The Cult Vault

In this 2 part series, I chat with Adam Dudding from Stuff Podcasts about the 2022 podcast series The Commune. Looking at Bert Potter and his community Centrepoint, the show features interviews with former Centrepoint members. Included in these members are founding partners and children raised in the destructive and highly abusive environment. A combination of drugs, sexual abuse of children and t...

In this deep-dive episode I look at the abusive nature of "The Golden Age" of Hollywood - starting at the begining. Where did Hollywood come from? How abusive was it really? and did it pave the way for celebrities in this day and age to be given platforms to abuse and exploit others themselves? Let's take a look and find out. This episode is being turned into a YouTube video so some elements may b...

In this deep-dive episode, I look at the timeline of Hollywood superstar Ezra Miller and look at whether the money, status and power they have gained in the entertainment industry is being used by them to abuse and exploit others. This episode is being turned into a video for YouTube so some elements may be missing in this audio version** Sources - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Miller https...

In this series I talk with Lisa VanArsdale about her experiences spending time within different cults. Including groups such as the Twelve Tribes and Sean Moon's Rod of Iron Ministries. In this talk, Lisa explains how she became interested in visiting with groups and spending time with them. This is NOT something I would encourage to others. Lisa writes about her experiences in blog posts and arti...

In this series I talk with Lisa VanArsdale about her experiences spending time within different cults. Including groups such as the Twelve Tribes and Sean Moon's Rod of Iron Ministries. In this talk, Lisa explains how she became interested in visiting with groups and spending time with them. This is NOT something I would encourage to others. Lisa writes about her experiences in blog posts and arti...

In this series I talk with Lisa VanArsdale about her experiences spending time within different cults. Including groups such as the Twelve Tribes and Sean Moon's Rod of Iron Ministries. In this talk, Lisa explains how she became interested in visiting with groups and spending time with them. This is NOT something I would encourage to others. Lisa writes about her experiences in blog posts and arti...

In this miniseries I speak with author and writing consultant Lauren Hunter - a former Christian Scientist who is using her experience of growing up in Mary Baker Eddy's high-demand religious group to teach others about the potential harms of twisted Biblical interpretations and teachings that, in this case, lead to cases of gross medical neglect. Lauren has worked with other ex-CS to publish a bo...

In this miniseries I speak with author and writing consultant Lauren Hunter - a former Christian Scientist who is using her experience of growing up in Mary Baker Eddy's high-demand religious group to teach others about the potential harms of twisted Biblical interpretations and teachings that, in this case, lead to cases of gross medical neglect. Lauren has worked with other ex-CS to publish a bo...

In this series I chat with Jesse about his experiences growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ Forever, often known as Perfect Church. Jesse experienced horrific abuse at the hands of this church and its congregation - not only from twisted scriptures and Religious Abuse but also from extreme punishments that would lead Jesse to take drastic action to save his own life. Check out this website for...

In this series I chat with Jesse about his experiences growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ Forever, often known as Perfect Church. Jesse experienced horrific abuse at the hands of this church and its congregation - not only from twisted scriptures and Religious Abuse but also from extreme punishments that would lead Jesse to take drastic action to save his own life. Check out this website for...

In this series I chat with Jesse about his experiences growing up in The Church of Jesus Christ Forever, often known as Perfect Church. Jesse experienced horrific abuse at the hands of this church and its congregation - not only from twisted scriptures and Religious Abuse but also from extreme punishments that would lead Jesse to take drastic action to save his own life. Check out this website for...

In this miniseries, I chat with journalist and author Jamiyla Chisholm about her recent publication "The Community" - a memoir about Jamiyla's time within the Nawaubian Nation of Moors, founded by charismatic leader Dwight York, also known as Malachi Z. In this series, Jamiyla discusses the Islamic faith and how York twisted peaceful teachings into something darker under the guise of Sufism, in or...

In this miniseries, I chat with journalist and author Jamiyla Chisholm about her recent publication "The Community" - a memoir about Jamiyla's time within the Nawaubian Nation of Moors, founded by charismatic leader Dwight York, also known as Malachi Z. In this series, Jamiyla discusses the Islamic faith and how York twisted peaceful teachings into something darker under the guise of Sufism, in or...

*Apologies that part 3 was released first. Here is part 1* In this miniseries, I chat with journalist and author Jamiyla Chisholm about her recent publication "The Community" - a memoir about Jamiyla's time within the Nawaubian Nation of Moors, founded by charismatic leader Dwight York, also known as Malachi Z. In this series, Jamiyla discusses the Islamic faith and how York twisted peaceful teach...

In this series, I chat with Lisa about a man who called himself "The SInful Messiah" and gathered a large following of people. Within this group, we could coerce mass divorces and remarriages, create a million-dollar enterprise and put himself upon the females and young women of the movement. Perhaps most shockingly, the group found themselves the subject of media attention when a human leg bone w...

In this series, I chat with Lisa about a man who called himself "The SInful Messiah" and gathered a large following of people. Within this group, we could coerce mass divorces and remarriages, create a million-dollar enterprise and put himself upon the females and young women of the movement. Perhaps most shockingly, the group found themselves the subject of media attention when a human leg bone w...

In this series, I chat with Lisa about a man who called himself "The SInful Messiah" and gathered a large following of people. Within this group, we could coerce mass divorces and remarriages, create a million-dollar enterprise and put himself upon the females and young women of the movement. Perhaps most shockingly, the group found themselves the subject of media attention when a human leg bone w...

In this series, I chat with Lisa about a man who called himself "The SInful Messiah" and gathered a large following of people. Within this group, we could coerce mass divorces and remarriages, create a million-dollar enterprise and put himself upon the females and young women of the movement. Perhaps most shockingly, the group found themselves the subject of media attention when a human leg bone w...

In this miniseries, I chat with Sam Jahara about her experiences growing up in the Rajneesh movement after her parents began following Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. Sam answers the question of "Where were the children?" and the answers are unpleasant reminders that in a high control environment, allegiance can only be to leadership, leaving no space for relationships familial or otherwise. Sam Jahara is...

In this miniseries, I chat with Sam Jahara about her experiences growing up in the Rajneesh movement after her parents began following Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. Sam answers the question of "Where were the children?" and the answers are unpleasant reminders that in a high control environment, allegiance can only be to leadership, leaving no space for relationships familial or otherwise. Sam Jahara is...

In this episode, I do a deep dive into the allegations against Hollywood musician and movie star Jared Leto. Earlier in the week, I published 2 other parts on this subject, where I interviewed Michael. Given the controversy the episodes brought, and the amount of constructive feedback listeners have offered, I have decided to record this separate episode. I hope this is a show of good faith and an...

In this episode, I got the chance to re-record with Elizabeth Gilpin after our first conversation corrupted on my laptop. In-between meetings, Elizabeth sat with me to talk me through her writing process and decision to publish "Stolen: A Memoir" depicting one woman's journey being forced into The Troubled Teen Industry as a young teenager and her unwavering motivation to make changes to that same...

In this 4-part miniseries, I chat with Kristyn Decker about her life growing up in the Apostolic United Brethren with her own father as the leader of the AUB - a polygamist sect of the Mormon faith. We discuss coerced plural marriage, the current conditions of Utah, the lost boys, the child brides and so much more. Kristyn is the author of "Fifty Years in Polygamy - Big Secrets and Little White Li...

In this 4-part miniseries, I chat with Kristyn Decker about her life growing up in the Apostolic United Brethren with her own father as the leader of the AUB - a polygamist sect of the Mormon faith. We discuss coerced plural marriage, the current conditions of Utah, the lost boys, the child brides and so much more. Kristyn is the author of "Fifty Years in Polygamy - Big Secrets and Little White Li...

In this 4-part miniseries, I chat with Kristyn Decker about her life growing up in the Apostolic United Brethren with her own father as the leader of the AUB - a polygamist sect of the Mormon faith. We discuss coerced plural marriage, the current conditions of Utah, the lost boys, the child brides and so much more. Kristyn is the author of "Fifty Years in Polygamy - Big Secrets and Little White Li...