The Cult Vault

In this episode I sit down with former Christian Fundamentalist and Registered Professional Counsellor working exclusively with clients covering from Religious Trauma - Janice Selbie. Janice is also a Religious Recovery Consultant. During our conversation, Janice explores various earmarks of Religious Trauma and how people may recognise Spiritual Abuse. Janice also talks us through how she divorce...

In this episode I chat with Megan about her difficult upbringing and the experiences that led to her rejecting Mormonism and adopting alcohol and substance abuse into her lifestyle. Without protection, teaching or safeguarding given to her at a young age, Megan fought with addiction and shunning from her family. But her remarkable road to recovery, regaining her power, realising her independence a...

In this episode, I chat with Sarah about her research into Twelve Tribes with a particular look at the history, practices, and notable mentions in the media throughout recent decades. Twelve Tribes are most infamous for their historical abuse of children and members, as reported in various newspapers and media, as well their chain of Yellow Deli's eateries. Sources - https://docs.google.com/do...

In this instalment of the podcast I sit down to talk with Daniel about his childhood experiences inside a movement called KwaSizabantu where all manner of abuse has historically taken place. The movement has been involved in expose's and reports questioning the ethics and systemic abuse of children with trials still ongoing today. Erika Bornman's "Mission of Malice" - https://booklounge.co...

PART 2** In this episode I sit down with author Esther Friedman as she talks us through her experiences with an esoteric school operating in America. We've previously explored the New York group but Esther's insight into this sister group working out of Boston allows us to see that the same systematic methods were universal across this hidden "school" and caused significant damage to it&#3...

PART 1** In this episode I sit down with author Esther Friedman as she talks us through her experiences with an esoteric school operating in America. We've previously explored the New York group but Esther's insight into this sister group working out of Boston allows us to see that the same systematic methods were universal across this hidden "school" and caused significant damage to it&#3...

In this episode I sit and chat with Laurin. Laurin has a complicated life which she explores in this episode that comes with an estranged father in the centre of this story. Her father is currently a Jehovah's Witnesses Elder despite holding previous positions during his JW tenure that include bearing arms and political employment as well as committing bigamy and adultery. Does this hold conse...

In this episode I speak with activist Evvie about their experiences in the Church of Christ. Evvie talks us through their activist work, parentification, and homeschooling during their younger years in CoC, racism and lack of acceptance around the LGBTQIA+ community, advocating for their siblings, and striving for their own further education. Appearing at 2022's ICSA conference, Evvie is a tru...

In this bonus episode I talk with Madison about her experiences in French Camp Academy. This interview comes with themes of abuse and addiction and is difficult to listen too at parts. Discretion is advised. Madison depicts her time in a troubled teen facility that seconds as a housing environment for religious families. During her time, Madison struggled with abuse, sexuality, guilt around trauma...

Trapped In Treatment is a new docu-style podcast series from Paris Hilton, Warner Bros. Unscripted TV in Association With Telepictures, and iHeart Media, that will examine and expose the dark secrets of the “Troubled Teen Industry.” Beginning with Provo Canyon School, each season will focus on the story of one youth treatment facility, its survivors, and the traumatizing abuse at the hands of thei...

In this episode, I chat with Jordan about his childhood experiences being involved in the Assemblies of God sect of Pentecostalism and how he constant state of upheaval and relocation made it difficult to maintain friendships and experience childhood in a "typical" way. Along with homeschooling, Jordan and his family uprooted a number of times. This travelling included missionary work in Africa an...

In this episode I talk with author Mary Mahoney who details her experiences in The Children of God and talks us through penning her memoir. Mary joined The Children of God in her teens and through systematic coercion and manipulation, Mary became trapped. During this episode, Mary speaks about human trafficking, sexual abuse, financial and physical abuse and vast amounts of spiritual abuse - all t...

Part 2 - In this episode, we take another look at the Worldwide Church of God - WWCOG - with a close look at racism and racial segregation, the lack of sex and relationship education, the rejection of ill-mental health with no support for those who suffer. Trigger warning: talk of suicide ideation and completion. Cult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 -  https://www.crimecon.c...

Part 1 - In this episode, we take another look at the Worldwide Church of God - WWCOG - with a close look at racism and racial segregation, the lack of sex and relationship education, the rejection of ill-mental health with no support for those who suffer. Trigger warning: talk of suicide ideation and completion. Cult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 -  https://www.crimecon.c...

In this episode we have our first interview with someone who has experienced The International Society for Krishna Consciousness with Michael giving us a deep look into many types of Religion and Spirituality and a particularly problematic place to partake in the Hare Krishna Group called "The Mantra Lounge". I personally do not condone joining established cults or high demand groups for personal...

In this episode I talk with Veteran Ryan who became a US Marine after enduring the recruitment and boot camp process of this particular armed force. Ryan talks us through some of the high control methods used inside this particular organisation as well as a lengthy chat about his life into, within and out of the United States Marine Corps and life as a veteran. Cult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.c...

In this episode I speak with Sarah. Sarah was slowly influenced and funnelled into an isolating and abusive situation. Much like the human trafficking and sexual exploitation we have heard about during the Ghislaine Maxwell trial, Sarah was procured by a predator posing as a friend, groomed for the purposes of people with influence who use their teachings from guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh to exploi...

In today's episode, I have a special interview with author Zack Bonnie who has written 2 books about his time at CEDU and Rocky Mountain Academy. Zack's activism and whistleblowing work has opened doors into institutional reform around the world - highlighting the abuse that happens in these troubled teen programmes. Zack breaks his story up by inserting perspectives from other people in Z...

This week we have a 2-part series. In part 2 I chat at length with Alexandra who grew close to a family friend before deciding to follow him out of state and into the clasp of a high demand controlling group known as RSE. Alexandra tells the story from her perspective, allowing us keen insight into what attempts at connection made by her father truly worked, and what could have been done, if anyth...

In this 2-part series, I first chat with Bob about his experiences losing his daughter to a high-demand group. Bob speaks about the heartbreak and difficulty in working out the best way to navigate the situation - from losing all contact to treading carefully to maintain a relationship with his daughter, waiting for the day she comes home. Crimecon London- https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ - use code CU...

Hello listeners and welcome to this week's episode with Caroline - a former member of the LDS church who is still fighting every day to have her records removed from the church. Caroline offers us some introductory insight into the Mormon Faith and the LDS church specifically. Non-Profit Org - Free Legal Advice - ( https://quitmormon.com/Crimecon London- https://www.crimecon.co.uk/ - use code...

In this episode I speak with Spencer about his time spent in Sharon Gan's cult in Manhattan. A strange and twisted story, as Spencer alludes too in his own words in the full title of his memoir: Manhattan Cult Story. Abuse, Crime, Sex, and My Life inside a Secret Organization"National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK - 0800 689 5652 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org - 1-800-273-8255Link to S...

In this episode I had the honour of sitting with Jordan to explore his experiences growing up in the Old German Baptist Brethren Church. The rituals of the church are familiar in some ways and very strange in others.*The Old German Baptist Brethren Church is not associated with the Church of England as mentioned around 15 minutes in** *Alternative information provided from current member* - https:...

In this episode I had the privilege of chatting at length with Nicola Ranson. She has penned a memoir called "A Slice of Orange" a depiction of her life before, during and after following Guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. Nicola's insight into the Sannyasin community is unlike anything you have heard before - even from the hugely popular Netflix Documentary "Wild, Wild Country" that focuses on the...

In this episode, Daphne talks us through her difficult experiences with a questionable diagnosis that leads to her attending two programmes that each offered abuse and trauma. Her road to independent decision making is truly inspiring. Troubled Teen Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/troubledteens/Breaking Code Silence - www.breakingcodesilence.orgGet In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.co...