The Cult Vault

CEDU Interview - Part 1 - Michael BalabanIn this episode, I talk to CEDU survivor and ex-military man Michael Balaban. Michael provides a candid and heartfelt recount of his time at CEDU, Running Springs. 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...

CEDU - The Tangents of the TTI - Part 2In this episode, we look at the tangents within the Troubled Teen Industry that have come from Synanon and the model of CEDU.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-VaultGmail : cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comP...

CEDU - The Birth of the Troubled Teen Industry - Part 1In this episode, we go from Synanon to CEDU. Described at times as a "Boarding School for Naughty Children" or "Therapeutic Behaviour Modification" for so-called "Troubled Teen". CEDU opened in 1967 and closed its doors in 2005. Whilst it was open, CEDU staff subjected its residents to emotional, physical, sexual and verbal abuse. Brainwashing...

In the final part of this 4 part series, we conclude this tragic tale and move along the timeline until we reach present day. Find out where Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell stand today and listen to statements given by loved ones of Tylee and JJ.Get in TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter :  https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr :  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultRedd...

In this episode, we continue the story of missing children Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, following the timeline of events, this mysterious story turns even darker. We find out where Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell have been hiding. Get In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter :  https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr :  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit :  https://www....

The History of SynanonIn this episode, we take a deep look into the very first, no doctors, drug rehabilitation programme and how it turned from a group of fellow recovering alcoholics and drug addicts offering eachother support, right through to extreme cult behaviour leaving abuse and terror in its wake. Get In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter :  https://twitter.co...

The Cult Mum & Doomsday Dad - The Tragic Story of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow - Part 2In this episode, we continue the story of missing children Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, following the timeline of events, this mysterious story turns even darker. Get In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter :  https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr :  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultRedd...

Pride Special - The History of Conversion TherapyIn this episode, we dive deep into the bizarre and anguishing history of conversion therapy among the LGBTQ+ community. To celebrate Pride, we include positive changes and milestones met by the civil rights movement, leaving that awful history behind. Thank you Meg for my amazing art work. Please visit her ETSY store here - https://www.etsy.com/shop...

The Cult Mum & Doomsday Dad - The Tragic Story of Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow - Part 1In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the timeline of Lori Vallow Daybell and her missing children Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow. Trigger warning - includes assault, abuse, death and murder. Get In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter :  https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr :  https://...

Messianic Judaism - Cult or No Cult? This week I explore a different religious group with a special added testimony from one of its ex-members. Do you think this movement is a cult? Get in touch and let me know. Get In TouchInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter :  https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr :  https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit :  https://www.reddit.com/us...

Zendik Farm - An Interview With Ex-Member (Part 2)**Warning Explicit Language**For this episode, I was joined by Author and Ex-Cult member Helen Zuman. Helen offers her memories and experience from her time on Zendik Farm, a community with a radical take on sex and relationships. Helen takes us on a journey through Zendik and the hardships she faced during her difficult time within the Zendik move...

Zendik Farm - An Interview With Ex-Member (Part 1)**Warning Explicit Language**For this episode, I was joined by Author and Ex-Cult member Helen Zuman. Helen offers her memories and experience from her time on Zendik Farm, a community with a radical take on sex and relationships. Helen takes us on a journey through Zendik and the hardships she faced during her difficult time within the Zendik move...

The Pentecostal Church - An Interview With Ex-MembersThis episode includes the very fortunate guest appearances from David and Amelia - Ex-Pentecostal Church members. David is a former member of "Assemblies of God" and Amelia is past member of the United Pentecostal Church International (U.P.C.I)Along with a very brief history into the Pentecostal movement, Amelia and David offer candid and heartf...

The Tiger King - A Closer Look at Bhagavan 'Doc' Antle -**Warning: Explicit Language**Millions of people have streamed the extremely popular Netflix Original Documentary Series "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness". And while the protagonists of the show made for compelling twists and turns, many were introduced to the sinister operation running in Myrtle Beach. A potentially thriving s...

Hare Krishna/ISKON -The International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Join us as we look into the history of the Hare Krishna movement and highlight some of the worshipping methods used that could contribute to ex-members calling this society a cult. Cult or no cult? You decide -Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter : https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr : http...

The Unification Church, also known as, The Moonies -For this episode we explore Reverend Sun Myung Moon and his billion dollar empire "The Unification Church". Famous for its mass wedding ceremonies and anti-communistic ideologies, the research into this episode took many unexpected twists and turns. Correct title for Steven Hassan's book is "Combatting Cult Mind Control"Get In Touch:Instagram...

Jim Jones and The People's Temple -In this episode we go through the lives and times of Jim Jones and The People's Temple. Through research, we will dive into Jones from birth until death and cover the events in between that eventually led to the tragedy in Jonestown -Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter : https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr : https://ww...

The Cult Vault, Episode 1 -This episode is an introduction to myself and this podcast. Taking a look at the history of the word 'cult' and how it has changed over the years to carry the negative connotations that it does today. The correct title for the Steven Hassan Book is "Combatting Cult Mind Control".Get In Touch -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter : https://twi...