Cultimatum: The Cult & Human Trafficking Podcast

Summary In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, Peggy Sharr, a trauma-focused therapist and cult survivor, shares her harrowing experiences growing up in a cult founded by her mother. She discusses the psychological manipulation, indoctrination, and trauma bonding that occurred within the cult, as well as the impact it had on her identity and autonomy. Peggy provides insights into the tactics u...

Summary In this episode of the Cultimatum Podcast, Diane Simboro shares her harrowing journey as a cult survivor after spending 42 years in the Moonies cult. She discusses her initial vulnerability that led her to join, the challenges of arranged marriage and motherhood within the cult, and the eventual realization of the abusive dynamics in her marriage. Diane emphasizes the importance of questio...

The Predator's Playbook: How Cults and Traffickers Gain Control Robert Wylie reveals how predators, cult leaders, and human traffickers identify targets, gain trust, and maintain control. In this episode, Robert Wylie, an expert in predator methodology, discusses the psychological tactics used by cult leaders and manipulators to recruit and control individuals. He emphasizes the importance of unde...

Losing Figure Skating, Choosing Love | Kristin Watson's IFB Journey Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, Kristin Watson shares her harrowing journey growing up in the Independent Fundamentalist Baptist (IFB) church, detailing the strict control and purity culture that shaped her identity. She discusse...

The Siddha Yoga Sex Scandal: What Really Happened Inside | Blair Glaser Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of Cultimatum, author Blair Glaser discusses her years inside Siddha Yoga, a spiritual movement rocked by controversy and allegations involving its guru. Drawing from her memoir, This Incredible...

Ep. #120 Raised in the Children of God Cult and Trapped Again | Cheryl Stevens Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum Podcast, Cheryl Stevens shares her harrowing journey growing up in the Children of God cult, detailing her experiences of sexual freedom, psychological abuse, and the ch...

Ep. #119 Ex-Scientologist Chris Shelton Reveals the Truth About Scientology Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, host Andrew and co-host Melody welcome Chris Shelton, a former Scientologist with nearly three decades of experience in the Church of Scientology. Chris shares his...

Ep.#118 Decades of Silence: Lindsey’s Story of Incest, Faith, and Survival Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses Lindsay, a former member of the LDS church, shares her profound journey from devout faith to awakening and healing after decades of indoctrination, abuse, and trauma. This candid conversation explores the ma...

Ep. #117 : I Was Married to a ‘Messiah’… Until I Escaped Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, host Anonymous Andrew and co-host Melody interview Isabella Young, a survivor of a messianic cult. Isabella shares her harrowing journey of being drawn into a cult led by her husband...

Ep. #116 The 2-Witness Rule: Why Child Abuse Goes Unreported (Ex-JW Elder Speaks) Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses What does it take to walk away from a belief system you once helped lead? In this episode, former Jehovah’s Witness elder Edward Narayan shares his full story—from how he was recruited into the organi...

Ep.#115 Is Amway a Cult? What a 15-Year Insider Reveals Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, the hosts discuss the dynamics of multi-level marketing (MLM) and its similarities to cult behavior. They explore the recruitment tactics used by MLMs, share personal experiences, and emphasize the importance...

Ep. #114 A Doomsday Cult So Twisted… It Still Doesn’t Make Sense Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, Ryan Anthony Hernandez shares his harrowing journey as a survivor of a doomsday cult, the Alliance of the Holy Family International. He discusses his initial recruitment, the deceptive practices of th...

Ep. # 113 Beyond The Bonnet: Abuse & Escape from the Amish with "The Amish Misfit" (Part 2) Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses in this episode, Mary Byler, known as the Amish Misfit, shares her journey of escaping the Amish community and the misconceptions surrounding it. She discusses the realities of Rumspring...

Ep. #112 Beyond The Bonnet: Abuse & Escape for the Amish with "The Amish Misfit" (Part 1) Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, Mary Byler, known as the Amish Misfit, shares her harrowing journey of escaping the Amish community at the age of 19 after enduring years of abuse. She discusses the compl...

Ep.# 111 A Cult Survivor Story You Might Not Expect with Anne-Lise (Ex-WWCOG) Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, the hosts discuss Anne-Lise's unique story as a cult survivor, exploring the complexities of individual experiences within cults. They emphasize the importance of community support for su...

Ep. # 110 Two Voices, One Exit (Part 2): The JW Wife Who Found Her Voice Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, Lori Rao, an ex-Jehovah's Witness, shares her profound journey from being a devoted member of the faith to becoming a coach for those who have left similar organizations. She discusses her upb...

Ep.#109 Two Voices, One Exit (Part 1): The JW Elder Who Questioned Everything Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of Cultimatum, hosts Anonymous Andrew and Melody welcome Joe Rao, a former Jehovah's Witness elder who now advocates for survivors of religious abuse. Joe shares his unique background, hav...

Ep. #108 Rebuilding Identity After Cult Control: Nikki G. on Survival and Healing (Part 2) Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, Nikki G. returns to share her powerful journey as a cult survivor, focusing on her experiences in five different cults and the subsequent deconstruction process. The conversa...

Ep. # 107 Hypnotized, Isolated, and Threatened: Inside the Oracle Girl Cult with Morven Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, Morven shares her harrowing experience as a member of the Oracle Girl cult, which she describes as a manipulative organization that used hypnosis and f...

Ep. #106 Surviving Jehovah’s Witnesses and Breast Cancer: Monique's Story Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, Monique Eddy, an ex-Jehovah's Witness, shares her harrowing journey of growing up in a cult, facing family tragedies, and battling breast cancer. Monique discusses t...

Ep, #105 No Name, No Records, No Accountability: Inside the 2x2 Cult with Laura McConnell Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, Laura McConnell, a former member of the Two by Twos cult, shares her journey from growing up in a closed community to becoming an advocate for cult survivors. She discusses th...

Ep. #104 No Bruises, No Chains—Just Control: The Cult That Didn’t Look Like One Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode of the Cultimatum podcast, Peter Young shares his harrowing experience growing up in a cult led by a man known as Uncle Robert. Through his memoir, 'Stop the Tall Man Save the Tiger', Pe...

Ep.#103 Shunned, Silenced, and Healed: Deanna Moore’s Escape from Jehovah’s Witnesses Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, Deanna Moore shares her profound journey as a fifth-generation Jehovah's Witness, detailing her experiences within the cult, the struggles of marriage, and the challenges of leavi...

Ep.#102 Recovering From Religion: Dr. Darrel Ray & Emily on Trauma, Sex, and Cult Psychology (part2) Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, the hosts engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Darrell Ray and Emily from Recovering from Religion, focusing on the complexities of leaving high-control group...

Ep. #101 Recovering From Religion: Dr. Darrel Ray on Trauma, Sex, and Cult Psychology (Part1) Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expenses In this episode, Dr. Darrell Ray discusses his journey from a fundamentalist upbringing to becoming a psychologist and expert on religious trauma. He explores the psychological impacts of...