CW: mentions of attempted suicide & infant abuse From a young age Priscilla was learning about how she would become... more

Calvin Wayman was born and raised in an offshoot polygamist sect of FLDS called “The Work”. With 44 siblings, a... more

CW:  Fatal Terrorist Attack  Joined live today with Yasmine Mohammed, we discussed the most recent terrorist attacks in both New Orleans... more

Chad Harris' family joined the Shiny Happy People cult when he was just 7 years old, after a doctor convinced... more

Content Warning: SA, CA, CSA, mentions of rape Misty Griffin returns to the studio to further discuss her experience growing... more

CW: CSA… Featured in “Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals” a new four-part docu-series exposing the pred*tory and insidious... more

Timmy Gibson is a former fundamental Evangelical Pentecostal Pastor who graduated bible college and spent a total of 30 years... more

When her well off British family moved to Saudi Arabia near Mecca, Nuriyah Khan ( @HolyHumanist ) lived in two worlds at... more

Sometimes becoming more devout can actually spark the biggest faith crisis. When  @ApostateProphet  fiercely read to understand the Quran in... more

A product of the first generation of bi-ethnic children in Saudi Arabia, as an Italian-Arab, Jasmin Faulk-Dickerson faced new challenges.... more

Blinded by what appeared to be special psychic gifts and years of professional accreditation, Lauren Geertsen fell hard for an... more

One of the most sacred tenants of The Order, a fundamentalist polygamous break of sect of the mainstream mormon/LDS church,... more

Amanda Rae ( @TheAmandaRaeGrant ) shares 3 of her most prominent and shocking post-cult relationships, full of betrayal and manipulation. High control... more

Lindsey Williams of the hit Amazon Prime docu-series, “Shiny Happy People”, was an eager 18 year old when she was... more

Today we are joined by Lindsey Williams of the hit Amazon Prime docu-series, “Shiny Happy People”, exposing the Duggars and... more

Joined in the studio is friend, comedian, and ex-IBLP “cult kid” Davey Jackson. Having spent his childhood homeschooled by his... more

With immense pressure being one of the sons of the FLDS prophet Warren Jeffs, Ammon would do anything to earn... more

As the 13th wife of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, Ada Marie was extremely devout in her faith and belief in... more

Warren Jeffs, currently in prison for CSA, is the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day... more

An ex-Muslim man converts his entire family to Mormonism when missionaries knock on his door. His stroke of genius combined... more

Outsiders often criticize Mormonism for its wild beliefs and the scandalous actions of the founding prophet Joseph Smith, but the... more

*Content Warning: self harm, physical abuse*  Anonymous YouTuber Apostate Aladdin shares his story of becoming a man in an environment... more

*Content Warning: Many mentions of physical abuse &  sexual abuse*  Tricked into moving to Iraq at age 14, Ellaf was... more

*Content Warning: Domestic Violence, SA, CA* Determined to fight for the human rights of the oppressed, Yasmine Mohammed speaks out... more

**Content Warning: DV, rape, SA** Tia Levings discusses her dark reality in Christian fundamentalism, with evangelical patriarchy and religious trauma. ... more

Daniella grew up in the Children of God and Mike in Scientology. Together they discuss ways that the military, of... more

Cait West was completely under her father’s rule down to all her decisions. She was told he would even make... more

Isolated in a cult within a cult within a cult, Ashley was completely sheltered from the outside world. From infancy... more

Scientology doesn’t believe in the young. They teach that they are trillion year old beings in small bodies. Therefore, they... more

At age six, Katherine Spallino is separated from her parents and sent to train for her future in the Church... more

Raised by Scientology and forced into the Sea Org and labor intensive youth camps, Mike Brown didn’t have a choice... more

The troubled teen industry has been in the limelight lately for its more than questionable tactics to “reform” kids. Add... more

Disguised as a wholesome Christian school for troubled youth, was a house of horrors for those unlucky enough to be... more

Joined for a second time by Mary (former Amish) and Hannah (former Holdeman Mennonite), we discuss the ways in which... more

*Content Warning : SA, CA, CSA, mentions of rape* After enduring an excruciating youth at the hands of her mother... more

*Content Warning: sexual assault, rape, prostitution, attempted murder* Due to lack of education when she left the strict Swartzentruber settlement,... more

*Content Warning: eating disorders, mentions of homophobia* In this follow up episode we’re going to continue with Oceana’s story growing... more

*Content Warning: eating disorders, self harm* Further shedding light on the Institute in Basic Life Principles run by Bill Gothard... more

The Independent Fundamental Baptist church is known for having extreme views on “worldly” things. Women are over-sexualized to the point... more

*Content Warning: child sex abuse, child abuse, rape, mentions of attempted suicide* When purity culture is front and center in... more

The cult doc “Let Us Prey” on HBO, highlights the issues within the high control religious group Independent Fundamental Baptist,... more

*Content Warning: rape and sexual assault* Yoga instructor Larissa Anderson took yoga “guru” Bikram Choudhury to court for s*xual assault... more

“Guru” Bikram was responsible for bringing hot yoga to the states and popularizing it. Without realizing, Larissa Anderson was slowly... more

First, there was Guru Bhajan. A self proclaimed master of what he called Kundalini Yoga. Later known as an ab*ser... more

Is Mormonism a cult? Jubilee’s “Middleground” had on a panel of current believing Mormons and ex-Mormons to debate this... more

Harvard graduate Joelle Tamraz, was young, enthusiastic and a perfect target for a fake yoga guru. Seeking enlightenment, purpose and... more

Ben John: "As a beginner entrepreneur/business owner in 2019, I was introduced to a book by Grant Cardone(The 10X... more

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church), has long been known for their secret... more

Celia was a daughter of the cult leader Ervil LeBaron, who practiced a fundamentalist Mormon teaching called Blood Atonement which... more

Polygamist, Fundamentalist Mormon (FLDS) leader, Warren Jeffs, is currently serving a life sentence in prison for CSA which he claims... more

Narrowly escaping out of her window where she was held prisoner, Briell, the 65th wife of FLDS cult leader Warren... more

**TW: CSA, Suicide, threats of murder** Born into the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS/Mormon),... more

As seen in the new and popular Hulu documentary “Daughters of the Cult”, Anna LeBaron shares with us stories the... more

At only 17 years old, Ceci was assigned to become a plural wife and instant mother to 5 children before... more

Raised primarily in rural China, Faith Jones went a myriad of ab*ses before finally escaping The Children of God cult... more

Spending most of his young life in India, Philip endured unspeakable things at the hands of his own parents and... more

Growing up abroad in the COG cult meant that Daniella Mestyanek Young was isolated from birth to be a subservient,... more

Chelsea Goodrich endured years of CSA from her Mormon Bishop father John Goodrich. Chelsea and her mother Lorraine went to... more

After years of committing CSA with his own daughter, Mormon bishop John Goodrich confessed his sins to a higher authority... more

Born and raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Katie's home life was less than perfect.... more

**Content Warning: rape and self harm** It's well known that pre-marital s*x among members of the Church of Jesus Christ... more

Her father, who got many ideas from his time in the Embassy of Heaven cult, claims to be a prophet.... more

**THIS EPISODE IS MEANT TO BE WATCHED- THIS IS TO INFORM YOU TO HEAD OVER TO YOUTUBE TO SEE THE... more

Jehovah's Witnesses make it a point to separate themselves from "worldly" things which creates a social isolation within mainstream society.... more

Creative expression is part of our human nature. When belonging to a high control group, one of the first things... more

Two young teens fell into a forbidden love. After being shunned from their fundamentalist Mormon polygamous community, they had the... more

Ben grew up in the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) living with 2 moms and... more

Kelly recounts her difficult childhood growing up Catholic as an undiagnosed autistic girl. There were good times and traumatic times... more

Homeschooled in a Traditional Catholic co-op, Anthony was given extreme guidance from a priest which has had negative long term... more

From the TV show “Escaping Polygamy”, Amanda Rae is known for calling out The Order, which is the incestuous polygamous... more

After begging for a proper education at 14, Allison had to take things into her own hands. Knowing she was... more

Manipulated into saying yes to a betrothal to her cousin at 8 yrs old, Michelle knew there was no way... more

**Content Warning: Multiple depictions of child abuse and infant death** This incestuous polygamous Mormon sect promotes and endorses extreme punishments.... more

*Content Warning: Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Attempted Suicide, Rape* Growing up in a cult known for its incestuous polygamy... more

**Content warning: multiple depictions of child abuse** Growing up with 14 moms and nearly 200 siblings in an insulated community... more

Forced into the Amish lifestyle, Audrey had no choice but to conform to the strict Amish standards. She married young,... more

An expert witness for Amish and Mennonite court cases, Lizzie explains the rules of her intense settlement before taking us... more

*Content warning: SA, beastiality, DV, infant death, miscarriage** Having been blissfully unaware of the methods of control and "ownership" of... more

From an atheist household to strict Mennonite, Jasper had an incredible amount of adjusting to do as a teenager. Her... more

The reality of having multiple mothers can be a dark one. The little ones are the ones who suffer... more

Apostolic United Brethren prophesied this now comedian would restore the true LDS (Mormon) church to the earth. In Ben's... more

**Content warning: CHILD SA, ANOREXIA, CA, TRAFF*CKING** At 9 Years Old, Isami Daehn was traded by her narcissistic mother, in... more

Once a top ranking Scientologist, now a former, Claire Headley was called to testify in the 2nd, most recent trial... more

**Content warning: Open dialogue around sex & mentions of SA & Rape** Purity culture seems innocent and shiny on the... more

Scientology Sea Org employees who work at the headquarters in Southern California, are treated like prisoners. After Marc was falsely... more

His mother converted to Scientology when he was 6 years old and his life changed forever. When he rejected the... more

Commercial director Mitch Brisker was scouted by Scientology to put them on the map and he did! His Dianetics commercials... more

Claire was raised as product of Scientology. Her early childhood years spent in Scientology boarding schools away from her parents.... more

Claire Headley, President of The Aftermath Foundation, recounts her difficult childhood in the primary hands of Scientology in the UK.... more

Back again for our 1 year channel anniversary is @nuancehoe ! Peek behind the curtain with us to discover... more

**Content Warning: self harm, brief mention of child SA** From forced Molly Mormon into rockstar, Irene discusses what her life... more

Liz was brainwashed and sucked into a dangerous Korean cult, groomed to be one of the cult leader's spiritual brides.... more

Featured in “The Sins of the Amish”, Meg endured a life of t*rture at the hands of her father and... more

**Content Warning: Child SA, abuse, r*pe, suic*de ideation** We have learned about people who grow up in abusive environments who... more

**Content Warning: Frequent mentions of child SA & r*pe among other forms of abuse & suic*de ideation**Mary Byler’s story is... more

**Content Warning: Child SA, Incest, Rape** Along with extreme sexual distortions and a severe lack of sexual education, the Old... more

People in the "modern world" tend to romanticize the Amish. They seem to live simple lives and keep to themselves... more

An unsuspecting Aussie girl was intentionally recruited and manipulated to eventually become one of cult leader's Jung Myung Seok thousands... more

After 1 year of horrific cult stories, we thought it would be nice to celebrate these brave souls with all... more

Fresh out of the sheltered sexuality of Mormonism, Kirsten had just gotten a divorce and badly needed a job. Convincing... more

Brigham Young was the second prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and who Brigham Young... more

BONUS EPISODE! Disney, don't come after us! In making the new Little Mermaid movie, we get you were tied... more

**Content Warning: Child Abuse/Suicide Attempt** The book that is linked to 3 deaths of children, completely warped Kendra's life. Her... more

Blamed and shamed for sexual sin she never committed, Jess was forced into multiple IBLP training centers for “bad girls”... more

When a young boy's family joins the Institute in Basic Life Principles cult (as seen on the "Shiny Happy People"... more

Finally! The details about our extra, over the top, Old Hollywood wedding at the Historic Los Angeles Movie Palace built... more

Sentenced to 120 years in prison for racketeering, sex trafficking, and many more nefarious sexual offense counts, Keith Raniere once... more

With the explosion of cult documentaries in the last 10 years, and the subsequent exposure and awareness it's brought, viewers... more

**Content Warning: mentions of child SA** Emily Elizabeth Anderson—a featured survivor on the cult documentary “Shiny Happy People” exposing the... more

**Content Warning: various mentions of CA** Upon watching the Shiny Happy People documentary, I realized they essentially had all the... more

**Content Warning: Brief mentions of child ab*se, domestic ab*se, suic*de ideation** The Institute in Basic Life Principles is an extreme... more

The Kingston Clan is known for their incestuous polygamy in an effort to keep their "bloodline" pure. From deformities and... more

"The Order" or the "Kingston Clan" is known for their incestuous practices of polygamy in an effort to keep their... more

**Content Warning: brief mentions of suicide ideation 1 hr 34 mins in** Within mainstream Mormonism is a fundamentalist group that... more

**Content Warning: Mentions of SA** Raised in Scientology, at 12 years old, the church accused her of “Instigating” her... more

Once excommunicated from the Jehovah's Witness faith, Rome's life completely changed. Shunned from his mother and other family members, he... more

**Content Warning: Brief mentions of Suic*de Ideation and R*pe**Daniella Mestyanek Young finally escaped the Children of God sex cult at... more

***CONTENT WARNING: Mentions of child sexual assault/physical abuse, child trafficking and sex***Please listen with care. This episode is very heavy... more

You met Chavie in a previous episode. A determined mother who took a long hard road out of Hasidic Judaism... more

Any day, the verdict will be in! Will Danny Masterson be charged for the violent r*pe of 3 different women?... more

For someone who planned to name their children using every letter of the alphabet, everyone was shocked when he left... more

Calvin and I dissect the world of Mormon Fundamentalism, from mind control, decision coercion, EXTREME racist teachings from the early... more

At 17 she realized she was in a religious prison. She had just been "arranged" to be married to a... more

Isolated from the outside world while imprisoned in the FLDS compound, Judith Bateman breaks down her childhood in the Warren... more

A father fights the Quebec government after realizing the secular education both he and his children had gotten in their... more

**Content warning: Sexual Abuse/Sexual Discussions** A brave and fierce mother, Chavie Weisberger, divulges the deepest, darkest corners of her life... more

Speaking the language of Angels, literal demons attached to people who were sinning, exorcisms of alcoholics and more. This church... more

*Content Warning: Child abuse* No child should have to endure what Kelli went through. These abusive, Scientology practices were encouraged... more

Is it ethical to raise children in a high demand group/religion? What if you think it is what is best... more