The Cult Vault

In this NEW episode, I sit down with Kate Amber to discuss her journey through identifying personal experiences of coercive control, to begining self education and formal academic education in order to understand her experiences and go on to support others to do the same. Kate has developed The Quicksand Model to help individuals, organisations and policymakers to make sense of coercive control an...

For this remastered instalment, I speak with Black Sheep who has decided to use a pseudonym to protect her identity. This episode comes with trigger warnings of abuse, sexual and physical. Please listen with discretion. Based in Canada, Black Sheep offers a perspective on how the JW Org functions in this part of the world, adding in her personal experiences and takeaways from her upbringing in one...

For this remastered instalment, we have an introduction to Jehovah's Witnesses with Joe. Joe talks about life within the movement and finding true love. Despite the JW Org having a universal structure worldwide, every congregation is different depending on those who attend. Listen to Joe pull out the parts familiar and give insight into his personal and unique experiences too. Ex-JW Subreddit - ht...

Ever wondered if Narcissism and Cults go hand in hand? Join me this week while I interview Dee. Dee grew up in a household with 2 narcissistic parents who were extremely devout in their Catholicism. These two things combined led to a traumatic childhood for Dee and and Dee's siblings. Listen to Dee recount experiences of growing up and Cult hopping. Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/t...

Ever wondered if Narcissism and Cults go hand in hand? Join me this week while I interview Dee. Dee grew up in a household with 2 narcissistic parents who were extremely devout in their Catholicism. These two things combined led to a traumatic childhood for Dee and and Dee's siblings. Listen to Dee recount experiences of growing up and Cult hopping. Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/t...

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. Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Crimecon UK 2024 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets! Instagr...

In this episode I sit down to chat with James, an ex-member the Soka Gakkai International. He tells me his candid story about becoming a part of, being wholly involved in and finally leaving SGI. This is the first episode covered on the show with plenty more available on the back catalogue of the podcast. For more information about SGI, please visit - Soka Gakkai (SGI) Whistleblowers (reddit.com)...

Since I recorded this episode over 3 years ago, I have realised it is prounounced "dee-derich" not "ded-erich" - my apologies! In 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 this episode, we listen to Amy's story as she recalls her time within an unnamed Peruvian cult. During this episode, we look at what communes and tourism sound like in Peru. A massive thank you to Amy for sharing this detailed account. Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Crimecon UK 2024 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets! Instagram: https:/...

In this episode, Tory sits down to chat with me about her time within Dr Betty Gover Eisner's community that she ran using cult methods of control. Eisner pioneered LSD research and other drugs from the 50's, 60's, 70's and eventually lost her license after the death of a participant in a drug therapy session. Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Crimecon UK 2024 - https://w...

Welcome to deep-dive december! Here is episode 4 remastered, looking into the International Society for Krishna Conciousness (ISKCON). Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Crimecon UK 2024 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off tickets! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPod Reddit: https://www.reddit.co...

Welcome to deep-dive december! 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 Touch or Support: Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvault Crimecon UK 2024 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk - use code CULT for 10% off t...

In this week's episode, I revisit my first interview regarding the Troubled Teen Industry with CEDU survivior Michael Balaban. Ahead of this interview, I had limited knowledge on the TTI, and have since generated a catalogue of survivor interviews which are available in the list of episodes on the podcast platform. For more on the TTI, check out my new blog post HERE. Get in Touch or Support: Patr...

In this week's episode, I revisit my first interview regarding the Troubled Teen Industry with CEDU survivior Michael Balaban. Ahead of this interview, I had limited knowledge on the TTI, and have since generated a catalogue of survivor interviews which are available in the list of episodes on the podcast platform. For more on the TTI, check out my new blog post HERE. Get in Touch or Support: Patr...

Hi all! In this episode we revisit my first ever interview with guest Helen Zuman. Helen is a harvard graduate, accomplished author and survivor of Zendik. In this remastered interview, I had many reflections during the editing process. You can find the blog post with these thoughts HERE You can also find a copy of "Mating in Captivity" here and links to Scott Homan's " Witness Underground" inform...

Hi all! In this episode we revisit my first ever interview with guest Helen Zuman. Helen is a harvard graduate, accomplished author and survivor of Zendik. In this remastered interview, I had many reflections during the editing process. You can find the blog post with these thoughts, along with an update from Helen here You can also find a copy of "Mating in Captivity" here and links to Scott Homa...

Check out the updates and new blog post here!! Hello listeners and welcome to this weeks instalment of the Cult Vault podcast. It is an exciting time here as I embark on the Psychology of Coercive Control masters course at Salford University. As I am studying, I will be releasing remastered versions of the podcast's earliest episodes. Here is my first ever interview with guests David and Amelia, b...

For this instalment, I sat down to talk with Linda Pevac/Emma Stevens about her experiences being indoctrinated by her own next-door-neighbour and therapist. When Emma was at her lowest, and seeking therapy recommendations from her neighbourly psychologist, she had no idea what would happen next. A slow and methodical abuse of power led to Emma's imprisonment physically, psychologically and financ...

For this instalment, I sat down to talk with Linda Pevac/Emma Stevens about her experiences being indoctrinated by her own next-door-neighbour and therapist. When Emma was at her lowest, and seeking therapy recommendations from her neighbourly psychologist, she had no idea what would happen next. A slow and methodical abuse of power led to Emma's imprisonment physically, psychologically and financ...

For this instalment, I sat down to talk with Linda Pevac/Emma Stevens about her experiences being indoctrinated by her own next-door-neighbour and therapist. When Emma was at her lowest, and seeking therapy recommendations from her neighbourly psychologist, she had no idea what would happen next. A slow and methodical abuse of power led to Emma's imprisonment physically, psychologically and financ...

In this miniseries I sit down with Katherine Spallino, author of the brilliant memoir "The Bad Cadet: Growing Up in the Church of Scientology's Sea Organization" . In our talk, Katherine explains the Cadet Org, The Sea Org and the Church of Scientology. What happened to children born into Scientology before it was forbidden within the Sea Org? Katherine explains it all. Get in Touch or Support: Pa...

In this miniseries I sit down with Katherine Spallino, author of the brilliant memoir "The Bad Cadet: Growing Up in the Church of Scientology's Sea Organization" . In our talk, Katherine explains the Cadet Org, The Sea Org and the Church of Scientology. What happened to children born into Scientology before it was forbidden within the Sea Org? Katherine explains it all. Get in Touch or Support: Pa...

In this miniseries I sit down with Katherine Spallino, author of the brilliant memoir "The Bad Cadet: Growing Up in the Church of Scientology's Sea Organization" . In our talk, Katherine explains the Cadet Org, The Sea Org and the Church of Scientology. What happened to children born into Scientology before it was forbidden within the Sea Org? Katherine explains it all. Get in Touch or Support: Pa...

In this miniseries, I chat with Nicole about her multiple cult experiences ranging from very early childhood, to adolescence and adulthood. Nicole is sharing her story for the first time, showing the impact these experiences have had and how she is taking back her power by educating, spreading awareness and being such a beautiful person through and through. Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patre...

In this miniseries, I chat with Nicole about her multiple cult experiences ranging from very early childhood, to adolescence and adulthood. Nicole is sharing her story for the first time, showing the impact these experiences have had and how she is taking back her power by educating, spreading awareness and being such a beautiful person through and through. Get in Touch or Support: Patreon - patre...