Hell Bent with Brian Recker
In this episode, host Rachel Bernstein speaks with Brian Recker, a former evangelical pastor who has transitioned away from fundamentalist beliefs. Brian discusses his journey of self-discovery and de...
20 Aug 20251h 17min
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World with Chiaki Yanagimoto
In this episode, host Rachel Bernstein introduces Chiaki Yanagimoto, a prominent Japanese-born filmmaker based in LA, known for her work in documentaries and independent cinema. In their conversation,...
13 Aug 20251h 13min
BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Long-Term Recovery from a Cult pt. 1
This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at: https://www.patreon.com/indoctrination This Patreon exclusive bonus episode f...
8 Aug 20255min
Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult with Michelle Dowd
In this episode of IndoctriNation, host Rachel Bernstein talks with Michelle Dowd, author of 'Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult.’ Michelle recounts her upbringing in an apocalyptic cult...
6 Aug 20251h 14min
From Wellness to Warnings with Hayley Krischer
In this episode, Rachel Bernstein discusses the intricacies and potential dangers of the wellness industry with Hayley Krischer, an award-winning journalist and author. They dive deep into topics such...
30 Jul 20251h 16min
BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Navigating the Digital Abyss: Online Cults pt. 2
This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at: https://www.patreon.com/indoctrinationIn this continuation of our Patreon exc...
25 Jul 20256min
Religious Reality: Inside the World of Jehovah’s Witnesses with Lara Kaput
In this insightful episode, Rachel Bernstein interviews Lara Kaput, a whistleblower and former Jehovah's Witness. Lara shares her journey from being born into the Jehovah's Witnesses to leaving at 19 ...
23 Jul 20251h 16min
Unmasking Narcissism: The Hidden Truths of Manipulation with Dr. Peter Salerno
In this enlightening episode, Rachel welcomes back Dr. Peter Salerno, a trauma specialist and award-winning author, for a deep dive into the complexities of narcissism and its manifestations in both c...
16 Jul 20251h 16min
