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CW: Cults, manipulation, discussion of emotionally abusive relationships. We're here and we're still Your Brain On Queer!  This episode isn't super funny but it is interesting as hell. Sam gives us a ~learning experience~ about cults, what they are, and what you can do to be aware of them. We learned a lot this episode and had some weird synchronicities, too. Remember to stay vigilant and remain uncontrollable! For our Pride edition of Meducation, Sage talks about the relationship between the LGBTQ community and cannabis. We talk about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and why cannabis has become so vital to some marginalized communities. Shoutout to Brownie Mary, Denis Peron, Paul Scott, and others who helped pave the way to legalization! Check out the Bite Model of Authoritarian Control by Steven Hassan for more information about cults. Pride and Cannabis: A Shared History of Marginalization and Resilience in the Cannabis Industry Tracing the LGBTQ+ origins of legal cannabis

'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.

Visit our website ➡️➡️➡️https://www.majesticproduction.com/Folks, this is BIG, maybe the biggest episode yet—HUGE revelations, MASSIVE drama, and of course, we're exposing the absolute insanity of AEW fans! You won't believe what we uncovered!First, we've got drama, drama, drama—and it's not good, folks, not good at all! MJF and Dustin Rhodes thought it would be a good idea to constantly mention Owen Hart in a tasteless, pathetic promo. Total disgrace! Have some respect! Meanwhile, Jimmy Jacobs comes out and blows the whistle on Tony Khan, and let me tell you—what we're hearing about AEW's backstage operations is a total trainwreck! You won't believe it. And let's not forget Ricochet's t-shirt disaster—maybe the worst wrestling merch ever produced—total embarrassment! And of course, the AEW Freakazoids are getting completely out of control, attacking people left and right—very nasty people, folks!And in HUGE WWE news—major cuts were made, and let's just say, some people didn't see it coming! WWE says goodbye to Sonya Deville, AOP, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Giovanni Vinci, Cedric Alexander, Blair Davenport, Paul Ellering—some real surprises here! Elias Samson finds a new home with The Righteous, a very interesting move, and get this—Fandango, now known as JDC, RETURNS to NXT! This could be HUGE!But folks, here's the REAL HEADLINE—AEW FANS ARE A CULT! Peanut Gallery and Tigerhite went deep—real deep—into the BITE Model, and guess what? AEW fans check EVERY BOX! Manipulation? ✅ Thought control? ✅ Blind loyalty to Tony Khan, the supreme leader? ✅✅✅ It's insanity, it's horrifying, and we lay out ALL the facts. This is the TRUTH the AEW Freakazoids don't want you to hear!

Ever hear the term coercive control? Did you know the UK government made it a crime? It is the application of undue influence methods and techniques used by a person, typically a man against a partner to do what I have been calling mind control- as in my BITE Model. However, women especially need to know what the techniques are and how to navigate a family court system in the USA which is largely ignorant and children and women are being greatly harmed. Dr. Cocchiola holds a doctorate in social work, is a licensed clinical social worker, is a tenured college professor, and is an expert in coercive control as is Amy Polacko, an award-winning journalist and investigative reporter, and divorce coach.Their excellent book is a resource for women going through divorce, married women noticing early warning signs, and those considering marriage, offering practical advice and raising awareness of systemic challenges.Despite persistent myths that women are more often favored, family courts can be gender-biased, and some women who report abuse encounter even harsher outcomes. The authors aim to inspire reform in family court practices and contribute to future legislative efforts to protect women from abusive legal dynamics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Heard about the Heritage Foundation Project 2025? Did you know it's architect, President Kevin Roberts has ties to the far-right, secretive Roman Catholic group Opus Dei. Want to know more? I have been helping people involved with Opus Dei for decades and have read numerous books on them. I have a BITE Model of Authoritarian control on Opus day on my website. I am excited to share a brand new book, published by Simon and Schuster that breaks new ground and is vital to read. Join me on an interview with the financial journalist who spent 6 years researching this cult. Learn names of top officials who have been recruited to be involved with this cult group.  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 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?

We are currently in week five of our six week Summer Rewind Series. 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?

I had the privilege of a second opportunity to talk with Michelle Dowd, a journalism professor and author of Forager: Field Notes on Surviving a Family Cult. I watched Michelle's three-and-a-half-hour interview on Joe Rogan's podcast. Joe was utterly fascinated by Dowd's cult experience and asked many questions, including what a cult is. Michelle mentioned me and my BITE Model. Indeed, I was on Joe Rogan's show in 2015, and he remembered me. I was astounded to hear Joe say that he thought anyone who was on social media all the time had a mental illness. Dowd's story of being raised in an Apocalyptic survivalist cult on a mountain is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It offers valuable insights into overcoming the psychological grip of cults. This post explores key themes from her experiences and offers practical advice for recovery and empowerment.Definitely great to learn about using creativity to help recover from abuse and mind control. Michelle is wonderful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Barbara and Demetra discuss various topics including cults, the spread of STDs among cicadas, and the definition of a cult. They explore the concept of mind control and the influence of cult leaders. They also touch on the distinction between religion and spirituality, and the dangers of organizations hiding under the guise of religion. The conversation highlights the need for transparency and accountability in religious institutions. In this conversation, Barbara and Demetra discuss the Bite Model, a tool created by Stephen Hassan to identify the characteristics of cults and high-control groups. They go through each category of the Bite Model, including behavior control, information control, thought control, and emotional control, and discuss examples and implications of each. They emphasize the importance of recognizing these signs in any organization or relationship to avoid manipulation and control. Including, but not limited to, a relationship with a narcissist that is essentially a cult with 2 members only.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Cicadas with STDs11:59 Understanding Cults and the BITE Model23:08 Transparency and Accountability in Religious Organizations00:01 Introduction09:56 Behavior Control30:02 Thought Control40:07 Emotional Control49:58 Recognizing Manipulation and Control54:00 ConclusionTakeawaysCults can take many forms and are characterized by the control of behavior, information, thought, and emotion (BITE).Religion and spirituality are distinct, with religion often involving someone telling you what is right, while spirituality involves doing what you know is right.There is a need for better regulation and transparency in religious organizations to prevent the abuse of power and manipulation.It is important to be open-minded and respectful of different beliefs and practices, while also questioning and critically examining them.The Bite Model is a tool to identify the characteristics of cults and high-control groupsBehavior control includes regulating individuals' physical reality, controlling their thoughts and actions, and manipulating their behaviorInformation control involves withholding information, restricting access to non-cult sources, and manipulating and distorting informationThought control includes instilling black-and-white thinking, discouraging critical thoughts, and manipulating memoriesEmotional control involves manipulating and narrowing the range of emotions, instilling fear, and promoting guilt and unworthinessRecognizing the signs of manipulation and control is important in any organization or relationshipSteven Hassan's website featuring the BITE Model:https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model-pdf-download/ Email us at justhairmeoutpodcast@gmail.comWatch epdisodes on our YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/@JustHairMeOutVenmo @Barbara-BodilyAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the producing of this podcast.Facebook: Just.Hair.Me.OutInstagram: just.hair.me.out.podcastTikTok: @just.hair.me.out

Join me as we talk to Dulce, a former cult member, about her experience in a modern-day cult. We discuss what constitutes a cult and how spiritual manipulation is often mixed with pieces of truth. Dulce is candid in sharing her story, and she is a passionate advocate for exposing red flags in church environments.  We discuss the following resources in this podcast: Dulce @TheHonestMessyLife The American Gospel Steve Hassan's The Bite Model    

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

Would you know if you were in a cult? In this episode, Mattie and Ashleigh delve into common misconceptions about cults and unlock the power of Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE model—a critical framework for identifying cult behavior. Explore the nuances of Behavior, Information, Thought, and Emotional control employed by cults. This episode also sheds light onto the disturbing prevalence of narcissistic personality disorder among cult leaders, shedding light on a concerning commonality. Tune in as we demystify cults, providing vital insights to help you stay informed and protected. The Cult Next Door Podcast is the place to go for discussions on spiritual abuse, purity culture, undue influence, narcissistic abuse, and storytelling by cult survivors. Cults discussed include the WorldWide Church of God, the Living Church of God, the Crusade Church, and many others. Resources: Steven Hassan's BITE Model: https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Freedom of Mind Resource Center: https://freedomofmind.com/ Let's get social!: https://linktr.ee/cultnextdoorpodcast We'd love to hear from you. Contact us at contact@thecultnextdoorpodcast.com

Lianne is a French Canadian living in New Brunswick who's been in more MLMs than she can keep track of. From a couple of solid US-based standards, to some exclusive Canadian brands even I had never heard of, Lianne paints us a picture of a young woman trying to find her place in the world with the limited resources available to her. Past abusive relationships, the uncertainty of Military life, and working emotional baggage made Lianne resilient and strong, so a couple of Pyramid Schemes aren't going to keep her down, just don't promise her a hat.Show Notes:In Memory of Jessie Lee Ward - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeXPvj5ixZMNewborn Feathers - https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/comments/bf10bz/mixed_mlm_messages_from_newborn_feathers/Dragon's Den CA - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragons%27_Den_(Canadian_TV_series)Tiber River - https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/comments/knj9ml/no_why_are_you_an_mlm_curse_you_tiber_river/Tiber River Wrongful Termination Lawsuit - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/tiber-river-naturals-wrongful-termination-lawsuit-pregnancy-1.5921770Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

Lianne is a French Canadian living in New Brunswick who's been in more MLMs than she can keep track of. From a couple of solid US-based standards, to some exclusive Canadian brands even I had never heard of, Lianne paints us a picture of a young woman trying to find her place in the world with the limited resources available to her. Past abusive relationships, the uncertainty of Military life, and working emotional baggage made Lianne resilient and strong, so a couple of Pyramid Schemes aren't going to keep her down, just don't promise her a hat. Show Notes: In Memory of Jessie Lee Ward - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeXPvj5ixZM Newborn Feathers - https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/comments/bf10bz/mixed_mlm_messages_from_newborn_feathers/ Dragon's Den CA - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragons%27_Den_(Canadian_TV_series) Tiber River - https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/comments/knj9ml/no_why_are_you_an_mlm_curse_you_tiber_river/ Tiber River Wrongful Termination Lawsuit - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/tiber-river-naturals-wrongful-termination-lawsuit-pregnancy-1.5921770 Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

*This episode discusses topics that may be triggering to some including, purity culture, sex and sexuality. Please use descretion when listening.*Sam reached out to me to add another level of understanding to the complicated topic of Purity Culture and how those teachings in our childhood affect us and our choices as adults. Our conversation leads us down a path filled with soapboxes, empowerment, and laughing through the trauma as we unpack the here and now.Show NotesThe Princess and The Kiss - https://www.christianbook.com/the-princess-and-the-kiss/jennie-bishop/9780871628688/pd/628686Purity Culture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purity_cultureAsexuality - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/understanding-asexuality/Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

*This episode discusses topics that may be triggering to some including, purity culture, sex and sexuality. Please use descretion when listening.* Sam reached out to me to add another level of understanding to the complicated topic of Purity Culture and how those teachings in our childhood affect us and our choices as adults. Our conversation leads us down a path filled with soapboxes, empowerment, and laughing through the trauma as we unpack the here and now. Show Notes The Princess and The Kiss - https://www.christianbook.com/the-princess-and-the-kiss/jennie-bishop/9780871628688/pd/628686 Purity Culture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purity_culture Asexuality - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/understanding-asexuality/ Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

Steve joined Amway over 20 years ago, as a young naive man, looking for a steady income. Back then he was focus on building his products business, eventually making it to Emerald, but not seeing the same profits from others around him who had more of a "Tools" focus. It wasn't until Steve started asking questions nobody wanted to answer that he started taking a closer look at where the money was coming from.Show NotesAmway Systems - https://www.amwaywiki.com/Active_Amway_Business_Support_SystemsAmway in the 1990's - https://amwayconnections.com/amway-celebrates-60-years/amway-in-1990s-magic-begins/Rubbermaid & Amway - https://www.nytimes.com/1997/10/07/business/rubbermaid-amway-deal.htmlMCI & Amway - https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1985/10/15/amway-representatives-sell-mci-door-to-door/5e20d214-7ac6-4bdf-a9ee-0f5a1c175a3f/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.2d168a3565d8Amway in the 90's : Organic Farming - https://amwayconnections.com/amway-celebrates-60-years/amway-in-1990s-acquiring-certified-organic-farms/Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

Steve joined Amway over 20 years ago, as a young naive man, looking for a steady income. Back then he was focus on building his products business, eventually making it to Emerald, but not seeing the same profits from others around him who had more of a "Tools" focus. It wasn't until Steve started asking questions nobody wanted to answer that he started taking a closer look at where the money was coming from. Show Notes Amway Systems - https://www.amwaywiki.com/Active_Amway_Business_Support_Systems Amway in the 1990's - https://amwayconnections.com/amway-celebrates-60-years/amway-in-1990s-magic-begins/ Rubbermaid & Amway - https://www.nytimes.com/1997/10/07/business/rubbermaid-amway-deal.html MCI & Amway - https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1985/10/15/amway-representatives-sell-mci-door-to-door/5e20d214-7ac6-4bdf-a9ee-0f5a1c175a3f/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.2d168a3565d8 Amway in the 90's : Organic Farming - https://amwayconnections.com/amway-celebrates-60-years/amway-in-1990s-acquiring-certified-organic-farms/ Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

Growing up in the Grand Rapids Michigan area, Amway is a part of every day normal life. Even if you're not a fan, it's almost literally impossible not to support the company in some way. From the medical research facilities, to the concert halls and arenas, the Devos/Van Andel family have made their mark on West Michigan in more ways than one. Emma shares some of her experiences growing up surrounded by Amway, and some interesting inside looks into the lives of MLM billionaires.Show NotesGrand Rapid/Ada Township Slide Show - TBDRedeveloping Ada, MI - https://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/2013/05/amway_in_ada_doug_devos_steve.htmlHow Ada Transformed over 10 Years - https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/old-village-new-vision-how-ada-transformed-over-10-years/Amway's Mark on West Michigan - https://www.freep.com/story/news/2018/09/06/amway-richard-devos-dies/1211469002/Tour Amway - https://www.amwayglobal.com/tour-amway/Amway's Peter Island - https://www.ahchospitality.com/properties/peter-island-resort-spaRichard & Helen Devos Tribute - https://www.gvsu.edu/devostribute/Fox Motors - https://www.foxmotors.com/blog/index.htmOut of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

Growing up in the Grand Rapids Michigan area, Amway is a part of every day normal life. Even if you're not a fan, it's almost literally impossible not to support the company in some way. From the medical research facilities, to the concert halls and arenas, the Devos/Van Andel family have made their mark on West Michigan in more ways than one. Emma shares some of her experiences growing up surrounded by Amway, and some interesting inside looks into the lives of MLM billionaires. Show Notes Grand Rapid/Ada Township Slide Show - TBD Redeveloping Ada, MI - https://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/2013/05/amway_in_ada_doug_devos_steve.html How Ada Transformed over 10 Years - https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/old-village-new-vision-how-ada-transformed-over-10-years/ Amway's Mark on West Michigan - https://www.freep.com/story/news/2018/09/06/amway-richard-devos-dies/1211469002/ Tour Amway - https://www.amwayglobal.com/tour-amway/ Amway's Peter Island - https://www.ahchospitality.com/properties/peter-island-resort-spa Richard & Helen Devos Tribute - https://www.gvsu.edu/devostribute/ Fox Motors - https://www.foxmotors.com/blog/index.htm Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

*This episode includes conversations about Purity Culture, sex and the AIDS crisis and is considered 18+ in content. Please use discretion when listening.*I never thought in a million years that I would be making an episode on Life After MLM about sex, but when Pastor Rob reached out to me to agree with my takes on the dangers of Purity Culture and how he can use the bible to prove it, I jumped at the chance. I mean sex is the only reason any of us are here, and to demonize it and twist scripture to fit this odd narrative to control women for the sake of men's needs seems culty and gross. This episode is for anyone who was ever shamed just for being human and having sexual wants and desires outside of what "society" deemed appropriate.Show NotesPurity Culture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purity_cultureI Kissed Dating Goodbye - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Kissed_Dating_GoodbyeSong of Songs KJV - https://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/k/kjv/kjv-idx?type=DIV1&byte=2578814Song of Songs Modern Translation - https://www.leonard-ng.com/song-of-songs/Who is Ryan White? - https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/about/ryan-whiteOut of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

*This episode includes conversations about Purity Culture, sex and the AIDS crisis and is considered 18+ in content. Please use discretion when listening.* I never thought in a million years that I would be making an episode on Life After MLM about sex, but when Pastor Rob reached out to me to agree with my takes on the dangers of Purity Culture and how he can use the bible to prove it, I jumped at the chance. I mean sex is the only reason any of us are here, and to demonize it and twist scripture to fit this odd narrative to control women for the sake of men's needs seems culty and gross. This episode is for anyone who was ever shamed just for being human and having sexual wants and desires outside of what "society" deemed appropriate. Show Notes Purity Culture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purity_culture I Kissed Dating Goodbye - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Kissed_Dating_Goodbye Song of Songs KJV - https://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/k/kjv/kjv-idx?type=DIV1&byte=2578814 Song of Songs Modern Translation - https://www.leonard-ng.com/song-of-songs/ Who is Ryan White? - https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/about/ryan-white Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

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

If you know your LuLaHistory you know Courtney Harwood, the first "mentor" to leave featured in both LuLaRich and the Vice Documentary. A sit down with Courtney is probably one of my most requested interviews and it wasn't until recently that we could really find the time to make that happen. It's been almost 2 years since LuLaRich dropped and I wanted to catch up, put some rumors to rest, get the tea that was TOO HOT for Amazon and see what she was up to. And in TRUE Courtney fashion, she did NOT disappoint.Show NotesHow LuLaRoe Pressured their Sellers into Surgery - https://www.realself.com/news/lularich-courtney-harwood-lularoe-plastic-surgeryPruvit Ketones Review - https://illuminatelabs.org/blogs/health/pruvit-ketones-reviewPurvit Sued over Flavoring - https://behindmlm.com/companies/lacore-enterprises/pruvit-sued-for-use-of-petrochemical-derived-flavoring/EPA v. Pruvit - https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/prop65/complaints/2020-01339C6410.pdfColorectal Cancer Screenings - https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/index.htmOut of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

If you know your LuLaHistory you know Courtney Harwood, the first "mentor" to leave featured in both LuLaRich and the Vice Documentary. A sit down with Courtney is probably one of my most requested interviews and it wasn't until recently that we could really find the time to make that happen. It's been almost 2 years since LuLaRich dropped and I wanted to catch up, put some rumors to rest, get the tea that was TOO HOT for Amazon and see what she was up to. And in TRUE Courtney fashion, she did NOT disappoint. Show Notes How LuLaRoe Pressured their Sellers into Surgery - https://www.realself.com/news/lularich-courtney-harwood-lularoe-plastic-surgery Pruvit Ketones Review - https://illuminatelabs.org/blogs/health/pruvit-ketones-review Purvit Sued over Flavoring - https://behindmlm.com/companies/lacore-enterprises/pruvit-sued-for-use-of-petrochemical-derived-flavoring/ EPA v. Pruvit - https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/prop65/complaints/2020-01339C6410.pdf Colorectal Cancer Screenings - https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/index.htm Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

As a self proclaimed "MLM Addict in Recovery", Cindy Adams has jumped through a lot of hoops in the name of Boss Babery. From attending to many in-home parties to count, to traveling internationally across the country, she's made a lot of Hunbot level choices. So when she reached out with a story about almost getting roped into Amway as a teen, (and that's just the beginning!) I knew we had to chat. Cindy brings the shock, the cringe and the belly laughs as we recount her time in MLM.Show NotesMy Fave MLM Dupes : https://amzn.to/44XVt6wTrump v. ACN - https://www.courthousenews.com/pyramid-scheme-lawsuit-drops-claims-against-trump-children/Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

As a self proclaimed "MLM Addict in Recovery", Cindy Adams has jumped through a lot of hoops in the name of Boss Babery. From attending to many in-home parties to count, to traveling internationally across the country, she's made a lot of Hunbot level choices. So when she reached out with a story about almost getting roped into Amway as a teen, (and that's just the beginning!) I knew we had to chat. Cindy brings the shock, the cringe and the belly laughs as we recount her time in MLM. Show Notes My Fave MLM Dupes : https://amzn.to/44XVt6w Trump v. ACN - https://www.courthousenews.com/pyramid-scheme-lawsuit-drops-claims-against-trump-children/ Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

*Content Warning : This episode talks about The No Name Fellowship and discusses the death of a child, among other cult abuses. Please use discretion when listening.*Shortly after Stacey's episode came out I got an email from another survivor of the "No Name Fellowship" who had even more to add to the story. With very little information about this group out there, any additional pieces to the puzzle would be helpful in understanding the complex cult; but I did NOT expect what was waiting for me on the other side of the microphone, and how an hour long chat added even more pieces to other puzzles we've been working on. My conversation with Jordan was filled with eye opening confessions, WTF moments and lots of (not at all silent) laughter.Show NotesLife After MLM Merch!! - https://www.bonfire.com/store/life-after-mlm/Knowledge Fight - https://knowledgefight.com/Erica Lafferty's GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-lafferty-beat-lymphoma-survivorssurviveAlex Jones's Bankruptcy - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/18/us/politics/alex-jones-bankruptcy.htmlNo Name Fellowship - https://culteducation.com/group/1081-no-name-fellowship.htmlOut of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

*Content Warning : This episode talks about The No Name Fellowship and discusses the death of a child, among other cult abuses. Please use discretion when listening.* Shortly after Stacey's episode came out I got an email from another survivor of the "No Name Fellowship" who had even more to add to the story. With very little information about this group out there, any additional pieces to the puzzle would be helpful in understanding the complex cult; but I did NOT expect what was waiting for me on the other side of the microphone, and how an hour long chat added even more pieces to other puzzles we've been working on. My conversation with Jordan was filled with eye opening confessions, WTF moments and lots of (not at all silent) laughter. Show Notes Life After MLM Merch!! - https://www.bonfire.com/store/life-after-mlm/ Knowledge Fight - https://knowledgefight.com/ Erica Lafferty's GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-lafferty-beat-lymphoma-survivorssurvive Alex Jones's Bankruptcy - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/18/us/politics/alex-jones-bankruptcy.html No Name Fellowship - https://culteducation.com/group/1081-no-name-fellowship.html Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

Have you ever heard a Hun proclaim they owned their own business, with silently screaming inside that joining an MLM isn't the same thing as being a business owner? Have you ever been curious about some of the less obvious things a real small business owner would be concerned about that might never cross the mind of someone in an MLM? Well you're in luck! Olivia is an internal auditor by trade, who also fell prey to an MLM and quickly saw how the scam can pull you in. Now she runs a successful business of her own and wanted to talk about the real differences between being your own boss and being The Boss.Show NotesFTC vs BINT - https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/07/operators-blessing-loom-scheme-banned-multi-level-marketing-result-pyramid-scheme-charges-broughtConnect with Olivia on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-whipple-07009118/Celeb's LOVE S&D! They're just like us! - https://people.com/style/ruth-bader-ginsburg-stella-dot-necklace-kardashians/RBG's Necklace is a Stella & Dot gift - https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/ruth-bader-ginsburgs-collar-stella/The Audit Library - https://theauditlibrary.com/Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

Have you ever heard a Hun proclaim they owned their own business, with silently screaming inside that joining an MLM isn't the same thing as being a business owner? Have you ever been curious about some of the less obvious things a real small business owner would be concerned about that might never cross the mind of someone in an MLM? Well you're in luck! Olivia is an internal auditor by trade, who also fell prey to an MLM and quickly saw how the scam can pull you in. Now she runs a successful business of her own and wanted to talk about the real differences between being your own boss and being The Boss. Show Notes FTC vs BINT - https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/07/operators-blessing-loom-scheme-banned-multi-level-marketing-result-pyramid-scheme-charges-brought Connect with Olivia on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-whipple-07009118/ Celeb's LOVE S&D! They're just like us! - https://people.com/style/ruth-bader-ginsburg-stella-dot-necklace-kardashians/ RBG's Necklace is a Stella & Dot gift - https://www.jckonline.com/editorial-article/ruth-bader-ginsburgs-collar-stella/ The Audit Library - https://theauditlibrary.com/ Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

A couple months ago, Russ came to me with an idea I fully supported; attending a motivational coaching seminar with a starry-eyed friend to keep him safe from being scammed. Spending a good chunk of change on the largest VIP ticket, he agreed to keep his eyes peeled, take notes and report back, but Russ's expectation verses his reality were two entirely different things.Show NotesAspire Tour - https://www.aspiretour.com/homeAspire Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aspiretour/Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

A couple months ago, Russ came to me with an idea I fully supported; attending a motivational coaching seminar with a starry-eyed friend to keep him safe from being scammed. Spending a good chunk of change on the largest VIP ticket, he agreed to keep his eyes peeled, take notes and report back, but Russ's expectation verses his reality were two entirely different things. Show Notes Aspire Tour - https://www.aspiretour.com/home Aspire Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aspiretour/ Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

*Content Warning: This episode deals with Medical Child Abuse, including examples and descriptions of actual abuse in MbP cases. Please use caution when listening.*In continuing our education into the exploitation of children, I invited my friend Andrea Dunlop on the show to open up the conversation about Medical Child Abuse. Andrea is the host of the podcast Nobody Should Believe Me which deals in the victims stories and education surrounding "Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another" or as it's more commonly known, Munchausen by Proxy. In our chat we cover the red flags to keep your eyes on, the statistics revolving around this heinous female violence, and it's crossovers into MLM scams.Show NotesFollow Andrea! - Website | Instagram | Patreon | LinkTreeNobody Should Believe Me Season 2 OUT NOW! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-should-believe-me/id1615637188Munchausen Support - https://www.munchausensupport.com/We Came Here to Forget - https://amzn.to/3K2uw9hAmerican Professional Society on the Abuse of Children - https://www.apsac.org/Mommy Dead and Dearest - https://amzn.to/3rr4Vk6Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

*Content Warning: This episode deals with Medical Child Abuse, including examples and descriptions of actual abuse in MbP cases. Please use caution when listening.* In continuing our education into the exploitation of children, I invited my friend Andrea Dunlop on the show to open up the conversation about Medical Child Abuse. Andrea is the host of the podcast Nobody Should Believe Me which deals in the victims stories and education surrounding "Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another" or as it's more commonly known, Munchausen by Proxy. In our chat we cover the red flags to keep your eyes on, the statistics revolving around this heinous female violence, and it's crossovers into MLM scams. Show Notes Follow Andrea! - Website | Instagram | Patreon | LinkTree Nobody Should Believe Me Season 2 OUT NOW! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobody-should-believe-me/id1615637188 Munchausen Support - https://www.munchausensupport.com/ We Came Here to Forget - https://amzn.to/3K2uw9h American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children - https://www.apsac.org/ Mommy Dead and Dearest - https://amzn.to/3rr4Vk6 Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

*Content Warning : This episode deals with heavy topics such as religious trauma, mentions of child abuse, trafficking and SA allegations, and domestic violence. Please use caution when listening.*Nikieta and Asha were both members of ICOC, or The International Churches of Christ - a dangerous religious cult with ties to child abuse and running a religious pyramid scheme. Both were young women entering college when they were recruited just 8 years apart, in eerily similar stories. Now on the other side of deconstruction, they are working though religious trauma, finding themselves again and surprisingly owe the eye opening realization to a familiar cause.Show NotesFollow Nikieta - Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeFollow Asha - Website | InstagramICOC Rolling Stone Article - https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/international-churches-of-christ-cult-sexual-abuse-indoctrination-pyramid-scheme-lawsuit-1234654868/Naked Pastor - https://nakedpastor.com/Sounds Like MLM - https://www.facebook.com/groups/486766362100200Kip McKean - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kip_McKeanChurch leaders concealed sexual abuse of young children, lawsuits allege - https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-28/church-sexual-abuse-allegationsOut of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

*Content Warning : This episode deals with heavy topics such as religious trauma, mentions of child abuse, trafficking and SA allegations, and domestic violence. Please use caution when listening.* Nikieta and Asha were both members of ICOC, or The International Churches of Christ - a dangerous religious cult with ties to child abuse and running a religious pyramid scheme. Both were young women entering college when they were recruited just 8 years apart, in eerily similar stories. Now on the other side of deconstruction, they are working though religious trauma, finding themselves again and surprisingly owe the eye opening realization to a familiar cause. Show Notes Follow Nikieta - Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube Follow Asha - Website | Instagram ICOC Rolling Stone Article - https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/international-churches-of-christ-cult-sexual-abuse-indoctrination-pyramid-scheme-lawsuit-1234654868/ Naked Pastor - https://nakedpastor.com/ Sounds Like MLM - https://www.facebook.com/groups/486766362100200 Kip McKean - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kip_McKean Church leaders concealed sexual abuse of young children, lawsuits allege - https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-28/church-sexual-abuse-allegations Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

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

Sarah joined Scentsy because she wanted a family vacation, and somehow found herself in the owner's direct downline, without much help or guidance. As Sarah climbed the ranks to SuperStar Consultant she started to noticed something fishy, consultants breaking the rules, out spending each other on stock, buying ranks, and literally faking it until they make it. When she experiences some huge life changes, Sarah throws herself into Scentsy, and spirals into the darkest time of her life.Show Notes/r AntiMLM : Scentsy - https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/comments/hpacfz/scentsy_is_an_mlm/The Sam Dee -Scentsy Exposed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZskI2au10jYTiff's Scentsy Shenanigans - https://mlmtruth.org/2017/12/21/tiffs-scentsy-shenanigans-my-mlm-experience/Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

Sarah joined Scentsy because she wanted a family vacation, and somehow found herself in the owner's direct downline, without much help or guidance. As Sarah climbed the ranks to SuperStar Consultant she started to noticed something fishy, consultants breaking the rules, out spending each other on stock, buying ranks, and literally faking it until they make it. When she experiences some huge life changes, Sarah throws herself into Scentsy, and spirals into the darkest time of her life. Show Notes /r AntiMLM : Scentsy - https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/comments/hpacfz/scentsy_is_an_mlm/ The Sam Dee -Scentsy Exposed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZskI2au10jY Tiff's Scentsy Shenanigans - https://mlmtruth.org/2017/12/21/tiffs-scentsy-shenanigans-my-mlm-experience/ Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/ Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9 Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb 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! Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins Buy me a Taco and leave a note!

In the Amazon Prime Video DocuSeries Shiny Happy People we meet Tara and Floyd Oathout, two former homeschoolers whose love story started in the electronics section at Walmart. I was instantly charmed by their sarcastic wit and loving banter and knew they had a much bigger story than the show had room for. Through amazing adversity, and over coming some of the darkest times at true rock bottom, these two have held strong and both fought their way back from the nearly dead.*If you can't get enough of these two, this episode includes an Exclusive Member only Q&A on Patreon!*Show NotesWatch Shiny Happy People - https://amzn.to/3pfUaQCFollow Tara and Floyd! - TikTok | InstagramThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown - https://amzn.to/44aQ9vWHow to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self by Dr, Nicole LePera - https://amzn.to/4481uNgOut of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

*This episode contains topics that may be triggering to some, including religious trauma, purity culture, infertility and sex education. Please use discretion when listening.*Growing up as the only daughter in a deeply religious Baptist home was an interesting experience for Kendyl. Her father was strict and adhered to the principles of Christian "Purity Culture", a fact made evident to her by all the double standards she was witnessing. As she grew older and gained more autonomy, Kendyl started to unpack years of hypocrisy, shame, and religious trauma, choosing to understand the systems that made her who she is, where it all went wrong, and how she can change the future.Show NotesWatch Shiny Happy People - https://amzn.to/3pfUaQCThe Flaw at the Center of Purity Culture - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/purity-culture-evangelical-church-harms-women/618438/How an Abstinence Pledge in the '90s Shamed a Generation of Evangelicals - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/us/abstinence-pledge-evangelicals.htmlD.A.R.E - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_Abuse_Resistance_EducationTo BORG or not to BORG: Safe alternative or dangerous trend? - https://dailytargum.com/article/2023/03/to-borg-or-not-to-borg-safe-alternative-or-dangerous-trendDozens of students hospitalized during 'Blarney Blowout' in Amherst - https://www.wcvb.com/article/blarney-blowout-2023-umass-amherst-dozens-hospitalized/43197995 Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

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

Before Kristin Hoffman made her name as "Baker Bettie", she was fresh out of culinary school and looking for her dream job. One day she happened upon a Craigslist Ad that seemed too good to be true (as they often are) and took a chance on a family needing a private chef for a child with a special needs diet. But what Kristin signed up for and what Kristin actually got, were two very different scenarios.Show NotesFollow Kristin! - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | WebsiteBettie's Chicago - https://bettieschicago.com/Labor Exploitation - https://www.stopthetraffik.org/lets-talk-labour-exploitation/The Intersection of Labor Exploitation and Human Trafficking - https://combathumantrafficking.org/blog/2020/01/29/labor-trafficking/Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

*Content Warning - This episode contains stories about extreme physical child abuse and neglect, including death. Please use caution when listening.*Stacey was just a small child when her family joined a non denominational Christian church without an official name. As time went on, the group got more extreme, prepping for "The End Times" and engaging in publiFc spankings. It wasn't until a young boy at the church died, that the outside world was forced to get involved, and Stacey's family was in the middle of it. Through years of therapy and internal work, Stacey is finally ready to share her experiences publicly for the first time, with us.Show NotesWatch Shiny Happy People - https://amzn.to/3MHgmLrThe No Name Fellowship - https://culteducation.com/group/1081-no-name-fellowship.htmlWitness Says Sect Leader Tried To Bring Boy Back From The Dead - https://culteducation.com/group/1081-no-name-fellowship/15367-witness-says-sect-leader-tried-to-bring-boy-back-from-the-dead.htmlFather Sentenced to 41 Months in Death of Diabetic Son - https://apnews.com/article/087ca0b6010396a7b30cb99d7a525308Understanding Cults: A Foundational Course for Clinicians - https://freedomofmind.com/courses/understanding-cults-a-foundational-course-for-clinicians/Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

Samantha was a casino cocktail waitress, working the graveyard shift when she decided to change her direction in life and go into real estate. After getting her license and becoming a realtor she was introduced to eXp Realty and joined a local broker. Samantha and I go down the rabbit hole of MLM Real Estate - yes, there truly is an MLM for EVERYTHING! - answer some questions as to how Real Estate MLMs are different than the already complicated world of Real Estate, and even her talk about her time through the ringer in LuLaRoe and Piphany.Show NotesWatch Shiny Happy People June 2nd - https://amzn.to/43oTlUaHerbalife Settlement - https://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/legal-compliance/herbalife-pay-125-million-settle-class-action-suit-over-event-costsBeachBody Lawsuit - https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-05-22/santa-monica-fitness-company-beachbody-lawsuit-exercise-coachesShiny Happy People Doc - https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/shiny-happy-people-everything-to-know-about-duggar-docuseries/eXp Income Disclosure - https://exprealty.com/wp-content/uploads/eXp-U.S.-Average-Income-Disclosure-2022-1.pdfeXp Revenue Share - https://buildingbetteragents.com/exp-realty/revenue-share/eXp Stock on NASDAQ - https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/expieXp "Stock Options" - https://buildingbetteragents.com/exp-realty/stock-awards/Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

Shannon McLay is the host of Martinis and Your Money and the Founder and CEO of The Financial Gym, a personal financial services company. So many people leaving MLM feel lost and confused about how to fix the mess that was made and aren't sure where to look, or how to start. It's a scary and taboo subject and Shannon wants to take the shame and emotions out of it so we can better understand how our money works. How do you get out of debt? Is bankruptcy the best solution? Do I have options? How can we teach our children to be smarter than we were, with their money?Show NotesMartinis and Your Money - https://martinisandyourmoney.com/My episode of M&YM - https://martinisandyourmoney.com/show-notes/episode463The Financial Gym - https://financialgym.com/mlm (Save 20% with code MLM)Out of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!

*This episode deals with fatphobia, disordered eating, abuse, white supremacy and sex work. Please use discretion when listening.*From an early age, Leilah already knew she was different and didn't fit into societies mold of what a "good girl" should be. Even growing up in a more liberal household, she still experienced white supremacy and purity culture from the stance of "what not to be". Through years of unpacking her own internal biases, and a short stint with BeachBody, Leilah discovered herself; a powerful, sex positive force for femmes everywhere, unpacking the stigmas behind intersectional feminism and what it looks like to be different and love yourself for it.Show NotesFollow Leilah - Instagram | Website | Podcast | Spotify | LinkTreeLeilah on From Huns to Humans - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/danielle6575/episodes/EP-91---A-Strippers-Guide-to-Anti-MLM---Leilah---Beachbody-e1pt1faAubrey Gordon - https://www.instagram.com/yrfatfriend/“You Just Need to Lose Weight”: And 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon - https://amzn.to/3LoGg5MOut of MLM - https://outofmlm.info/Cultish by Amanda Montell - https://amzn.to/3Q7owx9Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJbHow can you help?Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.orgYou 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-worldwideSupport the Podcast!Join the Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/robertablevinsBuy me a Taco and leave a note!