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454 episodis
The Rise and Fall of an American Cult with Harrison Hill
In this episode, Rachel Bernstein interviews journalist Harrison Hill about his debut book, “The Oracle’s Daughter: The Rise and Fall of an American C...
BONUS PREVIEW: Breaking Free from Trauma Responses pt. 2
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My Cult Your Cult: Church Universal and Triumphant with Sean Prophet
In this episode, Rachel Bernstein interviews Sean Prophet, whose parents founded the Church Universal and Triumphant. Sean describes feeling like an o...
Cult Life with Luke Allen
In this episode, Rachel Bernstein speaks with Luke Allen, a survivor of the River Road Fellowship group in Minnesota. Luke recounts his experiences gr...
BONUS PREVIEW: Breaking Free from Trauma Responses pt. 1
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Unveiled: A Story of Surviving Gloriavale with Theophila Pratt
In this episode, Rachel interviews Theophila Pratt, a Gloriavale survivor now based in Auckland, New Zealand, nearly 10 years out and working as an oc...
Saved So Hard I Needed Therapy with Elise Heerde
In this episode, Rachel Bernstein interviews Elise Heerde, a certified coach and mental health practitioner specializing in religious trauma, cult rec...
BONUS PREVIEW: Beyond Black-and-White Thinking
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Weaponizing Religion with John Collins
In this episode, John Collins, founder of the William Branham Historical Research and the 'Leaving the Message' YouTube channel, shares his personal j...
Neuroscience and Nurture with Susan Bookheimer
In this episode, Rachel Bernstein speaks with Susan Bookheimer, a distinguished UCLA professor and neuropsychologist with over 40 years of expertise i...
BONUS PREVIEW: Navigating Negative Self-Talk pt. 2
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Klandamentalism with Camille Lewis
In this episode, Camille Lewis, an assistant professor of Communication Studies at Furman University, discusses her latest book, 'Klandamentalism.’ Ca...
Shame-Sex Attraction with Dr. Lucas Wilson
In this episode, Dr. Lucas Wilson shares his personal journey and academic exploration of Holocaust studies and conversion therapy. He discusses his e...
BONUS PREVIEW: Navigating Negative Self-Talk pt. 1
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Misinformed Minds with Matthew Facciani
In this episode, Rachel Bernstein sits down with Matthew Facciani, a researcher at the University of Notre Dame whose work focuses on misinformation,...
The Truth About Trump with Steven Hassan, Ph.D.
In this episode, Rachel Bernstein sits down with cult expert Steven Hassan for a personal and eye‑opening conversation about how cults work, why peopl...
BONUS PREVIEW: The Digital Guru: Exploring the Danger of AI
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Bias, Belief, and Behavior with Davis Carbo
In this episode, host Rachel Bernstein talks with Davis Carbo, the creator of the Unbiased Series and an expert in cognitive biases. Carbo shares his...
Re-Mothering with Pamela Jackson LCSW (Re-Release)
In this re-release episode, Rachel introduces Pamela Jackson, a licensed clinical social worker, creative nonfiction writer, and mother. Pamela delves...
Shining Light On A Dark World with Sochil Martin (Re-Release)
In this re-release episode, Rachel interviews Sochil Martin, a Mexican-American survivor of the high-control religious group, La Luz del Mundo (LDM)....
Unlocked Bonus: Bridging Divides During the Holidays
In this unlocked bonus episode, Rachel Bernstein explores strategies for engaging in meaningful and respectful conversations during the holidays. Key...
BONUS PREVIEW: The Dark Side of Kundalini Yoga
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Manipulation and the Manosphere with Francisco González Espejito
In this episode, host Rachel Bernstein is joined by Francisco González Espejito, a psychologist, lecturer, and researcher at the Autonomous University...
The Girl with the Duck Tattoo with Sarma Melngailis
In this episode, Sarma Melngailis discusses her journey from running a successful New York-based restaurant to being in a highly publicized scandal. S...
BONUS PREVIEW: Attachment Styles and Cult Dynamics pt. 2
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I Felt the End Before It Came with Daniel Allen Cox
In this episode, Rachel Bernstein interviews Daniel Allen Cox, author of 'I Felt The End Before It Came: Memoirs of a Queer Ex-Jehovah's Witness.' Dan...
Recognizing Reality: Surviving a Buddhist Cult with Rachel Montgomery
In this episode, Rachel Bernstein interviews Rachel Montgomery, who recounts her harrowing journey as a survivor of a cult and sexual abuse within a B...
BONUS PREVIEW: Attachment Styles and Cult Dynamics pt. 1
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Seeking Justice: Consent and Coercion with Carol Merchasin
In this episode, host Rachel Bernstein speaks with Carol Merchasin, a lawyer specializing in cases involving sexual misconduct in religious and spirit...
The Complexity of Cult Recovery with Dr. Natalie Fabert
In this episode, host Rachel Bernstein talks with Dr. Natalie Fabert, an Associate Teaching Professor at Arizona State University and a licensed psych...
BONUS PREVIEW: When the Cult Leader Is Attacked
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Confronting Coercive Control with Dr. Christine Cocchiola
In this episode, host Rachel Bernstein speaks with Dr. Christine Cocchiola, an expert on coercive control, a social work professor, and developer of t...
Redefining Recovery: Addiction Myths with Mark Scheeren
In this episode, host Rachel Bernstein sits down with Mark Scheeren, co-founder of the Baldwin Research Institute and co-author of 'The Freedom Model...
BONUS PREVIEW: Relationships After Cultic Involvement
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If Scientology Ruled the World pt. 2 with Jon Atack
In this episode, we continue exploring Jon Atack’s latest work, "If Scientology Ruled the World: Nazi Occultists, Sex Magick, Space Aliens, and the Se...
If Scientology Ruled the World pt. 1 with Jon Atack
In this episode, we're diving into Jon Atack’s new book "If Scientology Ruled the World: Nazi Occultists, Sex Magick, Space Aliens, and the Second Com...
BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Exploring Identity After a Cult
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Discipline and Duty: Teen Mania Ministries with Timothy Heffelbower
In this episode, Rachel Bernstein welcomes Timothy Heffelbower to discuss his experiences with Teen Mania Ministries and the Honor Academy. Timothy sh...
Unveiling the Truth: Surviving Scientology with Pamela Nickel Williams
In this episode, host Rachel Bernstein welcomes back Pamela Nickel Williams, an educator and author who was born into Scientology. Pamela revisits her...
BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: The Watchful Eye: Living Under Surveillance pt. 2
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