Podcasts about authoritarian control

'Political Lesbianism' shares some characteristics with Butlerian Queer Theory, specifically: divorcing biological sex from sexual orientation, performativity, and asexuality and 'fluidity'. We discuss those and in particular 'political lesbians' criticism of butch / femme relationships that rely on the logic of transgenderism. We put forward that, would we consider a group of heterosexual men who decide not to be with women, who consider that women oppress them, deciding to live together as friends, even if it includes some same-sex dalliances, would we consider them gay men? Or straight incel male separatists?We also discuss how 'political lesbianism' scores on the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control that is used to rate 'high demand' groups (cults). Plus, 'political lesbianism' as a form of entryism in radical feminism and into lesbian groups / lesbians lives, how when you have access to people's sexuality you have access to shame, and the 'political lesbian' concept of ‘compsex' (compulsory sex) that renders lesbians who want to have sex with women as demonic sexual predators.

Jesse and Hunter look at a survey of Mormon belief and respond to contentions found there.--BITE Model of Authoritarian Control by Dr. Steven Hassan--contact@parableministries.comhttps://www.parableministries.comhttps://www.instagram.com/parable_ministries/--Music created by Chad HoffmanArtwork created by Anthony Kuenzi--Jesse Turkington is the executive director of Parable Ministries and has been a Bible teacher since 2014. When Jesse was just finishing high school, he started a little Bible study at his parent's house. Little did he know, this Bible study would change the direction of his life. He fell in love with the richness of the Bible and he wanted to pursue serious study. About 10 years later, Jesse still carries that passion for the Bible and from this passion was born Parable Ministries - a Bible teaching resource. -Hunter grew up in Montana and now serves the Church in Albany Oregon where he works as a youth and young adults pastor. He and his wife Ana stay busy with two kids. Hunter loves studying the Bible and communicating it in a way which encourages further exploration of others. Hunter enjoys listening and making podcasts for others to enjoy.

Cult influence can be found everywhere online, including the political sphere we see when we scroll on social media. Understanding how authoritarian control operates is critical in preserving our autonomy and individuality. In this new episode of The Influence Continuum, I talk with Dr. Stephen Kent, professor emeritus of sociology, who taught courses on alternative and sectarian religions. His research concentrates on issues related to harm caused by groups to individuals and society. It would be a mistake to call sounding the alarms reactionary. Yale scholars like Jason Stanley, Timothy Snyder, and Marci Shore, experts on fascism and propaganda, have left Yale to teach at the University of Toronto in Canada. They cite the rise of authoritarian structures in the United States as their reason for doing so. Our conversation draws lines between our collective decades of research into high-control groups and today's authoritarian movements, disinformation wars, and the dangerous erosion of democratic norms. While these subjects once felt primarily like niche academic work, terms like “cults” and “authoritarian control” have become central to understanding our political world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political violence is escalating as leftists increasingly use swatting as a weapon to target their opponents, putting lives at risk in an attempt to silence dissent. Meanwhile, coordinated attacks on Tesla facilities and Tesla drivers expose the left's growing intolerance toward those who don't conform to their ideology. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano breaks down how these dangerous tactics represent a disturbing trend of political extremism and why those responsible must be held accountable. This movement isn't about protecting “democracy.” Despite the left claiming this is a form of protest and resistance to President Trump and Elon Musk, it's really a movement to eliminate freedom of thought and intimidate anyone who dares to challenge the leftist narrative. With zero tolerance for these criminal actions, it's time to call out the hypocrisy and demand real consequences. Episode Highlights: • Swatting as a Political Weapon – How leftists are using swatting to terrorize their opponents and why it's only a matter of time before someone gets killed. • Coordinated Tesla Attacks – Examining the growing violence against Tesla facilities and drivers, exposing the left's intolerance. • The Left's Embrace of Political Intimidation – How these incidents fit into a larger pattern of using threats, destruction, and violence to silence dissent. • The Authoritarian Left – How those who claim to fight “fascism” are actually the ones that promote it with their attempts to silence dissent and attack free thought.

Policymakers may be reluctant to embrace reality, and no doubt also reluctant to believe it - but Europe and other democratic allies no longer have a trustworthy security partner in the US. The post-WW2 alliance with US is gone and what remains of the West needs to move quickly to secure itself.----------Edward Hunter Christie is a Senior Research Fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs. He served as a NATO official from 2014 to 2020, holding successive roles relating to defense economics, strategic foresight and technology policy.----------LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-hunter-christie/https://rusi.org/people/christiehttps://www.aspeninstitutece.org/people-profile/edward-hunter-christie/https://bsky.app/profile/ehunterchristie.bsky.social----------DRONE CAMPAIGN:Donate to help save Ukrainian lives from Russian aggression: https://dzygaspaw.com/triad-silicon-curtain?notes=Jonathan%20Fink%20for%20TRIAD&project=Triad:%20Night%20Drones----------CHAPTERS00:00:00----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur first live events this year in Lviv and Kyiv were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. We may add more venues to the program, depending on the success of the fundraising campaign. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Save Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyślhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/----------PLATFORMS:Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqmLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Professor Boyle is a full-time faculty member at St. John's University School of Law, New York (since 1994). She is a board member of the International Cultic Studies Association. She has written Law journal articles on using Trafficking law to prosecute cult leaders and uses my BITE Model of Authoritarian Control. Robin's new book, Taken No More: Protecting Your Children Against Traffickers and Cults, will be published in 2025. Her articles, essays, and book chapters appear in legal and academic publications, many peer-reviewed. She writes and publishes on topics of undue influence, using the human trafficking statutes to prosecute cult leaders, the Violence Against Women Act, gaining emancipation for youth, rape laws, and stalking. Her articles, essays, and book chapters appear in legal and academic publications, many peer- reviewed. She regularly presents at conferences domestically and internationally (Canada, China, England, France, and Spain) on topics concerning human trafficking and coercive control in high-demand groups. The laws need to be updated to protect human rights. Join us for a fascinating discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are wrapping up our 6 week Summer Rewind Series with today's episode. We are replaying all of our most popular podcast episodes, all under the theme of Dave Ramsey... because they're popular for a reason, right?

If you haven't yet, catch up on Gil Duran's recent coverage of Tech Billionaires' quest for corporate democracy:'Where J.D. Vance Gets His Weird, Terrifying Techno-Authoritarian Ideas' - https://newrepublic.com/article/183971/jd-vance-weird-terrifying-techno-authoritarian-ideas'The Tech Baron Seeking to Purge San Francisco of “Blues”' - https://newrepublic.com/article/180487/balaji-srinivasan-network-state-plutocrat-Mike Madrid steps in as solo-host to explore the unsettling ambitions of tech billionaires to reshape society through JD Vance and authoritarian means. Joined by esteemed journalist and former political advisor Gil Duran, the discussion begins with Gill's unique career trajectory and his insights working with (and later criticizing) Kamala Harris. Find out more on his reasoning from being Kamala's critic to endorsing her.Together, they present a series of articles revealing a disturbing vision where democracy is replaced by tech-driven dictatorships, driven by billionaires like Elon Musk, David Sacks, and Marc Andreessen. Other topics include: the "California Forever" project by billionaires in Solano County, Gary Tan's right-wing tech takeover of San Francisco, Balaji Srinivasan's "Gray Tribe" agenda, and the influential connection between J.D. Vance, Peter Thiel, and Curtis Yarvin. Gil Duran is a San Francisco journalist who previously served as editorial page editor of The Sacramento Bee and The San Francisco Examiner.  In 2003, he transitioned into political communications, working as a spokesman and strategist for Jerry Brown, Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris. He currently writes the FrameLab Newsletter, is an author on The New Republic, and regularly contributes to the San Francisco Chronicle and other publications.-Recorded July 24, 2024-In his groundbreaking new book, Mike Madrid delves into the pivotal role of Latino voters in shaping the future of American democracy. The Latino Century explores why the two major political parties have failed to connect with the second largest ethnic voting group in the nation—a group whose influence is only growing.Order your copy of The Latino Century with Simon & Schuster: Tinyurl.com/latinocentury Or Buy the #1 New Release on Amazon. - Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (...

This week on the podcast, I am joined by Tiffany Yecke Brooks, author of the book, "Holy Ghosted", to discuss the ways in which spiritual anxiety can be caused by the various methods churches and authoritarian leaders use to gain control. The conversation in this episode is inspired by the topics and themes of my book "A Jumble of Crumpled Papers".   The Crumpled Papers Podcast now has a Patreon!  https://patreon.com/CrumpledPapersPodcast?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link    Get your copy of “A Jumble of Crumpled Papers” here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BCD5PMX5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=      Connect with us! Austin's Instagram: www.instagram.com/austin_noll  Podcast's Instagram: www.instagram.com/crumpledpaperspodcast  Email us at crumpledpaperspodcast@gmail.com   Check out "Holy Ghosted" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Ghosted-Spiritual-Religious-Language/dp/0802882803/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TXKTB3T7XS18&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PN-04ZVQaWFzWyleccpk1dzATtuaThluTXlFZgOiFNsHNUqMfolLB6xdGAVKcUFOuUu2cwzXQVwb8o7seEW4xmz2xMsD926du5PO45o6jNSvTphOkNVntU5PlGVNE-JH34v9T9qNK8Nfs6AL4JU3KKvHhALAzh1PpApB6pVVKaBXsCSKVR4aCMf_IRbyZX5IijXSmPngAKDSYMNsd6v4Tk_W9wnZcOY9DeD-mhFux-w.TsmJ9PCmZ73fq8WkXIWAdWeVP9EhVsuYi84g_uM-emQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=holy+ghosted&qid=1715680771&sprefix=holy+ghosted%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1    Connect with Tiffany! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TYBPhD     

Total Authoritarian Controlhttps://www.audacy.com/989wordThe Tara Show Follow us on Social MediaJoin our Live StreamWeekdays - 6am to 10am Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/989wordRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2031096X: https://twitter.com/989wordInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/989word/ "Red Meat, Greenville." 04/30/24

In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:New House Rituals: Courtney tells us about new house rituals, practices based in folklore, superstition or tradition designed to bring luck, prosperity and clear out bad energy in a new living spaceJehovah's Witnesses and the BITE Model: The BITE model of Authoritarian Control and a system developed by Steven Hassan designed to identify when a group or organization is exhibiting dangerous cult-like behavior. We will go through the checklist and discuss which items the Jehovah's Witnesses practice and what exactly makes them so dangerousPt.2Jehovah's Witnesses and the BITE Modelhttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0124-0125-when-houses-bite-back/

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In this two-part episode our hosts, Cayla, Nathan and Courtney take a look at two cases of intrigue:New House Rituals: Courtney tells us about new house rituals, practices based in folklore, superstition or tradition designed to bring luck, prosperity and clear out bad energy in a new living spaceJehovah's Witnesses and the BITE Model: The BITE model of Authoritarian Control and a system developed by Steven Hassan designed to identify when a group or organization is exhibiting dangerous cult-like behavior. We will go through the checklist and discuss which items the Jehovah's Witnesses practice and what exactly makes them so dangerousPt.1New House Ritualshttps://www.thehumanexception.com/l/file-0124-0125-when-houses-bite-back/

Have you ever fallen victim to a misleading ad or questioned the practices of a popular company? In this episode, we delve into the murky side of business, uncovering the world of unethical business models. We'll unpack the complexities of Multi-Level Marketing (MLM), exposing the potential pitfalls and exploring the red flags to watch out for. But MLM isn't the only concern. We'll also discuss broader unethical practices like deceptive advertising, pyramid schemes, and predatory tactics that exploit consumers. Empower yourself with knowledge! Learn how to be a critical consumer and support businesses that operate ethically. Join us as we shed light on these topics, so you can make informed decisions and navigate the world of commerce with confidence. Remember, your voice matters, so share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! ------ Resources: The Bite Model of Authoritarian Control by Dr Steven Hassan The Predatory Nature of Multi Level Marketing What is multi-level marketing The “Master Resell Rights” Is The New Online Scam We Didn't Need MASTER RESELL RIGHTS (MRR) IS A PYRAMID SCHEME Multi-Level Marketing and Self-Help Cult Groups: Learn the Warning Signs by Dr Steven Hassan How MLMs And Cults Use The Same Mind Control Techniques FTC: Multi-Level Marketing Businesses and Pyramid Schemes The Truth Behind This Tiktok Scam Course: MASTER RESELL RIGHTS What is MASTER RESELL RIGHTS( MRR) ? *THE NEWEST SCAM* ------ Follow me on Instagram: @theslowlivingcollective ------ Disclaimer Everything written & spoken here is for educational purposes and to spread awareness of my personal experience and opinion. My opinions don't represent the company I partnered with, or any other network marketing or multi level marketing companies. They are my experiences and not facts. ⁣ Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theslowlivingcollective/message

Ever wonder about basic training in the military? What about how the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control applies to military personnel? With so many veterans who have returned to society, many do not seem to have been given the necessary psychological support to integrate and thrive. There is large amounts of active trauma as well as a high suicide rate. In 2022, Daniella Mestyanek Young acclaimed memoir Uncultured was published. It delved into being born into the Children of God sex cult, escaping, enlisting in officer's training and her experiences as one of the first women to be in active combat as an Army Captain in the Intelligence Corps in Afghanistan. Young has since earned her Master's in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the Harvard Extension School and has been unpacking her life experiences in very important ways for people to understand. Join me for this fascinating and disturbing interview. Learn more about Steven Hassan and Freedom of Mind Resource Center. Visit freedomofmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bringing Forward Authoritarian Control    https://www.audacy.com/989wordThe Tara Show Follow us on Social MediaJoin our Live StreamWeekdays - 6am to 10am Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/989wordRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2031096X: https://twitter.com/989wordInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/989word/ "Red Meat, Greenville." 12/20/23

In our final episode for 2023, we talk with Janice Selbie, a former fundamentalist Evangelical Christian of over 40 years and now a counsellor and specialist in the area of religious trauma. Janice shares her own story and the work she does with others in helping heal the pain caused by religious trauma. This is the first of a two-part episode we did with Janice. You can find part two on Janice's The Divorcing Religion Podcast. In this episode, Janice referenced Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control. You can connect with Janice via these links: Religious Trauma Syndrome Therapy | DivorcingReligion The Divorcing Religion Podcast Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) Janice on YouTube Janice on Instagram -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf  Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ 

Is Mormonism a cult? Today I dive into Steven Hassan's BITE model of Authoritarian Control and how it relates to my experience in Mormonism.For more info on the BITE method, visit https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/#:~:text=Based%20on%20research%20and%20theory%20by%20Robert%20Jay,for%20Behavior%2C%20Information%2C%20Thought%2C%20and%20Emotional%20control.%20Support the showYou can find me on Instagram and TikTok @confessionsofanexmoSend me your stories to confessionsofanexmo@gmail.comSupport the show! Find me on patreon -> http://patreon.com/confessionsofanexmoMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/tyler-edwards/dont-rush-meLicense code: HVPWYIYSNEC4VPOA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that my BITE Model of Authoritarian Control was translated into Chinese and used by Chinese netizens during the November 2022 protests in China against the zero covid lockdown policy? This week's fascinating interview is with Matt Bywater, who lived in China for years teaching English and who is now on a quest to do a PhD to create a new internationally recognized human right: Freedom of Mind.  Matthew Bywater learned about Freedom of Mind from a statement on the World Mental Health Coalition founded by forensic psychiatrist Bandy X. Lee. Dr. Bandy X. Lee edited the best-selling book, The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump, with 37 experts weighing in on Trump. This work seeks to establish a political and legal framework for incorporating freedom of mind within the international human rights architecture. Learn more about Steven Hassan and Freedom of Mind Resource Center. Visit freedomofmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon talks with Kacey from the Cult Vault Podcast about the different types of cults, coercive control, and the Bite Model of authoritarian control. Plus, they talk about the emergence of headless cults through online communities. To listen to the Cult Vault Podcast, click here. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com To listen to the groundbreaking investigative true crime podcast about Munchausen by Proxy, NOBODY SHOULD BELIEVE ME, click here. Thank you to our sponsor BETTERHELP. If you need online counseling from anywhere in the world, please do go to https://www.betterhelp.com/nap Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.  If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.).  To reach them, click here. Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon talks with Kacey from the Cult Vault Podcast about the different types of cults, coercive control, and the Bite Model of authoritarian control. Plus, they talk about the emergence of headless cults through online communities. To listen to the Cult Vault Podcast, click here. If you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please click here or send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@gmail.com To listen to the groundbreaking investigative true crime podcast about Munchausen by Proxy, NOBODY SHOULD BELIEVE ME, click here. Thank you to our sponsor BETTERHELP. If you need online counseling from anywhere in the world, please do go to https://www.betterhelp.com/nap Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. If you or someone you know are experiencing abuse, you are not alone. DomesticShelters.org offers an extensive library of articles and resources that can help you make sense of what you're experiencing, connect you with local resources and find ways to heal and move forward. Visit www.domesticshelters.org to access this free resource.  If you need help moving due to domestic violence, Shelter Movers may be able to help you. They operate by referral. Clients may be referred by any person of authority (social worker, doctor, police, crisis counselor, teacher, etc.) or public agency (shelter, hospital, school, workplace, place of worship, sexual assault centre, etc.).  To reach them, click here. Join our new Community Social Network at https://community.narcissistapocalypse.com/ Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA

Parental alienation is a highly destructive form of undue influence where one parent systematically manipulates their children to reject the other parent. This damaging form of psychological abuse not only disrupts family dynamics but can also leave lasting emotional scars on the child, potentially impacting their development, mental health, and future relationships. Often, children are not only alienated from their mother or their father but the entire side of the family, traumatizing all who are related. The BITE Model of Authoritarian Control can be used to analyze any case. I have previously done multiple blogs on this topic. Dana Laquidara, a professional author and writer, brings a unique perspective as an adult survivor of parental alienation. Through this memoir, she seeks to raise awareness and support parents and children ensnared in this devastating form of mind control and abuse. Learn more about Steven Hassan and Freedom of Mind Resource Center. Visit freedomofmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worldwide there is an apparent rise in strongmen and authoritarian leaders, and there is no dearth of leaders who encourage personality cults. What issues arise when leaders seek devotees rather than support from citizens? There may be nothing wrong with leaders enjoying a mass following, the danger is when leaders are consumed by and trapped in the image and the mythology, they engineer for themselves, and start to make unwise, destructive decisions that impact their nations, economies, and the world. The risks increase the longer an authoritarian leader remains in power, and the greater their corrosive influence on institutions, the media, and electoral systems. Does reliance on cult-like personalities over reality always end in disaster and what motivates people to revere cult leaders? Steven Hassan is a world-renowned expert on cults, undue influence, and Authoritarian Control. He is the creator of the BITE Model and Influence Continuum. Steven specializes in recovery and strategic intervention for those people within cults. He is a TEDx speaker, the author of 4 books, as well as being a mental health professional, and researcher. ~/~/~/~/~ LINKS: https://twitter.com/CultExpert https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenhassan/ ~/~/~/~/~ BOOKS: Freedom of Mind: Helping Loved Ones Leave Controlling People, Cults, and Beliefs by Steven Hassan and Freedom of Mind Press Combating Cult Mind Control: The #1 Best-Selling Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults by Steven Hassan, Daniel Greenberg, et al. The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control by Steven Hassan and Simon & Schuster Audio ~/~/~/~/~

The Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) is a widely recognized Christian organization with around 20 million members worldwide. However, many of its beliefs and practices fall under my BITE Model of Authoritarian Control, which I developed to evaluate control of Behavior, Information, Thoughts, and Emotions. To gain more insight into this organization, I invited Dr. Steve Daily, a former pastor of the SDA, to share his valuable personal and professional experiences. Dr. Steve Daily is a licensed psychologist, church historian, and accomplished author who has written 28 books, including 11 on Seventh-day Adventism and its founder Ellen G. White. He grew up in an Adventist home and received his education from Adventist institutions. In 2010, Dr. Daily left Adventism and went on to work as a psychologist at UCLA. Since then, he has become an outspoken critic of founder Ellen G. White and the Adventist Church, authoring Ellen G. White A Psychobiography. The book explores whether the accusations of fraud and pathology leveled against her over the years stand up to historical and psychological scrutiny.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know most people need 7-9 hours of quality sleep to function optimally? Sleep deprivation is one of the most common and powerful techniques for weakening psychological defenses. It is one of the most significant policies in the Behavior Control criteria of the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control. I recently had the opportunity to interview sleep expert Dr. Lauren Broch to gain a deeper insight into prevalent sleep issues that individuals face and to explore effective sleep hygiene habits that can help to overcome these obstacles. Dr. Lauren Broch is a clinical psychologist, nutritionist, and sleep disorders specialist who takes a holistic approach to address various sleep, mood, and health issues. Learn more about Steven Hassan and Freedom of Mind Resource Center. Visit freedomofmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special night, Vestiges After Dark airs the first part of this original episode from March 28 and finishes the episode LIVE with brand new content. Half-way through the broadcast, the internet crashed in the middle of an important statement Bishop Bryan was making. After re-airing the first part, Bishop Bryan will then return LIVE to finish outlining the methodology for identifying a cult and how this differs from a religion. Using Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control, he will break down the various elements and compare them to many real-world examples. To call into the show with your questions, comments, or stories, dial: (718) 362-6380 then enter PIN: 855-4111.International callers may call free 'Skype to Skype' by dialing: eyeoftheseer They will also be taking your questions from the YouTube chatroom, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, and Spreaker. Music Credits:Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release]Crowd Hammer Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Bumper Music:NoCopyrightSoundsMarin Hoxha & Chris Linton - With You [NCS Release]Tobu & Syndec - Dusk [NCS Release]Codeko - Crest [NCS Release]Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]Floatinurboat - Limbo (feat. ELIØTT) [NCS Release]Rival x Cadmium - Seasons (feat. Harley Bird) [NIVIRO Remix] | NCS Release]Robin Hustin x Tobimorrow - Light It Up (feat. Jex) [NCS Release]Jim Yosef & Anna Yvette - Linked [NCS Release]Kozah - Heavens [NCS Release]NIVIRO - Memes [NCS Release]Song: Mendum & Abandoned - Voyage (Feat. DNAKM) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/VoyageWatch: http://youtu.be/uzwUNS0IjC8Song: Unknown Brain & Hoober - Phenomenon (ft. Dax & VinDon) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/PhenomenonWatch: http://youtu.be/LO9vChXMBp8Song: Robin Hustin & Jessica Chertock - Burn it Down [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/BurnItDownWatch: http://youtu.be/xMCXZj5zwBESong: Kozah - Nobody [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/NobodyWatch: http://youtu.be/QXMg9ATSKE8Song: NIVIRO - Demons [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/NDemonsWatch: http://youtu.be/PbEGWtcUnK0Song: Unknown Brain - Childhood Dreams [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/ChildHoodDreamsWatch: http://youtu.be/gdnzYaTcypwSong: Syn Cole - Time [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TimeWatch: http://youtu.be/XDNFAujgJb0Song: Jim Yosef - Fall With Me [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/FallWithMeWatch: http://youtu.be/BG_W8Z74nG8Song: Fareoh - Illuminati [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/IlluminatiWatch: http://youtu.be/l3qvZbLlwJkSong: Unknown Brain - Waiting (feat. Lox Chatterbox, BLVKSTN & Salvo) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/ReloadedWatch: http://youtu.be/nLru93KPMjcSong: Mike Vallas, Jagsy & quaggin. - Left My Heart In Pain [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/LMHIPWatch: http://youtu.be/hiK6LkKsqpoSong: Barren Gates - Devil [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/DevilWatch: http://youtu.be/htV2wG5rWHwSong: Inukshuk - The Long Road Home [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TLRHWatch: http://youtu.be/athFRSHdragSong: Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TooFarGoneWatch: http://youtu.be/60XUgHQo71QSong: Inukshuk - A World Away [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/aworldawayWatch: http://youtu.be/icpSOBey7tkSong: Voicians - Seconds [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/secondsWatch: http://youtu.be/8cuMg3HqxzoSong: Siberian Express - Talk To Me [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/SETalkToMeWatch: http://youtu.be/LKg6P5aI_bQSong: Laminar - Osiris [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/OsirisWatch: http://youtu.be/9JiIXCPfNzoSong: Lost Sky - Need You [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/NeedYouWatch: http://youtu.be/ZpsV5SGa5R4

On this special night, Vestiges After Dark airs the first part of this original episode from March 28 and finishes the episode LIVE with brand new content. Half-way through the broadcast, the internet crashed in the middle of an important statement Bishop Bryan was making. After re-airing the first part, Bishop Bryan will then return LIVE to finish outlining the methodology for identifying a cult and how this differs from a religion. Using Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control, he will break down the various elements and compare them to many real-world examples. To call into the show with your questions, comments, or stories, dial: (718) 362-6380 then enter PIN: 855-4111.International callers may call free 'Skype to Skype' by dialing: eyeoftheseer They will also be taking your questions from the YouTube chatroom, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, and Spreaker. Music Credits:Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release]Crowd Hammer Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Bumper Music:NoCopyrightSoundsMarin Hoxha & Chris Linton - With You [NCS Release]Tobu & Syndec - Dusk [NCS Release]Codeko - Crest [NCS Release]Syn Cole - Feel Good [NCS Release]Floatinurboat - Limbo (feat. ELIØTT) [NCS Release]Rival x Cadmium - Seasons (feat. Harley Bird) [NIVIRO Remix] | NCS Release]Robin Hustin x Tobimorrow - Light It Up (feat. Jex) [NCS Release]Jim Yosef & Anna Yvette - Linked [NCS Release]Kozah - Heavens [NCS Release]NIVIRO - Memes [NCS Release]Song: Mendum & Abandoned - Voyage (Feat. DNAKM) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/VoyageWatch: http://youtu.be/uzwUNS0IjC8Song: Unknown Brain & Hoober - Phenomenon (ft. Dax & VinDon) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/PhenomenonWatch: http://youtu.be/LO9vChXMBp8Song: Robin Hustin & Jessica Chertock - Burn it Down [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/BurnItDownWatch: http://youtu.be/xMCXZj5zwBESong: Kozah - Nobody [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/NobodyWatch: http://youtu.be/QXMg9ATSKE8Song: NIVIRO - Demons [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/NDemonsWatch: http://youtu.be/PbEGWtcUnK0Song: Unknown Brain - Childhood Dreams [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/ChildHoodDreamsWatch: http://youtu.be/gdnzYaTcypwSong: Syn Cole - Time [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TimeWatch: http://youtu.be/XDNFAujgJb0Song: Jim Yosef - Fall With Me [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/FallWithMeWatch: http://youtu.be/BG_W8Z74nG8Song: Fareoh - Illuminati [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/IlluminatiWatch: http://youtu.be/l3qvZbLlwJkSong: Unknown Brain - Waiting (feat. Lox Chatterbox, BLVKSTN & Salvo) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/ReloadedWatch: http://youtu.be/nLru93KPMjcSong: Mike Vallas, Jagsy & quaggin. - Left My Heart In Pain [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/LMHIPWatch: http://youtu.be/hiK6LkKsqpoSong: Barren Gates - Devil [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/DevilWatch: http://youtu.be/htV2wG5rWHwSong: Inukshuk - The Long Road Home [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TLRHWatch: http://youtu.be/athFRSHdragSong: Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/TooFarGoneWatch: http://youtu.be/60XUgHQo71QSong: Inukshuk - A World Away [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/aworldawayWatch: http://youtu.be/icpSOBey7tkSong: Voicians - Seconds [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/secondsWatch: http://youtu.be/8cuMg3HqxzoSong: Siberian Express - Talk To Me [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/SETalkToMeWatch: http://youtu.be/LKg6P5aI_bQSong: Laminar - Osiris [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/OsirisWatch: http://youtu.be/9JiIXCPfNzoSong: Lost Sky - Need You [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/NeedYouWatch: http://youtu.be/ZpsV5SGa5R4

The finale of this four-part series exploring whether pronatalism has cult-like tendencies, using cult expert Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control! LeNora and Laur discuss how Emotional Control is used in pronatalism. This conversation is a replay from a previous live stream recorded in 2022.  For more information on Childfree Media, visit our website and subscribe to the newsletter! https://childfreemedia.com/    

LeNora and Laur continue exploring whether pronatalism has cult-like tendencies, using cult expert Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control. This conversation is a replay from a previous live stream recorded in 2022.  For more information on Childfree Media, visit our website and subscribe to the newsletter! https://childfreemedia.com/    

Steven Hassan, Ph.D. is a mental health professional and expert in undue influence tactics used by authoritarian leaders and destructive cults. His expertise includes harmful influence in cases of destructive religious and political cults, human trafficking, extremist and terrorist groups, one-on-one relationships, families, parental alienation, mini-cults, therapy and self-improvement groups, professional and institutional abuse, corporate and multi-level marketing programs, and harmful belief systems. He is the author of four books including Combating Cult Mind Control, Freedom of Mind, and The Cult of Trump. He is a translated author with books in 10 languages. His online video courses are Understanding Cults: The Basics and Understanding Cults: A Foundational Course for Clinicians. Dr. Hassan is the Founding Director of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center, which provides training, consulting, and support to individuals who are struggling to leave or recover from a cult and to families and organizations that are concerned about cult behaviors. He developed the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control to identify control tactics and the Influence Continuum Model to discern ethical from unethical influence. Dr. Hassan began helping people affected by undue influence after he was deprogrammed from the Moon cult in 1976 at age 22. His 45-plus years of experience give him a unique perspective on the damaging effects of undue influence and exploitation by destructive cults. He is a frequently requested speaker and media interviewee. Dr. Hassan holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College and a Doctorate in Organizational Development and Change from Fielding Graduate University School of Leadership Studies. Longtime colleagues Steven and Rachel, compare notes on what they have learned from their respective careers as mental health professionals specializing in cult education and recovery. Steve explains how his academic modeling aims to help policymakers better understand undue influence in order to prevent and prosecute the criminal actions of cult leaders. Rachel relays her experiences working with survivors of high control groups and how they relate to the behavior models created by Steve as well as pioneers such as Robert Lifton, and Margaret Singer. Together Rachel and Dr. Hassan discuss the need for the mental health industry to have a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the vulnerabilities and needs of cult survivors. Before You Go: Rachel examines Steve's idea of developing "pods of trust" as a support system to protect against undue influence. She goes on to explain ways to ensure the trustworthiness of people in your circle. More info on Steve's courses including, Basics and Understanding Cults: A Foundational Course for Clinicians here: https://freedomofmind.com/understanding-cults-a-foundational-course-for-clinicians/ Find All of Steve's books including Combating Cult Mind Control and Freedom of Mind here: https://freedomofmind.com/books/ Find Steve's podcast The Influence Continuum here: https://freedomofmind.com/podcast-3/ You can purchase Rachel's webinar series LIVING IN FREEDOM here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/webinar.html To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination Connect with us on Social Media: Twitter: twitter.com/_indoctrination Facebook: www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@indoctrinationpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/rachelbernsteinlmft You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!

LeNora and Laur continue their exploration into whether or not pronatalism has cult-like tendencies, using cult expert Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control. This conversation is a replay from a previous live stream recorded in 2022.    For more information on Childfree Media, visit our website and subscribe to the newsletter! https://childfreemedia.com/    

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Dr. Steven Hassan is a mental health professional, cult and undue influence expert who has been working in the field of relationship, group, and political cults for over 40 years. Dr. Hassan joins Jack on the podcast this week to discuss the influence of The Beatles on the world, Beatlemania, and cults that have associated themselves with The Beatles - such as the Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation movement and the Manson family cult.  Check out Dr. Hassan's podcast here Follow Dr. Hassan on Twitter here Find all of Dr. Hassan's links here   If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Or click here for more information: Linktr.ee/BeatlesEarth   -----   Steven Hassan, PhD is a mental health professional and expert in undue influence tactics used by authoritarian leaders and destructive cults. His expertise includes harmful influence in cases of destructive religious and political cults, human trafficking, extremist and terrorist groups, one-on-one relationships, families, parental alienation, mini-cults, therapy and self-improvement groups, professional and institutional abuse, corporate and multi-level marketing programs, and harmful belief systems. He is the author of four books including Combating Cult Mind Control, Freedom of Mind and The Cult of Trump. He is a translated author with books in 10 languages. His foundational online course is Understand Cults: The Basics. He is the Founding Director of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center, which provides training, consulting and support to individuals who are struggling to leave or recover from a cult and to families and organizations that are concerned about cult behaviors. He also is the founder of Freedom From Undue Influence, a not-for-profit entity with the purpose of conducting and publishing the research on undue influence that is needed to update legal and social policies. He developed the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control to identify control tactics and the Influence Continuum Model to discern ethical from unethical influence. He developed the Strategic Interactive Approach (SIA), as an effective and legal intervention alternative for families to help cult members. Dr. Hassan believes that access to the truth, freedom of thought, and freedom from undue influence are basic human rights. A complex systems approach, based in science and supported by the rule of law, is necessary to protect these rights. He is a member of the Program in Psychiatry and the Law at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. He is an experienced educator having served as an instructor for the Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Workshop, as an elective teacher and a presenter for the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program, and in other educational and training capacities for other higher education, professional, law enforcement, governmental, non-governmental and advocacy group audiences. Dr. Hassan began helping people affected by undue influence after he was deprogrammed from the Moon cult in 1976 at age 22. His 45 plus years of experience give him a unique perspective on the damaging effects of undue influence and exploitation by destructive cults. He is a frequently requested speaker and media interviewee. Dr. Hassan holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College and a Doctorate in Organizational Development and Change from Fielding Graduate University School of Leadership Studies. Visit freedomofmind.com to access information and services.  The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all timeand were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band later explored music styles ranging from ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements. Led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the Beatles evolved from Lennon's previous group, the Quarrymen, and built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years from 1960, initially with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison, together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after signing to EMI Records and achieving their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962.   Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Starr all released solo albums in 1970. Their solo records sometimes involved one or more of the others; Starr's Ringo (1973) was the only album to include compositions and performances by all four ex-Beatles, albeit on separate songs. With Starr's participation, Harrison staged the Concert for Bangladesh in New York City in August 1971. Other than an unreleased jam session in 1974, later bootlegged as A Toot and a Snore in '74, Lennon and McCartney never recorded together again. Two double-LP sets of the Beatles' greatest hits, compiled by Klein, 1962–1966 and 1967–1970, were released in 1973, at first under the Apple Records imprint. Commonly known as the "Red Album" and "Blue Album", respectively, each has earned a Multi-Platinum certification in the US and a Platinum certification in the UK. Between 1976 and 1982, EMI/Capitol released a wave of compilation albums without input from the ex-Beatles, starting with the double-disc compilation Rock 'n' Roll Music. The only one to feature previously unreleased material was The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl (1977); the first officially issued concert recordings by the group, it contained selections from two shows they played during their 1964 and 1965 US tours. The music and enduring fame of the Beatles were commercially exploited in various other ways, again often outside their creative control. In April 1974, the musical John, Paul, George, Ringo ... and Bert, written by Willy Russell and featuring singer Barbara Dickson, opened in London. It included, with permission from Northern Songs, eleven Lennon-McCartney compositions and one by Harrison, "Here Comes the Sun". Displeased with the production's use of his song, Harrison withdrew his permission to use it.Later that year, the off-Broadway musical Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band on the Road opened. All This and World War II (1976) was an unorthodox nonfiction film that combined newsreel footage with covers of Beatles songs by performers ranging from Elton John and Keith Moon to the London Symphony Orchestra. The Broadway musical Beatlemania, an unauthorised nostalgia revue, opened in early 1977 and proved popular, spinning off five separate touring productions. In 1979, the band sued the producers, settling for several million dollars in damages. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), a musical film starring the Bee Gees and Peter Frampton, was a commercial failure and an "artistic fiasco", according to Ingham. Accompanying the wave of Beatles nostalgia and persistent reunion rumours in the US during the 1970s, several entrepreneurs made public offers to the Beatles for a reunion concert.Promoter Bill Sargent first offered the Beatles $10 million for a reunion concert in 1974. He raised his offer to $30 million in January 1976 and then to $50 million the following month. On 24 April 1976, during a broadcast of Saturday Night Live, producer Lorne Michaels jokingly offered the Beatles $3,000 to reunite on the show. Lennon and McCartney were watching the live broadcast at Lennon's apartment at the Dakota in New York, which was within driving distance of the NBC studio where the show was being broadcast. The former bandmates briefly entertained the idea of going to the studio and surprising Michaels by accepting his offer, but decided not to.

If you think Reverend Sun Myoung Moon was merely interested in mass marriages in baseball stadiums, then buckle up, because there is a whole lot to learn about the  vast empire built by the now late religious figure who used anti-communist sentiment and Christianity to begin a following in South Korea in the 1950s, and then gain far-reaching influence with conservative and far-right movements in the United States starting in the 1970s and lasting well up to today, including participation in the Capitol riot of January 6th, 2021 as well as the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the summer of 2022.This is a cult that has a firm monetary grip on media and governments across the world, and this episode only begins to scratch the surface.Also, Allison answers a listener question on how she feels about the phrase "Drinking the Kool-Aid."Additional Info:Unification Church Wiki:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unification_Church#Background_and_originsSteven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control:https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/List of Organizations and Businesses Owned by or Affiliated with the Unification Church:https://freedomofmind.com/exclusive-list-of-entities-closely-associated-with-sun-myung-moon/SPLC Article on Rod of Iron Ministries (Moonie offshoot cult)https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2021/10/08/rod-iron-antigovernment-christian-right-and-far-right-movements-join-freedom-festivalVice Documentary on Rod of Iron Freedom Festival:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_JhtYm3-zYHow Reverend Moon Made Sushi Big in America:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zhZnvvi_lAAccount of a Former Moonie:https://www.insider.com/to-the-moon-and-back-lisa-kohn-what-its-like-to-be-former-moonie-2018-8Show Credits:Graphics -- Nathaniel Dickson: http://ndickson.comMusic -- Spencer Morelock, Ken DicksonDing Dong Darkness Time Media:Twitter: @dddarknesstimeInstagram: dddarknesstimeGmail: dddarknesstime@gmail.com

Bob Jones University (BJU) is a private, non-denominational evangelical university in Greenville, South Carolina, known for its conservative cultural and religious positions. The university, with approximately 2,500 students. *note this is repurposed audio from a video I recorded•In this episode, I examine the culture of Bob Jones through the lens of a cult expert. I use two models used by cult experts to analyze the BJU environment. The two models are “Lifton's Criteria for Mind Control or Thought Reform” and Steve Hassan's “BITE” Model of Authoritarian Control.•What is Lifton's Criteria for Mind Control?These criteria are:1. Milieu control (environment)2. Mystical manipulation (or planned spontaneity)3. The demand for purity4. The cult of confession5. Sacred science6. Loading of the language7. Doctrine over person8. Dispensing of existence(Source: https://freedomofmind.com/robert-jay-liftons-eight-criteria-of-thought-reform-brainwashing-mind-control/)•What is Hassan's BITE Model?Behavior control, Information control, Thought control, Emotional control. (BITE)(Source: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/)Connect with Andrew Pledgerhttps://www.liinks.co/4ndrewpledger Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are an estimated 40 million Americans and approximately 650 million people worldwide involved with Pentecostal/ Charismatic groups led by a prophet or apostle who claims to get direct revelations from God. Most of these fulfill the BITE model of Authoritarian Control criteria. Some of these folks see themselves as “spiritual warriors” and are convinced other people who wish to have human rights (women who wish to have control of their bodies, gay marriage, and reject theocracy) are satanic/ demonic forces. Dr. André Gagné, professor in theological studies at Concordia University (Montréal) teams up for this interview with Frederick Clarkson, Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates who has been reporting on the rise of the theocratic Christian Right for four decades. Learn more about Steven Hassan and Freedom of Mind Resource Center. Visit freedomofmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We wrap up Price Of Avocado Toast's investigation of Dave Ramsey's company, Ramsey Solutions, in this Season Two Finale. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Steven Haasan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control and compare the model's guidelines to previous interviews this season and our personal experience as former Dave Ramsey followers. After tossing around the word "cult" in reference to Dave Ramsey for months, we come to a final consensus on whether or not Dave Ramsey is leading a cult.  Referenced in today's episode:  Dr. Steven Haasan's BITE Model episode 91 with cult expert, Dr. Natalie Feinblatt episode 90 with Amy Fritz Our first interview with Vee Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss our season 3 launch Connect with our co-host, Vee, @veefrugalfox on Instagram __________________________________________ Disclaimer:  Price of Avocado Toast podcast is marketed as and in fact is “one man's opinion.” This show is not nor should anything said on it be construed as “legal, tax, or financial advice.” If you make investing or legal decisions after listening to this show it is recommended that you consult a qualified professional first. If you don't, the decision is yours and yours alone. __________________________________________ If you're interested in talking with Haley in further depth about your financial situation, schedule a free consultation here to see if financial coaching is right for you. Schedule free consultation here We want talk with YOU about your highs and your lows so we can normalize conversations about money with normal people. If you are interested in chatting with us and telling your story, or asking us questions, please reach out! Send us an email haley@priceofavocadotoast.com or reach out on Instagram @priceofavocadotoast Do you have a question for us or suggestions for future episodes? Check out our website, linktr.ee/thepriceofavocadotoast, where you can leave us feedback regarding what YOU want to hear more of! You can also email us at haley@priceofavocadotoast.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Music and producing done by Bearcatshark. Follow @bearcatshark on Instagram! Music available on all streaming platforms. 

Bentinho Massarao first came my way by someone who survived his abuse. Jade had joined his spiritual community and I followed along on her journey (as we do these days) on Instagram. You can hear her full story on one of our favorite podcasts: A Little Bit Culty:Bentinho Massaro Sucks Part 1 . When Jade finally shared the news on Instagram of who he really was and the damaging impact he had on her life, I wanted to find out anything and everything I could on this man. As did VICE back in 2019 and Rolling Stone just this year.  Listen in this week as Sarah and I give our limited perspective on him and his bullshit. It is another wild ride for sure. These "internet gurus" need to be stopped because it is a dangerous road they take their followers down.   RESOURCES Related to this Episode: Rolling Stone Article: "The Instagram Guru 'Fucking' His Female Followers 'To Freedom'" Vice Documentary: The Controversial Guru Who Wants to 'Upgrade Civilization' A Little Bit Culty:Bentinho Massaro Sucks Part 1    Click here or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:   1-800-273-8255 If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community and are in need of support, please visit The Trevor Project to call, chat with, or text a trained professional If you have a story of gaslighting, high demand group involvement (read culty group), a relationship with a narcissist, or a story that you know will help heal you and others by sharing, please reach out to us in any of these ways:  You can send an email to unqualifiedtherapists@gmail.com DM us on Instagram @ unqualifiedtherapists If you have short feedback that we can potentially share on an upcoming episode, you can leave us an up to 2 minute voicemail by going to www.unqualifiedtherapists.com and clicking on the pink microphone. MORE Culty Resources Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control  https://freedomofmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/BITE-Model-Handout-9-23-16.pdf Steven Hassan's Books: https://freedomofmind.com/books/ Janja Lalich: Cult Expert. This site is the International Authority on Cults and Coercion and there are great resources listed here - https://janjalalich.com/ YOU can help us to keep the mics on and join our community as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health.         Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com  

Teal Swan has come into the spotlight recently from a docuseries on Hulu called The Deep End; as well as from a detailed account from a reporter in his podcast series called The Gateway.  Her fringe techniques for "healing" have caused an uproar in the spiritual community due to their (dare I say) dangerous nature.  We did our own deep dive into this woman and her 'teachings' to get an idea of the message she is sending to those who are finding themselves in their own dark corners of despair.  Spoiler alert: it's not good.  Tune in to find out why.  Take care in listening; especially if you are finding yourself in a place of hopelessness or suicidal ideation.  If so, please call the Nation Suicide Prevention Lifeline or text the crisis help line by texting HOME to 741741. Click here or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:   1-800-273-8255 If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community and are in need of support, please visit The Trevor Project to call, chat with, or text a trained professional If you have a story of gaslighting, high demand group involvement (read culty group), a relationship with a narcissist, or a story that you know will help heal you and others by sharing, please reach out to us in any of these ways:  -You can send an email to unqualifiedtherapists@gmail.com -DM us on Instagram @ unqualifiedtherapists If you have short feedback that we can potentially share on an upcoming episode, you can leave us an up to 2 minute voicemail by going to www.unqualifiedtherapists.com and clicking on the pink microphone. Resources from today's episode: Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control  https://freedomofmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/BITE-Model-Handout-9-23-16.pdf The Gateway Podcast (a reporter's year long research on Teal Swan) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gateway-teal-swan/id1387560474 Steven Hassan's Books: https://freedomofmind.com/books/ Janja Lalich: Cult Expert. This site is the International Authority on Cults and Coercion and there are great resources listed here - https://janjalalich.com/ Clips are used as part of the Fair Use Doctrine. They were obtained from Hulu from the docuseries:  The Deep End. As well as Teal Swan's own video “teachings” from youtube. YOU can help us to keep the mics on and join our community as little as $5 as we continue to  stop the stigma surrounding mental health. Find all things UTI here: https://linktr.ee/UnqualifiedTherapists  Get your own Popl digital business card for 20% off! www.popl.com with code UTI  Starting your own podcast and want an easy and affordable platform? Get your first month FREE by using this link: https://www.podbean.com/UTI Have a story to share? Contact us here: https://forms.gle/fudAMMXMnrKGXFfTA Find alternative therapies and items to express yourself here: www.livemagique.com Take a Buti Yoga class with Amy here: amybaumgardner.com

For the debut FoMo podcast we take a minute to share our stories of leaving the Mormon church before exploring the age-old question, is Mormonism a cult? We measure the LDS Church with Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control to determine what makes a cult and if Mormonism makes the cut.Resources mentioned in the show:Terror, Love and BrainwashingTake Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive RelationshipsFreedom of Mind: Helping Loved Ones Leave Controlling People, Cults, and BeliefsUndoing Undue Influence and the BITE ModelSupport the show

Email me: mallorylikecalorie@gmail.com Find me on Instagram @mallorylikecalorie Resources mentioned in this episode: Facts about Kanakuk https://factsaboutkanakuk.com/ Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mallory517/support

Jessica Goforth from the podcast Leaving the Village returns to talk about ATI & ILBP, the cult with which the Duggars—the infamous family from the reality TV show 19 Kids and Counting—are associated.•Jessica's podcast: https://dauntless.fm/podcast/leavingthevillage•The BITE model of Authoritarian Control from Steven Hassan: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Follow us on Twitter at @fmutuality, on Facebook at fb.com/fullmutuality, on Instagram at @fullmutuality, and on WordPress at fullmutuality.wordpress.com. Visit fullmutuality.com for more. Join as a partner on Patreon for exclusive content! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part Two of this Anti-MLM series, Melissa shares her personal MLM story, explains why she just recently became obsessed with this topic, and matches her experiences directly to Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control.  

Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboysPurchase a Preacher Boys shirt, mask, sticker, or other merch to rep the show! https://www.teepublic.com/user/preacher-boys-podcast________________Pastor Greg Locke - who, just recently called autistic children “demonized” - is doubling down on being a generally horrible human being and hosting an honest-to-god book burning at Global Vision Bible Church.Don't believe me? Head over to his social channels and watch his recent video on the subject: https://youtu.be/HMFSBq0b7t4Now seems like a good time to encourage people to look up Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control.Steven Hassan developed the BITE Model to describe the specific methods that cults use to recruit and maintain control over people. “BITE” stands for Behavior, Information, Thought, and Emotional control.Google it and see how many boxes Greg Locke and similar churches check: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/________________Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:– preacherboysdoc.com– https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/– https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc– https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Eric Skwarczynski and the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we're back in the spirituality series and we are taking a look at cults and high-demand groups. My guests have both been impacted by cults and they have a theory that adopted people may be more susceptible to these types of groups. Donna and Sara have extensively researched cults since they got out and have a ton of knowledge to share with us. They both tell their personal stories of how they inadvertently found themselves in high-demand groups, how they got out, and what adopted people specifically need to know about cults. Full Show Notes Here Show Notes Recommended Resources Sara Easterly's previous appearance on Adoptees On E143 and Donna's E79 A Little Bit Culty Podcast The Vow: NXIVM Documentary on HBO Searching for Mom: A Memoir by Sara Easterly Terror, Love and Brainwashing: Attachment in Cults and Totalitarian Systems, by Alexandra Stein More reading, research, and resources on the topic: #iGotOut www.igotout.org | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook ICSA: International Cultic Studies Association Traumatic Narcissism and Recovery: Leaving the Prison of Shame and Fear by Daniel Shaw Terror, Love and Brainwashing: Attachment in Cults and Totalitarian Systems by Alexandra Stein BITE Model of Authoritarian Control by Steven Hassan Steven Hassan - What is a Cult? YouTube video with a whiteboard animation explaining the BITE Model Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships by Jana Lalich, Madeleine Tobias The Gift of Fear : Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin DeBecker Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover Sunderland, Paul “Relinquishment and Adoption: Understanding the Impact of and Early Psychological Wound” presentation for iCAAD London 2019, August 12, 2019. (His reference about religiosity/fundamentalism as something commonly seen in adoptees with developmental trauma comes in around 45 minutes in) Podcast episode Roys Report “What Makes a Church a Cult” with guest Steven Hassan Connect With Us Donna: Email adoptee3 [at] gmail [dot] com Sara Easterly: saraeasterly.com | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Haley Radke: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Adoptees On: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube Support Adoptees On One Time Donation | Monthly | Secret Facebook Group Connect Occasional Newsletter | Send a Note This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing stated on it, either by its hosts or any guests, is to be construed as psychological, medical or legal advice. Please seek out professionals in those fields if you need those services. The views expressed by the hosts of Adoptees On or any guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organization or other person unless otherwise stated.

In this highly-anticipated episode of Don't Make It Weird, Dina finally tells us about her time in a religious cult and how she finally got out.  #exIFB #CultSurvivorTrigger warning: in this episode we will be discussing acts of violence that are emotional, spiritual, physical and sexual in nature. There will be elements of mental abuse and coercion featured heavily. Please be good to yourself and if it is too much, please don't continue. For resources please reach out to the podcast on Twitter or see our resources below.Leaving Eden Podcast: https://linktr.ee/LeavingEdenPodcastSteven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Dare to Doubt | Leaving and Recovering from Cults: https://www.daretodoubt.org/cultsYou can find the video version of this show on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ZNz5QIhr9g0 Please subscribe!You can support Don't Make It Weird by shopping at our official merchandise store! Every penny goes right back into making the show!: http://store.dontmakeitweird.net/A special shout-out to Emel Garden Shop for all their wonderful support. Use promo code WEIRD at checkout for 10% off your first order. https://www.etsy.com/shop/EmelgardenshopDon't Make It Weird Podcast on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dmiwpodcastDaniel on Twitter: http://twitter.com/danqwritesthingDina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/dinasaurusdProducer Sean on Twitter: http://twitter.com/shaceholdu--------------------------Music Credit:Swing Rabbit ! Swing ! by Amarià https://soundcloud.com/amariamusiqueCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-swing-rabbit-swingMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lt7fn1NVxQMSupport the show

Can understanding the nature of influence support people in cult recovery?  Dr. Steve Hassan, former cult member, author, educator, and world authority on cults will be our honored guest throughout this season . His published works include: The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control, Combating Cult Mind Control: The Guide to Protection, Rescue and Recovery from Destructive Cults, Freedom of Mind: Helping Loved Ones Leave Controlling People, Cults, and Beliefs. Today we are going to discuss his dissertation published January 2021: “The BITE Model of Authoritarian Control: Undue Influence, Thought Reform, Brainwashing, Mind Control, Trafficking and the Law.”Our focus today is the BITE model, which refers to Behavior-Information-Thought-Emotion control. Dr. Hassan developed BITE as a model for evaluating degrees undue influence. Gerette references the book Influence: Science and Practice by Robert Cialdini. Steven Hassan, PhD is a mental health professional and expert in undue influence tactics used by authoritarian leaders and destructive cults. His foundational online course is “Understand Cults: The Basics.” He is the Founding Director of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center, which provides training, consulting and support to individuals who are struggling to leave or recover from a cult and to families and organizations that are concerned about cult behaviors. He also is the founder of Freedom From Undue Influence, a not-for-profit entity with the purpose of conducting and publishing the research on undue influence that is needed to update legal and social policies. He developed the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control to identify control tactics and the Influence Continuum Model to discern ethical from unethical influence. He developed the Strategic Interactive Approach (SIA), as an effective and legal intervention alternative for families to help cult members. Dr. Hassan believes that access to the truth, freedom of thought, and freedom from undue influence are basic human rights. A complex systems approach, based in science and supported by the rule of law, is necessary to protect these rights. He is a member of the Program in Psychiatry and the Law at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. He is an experienced educator having served as an instructor for the Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Workshop, as an elective teacher and a presenter for the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program, and in other educational and training capacities for other higher education, professional, law enforcement, governmental, non-governmental and advocacy group audiences. Dr. Hassan began helping people affected by undue influence after he was deprogrammed from the Moon cult in 1976 at age 22. His 45 plus years of experience give him a unique perspective on the damaging effects of undue influence and exploitation by destructive cults. He is a frequently requested speaker and media interviewee. Dr. Hassan holds a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College and a Doctorate in Organizational Development and Change from Fielding Graduate University School of Leadership Studies. Visit freedomofmind.com to access information and services. If you hav

I say I want my daughter to be a critical thinker. I want her to know how to look at situations, analyze, and think for herself... Except, then, she doesn't always agree with me!  As tempting as it is to brainwash her into thinking exactly like me (because, I am, after all, always right!), I know in the long run, I'll be glad if she's learned how to be a critical thinker. What critical thinking is Why critical thinking matters How to teach critical thinking Resources:  Mary Halton, Ideas Ted Dot Com, Critical Thinking is a 21st-century essential, https://ideas.ted.com/critical-thinking-is-a-21st-century-essential-heres-how-to-help-kids-learn-it/ Norwich Online, 5 Ways to Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills, https://blog.online.norwich.edu/5-ways-to-improve-your-critical-thinking-skills Macat, YouTube, What is Critical Thinking, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnJ1bqXUnIM Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., Teaching Critical Thinking: An Evidence-based Guide, https://parentingscience.com/teaching-critical-thinking/ Study Dot Com, What is Critical Thinking?, https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-critical-thinking-definition-skills-meaning.html Steven Hassan, PhD, Freedom of Mind Resource Center, Undoing Undue Influence and the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control, https://freedomofmind.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BITE-Model-of-Authoritarian-Control-Handout-Oct-2-2020.pdf

This week on the Carolina Snowflakes Podcast we’re answering the age old question of, “Am I in a cult?”. You very well might be and not even know it. In fact, cults are often quite effective at recruiting new members under the guise of “seeking truth” and “healing”. One such truth-seeking cult made national news recently after the remains of its leader were discovered mummified and wrapped in a sleeping bag adorned in Christmas lights. The body of Amy Carlson, known as “Mother God” to her Love Has Won followers, was enshrined inside a home located in rural Colorado. Her death is still under investigation and so far 7 members of the cult have been arrested for abuse of a corpse. After walking away from her home and family in 2006, Carlson found herself at the helm of a small, but dangerous cult. Followers of Love Has Won believed Carlson to be the God of all Earthly creation and that she had been reincarnated 534 times over 19 billion years. Through extreme forms of manipulation, exploitation and abuse, Carlson maintained her hold on the group up until her recent passing. As far as core beliefs, the cult known as Love Has Won could be summed up as New Age Spirituality meets Qanon conspiracies. Carlson was a hardcore Trump supporter who happened to also believe much of what Q regularly touted as “truth”. As if Qanon followers weren’t culty enough, throw in some God and fear and end-of-days rhetoric, plus some astrology, tarot and crystal healing and you’ve got yourself a recipe for disaster. Such is the case surrounding Carlson’s death as it is believed she may have accidentally poisoned herself by consuming an excessive amount of a compound her anti-vax cult was touting as “a cure for covid”. Tune in to hear all about Carlson’s role as Mother God, plus the techniques and methodology she used to maintain control over her members. It’s wild. You’ll also want to hear about what the group is currently up to – despite her death, they haven’t disbanded as of yet. Lastly, we close this week with a bit of a game we’re calling “Am I in a Cult?” by utilizing something called the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control. The model, created by cult expert and mental health professional, Steven Hassan, provides a thorough and easy to digest breakdown of 4 components used by cult leaders to recruit and brainwash their followers. These 4 are: Behavior control, Information control, Thought control and Emotional control. We invite you to listen to the techniques demonstrated under each of these 4 components and see if you’ve ever been a part of a group, organization or even workplace setting that utilizes some of them. Not all “cults” are Cults if you know what we mean.   So be sure to tune in because this one is FASCINATING!   References: BITE Model: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/?sfw=pass1621808623

After being ranked as a “fully functioning democracy” for most of the last decade, Freedom House, a reputable watchdog for democracy, lists Hungary as a “hybrid regime” meaning it is one step up from being considered “authoritarian”. Hungary now scores worse than Serbia in terms of democratic values. This is worrying because Hungary has been circling the authoritarian drain for years and now its prime minister, Victor Orbán is going further, looking to put public universities into his propaganda network of false information and conspiracies. This is only the latest, and potentially most detrimental step, towards Hungary no longer remaining a democracy. In this episode, Alex looks into why this is truly alarming and why other authoritarians are taking notice. Alex mainly focuses on what the Economist magazine states, “one reason why democracy is in decline around the world is that its enemies keep swapping tips on how to undermine it.

In the conclusion of Amanda's story, we finish up the BITE model and talk about the artificial "mentorship" and friendships of MLM. Once she understood what was actually happening, she became fiercely protective of her groups outside of Amway and started to realize that this wasn't what she signed up for. Her and her husband decided that it was time to leave, and shortly after things began to change. Show Notes Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ LAMLM : The BITE Model with Josie Naikoi Part 1 - https://anchor.fm/roberta-blevins/episodes/Episode-19--Josie-Naikoi---The-BITE-Model---Part-1-eurvav LAMLM : The BITE Model with Josie Naikoi Part 2 - https://anchor.fm/roberta-blevins/episodes/Episode-20--Josie-Naikoi---The-BITE-Model---Part-2-eutm6n Josie Naikoi "Not the Good Girl" - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4DMThX0F-h6F1nzCbp6shw Savy Leister "Savy Writes Books" - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WShNx2HsXRGjj9F593HzA Haley O'Bryan "Counselor Haley" - https://www.instagram.com/counselorhaley/?hl=en Nutrilite - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrilite The Pyramid of Amway - https://arrestyourdebt.com/amway-pyramid-scheme/ Amway Made China a Billion-Dollar Market. Now It Faces a Crackdown. - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/08/business/amway-china.html What Happened When China Joined the WTO? - https://world101.cfr.org/global-era-issues/trade/what-happened-when-china-joined-wto Amway - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amway Direct Selling in China: Multi-Level Marketing, But Not As You Know It - https://www.tmogroup.asia/direct-selling-in-china-multi-level-marketing/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3tWutRS How can you help? Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/ Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide Support the Podcast! Buy me a Taco and leave me a note!

Amanda and her husband were newly transplanted into Southern California for work, and looking for some mentorship and direction in life when she met a nice girl offering just that at a coffee shop. She was quickly swept up into the controlling nature of the oldest MLM in the world, Amway. Amanda and I talk about what life was like inside the cult, the BITE Model, and Amway's odd fixation on married couples and The American Dream. Show Notes Josie Naikoi "Not the Good Girl" - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4DMThX0F-h6F1nzCbp6shw Savy Leister "Savy Writes Books" - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WShNx2HsXRGjj9F593HzA Haley O'Bryan "Counselor Haley" - https://www.instagram.com/counselorhaley/?hl=en Why is California so Expensive? - https://sunlightliving.com/why-is-california-so-expensive/ World Wide Group - https://www.wwghq.com/ Robert Kiyosaki and Multi-Level Marketing Exposed! - https://www.lazymanandmoney.com/robert-kiyosaki-and-multi-level-marketing-exposed/ How Amway Ruined my Marriage - https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/comments/9t40an/how_amway_ruined_my_marriage_long/ Beware Of Amway Mentors? - http://amwayscheme.blogspot.com/2017/05/beware-of-amway-mentors.html Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ LAMLM : The BITE Model with Josie Naikoi Part 1 - https://anchor.fm/roberta-blevins/episodes/Episode-19--Josie-Naikoi---The-BITE-Model---Part-1-eurvav LAMLM : The BITE Model with Josie Naikoi Part 2 - https://anchor.fm/roberta-blevins/episodes/Episode-20--Josie-Naikoi---The-BITE-Model---Part-2-eutm6n Extreme Ownership - https://amzn.to/3eBVG6s The Go-Giver - https://amzn.to/2QBlyaK Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action - https://amzn.to/3333SaC Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3tWutRS How can you help? Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/ Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide Support the Podcast! Buy me a Taco and leave me a note!

The BITE model of Authoritarian Control was developed as a way of identifying cults. Listen as we apply it both to the ATI/IBLP homeschool curriculum, and also to my upbringing under a very controlling fundamentalist father. Which of us was raised in a more "cultish" environment? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message