Cults to Consciousness24 Mai 2024

Is the Military A Cult? Ex-Cult Members / Active Military & Veteran Discuss

Daniella grew up in the Children of God and Mike in Scientology. Together they discuss ways that the military, of which they were both in for many years, is cultic and their differing perspectives.
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Find Mike!
YouTube: @mikebrown101
Mike’s Interview: “How Scientology Almost Killed His Elderly Mother”
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IG: @daniellamyoung_
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Website: https://www.uncultureyourself.com/
Amazon: "Uncultured: A Memoir"
Previous episodes with Daniella
“Her Horrific Childhood in the CHILDREN OF GOD S*x Cult ft. Daniella”
“Her Parallels Between Children of God S*x Cult & the US Military ft. Daniella Mestyanek Young”
“Escaping CHILDREN OF GOD, the Aftermath (ft. Daniella Mestyanek Young)”

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Daniella's cult backstory
Mike's cult backstory
When Daniella redefined what a cult was after learning about non Christian cults
Comparisons Mike drew between Scientology and the Military upon joining
Daniella's culty comparisons of the military and Children of God cult
Difference in cultic experiences based on gender
Mike's thoughts on r*pe culture in the military- Daniella responds
Difficulties of a misogynistic environment
When the "process" works
When "the process" to protect women doesn't work and why
Combat barbie and her non-regulation hair
Is the Military a cult? Daniella's perspective- Mike's perspective
Group motivation in cult think
The issue with talent management
Is the fix giving back individualism and identity?
Change? Mike says why the military isn't like a cult
Daniella's differing opinion on camaraderie
Mike acknowledges why Daniella had a different experience than him
Does the military HAVE to be like a cult for max effectiveness?

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