The Cult Vault

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...

In this episode I interview author Ronit Plank about her coming-of-age memoir. Her book "When She Comes Back" is centred around her Mother leaving to join infamous cult leader Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. For a chance to win 1 of 3 exclusively signed copies of this memoir in September, follow/like/comment on my social media postsInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter :  https://twit...

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In this episode I chat with author Geoffrey Wallis about his book "A Voice From Inside - Notes on Religious Trauma In a Captive Organization". We also discuss being Physically In/Mentally Out (PIMO), Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) and High Demand Religious Groups (HDRG).Geoffrey's Website - https://www.wallisbooks.com/List of Suicide Prevention Phone Numbers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li...

In this episode, Jacqueline talks of her experiences being involved in Enthusiastic Abuse programmes that still exist in America today and the harm they inflict on their participants. Jacqueline also discusses the projects she is involved in that hope to end these "drug rehabilitation programmes" and the institutionalised abuse that goes along with https://enthusiasticsobrietyabuse.comThe Atavist...

Malaysian Airlines has a colourful history when it comes to aviation mysteries. This includes possibly the most interesting case of all - the disappearance of Flight MH370 - which still remains missing to this day. Get In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter :  https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr :  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit :  https://www.reddit.com...

In today's episode, Don talks us through his experiences in a high demand sect of Mormonism that started out like paradise on Earth - mixing Don's love of technology with a promise of being closer to God as one of the prophecy's "Chosen Ones". As time goes on, Don and his fellow congregants are subjected to physical, spiritual, emotional and verbal abuse as well as psychological warfar...

In this episode I talk with Daniella about her experiences growing up in the nefarious movement The Children of God - now known as The Family International. This movement has been exposed in various ways to the public but it remained hidden in the shadows around the world for many years whilst children and congregants were subjected to some of the worst abuse imaginable. Daniella tells us of her e...

In this episode, I chat with Matthew as he uncovers his personal experiences with a movement known as Training in Power Academy. A group that has teachings that claim to assist in unlocking the potential of the human mind. Matthew's Medium Article - https://medium.com/ @matthewdeaners/lol-25cc74436c2fGet In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter :  https://twitter.com/...

In this episode I chat with fellow content creator Russel. He talks me through the worry he has for his family member, lost to The Last Reformation movement. The group seem to have controversial beliefs around each disciples abilities to perform Baptism's. Here is Russel's podcast! - https://www.coffeebreathconversations.com/The Catacomb Club - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cat...

In this episode I chat with Kerry Noble who tells me a wild story about a far-right militant organisation dedicated to Christian doctrine that was born from Baptist roots but soon became involved in extremism in many forms. These included things like racism, homophobia and the threat of violence. Kerry's journey goes from "high priest" to the leader James Ellison right the way through to repen...

In today's episode, we continue the coverage on INC. This interview brings the perspective of Sopia who was a second generation member, living in Europe and practised INC for many years growing up. The Subreddit -  https://www.reddit.com/r/ExIglesiaNiCristoTake a look at Learnworlds today!!  https://www.learnworlds.com/Click here to listen to Scary Time:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/...