Daniella Mestyanek Young - Part 1

Ep 118: (Part 1) Raised in one of the most notorious sex cults, one woman’s memoir brings their atrocities out of the shadows and into the light. This is the Daniella Mestyanek Young story - part 1. For more information about Daniella's work, or to learn about her book, Uncultured; visit her website: https://www.uncultureyourself.com Sources for Today's Episode: Uncultured: A Memoir of Cults, War and Belonging by Daniella Mestyanek Young Interview with Daniella Mestyanek Young Davidberg.org Childrenofgod.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Prose (Personalized Haircare) Prose is the key to achieving all your hair goals this year. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/women This is Actually Happening (Podcast) Follow THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING wherever you listen to podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery App. https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Daniella Mestyanek Young Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or by sending us a note. We love to hear from our audience! You can also support the show through the following ways: Follow Us on Social: YouTube | Instagram | Tik Tok | Facebook | Reddit | Twitter Patron Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade to get an extra episode every month, exclusive AMAs with the hosts, lecture series on criminal justice, our true crime book club, and more! Check out our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime Apple Subscriptions Ad-free shows are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $1.99 a month. Merchandise For T-shirts, Hoodies, notebooks, stickers and mugs check out: https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com/merch Help is Available: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Keywords: cults, unCULTured, Children of God Cult, Veteran, The Family, Texas, Brazil, Mexico, Child Abuse, David Brant Berg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices