Cults to Consciousness

Join us live as Charlotte Medlock, former devout follower and right-hand employee to the infamous Guru Jagat, breaks down the various manipulation tactics implemented by the "Guru" in her rise and abrupt death.  From sleep deprivation, to spiraling out of her sense of identity, we discuss how Kundalini Yoga was turned into a modern New Age cult.   Click here to watch on YouTube Watch our original...

The new MAX documentary “Breath of Fire” exposes a dark side of Yogi Bhajan's Kundalini yoga. Today we are joined by Dr. Jules, who was featured in the doc, for a follow up to her initial C2C interview. What does it truly mean to wake up out of the “yoga matrix” after 8 years and find some sort of normalcy in life? Click here to watch on YouTube Full length interview with Jules IG: @jtotheules We...

Searching for community and a higher purpose in life, Dr. Jules Hartley found herself in a Kundalini Yoga class which promised a life of prosperity. All she had to do was follow the prescribed lifestyle, wear a turban, practice yoga and meditation at 4am every day, follow a specific diet and cleanses and essentially worship the late Yogi Bhajan.  It would take 8 years before she realized it none o...

Breaking News - Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Sentenced to Prison.  Today we are joined by ex cult member, Kendra Lee Bryan, who has been following the case closely and will walk us through all of the sentencing updates.  Click here to watch on YouTube For more information, watch these videos: Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Sentenced to Prison w/ Lauren Mathias Sentencing Hearing | Ruby Frank...

8 Passengers’ Ruby Franke pleads guilty to her charges with a plea agreement.  Kendra Lee Bryan of [Cult]ure Shock joins us to discuss the details of the plea deal, and reveal harrowing details of what Ruby’s family endured. Kendra, a fellow cult survivor, is a valuable asset to C2C.  She has come upon some hard times, and we'd like to support her by helping her find a job (unethically laid off),...

Kendra Lee Bryan has been following the case closely and will walk us through all of the updates since our last livestream.  Click here to watch on YouTube Subscribe to Kendra's Channel! YouTube:  @KendraLeeBryan   IG: no longer active We want to meet you in real life!  Come adventure with us on our 2nd C2C VACATION!  Click here to go to the official booking page Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Chann...

Fingers have been pointed and blame shifted from the alleged perpetrators Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt in court. Are we really surprised? However, more and more people are coming forward to attest to the awful treatment Ruby and Jodi have both inflicted on others aside from Ruby's own. Joined by Kendra Bryan, we will discuss some of the new updates in the case. Click here to watch on YouTube S...

Breaking news with Mormon mommy blogger Ruby Franke who was arrested for extreme CA. Join me, Andrew Gold and Kendra Bryan to discuss the details of the arrest.  Click here for the 1st part on YouTube on Andrew Gold's Channel before moving over here.  Click here to watch this episode on YouTube Subscribe to Andrew's Channel!  YouTube: Andrew Gold    IG: @andrewgold_ok  Subscribe to Kendra's Channe...

Join us to further discuss the awful book "To Train Up a Child". As a follow up to our episode together, we will answer your questions! Click here to watch on YouTube Watch her episode first here Find Kendra on Social! IG: no longer active FB: Kendra Bryan (the bad child) TikTok: @kendraleebryan We want to meet you in real life!  Come adventure with us on our 2nd C2C VACATION!  Click here to go to...

Childhood was anything but peaceful growing up as a “Rama kid” in this insular Shawano, Wisconsin Cult. Claiming to have seen God and speak for Him, the leader seemed to enjoy torturing his members (especially the youth) and keeping them under strict control. Michele was 5 when her parents left her at the cult compound where she was endlessly tortured. She wouldn’t fully end up escaping until her...

Shifrah grew up in the horrific Shawano, Wisconsin cult often called SIST. She frequently witnessed people being beat*n or shocked with cattle prods. Some people joined to fulfill their own sadistic fantasies, while others were too indoctrinated or programmed to realize the CA was wrong and unacceptable. Determined to beat up adults who were harming chiIdren, shifrah became a ring leader of sorts...

CW:  CSA, SA, Abuse. Cult dynamics can be found in large, high control groups, as well as in single families. From no locked doors or privacy within the house, to accompanying her on dates, ab*sing her with barb wire, and hold her family hostage, Kahlia’s father essentially acted like a cult leader in her household and kept her imprisoned with manipulation tactics and various forms of ab*se. Learn...

The Samanta Roy Institute of Science and Technology, known also simply as SIST, is a secretive fundamentalist Christian-like group based in Shawano, Wisconsin. The group was founded by Rama Behera, a Hindu who converted to Christianity, who later changed his name to Dr. Rama Chandra Samanta Roy. Born and raised in the insidious cult, Elisabeth Gronval and her 8 other siblings went through hell at...

Hannah Neeleman, LDS trad wife and mom-fluencer for over 9 million collective followers is under high scrutiny from the world after an article in The Times, pulled back the veil from her seemingly perfect life. Journalist Megan Agnew wrote about her sneaking suspicion of secret oppression going on behind the scenes due to her impression of Hannah’s heavily lurking husband. Is Hannah, the pageant-w...

Click here to listen to Part 1 on YouTube An old official LDS church document has just surfaced on Reddit about the “dangers” of masturb*tion and we are here to cover it with @alyssaadgrenfell.  Also on the docket are other harmful talks about the normative practice. Make sure you go to Alyssa’s channel to watch part 1 before we redirect to our channel to continue the conversation!  Click here to...

Ex Mormon YouTuber Alyssa Grenfell, opens up about her experience going to the Mormon University Brigham Young University and on her service mission for the LDS church. Here is why she ultimately regrets spending a year and a half trying to convert people to the faith.  Click here to watch on YouTube Catch Shelise on Alyssa’s channel where they discuss soaking and other loopholes Find Alyssa on so...

Born into this hyper-strict cult in Wisconsin, Martha Glory Stecker Kartaoui was told she was one of the chosen people. Intense modesty rules and odd dietary restrictions were nothing compared to what she endured every weekend at the compound with her family. Groomed by the leader himself, Martha was chosen to move to the compound where she would be psychologically, emotionally, spiritually and ph...

Join us with the amazing husband and wife team, Sam and Melissa from  @GrowingUpinPolygamy as they break down their latest exclusive interview with the son of the notorious Polygamist Fundamentalist Mormon (FLDS) leader, Warren Jeffs.  Ammon Jeffs shared with them an unprecedented glimpse into life at YFZ Ranch, shedding light on the realities of being raised by the infamous polygamous prophet, th...

People often ask how anyone can believe in a Prophet who's currently in prison.  We will hear from ex-FLDS (Fundamentalist Mormon) member, Sam, from   @GrowingUpinPolygamy  , what his spiritual experiences were like inside the cult. His wife, Melissa, will join us to add her opinions on her spiritual experiences in mainstream Mormonism. Click here to watch on YouTube Make sure to catch the live wi...

The new cult documentary "Daughters of the Cult" explores the LeBaron family, as it relates to killings  in the name of God, also known as Blood Atonement.  Sisters, Anna and Celia LeBaron, join us to discuss details that were left out of the documentary. Click here to watch on YouTube We want to meet you in real life!  Come adventure with us on our 2nd C2C VACATION!  Click here to go to the offic...

Led by the currently incarcerated prophet Warren Jeffs, the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have strict rules and one major part of their doctrine is the practice of polygamy. The women who are often assigned and married off at a young age, are forced to bear as many children as possible. Warren took it upon himself to separate mothers and fathers from their children at...

Amanda Rae who grew up in a Fundamentalist Polygamist Mormon sect, shares her thoughts on the damaging effects of polygamy being glorified on TV.  Shelise's mom, Lisa, an avid watcher, also joins us to chime in with her thoughts. Click here to watch on YouTube Click here to watch the live we did on Amanda’s channel immediately after! Find Amanda: YouTube:    @TheAmandaRaeGrant       IG: @amandarae...

Joined today in studio with Amanda Rae ( @TheAmandaRaeGrant  ) we discuss never talked about behind-the-scenes secrets about her time on the TV show "Escaping Polygamy." Click here to watch on YouTube Click here to watch the live we're doing on Amanda’s channel immediately after! Find Amanda: YouTube:    @TheAmandaRaeGrant       IG: @amandaraegrant If you or someone you love has left polygamy and...

“Escaping Polygamy” was a hit international tv show that ran from 2014-2019 following a small group of ex-polygamous cult women who helped others escape their polygamous cults on camera.   @TheAmandaRaeGrant  continues to help women who have escaped, by hosting an annual retreat in Malibu for connection and community. We were lucky enough to be invited and spend time getting to know these amazing...

Season 2 of Secret Lives of Mormon wives drops Thursday! Joined by   @alyssadgrenfell  we give you a full recap of Season 1 along with what our predictions are so you can be all caught up and ready to binge! Prepare for our own commentary as ex- Mormons. We have a lot to say! Click here to watch on YouTube Part 2 on Alyssa's channel: https://youtube.com/live/I6TgOCRaUVs Find Alyssa on social media...