The Cult Vault

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...

In this conspiracy episode I take a brief look at the early life and career of Kurt Cobain - frontman of the history making grunge rock band Nirvana. Many conspiracies surround the death of Cobain with a large number of people remaining in the mindset that Cobain did not complete suicide and that Courtney Love was responsible for arranging his murder and making it look like a suicide. Sources - ht...

In this episode, I speak with Haley about her whirlwind introduction to two separate groups that both originate from South Korea. She talks us through the practices and customs of each movement and the smoke and mirrors methods used to slowly bring her further into the fold. Ex-Shincheonji Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Shincheonji/Get In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultp...

In this episode, I chat with Robert who has experienced a varying amount of commitment to Judaism which he himself explored independently before deciding to move away from the Faith altogether. ExJew Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/exjew/Get In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter :  https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr :  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultRedd...

In this episode I speak with Andrew who talks us through his experiences being pulled through the Troubled Teen Industry from the young age of 11 onwards. Not only was Andrew subjected to "scared straight" programmes and tactics, he was sent through 2 wilderness programmes that respectively had abuse and manipulation running through both. Troubled Teens Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/trouble...

In this episode, I chat with Cameron about her experiences in the Assemblies of God sect of Pentecostalism. Cameron shares her insights of growing up in America's "Bible Belt" and the variety of Christian branches all around her. She also talks of her high demand religious experiences and catching up with pop-culture in a post-religious world. Get In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/...

Rachel sits down with me to talk me through her experiences in The Élan School. A difficult story with an inspiring conclusion. But another heartbreaking account of the institutionalised abuse experienced by so many young adults and children who are subjected to these programmes. Joe Vs Élan School - https://elan.school/The Last Stop Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWLc1_sb4JA&t=1938...

In this week's episode I chat with Jarrod who gives us his take on growing up in the SDA church. We also outline a brief history of the faith, as well as changes since its implementation and the many tangents that have formed in it's wake. Ex-Adventist Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/exAdventist/Helen Zuman's Memoir "Mating in Captivity" - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36339...

In this episode I speak at length with Ruwan, an outspoken ex-member of the female-pleasure focused movement known as OneTaste. Ruwan talks us through the practice of Orgasmic Meditation (OM) as well as the levels of costly courses members are encouraged to take. We end our chat on Ruwan's new focus in life and how he has taken the positive lessons from OneTaste and applied them to his new eve...

In this week's instalment, I sit down with Maggie to talk about her experience going from one programme to another. We discuss at length her time spent in both Second Nature in Utah and Spring Ridge Academy in Arizona and the institutionalised abuse experienced in both. It has come to light that Spring Ridge Academy may be changing it's name to NEW DAY RISING - Please research this place....

In today's episode, Elijah speaks about how a fellow congregant branched away from his regular church service to start his own group - and how Elijah and his family were convinced to join him. Thank you to this week's sponsors - Samuel Knox and his book - How to See a Man about a Dog https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58518452-how-to-see-a-man-about-a-dogGet In TouchInstagram:  https://ww...

In today's episode, Miriam speaks about family separation inside the Unification Church, her high level of commitment to the cause as well as the affect the church had on her years after she had left. Get In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter :  https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr :  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit :  https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult...

In today's episode, artist Lonnie talks us through the high demands of Orthodox Judaism and his personal experiences being born into and raised within this religious group. Lonnie's Comic - https://lonniecomics.gumroad.com/l/NDozAFootsteps - https://footstepsorg.org/A huge thank you to this month's sponsors! Find out more about Help You Find Me at -  https://helpyoufind.me/HYFMCultGet...

In today's episode, Tee talks us through his experiences with a Guru and a group practising Sufism. This offshoot of the religion appears to use spiritual abuse and manipulation to bend the will of followers into believing and behaving in a way that suits the leader. At the end of the episode, Tee's song "Revenge" is featured. Tee's Youtube Channel "Quit Your Cult" - https://www.youtub...

**APOLOGIES FOR THE BEEPING. I ONLY NOTICED IT POST-INTERVIEW**In this episode, Dustin tells us of the captive group known as A Better Way Ministries that are responsible for institutionalised abuse, captive and coercive control of its participants and more. For support, search breakingcodesilence. www. Breakingcodesilence.orgA huge thank you to this month's sponsors! Find out more about Help...