Bonus Drop: Coercive Control in Cults, Patriarchy in Religion & Survivor Wisdom from Tia Levings
A Little Bit Culty5 Kesä 2025

Bonus Drop: Coercive Control in Cults, Patriarchy in Religion & Survivor Wisdom from Tia Levings

Welcome to another, unofficially titled, Bonus Drop. These episodes are our way of checking in midweek with extra thoughts, headlines, and conversations that keep the Cultiverse convo going strong. And remember: Patreon subscribers get them a day early because that’s how perks work.

In this drop, we’re digging into the overlap between religious trauma, emotional abuse, and the battle for language in the courtroom. Buckle up, because this one covers a lot:

  • Updates on the NXIVM trial and why proving coercive control is still such a legal minefield

  • Bill Maher’s spectacularly bad take on the P. Diddy trial, and our thoughts on victim blaming in the media

  • The political and social reach of religious fundamentalism (spoiler: it’s farther than you think)

  • And a powerful chat with special guest Tia Levings, who joins us to share her journey from Christian fundamentalism survivor to bestselling author and advocate. Her new book The Soul of Healing is a deep dive into recovery from spiritual abuse—and trust us, you’ll want to hear her take.

Plus: What happens when survivors take back the narrative, and how to spot the signs of patriarchal programming in your own life.

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