Confronting the "Shiny Happy People" Compound He Was Imprisoned In at 16

Ever considered that MLMs are culty? Duplication, social media love bombing, transactional relationships and loss of individuality and identity... Erin Bies spent 13 years as a top seller in multiple different pyramid schemes and now, to make amends, her goal is to spread awareness about MLMs to help others avoid the culty mind control that is inevitable when joining.She's a wife, a mom a military vet and she brings all the sugar and spice to this interesting topic! Enjoy!To watch the e... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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NSFW Vulnerable girl talk! Losing my virginity, shame, guilt, reasons for creating ridiculous sexual loopholes, and the harmful distortions that result. Exmo Lex, who is a very popular Ex-Mormon content creator, gets spicy with me to say all the things others may be too shy to say. I might regret my oversharing later, but we both thought it was important to touch on all the ways sexual repression can harm an individual. (TW:sexual assault)To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousne... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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My fiancé tells all! Serious, silly & sexy, we discuss the realities of dating an ex-mormon, perspectives of a never-mo, family drama & with what belief systems we want to raise our own kids. NSFW lol Tell us if you can relate!To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube.Find Jonathan on Social Media!YouTube @MethodBoxInstagram @jonathan.rosales_Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support th... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Toxic perfectionism, family vs faith, shocking garment stories, and multigenerational perspectives on being a good Mormon mom. Even I learned some things about my childhood, including secret feelings about the demands of church. I can't wait to share my mom's story with you!To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube.Find Lisa on Social Media!Instagram @SpiritofOttertailOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreci... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Loka 20221h 13min

Noemi is an incredible example of transformation of mind, body and soul after enduring extreme religious practices first in Mexico, then emotional abuse at Hillsong Megachurch. Now she is a powerful voice and advocate in the LGBTQ affirming space. You can watch her on Discovery + docuseries "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed" and find her on social media listed below. (TW: Suicidal thoughts) To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube.Find Noemi UribeInstagram @noemimi.uLGBTQ A... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Loka 20221h 14min

Former devout pastor Phil Drysdale, shares his eye opening story of questioning Christians coming to him for support, and how his constant curiosity led him to deconstruct his faith as well. We discuss his research into who leaves their faith and why, as well as the 6 stages of morality which may shock you. Jam packed with information, you are sure to learn a few things from this episode!To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube.Find Phil DrysdaleYouTube The Phil Dry... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Syys 20221h 31min

Mormon Expressions creator John Larsen, joins me to talk about theism, atheism and what comes after. How religions can co-opt social structures, yet force us to create community which is essentially what humans need as evolved animals. Pros and cons with pragmatism and curiosity.To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube. Find John LarsenYouTube John Larsen Email: John@johnlarsen.org Website www.johnlarsen.orgOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessV... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Syys 20221h 23min

Kimber is a master teacher, healer, Akashic reader and just overall magical being! Join us, as we talk about astral projecting, dark nights of the soul, divine feminine hijacking, distorted masculine, how to heal our inner child and how to rewire our brains to manifest our dream reality. To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube. Find Kimber!Instagram @KimberTiernanWebsite DivineAlchemyAcademy.coOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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