E67 She Thought She'd Left. A Panic Attack in Costco Proved She Hadn't. | Susan Stirling
She thought she had left. She had walked away from the church, built a career, created a new life. Then a panic attack in a Costco in the early days of the pandemic stopped her cold — and told her the...
23 Jun 1h 9min
E64 When Blowing the Whistle Gets You Sued: A Landmark Legal Victory
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains open discussion of psychological harm, coercive control, and alleged physical abuse in an employment context. If you are a survivor of a high-control group or wo...
8 Jun 53min
SPECIAL: Lost in the Work: How Harmful Programming Rewires the Mind
Children of the Forum is a special series on Confronting the Line, hosted by Lindsey Hartzel, exploring the lasting impact of Large Group Awareness Trainings on young people and those shaped by high-c...
3 Mai 1h 19min
E63 Cara Cordone | She Tried to Reform the Group That Harmed Her — Here's What She Found
Cara Cordone thought she'd found her people. Then she tried to fix what was broken — and discovered the damage was by design.In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Anne sits down with Cara Cordone —...
18 Apr 50min
E62 The Slow Burn: The Guru Promises Love. What You Get Instead
What happens when the very tools meant to help us grow are turned against us?In this episode, host Anne sits down with Kellie Rhea — an Australian entrepreneur, former animal behaviorist, and horseman...
30 Mar 1h 15min
E61 Can You Be Manipulated? The Honest Answer Might Surprise You
If you've ever thought "I would never fall for that" — this conversation is for you.Anne sits down with author and researcher Jon Caven-Atack (If Scientology Ruled the World, Opening Our Minds) for a ...
21 Mar 53min
SPECIAL: From Landmark Poster Child to Problem: What Happens When You Question the System
Brandon began Landmark programs at just 13 years old and quickly became a success story within the organization. But the deeper he went, the more he began to see things that didn’t line up with the pr...
15 Mar 1h 8min
E60 Is Your Coach Ethical? What You Need to Know Before You Hire One
What Makes Coaching Truly Safe — and When It Crosses the LineNot all coaching is created equal — and knowing the difference could protect you from real harm.In this episode, Anne sits down with Ann Be...
7 Mar 1h 5min
