The Cult Vault

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...

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 interview I speak with Ryan Anthony Hernandez, host of The Truth That Heals Podcast. Ryan has an incredible story of becoming deeply involved in an abusive Catholic sect known as The Alliance of The Holy Family International Representing Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Ryan's subsequent escape and recovery from the group is both inspirational and empowering. Listen to more of Ryan's story...

In this episode I speak with Daniel Shaw. An expert in Traumatic Narcissism, we look at the word Narcissism and break it down before applying it to Daniel's own research. Taken from his website - Daniel Shaw, LCSW, is a psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City and in Nyack, New York; and Faculty and Supervisor at The National Institute for the Psychotherapies in New York. His papers...

*Some audio issues as this was a live recording*In this episode, I sat down with an old friend to talk about his experiences joining a fun youth group that had a darker, religious underbelly that would land Sam in a coercive environment, rife with spiritual abuse. I have known Sam for over a decade and we have shared a lot of time together, travelled Europe together and completed a BA(Hons) Degree...

In this episode with author Daniella Mestyanek Young, we discuss her childhood being born and raised in David Berg's Children of God - known today as The Family International. We then compare the coercion and abuses inflicted upon Daniella and others in the CoG to the US Army - of which Daniella served as an intelligence officer after leaving the CoG.TW - we discuss the sexual abuse of chi...

In this bonus episode, I sit and talk with some amazing fellow content creators at CRIMECON UK Glasgow. To celebrate international podcast day, you can have a listen to the conversations that take place between podcasters at these events, with tickets for Crimecon UK London 2023 on sale today at crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% discount. Mike at Murder Mile - https://www.murdermiletours.com/...

In 2015, The Serious Crime Act was updated to include the Coercive or Controlling Behaviour legislation. In discussion with retired Senior Investigating Officer Colin Sutton, we discuss how this legislation could have changed notable cases from Sutton's career, including those highlighted in the hit TV series "The Real Manhunter". This talk includes a recent study conducted by The Family Survi...

In this episode I chat with Stephen Mather MSc- former Jehovah's Witness, father and one of the voices of the podcast Cult Hackers - a show Stephen co-hosts with his daughter Celine, formerly known as the "What Should I Think About" podcast. Twitter.com/CultHackersCult Hackers Podcast Feed - https://pod.link/1540824671/episode/0dc914744960acf4aabafadd344dd426https://medium.com/ @SteEvilSheepGe...

After taking on board feedback and constructive criticism over the years and moving forward with my own education in the cult-space, I have decided to launch Season 2. You can watch the video of this announcement here - https://youtu.be/ivfW47Ph3PMAnd support the show here - patreon.com/thecultvaultThank you to all my current patrons and supporters -DarianLouisaLeAnneBeccaAvrilAmandaRochelleShelby...

In this 200th episode of The Cult Vault podcast, I chat with Chris Shelton MSc - leading authority on the inner workings of Scientology. Chris Shelton YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF326xyA0QHI7Z5xAwKQDJgCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In Touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter : https://twitter.com/Cu...

In this episode I speak with Ron Punit Auerbacher - former Sannyasin and follower of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh known more commonly today as Osho. Ron also talks us through his difficult childhood and incredible activism work which has shaped history and Gay Rights as we know it today. Cult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In Touch:Instagram: http...