Welcome to "Living Cult Free: The Podcast," where survivors of high-control groups share their raw, unfiltered stories. No narrators, no sensationalism—just pure,... more
Karina reflects on how her challenging childhood created a deep yearning for connection and stability and how she and her... more
Elad shares how he grew up a secular Jew with Israeli parents and went on a spiritual journey, seeking meaning... more
Rebecca’s story transcends individual experience to illuminate universal themes of resilience, identity, and healing. It underscores the power of community,... more
Grappling with existential questions about the origins of her thoughts, the influence of external forces on her autonomy, and her... more
Today we explore strategies you can use to get out of a cult or help a loved one get out.... more
The subject of today’s podcast is Emotion Control. Like it or not, as human beings, we creatures tend to respond... more
As smart, functioning adults, we like to think that we are in control of our own thoughts. This is not... more
Controlling information is a critical way authoritarian leaders and cult leaders control the hearts and minds of their followers. This... more
Our focus today is Behavior Control, the first methodology in the BITE model, which refers to control of Behavior, Information,... more
Can understanding the nature of influence support people in cult recovery? Dr. Steve Hassan, former cult member, author, educator,... more
Grappling with existential questions about the origins of her thoughts, the influence of external forces on her autonomy, and her experiences within... more