Podcasts about culty

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/CULTY to get started today. Remember the Hare Krishnas? The ones with the shaved heads and orange robes who used to chant and panhandle at airports? What started as a movement promoting inner peace and material detachment descended into chaos, corruption, and crime. In this week's episode, Sarah and Nippy sit down with filmmaker Jason Lapeyre, director of the new documentary Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness, and the Hare Krishnas. Together, they explore the movement's descent into a shocking underworld of abuse, drug smuggling, and even murder during the 1970s and 80s. Jason shares the heartbreaking realities of Hare Krishna boarding schools, the dangerous power dynamics within the group, and how charismatic leaders exploited followers while living in opulence. This conversation is a deep dive into the human cost of unchecked authority, religious corruption, and legal loopholes that allowed perpetrators like Keith Ham to evade justice. Be sure to check out Monkey on a Stick: Murder, Madness, and the Hare Krishnas streaming on AMC+ and Sundance NOW in the US, or Apple TV+ and Youtube Premium in Canada. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses child abuse, sexual assault, and violence. And don't miss next week's episode featuring Nori Muster, whose personal experience with the Hare Krishna movement was also spotlighted in Monkey on a Stick. Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Amanda Zaremba and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin  

Rachel White is back baby!!! In this episode, we talk about: Safe practitioners Culty practitioners Spiritual integritySpirituality should feel goodWhen spiritual practices are unsafeHow do to know if you feel safe with a practitionerRachel White Bio: Rachel isn't your typical shaman—she's a former corporate powerhouse turned spiritual guide for the “spiritually homeless” (the ones who roll their eyes at crystals but secretly wonder if they work). Known as “The Skeptical Shaman,” Rachel brings over 20 years of corporate experience combined with a rich knowledge of the World of Woo. She has a passion for democratizing spirituality so that it's fully accessible while steering clear from the toxic positivity, “love and light”, crystal hippy lady stuff saturating the world of woo. Instead, her approach is fresh, pragmatic, inherently practical, and even a bit comedic, with one clear mission: to empower you to be your own guru.Rachel's goal is simple: to make Woo accessible, grounded, and genuinely helpful for everyone—no gimmicks, just growth. Whether it's helping people break free from the “Dread Machine” or reconnecting with real-life magic, she's got something new and exciting to offer.A few of Rachel's accomplishments: She's the host of The Skeptical Shaman Podcast, the Owner of TOTEM Readings—her Austin, TX-based spiritual practice that she's owned for 14 years-- the author and publisher of the TOTEM Tarot Deck and the TOTEM Flower Essence Deck, and the purveyor of TOTEM Flower Essences on her TOTEMReadingsATX Etsy Shop. She is also the author of the TOTEM Readings Substack, an engaging community that challenges preconceived notions of what it means to “be spiritual”.

This show/episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/CULTY to get started today. This is the second part of a 2 part interview with Jonathan Hirsch. Listen to Part 1 Here. Jonathan Hirsch is an award-winning podcaster and journalist who grew up in the Adidam hippie cult. His podcast, “Dear Franklin Jones”, is about that experience. Today, he's here to discuss the less famous—but equally culty—Jones and what it's like for children who grow up with religious abuse.  And for more of Jonathan's work, Be sure to check out his latest podcast, “Scary Terri”, which unravels the chilling story of Terri Lee Hoffman—a spiritual leader in Dallas whose followers faced a series of mysterious deaths. Listen now: The Binge on Apple Podcasts.  Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and may be disturbing to some listeners. Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl, Amanda Zaremba and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin  

This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination This week's bonus episode is a recording of Rachel's presentation with Dr. Glenn Doyle, for the Seek Safely Summit hosted by Anne Peterson. Rachel and Dr. Doyle discuss how to know if we are in an unsafe (aka Culty) environment. This can happen within one-to-one relationships, social or learning groups, or even the workplace. Learn about deconstruction (aka understanding what the heck happened) and healing (aka recovering our autonomy) from these kinds of relationships. You can find out more about Dr. Glenn Doyle here: www.realisticlifechange.com/ If you or someone you know is wrestling with recovery after being involved in a high-control group, relationship, or any organization, consider joining the Healthy Healing and Recovery Group w/ Rachel Bernstein: ilumn8.life/op/lgat-recovery-group/ Purchase a ticket to access the full set of recordings and gifts from the SEEK Safely Summit here: ilumn8.life/sss/?utm_source=soc…rm=rachel-bernstein Not only does your ticket get you the Summit session recordings and Gifts it includes a contribution to SEEKSafely.org Consider becoming a regular contributor to SEEK Safely (501c3) to support their work in consumer education as well as consumer protections: seeksafely.givingfuel.com/seek-safely-inc

Jonathan Hirsch is an award-winning podcaster and journalist who grew up in the Adidam hippie cult. His podcast, “Dear Franklin Jones”, is about that experience. Today, he's here to discuss the less famous, but equally culty, Jones and what it's like for children who grow up with religious abuse.  And for more of Jonathan's work, Be sure to check out his latest podcast, “Scary Terri”, which unravels the chilling story of Terri Lee Hoffman—a spiritual leader in Dallas whose followers faced a series of mysterious deaths. Listen now: The Binge on Apple Podcasts.  Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and may be disturbing to some listeners.   Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl, Amanda Zaremba and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin

Maffew, Jack and Ross are here with a special episode of the Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast: our end of year awards ceremony, including awards for best feud, best wrestler, best PPV, best match and more.JOIN US and hit SUBSCRIBE!PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cultaholicWEB: https://cultaholic.com/MERCH: https://www.cultaholicshop.comTWITCH: https://twitch.tv/CultaholicTWITTER/X: https://www.twitter.com/CultaholicFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CultaholicINSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/cultaholicwrestlingDISCORD - https://www.cultaholic.com/discordCAMEO - https://www.cultaholic.com/cameoPODCASTS - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yTfgtZJGF0J3ya3dETWfx - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cultaholic-wrestling/id1344913966NEWS PODCASTS - Spotify: https://www.cultaholic.com/spotify - Apple Podcasts: https://www.cultaholic.com/appleSign up to Wrestle Crate UK using code CULTAHOLIC and receive DOUBLE the merch with your first month's crate: https://www.wrestlecrate.co.ukCultaholic provides video coverage of professional wrestling - including WWE (including WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown, and NXT), AEW, TNA Wrestling (formerly IMPACT), NJPW, ROH, and more with daily news updates, reviews, lists, highlights, predictions, reactions, podcasts and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you in part by Squarespace. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/CULTY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CULTY. This week, we sit down with medium Jonathan Mark, who brings closure to grieving families and assists law enforcement in solving cold cases. Jonathan opens up about his journey from reluctant medium to trusted investigator, sharing personal stories, insights into high-profile cases like Gabby Petito's, and the emotional toll of his work. Jonathan also offers a reading for Sarah Edmondson, providing deeply personal insights, and delves into chilling revelations about the NXIVM cult, including potential clues to unresolved mysteries. Whether you're a skeptic or believer, this episode invites you to explore new perspectives and the profound impact of Jonathan's work. Trigger warning: Discussions of death, grief, and unresolved trauma. Listener discretion advised. Join us in this episode as we bridge the beyond with Jonathan Mark.   Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Amanda Zaremba and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin  

James Vincent McMorrow is a platinum-selling, billions-streaming singer-songwriter who has released records independently and via labels such as Nettwork and Columbia, work with Paul Epworth, Kenny Beats, Lil Silva, had his vocals featured on songs by Drake, and Kygo, in Game of Thrones, and numerous festivals. He also took 7 years off from touring to be with his growing family and recalibrate his relationship with the industry, which we talk about here at length, as well as an industry without stats, long shelf life for your creations, building something that matters, defining your own targets, having the space to fail, and much more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:James Vincent McMorrowCity and ColourRoyal Albert HallYoung JesusThe Civil WarsFake Famous DocLankumJames BlakeNeil Young'On the Beach'DeftonesClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

This episode is brought to you in part by Squarespace. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/CULTY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CULTY. John Ramsey knows a lot about culty thinking within police investigations. He experienced it firsthand after his daughter, JonBenét Ramsey, was murdered in 1996. JonBenét was the six-year-old beauty queen found strangled and beaten to death in her Boulder, CO home. Despite DNA evidence pointing to an unknown male intruder, John and his family were the prime suspects for years, and they weren't officially exonerated until 2008. The inexperienced Boulder police department bungled this investigation from day one, but their tunnel-vision and group-think when it came to suspects might really be what thwarted justice. JonBenét's case remains unsolved to this day.  John Ramsey is here to discuss how culty mindsets and a lack of critical thinking can hamper police investigations. We get into the way his daughter's case was mishandled, how the police turned a blind eye to evidence that didn't fit the narrative, and how modern technology might finally solve this little girl's murder.  Please note that what happened to JonBenét is truly horrifying. Big trigger warning this week.    Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.  In this week's episode, Sarah and Nippy welcome friend and comedian Whitney Cummings to the podcast to explore the nuanced overlaps of culty dynamics and Hollywood culture. Whitney shares her unique perspective on vulnerability, healing, and her fascination with neuroscience, while also opening up about her personal quest for meaning. From the allure of community and control to a hilarious recount of being “rejected by Scientology,” Whitney blends humor with insight as she navigates topics like forgiveness, boundary-setting, and her less-than-conventional healing experiences. And if this episode has you wanting more laughs from Whitney, check out her upcoming "Big Baby" tour, where she's bringing her signature unfiltered comedy to the stage. For tour dates and more, visit whitneycummings.com. Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin

Join Kallie and Dr. Justine Weber, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach and Therapist, for a free workshop on navigating challenging narcissistic family dynamics during the holidays. We'll explore practical tools and techniques to help you approach the season with more peace and clarity. What we cover: Culty family dynamics Navigating family estrangement What to do with narcissistic in-laws Setting boundaries and creating space for yourself during the holidays ___________ To discover Kallie's holiday support course, click below: https://kalisomatics.com/holidaysurvi... To connect with Kallie on social media, check her out below:   / kali.somatics   To connect with Dr. Justine Weber, check out her website and social media links below: https://drjustineweber.com/

This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Head to https://www.squarespace.com/CULTY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code CULTY.   When describing a cult, the first thing that comes to mind is often a powerful leader at the helm of a large group of followers. That's not the case with today's guest.    Andrea Dunlop, author and host of the podcast “Nobody Should Believe Me,”  is an expert on Munchausen by Proxy. Munchausen by Proxy is a form of mental illness and child abuse where a caregiver, typically a parent, induces or fabricates symptoms in their child to make them appear sicker than they actually are. It's, in Andrea's words, a “cult of one.” Muchahusen by Proxy has found its way into the mainstream through  the Maya Kowalski case and the story of Gypsy Rose, which was adapted into a documentary and Hulu limited series, “The Act.” In today's episode, Andrea explores Munchausen by Proxy abuse, its recent coverage in the news, including the Maya Kowalski court case, and how it could forever impact the medical system.  Munchausen by Proxy Support Resources   Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.   Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk   CREDITS:    Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin  

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Visit  betterhelp.com/CULTY to get started today.   Hey campers, we hope your October's been spooky so far. We've got a batch of listener voicemails to check out, so pull up a chair and we'll get into it. Today's callers want to talk about a real potpourri of culty stuff. We cover Arbonne, Optavia, BDSM and consent, Eckhart Tolle, and as always, a little bit of the hot NXIVM goss to round out the hour.    Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.   Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk   CREDITS:    Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin

Today our guest is a woman whom we'll call Norah. She tells us about a Facebook group for women in Los Angeles that ended up getting very culty. We'll talk about why it was exciting in the beginning to connect with other women in a new way, how other subgroups began to form (including one secret, exclusive one) and how the admin, who we'll call Vivian, seemed to be creating a space that prioritized social justice, equality, and helping other people—at first. Norah shares how the culture of the secret smaller group, Girls Night In, began to change, becoming a place where posting nudes was normalized and encouraged, sending them to other people's boyfriends, and attacking anyone who deviated from Vivian's ideas about what was good or bad. Plus, red flags that popped up along the way, controversies that made Norah begin to question, and how the group finally collapsed. Trust Me is sponsored by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/trust to get 10% off your first month! BUY OUR MERCH!! bit.ly/trustmemerch Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or abuse of power? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at TrustMePod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK @TrustMeCultPodcast

This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.    We're calling it now, we're gonna get some flack on this one. It's no surprise, but anytime we mention diet, fitness, or nutrition, we hear about it in our DMs. There's some tension here, we know it, we see it, and we hear you. And it makes sense. In the world of health and diet, there's a lot of snake oil salesmen out here. The cult of nutrition is very real.    Today's guest is a friend who is familiar with the false gurus that flock to the fitness space. Wade T. Lightheart is the co-founder of supplement brand BiOptimizers. We thought this chat would be a great way to answer questions we get all the time from our listeners. How do you know if you're buying into something healthy or just drinking snake oil? And is it just us, or have health and wellness trends become culty as hell? How do you cut through the noise to make the right choice for your health and wellness? Tune in to hear us talk about health, staying fit, and picking from the buffet of beliefs to find the right path for you.    Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.   Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk   CREDITS:    Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin  

For Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, service to country has been the guiding principle of his life and career — first as a member of the armed forces, and later as a lawmaker in the halls of Congress. When the strength of the nation was tested on January 6th, 2021 and in the months following, Kinzinger took his sworn oath further, boldly demonstrating an exceedingly rare loyalty to country over party.As one of only two Republicans on the January 6th Committee, Rep. Kinzinger stood against his own party in pursuit of democracy and justice. Shortly after the insurrection at the Capitol, Congressman Kinzinger started the Country First movement, which has grown rapidly to over 100,000 members today and counting.From 2011-2022, Congressman Kinzinger served six terms in the United States House of Representatives, where he proudly represented Illinois' Sixteenth Congressional District, which stretches across 14 counties in Northern Illinois.While in Congress, Kinzinger served as a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he served as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment in the 116th Congress. He also served on the non-partisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.His top priorities included strengthening U.S. energy policy and making our nation less reliant on foreign resources as well as bolstering the strength of our national security –both at home and abroad.Prior to being elected to Congress, Kinzinger served in the Air Force in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Kinzinger continues to serve his country as a pilot in the Air National Guard, with the current rank of Lieutenant Colonel, and balanced this service with his duties in Congress.During his time in Congress, Kinzinger worked tirelessly for IL-16, and for the security of our nation. From getting veterans back to work, to combatting the opioid epidemic, Congressman Kinzinger fought for his constituents and stood up for America, keeping his oath to protect and defend our Constitution.✖️✖️✖️Support the Show: Patreon.com/PreacherBoys✖️✖️✖️If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help✖️✖️✖️CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:preacherboyspodcast.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoyshttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/https://twitter.com/preacherboysdochttps://www.instagram.com/preacherboyspodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspodTo connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/✖️✖️✖️The content presented in this video is for informational and educational purposes only. All individuals and entities discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty through due legal process. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers.This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/PreacherBoys and get on your way to being your best self.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We all want community. God designed us to be relational beings. But, sometimes, we can lose vision of how to flourish together the way He intended.On today's episode, we talk about some red flags we have personally witnessed in community, how God calls us to be different, and ultimately, the part you play within your community. Whether you are a part of a church, friend group, small group, or other, these red flags are applicable to assessing the health of any community!00:00 Intro01:26 If you missed the last episode...02:33 Guest: My Husband Solomon03:21 Red Flags in Community04:40 "One side is only right"05:54 Christians with different political views07:35 "Celebration turns to condemnation"10:06 "Critiques over positive reinforcement"14:02 "Culty over community"16:15 "Selfishness over selflessness"20:49 "Not what to think, but how to think"29:41 "Preference is made principal to the Gospel"33:35 "Making promises that were never kept"36:34 "No accountability and lack of humility in leadership"42:15 "Seniority rules all"46:40 End of SZN 2 and SZN 3 updates47:23 These red flags aren't proofs you need to leaveAddie's Socials   YouTubehttps://youtube.com/@addieoverla?si=b9BzpzS9J9HrLiK5 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@addieoverla Instagram https://www.instagram.com/addieoverla/  LINKSShop Addie's Designs https://www.bonfire.com/store/designs-by-addie/ Elevated Faith Apparel https://bit.ly/3xjVBvF  LikeToKnowIt https://www.shopltk.com/explore/addiewoost  Amazon Storefront https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-649a9b8a?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfinfluencer-649a9b8a_4C3D57EYC99TN49DVP21Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii sweet culties!!! Thank you SO much for your patience as your cult leaders get their little duckies in a row for the next season of Sounds Like A Cult. We will be back SOONER THAN YOU THINK. Team SLAC has been toiling away at the new season, which is truly our cultiest yet—indeed, we are going there this time—and that may even mean some new cult mothers in the mix (!!!!!) idk idk

Today's guest is Sara Teitelman, tech consultant and author of a forthcoming book about tech who's going to talk to us about the culty elements of technology. While Sara's specialty lies more in optimization of the nonprofit workplace, we're going to have more of a philosophical discussion about how we're expected to just trust in our tech overlords without questioning - both the CEOs and the algorithms themselves - how it's a sort of coercion to be handed algorithms and apps with no say in or understanding of how they work, and how AI factors into all of it. We'll talk about the difficulty of reining in tech fast enough, how social media is dulling our critical thinking skills, and what she sees as a better approach to tech - and life in general. Trust me is sponsored by ZocDoc! Find and book a top-rated doctor at Zocdoc.com/trustme and download the Zocdoc app for FREE! BUY OUR MERCH!! bit.ly/trustmemerch Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or abuse of power? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at TrustMePod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK @TrustMeCultPodcast

Oops a politically flavored episode of Sounds Like A Cult!!!!! Would you believe it if we told you we recorded this nearly SIX MONTHS AGO and just crossed our fingers it would resonate whenever it ended up going live??? This week, host Amanda is joined by Puck reporter and former MAGA youth recruit, Tina Nguyen, author of the 2024 memoir The MAGA Diaries, who's here to shed light on the culty modern movement that is conservative youth activism: why it exists, how it works, and why there's no left-wing analog. Culty times people!!! Intrigued how this episode will land with you culties

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Calving Wayman grew up unconventional for sure with over 40 siblings and 4 Moms! Unless you are growing up in a Cult, the FLDS that is.... Calvin got the opportunity to leave the walls behind and see what lies in the outside world. When he found out he was more than surprised! He became forever changed. Come follow me on this journey to hear Calvin's story. Guest Links Website: Book: IG: YouTube: Unfiltered Rise Podcast Links Website: Patreon: YouTube: IG: X: TikTok: Merch: God Bless and always to his glory! #FLDS #cult #warrenjeffs #mormon #Fundamentalist #exmo

Maffew, Jack and Ross are here with a special episode of the Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast: our half-year awards ceremony, including awards for best feud, best wrestler, best PPV, best match and more.JOIN US and hit SUBSCRIBE!PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cultaholicWEB: https://cultaholic.com/MERCH: https://www.cultaholicshop.comTWITCH: https://twitch.tv/CultaholicTWITTER/X: https://www.twitter.com/CultaholicFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CultaholicINSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/cultaholicwrestlingDISCORD - https://www.cultaholic.com/discordCAMEO - https://www.cultaholic.com/cameoPODCASTS - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7yTfgtZJGF0J3ya3dETWfx - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/cultaholic-wrestling/id1344913966NEWS PODCASTS - Spotify: https://www.cultaholic.com/spotify - Apple Podcasts: https://www.cultaholic.com/appleSign up to Wrestle Crate UK using code CULTAHOLIC and receive DOUBLE the merch with your first month's crate: https://www.wrestlecrate.co.ukCultaholic provides video coverage of professional wrestling - including WWE (including WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown, and NXT), AEW, TNA Wrestling (formerly IMPACT), NJPW, ROH, and more with daily news updates, reviews, lists, highlights, predictions, reactions, podcasts and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After recently starring on Task Master Australia, comedian Jenny Tian joins Chloe and talks all about the friendships made on the show and much more importantly, the FASHION! The two also spoke about extra curricular activities Jenny did at Uni at length and how sometimes volunteering feels like a cult. But like, in a cute way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 2 hour special show! I speak to several whistleblowers, but decide to start today with Whistleblower 1. Whistleblower 1 tells me the whole story of Vinivia and RHONJ Luis. I find out all the information I was missing on Vinivia. I find out Luis Ruelas's behavior at the company and how his Influencer Nation is integrated into Vinivia as I had speculated. I find out Influencer Nation's company mission statement. I tell you all the details I learned, some at the beginning of the show and the rest in the last 45 minutes about Vinivia and Luis. Also Teresa Giudice parties with the executive staff at Vinivia a lot with Luis and was at the offices all the time when she is in LA. I hear a story about a model who ordered Luis to remove her picture off his website as false advertising. You will know a lot by the end of this one, I promise. Then I I invite Amber from Breaking the Rules Pod Clips on Insta who has insider intel on the Valley and Vanderpump Rules cast. We discuss insider tea on Janet Caperna, Nia Sanchez, Zack Wickham, Billie Lee and Tom Sandoval's girlfriend, Victoria Lee. Amber speaks to Victoria after the Billie Lee fight and she has a surprising impression of her. We discuss Kyle Chan's birthday party and the dark side of Danny Bucco as well as the details on Jax Taylor cheating with women as Brittany Cartwright leaves him in April 2024. We cover gossip about Lisa Vanderpump's son in law, Jason Sabo. We discuss the Bravolebrity Church Mosaic, and it's ties to Hillsong Church and casting for The Valley ....and Teddi Mellencamp. I try to address a mystery about an old Vanderpump Rules, character named Rachael O'Brien... will she appear on the upcoming season of The Valley with Kristen Doute. I do my own little deep dive on this. There's so much tea in this episode that you could listen to it three or four times and probably keep getting something new. I hope you enjoy my hard work on this one. See you tonight LIVE at 10pm EST on my YouTube and the Patreon feed.To listen to the whole show: Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkeySupport me in buying merch, you can buy anything on this website and if you type in "dana" in coupon code you get free shipping in USA and I get 50% of proceeds. https://shop.blingisthenewblack.com/collections/danawilkeySupport the Show.Dana is on Cameo!Support me in buying my merch, you can buy anything on this website and if you type in "dana" in coupon code you get free shipping and I get 50% of proceeds. https://shop.blingisthenewblack.com/collections/danawilkeyFollow Dana: @Wilkey_Dana$25,000 Song - Apple Music$25,000 Song - SpotifyTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on PatreonTo learn more about sponsorships, email DDDWpodcast@gmail.comDana's YouTube Channel

In today's review, your boys review the Small Batch product from Smoke Wagon distillery! Smoke wagon is one of those Culty products, so we had to see if it was worth the hype. Did it live up to it in your opinion? Check out our review here! Thank you to our Sponsor Addys Wine and Liquor. If you are in the market for a new bottle of whiskey or some wine, this is the place to go. Located on Transit Road in Williamsville, they have all the right staff to guide you in the perfect direction. Download their App to be notified when they have events, allocated products, and sales, and they can also ship to you! Download the app here!Android link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cta.AddyFineWineApple Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/addys-lexis-wine-spirits/id1375492533 **Ethics Statement**All whiskey review is 100% honest and we have no obligation to review or give a higher rating just because it is sent to us. Any one that wants to send us a bottle can contact us through our Instagram, but know that it will be our honest rating. We want to provide all of you with a genuine analysis that you can take as our stamp of approval, and we wouldn't be able to have that if we inflated just because we received it for free. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Inna Kanevsky, psychologist, professor, and debunker of pseudoscience psychology TikToks, discusses the misinformation videos that got her started on the path of debunking, why mental health labels can be helpful but can also lead us to incorrectly self-diagnose and take on labels that do not belong to us, and why it's a problem when we make a diagnosis our identity. She comes in HOT about beloved psychology figures such as Bessel Van Der Kolk, Gabor Mate, and Dr. Amen, and how they have cult-like followings despite frequently peddling pseudoscience. Plus, we chat about the problems with polyvagal theory, why stories of resilience can be a helpful alternative to focusing on trauma, and why it is so dang painful to change our minds! Check out our amazing sponsors!! Trust Me is sponsored by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/trust to get 10% off your first month! Need a place? Check out Apartments.com - THE place to find a place! BUY OUR MERCH!! bit.ly/trustmemerch Got your own story about cults, extreme belief, or abuse of power? Leave a voicemail or text us at 347-86-TRUST (347-868-7878) OR shoot us an email at TrustMePod@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @TrustMePodcast @oohlalola @meaganelizabeth11 TWITTER: @TrustMeCultPod @ohlalola @baberahamhicks TIKTOK: @TrustMeCultPodcast

Scot shares his experience growing up in a high control environment within the United Pentecostal Church. He discusses the contributing factors that led him to be a part of this organization and the lack of exposure to the outside world. Scot also talks about his realization of being in a cult and the gradual process of leaving the UPC, emphasizing the importance of agency and seeking help to come out of a harmful religious environment.Questions? Comments? Ideas for the show? Email us at highcontrolpodcast@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highcontrolpodTikTok, Twitter/X, Instagram, and YouTube: @highcontrolpod

This week we discuss the Unification Church, more commonly known as The Moonies.  The church was founded by Sun Myung Moon and began to grow in the years after World War II.  Moon claimed to be the second coming of Jesus Christ, sent to complete his mission on earth and bring about The Kingdom of God.  The church is widely considered to by a cult and is mostly known for it's huge mass marriage ceremonies, marrying thousands of couples at once.  Interestingly the church has branched in to politics and business, with forays into seafood and world politics.  Come take a listen and learn more.

The Book of John (not that John) jumps right into the action with new origin stories, Jesus' first public miracle, and the redemption of garbage grapes. Culty communes are formed, and a big budget revival begins.If you want MORE drinking and bible-ing, including bonus episodes, interviews with experts, fun mini series', and more, consider becoming a ‘parishioner' at Patreon.com/DrunkBibleStudyOur theme music is Book Club by Josh and Anand.

You're invited to The Big Magical Cult Show!!! Catch host Amanda on tour this April to celebrate her new book, The Age of Magical Overthinking. Half the events are star-studded bookstore stops (where she'll be in conversation with the likes of Molly Ringwald and Pauline Chalamet!), and the other half are these wacky, witchy variety shows, featuring cult-followed podcasters (like Kelsey from Normal Gossip and Ceara & Griff from Petty Crimes), drag burlesque, musical guests, and more. There will be book signings, audience Q&As, and Amanda's first-ever merch collection, available only at these live events!!! Get your tickets below :) April 9: Los Angeles, CA — Barnes & Noble at The Grove, in conversation with Pauline Chalamet (tickets here) April 11: NYC, NY — The Strand, in conversation with Molly Ringwald (tickets here) April 12: Brooklyn, NY — Littlefield with Books Are Magic, “The Big Magical Cult Show” feat. Ceara & Griff from Petty Crimes (tickets here) April 13: Boston, MA — wbur cityspace, “The Big Magical Cult Show” feat. Sasha Sagan (tickets here) April 15: Washington DC — Solid State Books (tickets here) April 16: Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts with Uncle Bobbie's, “The Big Magical Cult Show” feat. Kelsey McKinney from Normal Gossip (tickets here) April 17: Portland, OR — Powell's Books, in conversation with Chelsea Bieker (free, no ticket needed)

Sarah Edmondson escaped and blew the whistle against NXIVM, the cult masquerading as a “personal and professional development company.” With clarity and a surprising and wry sense of humor, Sarah shares her lessons about the dark sides of charisma. She and Adam discuss what makes groups a little (or a lot) culty, the telltale signs of manipulation, and why our highest loyalty belongs to principles — not people. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

Sarah Edmondson escaped and blew the whistle against NXIVM, the cult masquerading as a “personal and professional development company.” With clarity and a surprising and wry sense of humor, Sarah shares her lessons about the dark sides of charisma. She and Adam discuss what makes groups a little (or a lot) culty, the telltale signs of manipulation, and why our highest loyalty belongs to principles — not people. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

The One About-Speech to Print Flaws with Lyn StoneQuotes:“I'm not saying you're in a cult, but if you call yourself a ‘Brand Name' practitioner/school/trainer, there's a bit of a problem. And that problem occurs when your method is touted as the method to end all methods. That problem occurs when the only tool in your toolbox is fairly blunt, and when you're expressly forbidden to use ‘outside' tools even though you know you should.”“They identify so closely with the brand, that they become blind to its flaws and instead turn in on themselves when the flaws become apparent.”Blogs:Culty as Charged: Why the Speech to Print Movement Needs Brakeshttps://lifelongliteracy.com/culty-as...Culty as Charged Part 2: Some solutionshttps://lifelongliteracy.com/culty-as...Parts 3 to 6 can be found in follow-up blogshttps://lifelongliteracy.com/blog/Lyn Stone Bio:Lyn is an educational linguist, author, and CEO of Lifelong Literacy: an education coaching andtraining organization. Her goal is to help educators awaken linguistic curiosity in their students usingcreative, engaging tools and strategies that are based upon scientific consensus as to whatconstitutes best practice. Lyn creates research-informed professional development seminars, bothonline and face to face, for teachers and other education professionals. She directs a team ofspecialist practitioners to deliver high quality literacy intervention at Tiers 2 and 3, and a team ofschool coaches to deliver the best possible Tier 1 literacy instruction.Episode with Dr. Jan Wasowicz on the Speech to Print approach and the research:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...wasowicz/id1614519794?i=1000641794863Support the showThe Literacy View is an engaging and inclusive platform encouraging respectful discussion and debate about current issues in education. Co-hosts Faith Borkowsky and Judy Boksner coach teachers, teach children to read, and hold master's degrees in education.Our goal is to leave listeners thinking about the issues and drawing their own conclusions.Get ready for the most THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND DELICIOUSLY ENTERTAINING education podcast!

We're getting CULTY this week by talking about Daughters of the Cult!VOTE FOR XD: https://www.menti.com/al6p2ytmx8btPre Order I Finally Bought Some Jordans: https://a.co/d/bDJEtrqHistorcally Black Phrases Live Event ft. Jade: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/historically-black-phrases-live-in-new-york-city-tickets-777368308537 Wrestling podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lz1zGVeq0rFNdKZAsBkY0?si=XtmHs5LJT0eFvPDBOxGmqgAffirmative Blacktion Podcast: Affirmative Blacktion Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IBQHTDHYr6uZBWYf9R1yJ?si=bebf23b3d014460cNow streaming on all platformsAND Ad-free audio and video versions of the podcast are now available on patreon https://linktr.ee/jadeandxdpowered by @lsnpodcasts———————————————http://jadeandxd.comhttp://patreon.com/jadeandxdemail us: jadeandxd@gmail.comfollow us @jadeandxddiscord: https://discord.gg/5bNQp3MthQ

Sister Lisa shares her struggles and thoughts on her grad school experience as she prepares to be a therapist, and how her religious past informs her approach and understanding of the system.  The siblings read some *fascinating* articles on tithing from the most recent issue of Liahona, and discuss how much they think about this whole Mormonism thing these days and how much they really need to talk about it going forward … --- http://siblingsinzion.com http://facebook.com/siblingsinzion http://instagram.com/siblingsinzion http://twitter.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://bit.ly/sizyoutube Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com

In this gripping episode, we dive into the harrowing journey of Jena, a survivor who grew up in a cobbled-together toxic Christiany cult. The cult's roots trace back to Southern California before its leader convinced the members to uproot their lives and relocate to the Bible Belt, White House, TN.Jena shares the chilling details of her upbringing within the cult, where a rigid doctrine based on perfection and blind obedience dominated every aspect of life. As a survivor of sexual abuse, she courageously opens up about the traumatic experiences she endured at the hands of the cult's leaders and members.Discussions in this episode:Meet JenaRelocating to CA and joining the “church”Childhood controlled by the cult400+ members migrate to the Bible BeltTrauma of it allExposing and escaping the abusive cultSurviving the stress of the news circusAs Jena transitioned into young adulthood, she found the strength to expose the cult and take legal action against them. Her brave pursuit of justice involved filing lawsuits for rapes, molestations, underage marriage, and a web of cover-ups that extended through generations within the congregation, often comprised of tightly-knit family members.Join us as Jena recounts her journey from darkness to light, shedding light on the complexities of escaping a manipulative cult, seeking justice, and ultimately reclaiming her life. This episode serves as a powerful testament to resilience, courage, and the human spirit's ability to break free from oppressive environments.Content Warning: This episode discusses various forms of toxic abuse, narcissistic abuse, child abuse, rape, religious abuse, and any topics that may disturb some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.We are not doctors or therapists; you should not take our opinions as medical advice.Have a story you would like to share? Please fill out our form.Would you like to help support the show more? Donate or subscribe to our Patreon for exclusive content.Hosts: Behk & LAHFollow us on Instagram + Facebook @ngcompodProduction & Design: LAHardenMusic: No Reason Why by Anchor Help us keep the show going on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celestial Seasonings founders Mo Siegel, Peggy Clute, Wyck Hay, and Lucinda Ziesing started gathering herbs and flowers in the mountains around Boulder and selling them to local health food stores in 1969.[2][3]

Talking about last weeks big patreon special deep dive into 9/11 and adressing some feedback, also are you happy to fight in world war 3? And are helth clubs a bit culty?Support the showJOIN OUR PATREON FOR EXCLUSIVE WEEKLY EPISODES! www.patreon.com/whatkastBUY US A BEER! www.buymeacoffee.com/whatkast

Feyre goes to a weird party. We discuss chapters 20-22. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learning Objective: Holiday Catch Up  Mrs. B and Mrs. W bond over their love of white trash casseroles and finding friends you don't have to clean for. Find out what Mrs. W got for Christmas and how you can make your very own cough-drop tea.  Do you have a BS in Education? We want to hear from you. Email us at  bsineducation2020@gmail.com, follow us on instagram@bsineducation.  Prefer to talk instead give us a call at 234-73-TEACH.  https://www.magicmind.com/bs And get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with our code BS20 They All Love Jack Vera Wong … After School Satan Club

Marti gets to chat with a particularly evil apostate, Jonathan Streeter, who is the creator of the Thought on Things and Stuff blog and Youtube channel. They talk about his content and how his focus has changed over time. Blog Link: thoughtsonthingsandstuff.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsonthingsandstuff974 Jonathan's Is it Culty quiz: isitculty.com Audience Capture Skit: https://youtu.be/dQkb5Phct1U?si=rnXgUZCvI8Nn-6BP… Read More »Streeter's Thoughts: Where Will You Go: 033 The post Streeter's Thoughts: Where Will You Go: 033 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Maffew, Jack and Ross are here with a special episode of the Cultaholic Wrestling Podcast: our end of year awards ceremony, including awards for best feud, best wrestler, best PPV, best match and more.JOIN US and hit SUBSCRIBE!Support Cultaholic on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cultaholicUnlock Cultaholic badges & emojis on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjcPJbFDwVZZELGG38q2cLQ/joinWebsite: https://cultaholic.com/Merch: https://www.cultaholicshop.comTwitch: https://twitch.tv/CultaholicTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/CultaholicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CultaholicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultaholicwrestlingDiscord: https://www.cultaholic.com/discordCameo: https://www.cultaholic.com/cameoSign up to Wrestle Crate UK using code CULTAHOLIC and receive DOUBLE the merch with your first month's crate: https://www.wrestlecrate.co.ukCultaholic provides video coverage of professional wrestling - including WWE (including WWE Raw, WWE SmackDown,, and NXT), AEW, IMPACT Wrestling (formerly TNA), NJPW, ROH, and more with daily news updates, reviews, lists, highlights, predictions, reactions, podcasts and much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's raining episodes! Are you a fan of "The Bachelor", a sucker for "Love is Blind" or lover of "90 Day Fiancé"? We're so sorry for presenting this ugly peek behind the curtains, it can really take the fun out of watching this stuff when you know what the actors/subjects/contestants are subjected to. Fallon breaks Ash's heart as she tells her about how the producers pull a lot of strings behind the scenes to get the narrative that they want. They manipulate people and use culty tactics on the reality stars to present the story that they think we'll most enjoy (and they're unfortunately right). Why can't we have nice things?!✨If you'd like access to over 125 episodes that aren't on the regular feed, and you'd like them all ad free, join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month! There is actually now a new FREE version that you can try with no commitment! https://www.patreon.com/TSFU

This week, we have a classic BTI5 deep dive about two cult documentaries Kate watched this week, Escaping Twin Flames and Love Has Won. She feels confusion and rage galore as she explores each organization's core values, quirks, tactics, scandals, and leaders to try and understand what it means to be a believer in someone who, despite having objectively zero charisma or appeal, manages to gain control of your entire existence. She also examines details she felt were left out of Love Has Won, such as the contents of their curriculum, untold stories of people left out in the desert to die, and why she feels like it makes no sense that Miguel/Michael put the money in the bag and he stole the keys, and no one's asking questions.Be on the lookout for a bonus episode about a third cult that was cut from the broadcast at patreon.com/bethereinfivePre order my book, One in a Millennial here!Get your first book for $5 with code BETHEREINFIVE at bookofthemonth.com.Right now we have a special discount just for our listeners. Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code BTIF at OSEAMalibu.com. To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/BETHEREINFIVE. Don't miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. We're all out of the ordinary.

We hope you've enjoyed CULTOBER's cultertainment recommendations! Nobody asked her to do the hard work of compiling 45 shows, movies and documentaries to keep you entertained and informed but y'all know she's here to give you what you didn't know you wanted or needed!In our last recommendation episode, Ash and Apostate Alex, from Ash and Alex Do Scientology, talk about culty movies that they love and why!For links to all of the shows that Ash recommended, and where you can stream them, click here!Find Previous Director of Public Book Sales at the Church of Scientology London, Apostate Alex, on his YouTube channel! Follow his anti-Scientology advocacy work on his on Scientology Business and find everything else Alex on his main website!The video version of our interview with Sarah Edmonson from A Little Bit Culty podcast is available now on Alex's channel and the audio version will be out soon here!-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We have super fun merch, go take a look!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-Audio editing by Dallas Hernandez.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4523794/advertisement

This week, Ash is joined by research assistant and editor turned co-host, Fallon Morey, for more cultertainment recommendations on culty and scammy documentaries and shows. Go follow her on Instagram!For links to all of the shows that Ash recommended, and where you can stream them, click here!-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We have super fun merch, go take a look!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-Audio editing by Tina Lukic.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4523794/advertisement

This week, Ash is joined by Roberta Blevins of the Life After MLM podcast, and the Amazon Prime docuseries LulaRich! Roberta Blevins is a former Hun, who left the MLM world in 2017 and began publicly educating and speaking out against it. In her time in MLM, she was involved as a consultant for 3; It Works!, LuLaRoe and Modere, and a customer of many. Since leaving MLM, she has educated herself on the systemic structure of the business model, the psychological manipulation, the seedy underbelly and governmental ties, the cult indoctrination, and the history of Multi Level Marketing. She educates daily on TikTok, and podcasts in her "free time", talking to the survivors and victims of these commercial cults, disguised as the quickest route to the American Dream. Keep up to date with her on Instagram!Roberta catches Ash up on alll of the Billy McFarland (DumpsterFyreFest) dirt! And Ash gives Roberta cultertainments recs on some of her favorite culty and scammy docs and shows. For links to all of the shows that Ash recommended, and where you can stream them, click here!-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We have super fun merch, go take a look!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!-Audio editing by Gaytrice Perdue.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4523794/advertisement

What's Poppin' Congregation? Today, Sarah Marshall is back to discuss Teal Swan, a 38-year-old self-proclaimed spiritual leader whose practices have led some of her followers to self-harmful behaviors. She denies that “she is in any way a cult leader.” Plus, a bible salesman has been accused of orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud in a scheme that spans almost a decade. Stay Schemin'!  Research by Kaelyn Brandt  SOURCEShttps://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/08/205915/the-gateway-teal-swan-youtube-cult-jennings-brownhttps://www.eonline.com/news/1335268/inside-the-deep-end-the-rise-of-teal-swan-and-her-controversial-completion-process-programhttps://medium.com/the-conscious-way/the-deep-end-why-teal-swan-is-a-spiritual-narcissist-6e0fc407000fhttps://www.salon.com/2022/05/19/is-teal-swan-the-controversial-spiritualist-or-scammer-in-the-deep-end/

Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.  Hey everybody, hope your summer was frickin' great.  We're working on all-new episodes of A Little Bit Culty, coming in hot ANY DAY now, but for this sultry, late summery time  we wanted to revisit our cool, culty archives and put together some mashups of our greatest hits for you. We'll be back soon with all new cult-busting content, and we're dropping fresh new episodes every week on Patreon in the meantime. Until we meet in the feed again - here's our first Summer Remix featuring some of our PERSONAL  favorite  interviews of all time. So let's do this shall we?  —— If you're a cult member, you hate them… but if you're a fan of A Little Bit Culty, you can'thelp but love the three cult-busting guests we are featuring on today's episode. First up is the Amanda Montell, a writer, language scholar, and the author of two critically acclaimed books: Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism and Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language (HarperWave). Her books have earned praise from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and others, and Amanda is currently developing Wordslut for television with FX Studios. Amanda's writing has been featured in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Refinery29, and Who What Wear, where she formerly served as the Features & Beauty Editor. She is also the creator and co-host of the comedy-cult podcast, Sounds Like A Cult. Next is actor, activist, and epic badass Evan Rachel Wood whose impressive AF resume also includes: “Most likely to be hideously trolled by the Marilyn Manson stans of the world.” If you've seen the HBO Max mini-series Phoenix Rising which chronicles her fight to break away from the rocker formerly known as Brian Warner, you've already seen the culty wafting offa that dude like a bad cologne. We caught up with Evan to talk about her journey to hell and back, how she's doing now, and why she won't ever stop blowing the whistle on complete fuckery. As a note to our listeners, and our lawyers, Mr. Manson has repeatedly denied multiple sexual assault allegations from multiple women and is currently suing Evan for defamation over the accusations, claiming it's all part of an elaborate organized attack. Please note that conversations like the one you're about to hear can be traumatizing for abuse survivors. Listen to this episode with caution, and if you or anyone you know needs support, see our site for free resources. Also please note that we love Evan Rachel Wood and believe her without reservation. Sorry, not fucking sorry Manson Stans.   Finally - and perhaps most controversially – is Ekhart Tolle – who is widely recognized as one of the most inspiring spiritual leaders in the world. His international bestsellers have been translated into 52 languages. And we can't verify this, but he might be one of the MOST quoted and/or misquoted contemporary spiritual gurus ever. Also, for the record, our listeners had a LOVE/HATE reaction to this guest. Can't please everybody!    Let us know what you think. Also… Let it be known far and wide, loud and clear that… The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.   Other Links: Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources   CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Citizens of Sound Producer: Will Retherford Senior Producer: Jess Tardy Writer: Holly Zadra Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin