Cult Experts

In this week's episode, I was extremely fortunate to sit down and chat with veteran of the industry and Cult Expert Janja Lalich. Janja has decades of experience working alongside cult victims and survivors and gives some insight during this interview into some of her career accomplishments. She also offers advice for those potentially experiencing cult-like coercion..Materials -https://www.ted.com/talks/janja_lalich_why_do_people_join_cults?language=en - TED-EDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NWIfiV1_XQ - Explained: Cultshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt13269706/ - Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult https://www.imdb.com/find?q=cults+and+extreme+beliefs&ref_=nv_sr_smBooks -Escaping Utopia: Growing Up in a Cult, Getting Out, and Starting OverTake Back Your Life: Recovering From Cults & Abusive Relationshipshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Janja-Lalich/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3AJanja+LalichGet 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.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In this week's episode I interview feminist and linguist Amanda Montell, author of the book Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language and the upcoming release Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism available in America in June 2021 and Europe in July 2021.amandamontell.comhttps://www.skylightbooks.com/preorder-cultish-amanda-montell - Preorder Link - www.skylightbooks.com/preorder-cultish-amanda-montellGet 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.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In this episode I sit down with former Christian Fundamentalist and Registered Professional Counsellor working exclusively with clients covering from Religious Trauma - Janice Selbie. Janice is also a Religious Recovery Consultant. During our conversation, Janice explores various earmarks of Religious Trauma and how people may recognise Spiritual Abuse. Janice also talks us through how she divorced religion and what deconstruction and integration into typical society felt like for her and how others may work towards doing the same. Janice gives the listeners some insight into how to become a counsellor in this field and some great resources to better understand the subject of Religious Trauma.April 29th - May 1st, Janice is hosting a Conference on Religious Trauma (CORT) and listeners can get 20% off tickets today by using Podcast20October 14th-16th, Janice is also hosting a Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture. Book onto both conferences today to get a $50 discount!!Find Janice at divorcing-religion.com@wisecounsellor - instagram@Wise_counsellor - twitterjaniceselbie - TikTokFalling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/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.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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This week I chat with investigative journalist Syran Warner about his life leading up to cult journalism and how he decided to pursue looking into a group known as "The Body". Since we had this conversation there have been huge developments in the case. You can learn more about all of this by visiting the links below or by waiting for our update episode which I hope to bring to you soon.Syran's Website/Online Magazine - https://thebodyintl.com/Syran's TikTok @syranwarner - https://www.tiktok.com/search?lang=en&q=%40syranwarner&t=1653052903304Troubled';s Call to Action for Indigenous Residential School Survivors & Their LinkTree - https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=rgUQqcLltNQ&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=Troubledhttps://linktr.ee/talktroubledFalling Out with Elgen Strait Podcast - www.fallingoutpod.comCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/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.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In this episode I chat with  @On the Edge with Andrew Gold  about his life as a journalist. We talk UFO's, Cults, Exorcism's and other interesting subject matter that Andrew covers on his own podcast "On The Edge"Disclaimer - Specific conversations around Cults doesn't start until around the 1 hour mark as I was interesting in learning about Andrew as an individual before getting into the details of his "Exorcism" documentary."Exorcism" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l78hW8qVIWI&ab_channel=BBCThree"On the Edge" With Andrew Gold - https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewGold1Cult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Ally Awards - https://www.cultvaultpodcast.com/about-3Get 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.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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I sat down with Dr Sohom Das from  @A Psych For Sore Minds  to discuss his career as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, the various types of Narcissism and how we might spot a Narcissist in the wild. We also discuss Narcissism in Cult Leaders and even the possibility of Psychopathy. Head over to Sohom's channel for concise and educational content!https://www.youtube.com/c/APsychForSoreMindsCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In this episode I sit down to talk with Cult Mediation Specialist Patrick Ryan - A survivor of Transcendental Meditation and Creator of Cult News 101. Pat talks us through his introduction to TM and how a situation with his family led to his initial work in mediation and cult recovery. Decades later, Pat still has significant impact on the cult education space. Pat's Website - http://cultmediation.com/about/Cult News 101 - https://www.cultnews101.com/Upcoming:Cult Vault YOUTUBE for 12 Hour Stream - https://www.youtube.com/c/CultVaultCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In Touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In this episode I chat with writer, consultant, Religious Abuse Advocate & Life Coach Rebekah Drumsta about her experiences growing up in Bill Gothard's IBLP, coining the term Spiritual Identity Disruption, working alongside those recovering from Religious Abuse, writing her book "When Family Hurts" as well as her work with the Vashti Initiative. Follow these links to find out more about Rebekah and her work and reach out if you need help.https://rebekahdrumsta.com/https://vashtiinitiative.org/https://www.amazon.com/When-Family-Hurts-Finding-Healing/dp/1953300898Cult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In Touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In this bonus episode I speak with Sarah Ferris - host of Conning the Con. We discuss the parallels between con artists and cult leaders and Sarah's amazing podcast work. Come and join us both at Crimecon for drinks!Sarah's shows - https://evergreenpodcasts.com/listenVideo interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO6jUG56nXQ&t=20s&ab_channel=CultVaultCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In Touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In this episode I sit and chat with Ashlen about her life growing up in the Churches of Christ, her journey through cult education and mediation and a look into Ashlen's research project for Salford's "Psychology of Coercive Control" Post-graduate programme. Ashlen's Website - https://www.peopleleavecults.com/Ashlen's Research Video - https://youtu.be/SAFjH6oyH7sThank you to Kimberly - new top tier patron supporter! Cult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In Touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In this episode I chat with the wonderful Gerette Buglion about her experiences in a high-demand group, her memoir "An Everyday Cult", life since Gerette's exodus from the group and her work around writing, consulting and working with others in the cult-recovery space. #igotouthttps://www.gerettebuglion.com/https://www.igotout.org/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Everyday-Cult-Gerette-Buglion/dp/1578690552Cult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Get In Touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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