru.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wellness_therapy_by_maya/ _________________________________________________________

Hello beautiful people! Today we're talking to our good friend Dave who shares insight on his relationship with his step-father and how he recognized the same patterns in his boss - and perhaps we get off topic a few times, discussing cult mindsets in our society and ways he's trying to be an overall better person ♥ ____________________________________________________

Hello you beautiful people!! Today our guest is the witty and brilliant, Ms. Natasha Marie. She is the founder of Natasha Marie Life Coaching based out of the UK. She specializes in break up and reinvention, teaching ambitious women to heal their heartbreak, reignite their fire and find their partner in crime. In today's episode, we discuss her past relationship which catapulted her into her career ventures along with discussing patterns she sees in her clients. __________________________________________________ You can find more about Natasha on her social media platforms or her website nataashamarielifecoaching.com. Natasha will also be providing our listeners a free session; just mention Cult of One Podcast when connecting with her! https://www.instagram.com/natasha.marie._/ ___________________________________________________ If you are a relationship coach, therapist, or psychologist, and are interested in being a guest on our show, we'd love to hear from you! info@cultofonepodcast.com ____________________________________________________

Welcome back to Cult of One our beautiful people! Episode 002 of Cult of One, Marilyn discusses her past relationship and sets the groundwork of the cycle of emotional abuse that occurred. It's a bit difficult to sum up 3/12 - 4 years into 40min, but don't you worry, the story will continue to evolve through episodes to come. If you have a story yourself that you're interested in telling, reach us at info@cultofonepodcast.com; we'd love to talk with you! Cheers, - A & M _______________________