The Cult Vault

In this miniseries I speak with Meg Applegate about the history of the Troubled Teen Industry, what has changed and the advocacy work taking place across America today to combat institutionalised child abuse. For more information on Meg's work visit - Unsilenced - Youth Rights - Teen Help - Stop Institutional Child Abuse and for more information on Janja Lalich and her work please visit - TTI Reco...

In this miniseries I speak with Meg Applegate about the history of the Troubled Teen Industry, what has changed and the advocacy work taking place across America today to combat institutionalised child abuse. For more information on Meg's work visit - Unsilenced - Youth Rights - Teen Help - Stop Institutional Child Abuse and for more information on Janja Lalich and her work please visit - TTI Reco...

In this episode I talk with Molly Salans about her gripping thriller "A Break in the Fog". A new publication inspired by true events that Molly herself experienced first hand. This episode was wild. I was reeling for weeks. Let me know your thoughts and be sure to reach out to www.abreakinthefog.com to grab your own signed copy of Molly's award winning writing! Podcast Promotion - ‎Leaving Eden Po...

In this episode I talk with Molly Salans about her gripping thriller "A Break in the Fog". A new publication inspired by true events that Molly herself experienced first hand. This episode was wild. I was reeling for weeks. Let me know your thoughts and be sure to reach out to www.abreakinthefog.com to grab your own signed copy of Molly's award winning writing! Podcast Promotion - ‎Leaving Eden Po...

In this episode I talk with Molly Salans about her gripping thriller "A Break in the Fog". A new publication inspired by true events that Molly herself experienced first hand. This episode was wild. I was reeling for weeks. Let me know your thoughts and be sure to reach out to www.abreakinthefog.com to grab your own signed copy of Molly's award winning writing! Podcast Promotion - ‎Leaving Eden Po...

In this episode I chat with John Verner - a journalism student at NYU, host of the Cult of Christianity Podcast and former-Evangelical Christian. During our conversation, John discusses his journey through devout and unwavering belief in Christianity, through to his waking up and ultimate deconstruction. He also answers the question - Is Christianity a Cult? Thank you John, for all the work you do...

In this episode I chat with John Verner - a journalism student at NYU, host of the Cult of Christianity Podcast and former-Evangelical Christian. During our conversation, John discusses his journey through devout and unwavering belief in Christianity, through to his waking up and ultimate deconstruction. He also answers the question - Is Christianity a Cult? Thank you John, for all the work you do...

In this episode I chat with John Verner - a journalism student at NYU, host of the Cult of Christianity Podcast and former-Evangelical Christian. During our conversation, John discusses his journey through devout and unwavering belief in Christianity, through to his waking up and ultimate deconstruction. He also answers the question - Is Christianity a Cult? Thank you John, for all the work you do...

In this episode, I sit down with Susan Dones to discuss her experiences within NXIVM. Known as one of the "NXIVM Nine" - a group of original members - Susan watched insurmountable horrors unfold, as the company she believed in and dedicated her life too, began to turn toxic, exploitative and illegal. Since leaving NXIVM, Susan represented herself in a landmark court case which she WON. Here to tal...

In this episode, I sit down with Susan Dones to discuss her experiences within NXIVM. Known as one of the "NXIVM Nine" - a group of original members - Susan watched insurmountable horrors unfold, as the company she believed in and dedicated her life too, began to turn toxic, exploitative and illegal. Since leaving NXIVM, Susan represented herself in a landmark court case which she WON. Here to tal...

In this episode, I sit down with Susan Dones to discuss her experiences within NXIVM. Known as one of the "NXIVM Nine" - a group of original members - Susan watched insurmountable horrors unfold, as the company she believed in and dedicated her life too, began to turn toxic, exploitative and illegal. Since leaving NXIVM, Susan represented herself in a landmark court case which she WON. Here to tal...

In this miniseries I talk with Micah Losh, author of the recently published memoir Mentally Diseased. During Micah's childhood in the Jehovah's Witnesses, he lost his father. This eternal spiritual relationship was then held hostage, with Micah being told that the only way to be reunited is to fully submit to the teachings of the Watchtower Organisation. Slipping into a deep depression, Micah rece...

In this miniseries I talk with Micah Losh, author of the recently published memoir Mentally Diseased. During Micah's childhood in the Jehovah's Witnesses, he lost his father. This eternal spiritual relationship was then held hostage, with Micah being told that the only way to be reunited is to fully submit to the teachings of the Watchtower Organisation. Slipping into a deep depression, Micah rece...

In this miniseries I talk with Micah Losh, author of the recently published memoir Mentally Diseased. During Micah's childhood in the Jehovah's Witnesses, he lost his father. This eternal spiritual relationship was then held hostage, with Micah being told that the only way to be reunited is to fully submit to the teachings of the Watchtower Organisation. Slipping into a deep depression, Micah rece...

In this episode, I talk with with two inspiring women who have escaped the clutches of the notorious cult, the Children of God. As former members of the cult, our guests share their harrowing experiences, detailing the physical, emotional and sexual abuse, as well as the indoctrination tactics used by the group's leaders. But the voices of these 2 survivors are not just victims - they have become...

In this episode, I talk with with two inspiring women who have escaped the clutches of the notorious cult, the Children of God. As former members of the cult, our guests share their harrowing experiences, detailing the physical, emotional and sexual abuse, as well as the indoctrination tactics used by the group's leaders. But the voices of these 2 survivors are not just victims - they have become...

In this episode, I talk with with two inspiring women who have escaped the clutches of the notorious cult, the Children of God. As former members of the cult, our guests share their harrowing experiences, detailing the physical, emotional and sexual abuse, as well as the indoctrination tactics used by the group's leaders. But the voices of these 2 survivors are not just victims - they have become...

In this series I talk with Brendan Whyatt about being born into a family cult with an authoritarian and abusive father who was also involved in a high-demand political group. Brendan talks about his escape from family life, his travels seeking what was missing from childhood and his subsequent stay at an ashram in India. Brendan now works as a University Lecturer and is working to educate himself...

In this series I talk with Brendan Whyatt about being born into a family cult with an authoritarian and abusive father who was also involved in a high-demand political group. Brendan talks about his escape from family life, his travels seeking what was missing from childhood and his subsequent stay at an ashram in India. Brendan now works as a University Lecturer and is working to educate himself...

In this episode, I chat with Tamara MC, PhD. Dr. Tamara MC is a freedom activist for girls and women worldwide. She is a social scientist and linguist who explores how language is used to manipulate vulnerable populations. As a cult, child marriage, polygamy, and modern-day slavery survivor/advocate, themes in her work explore coercive control, intergenerational trauma, religion/spirituality, and...

In this episode, I chat with Tamara MC, PhD. Dr. Tamara MC is a freedom activist for girls and women worldwide. She is a social scientist and linguist who explores how language is used to manipulate vulnerable populations. As a cult, child marriage, polygamy, and modern-day slavery survivor/advocate, themes in her work explore coercive control, intergenerational trauma, religion/spirituality, and...

In this episode, I chat with Tamara MC, PhD. Dr. Tamara MC is a freedom activist for girls and women worldwide. She is a social scientist and linguist who explores how language is used to manipulate vulnerable populations. As a cult, child marriage, polygamy, and modern-day slavery survivor/advocate, themes in her work explore coercive control, intergenerational trauma, religion/spirituality, and...

In this miniseries I talk with Christa about her experiences growing up in River Road Fellowship - a splinter group of The Way International that was started by a man named Victor Barnard. Barnard is now a convicted felon, serving a 30 year sentence for crimes including child sexual assault. For more on Christa's story, visit @thesurvivorexperience on Instagram to follow her work. Intro source - V...

In this miniseries I talk with Christa about her experiences growing up in River Road Fellowship - a splinter group of The Way International that was started by a man named Victor Barnard. Barnard is now a convicted felon, serving a 30 year sentence for crimes including child sexual assault. For more on Christa's story, visit @thesurvivorexperience on Instagram to follow her work. Intro source - V...

In this miniseries, I had the honour of chatting with leading cult expert Alexandra Stein. Alexandra Stein, Ph. D. is a writer and educator specializing in the social psychology of ideological extremism and other dangerous social relationships. Dr. Stein offers programs and materials to help people understand how to identify and protect themselves and others from recruitment to cultic or extremist...