From Gold Base To LA: Mitch Brisker On Narconon, Vaults, And Control - Scientology Secrets #23

Send us a text Welcome to another riveting conversation with our guest, Karen Schless Pressley, who offers an intimate look into her experiences with the enigmatic Shelly Miscavige and the secretive world of Scientology. With firsthand knowledge about Shelly's life under the guardianship of L. Ron Hubbard and an insider's view of the Religious Technology Center, Karen dissects complex layers of this controversial organization. This episode uncovers the in-depth details about the inner workin...

12 Sep 20231h 29min

Send us a text Curious about the unexpected twists and turns in the harrowing journey of author Karen Schless Pressley? Get ready to be taken on a chilling ride as we expose the mysteries within the Church of Scientology and its controversial leader, David Miscavige. Today's episode uncovers the heartrending account of Karen, a former member of the Church, who unmasks the ruthless tactics of Miscavige and the disturbing narrative behind his wife, Shelly’s unexplained 18-year absence. It gets...

5 Sep 20231h 11min

Send us a text Could you imagine the uncertainty of not knowing where your family member is for over a decade? That's the painful reality for our guest Sterling Tompkins, who joins us in this stirring episode to discuss the puzzling case of Shelly Miscavige, the wife of the Scientology leader, David Miscavige. Shelly, once an ever-present figure, has been conspicuously absent from public view since 2005, stirring a whirlpool of questions and theories. Sterling, Shelly's brother-in-law and nep...

31 Aug 202345min

Send us a text Prepare yourself for a voyage into Scientology's stormy seas as my guest, Hana Eltringham Whitfield, and I share our intense experiences from our time in the Sea Organization. Imagine being tasked with the impossible - securing a new home for 300 students and staff in Alicante, all on a Saturday night. We recount these moments of chaos, the high stakes interactions with a local cab driver, and our triumph amidst turmoil when we finally secured a building. Set sail with us as w...

17 Aug 20231h 1min

Send us a text Uncover the murky mysteries of Scientology with me and my friend, Bruce Hines, as we delve into a chilling tale of disappearance and conjecture. Can you imagine what it's like to disappear from the face of the earth? Shelly Miscavige, wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige, did just that and has been missing for 18 years. Bruce, who knew and worked with Shelly, shares his personal insights and experiences, offering a rare look into the lives of David and Shelly Miscav...

15 Aug 20231h 16min

Send us a text Join me as I embark on an incredible journey with my dear friend Cindy Plahuta, taking a deep dive into her strange and fascinating experience with Scientology. Her tale unfolds from a unique encounter with the organization in the early 90s, our shared memories at the Celebrity Center, and the shocking conversations that followed my initiation into the Sea Organization. The path is fraught with revelations as Cindy peels back the layers of her time within the organization, the ...

10 Aug 202352min

Send us a text Are you ready to be moved, challenged and enlightened? Brace yourselves for a deeply engaging conversation with Katherine Spallino, the author of 'The Bad Cadet', as we unpack her intimate journey of growing up in, and ultimately escaping from, the confines of the Scientology Cadet Organization. Hear directly from Katherine herself about the indoctrination she experienced from a young age, her hard-fought journey to reclaim her freedom and the resilience it took to navigate the...

8 Aug 202353min

Send us a text What happens when a life built within the confines of Scientology comes face to face with the harsh reality of personal loss, family estrangement, and a back-breaking search for truth? Our guest today, Liz Ferris, embarks on a journey to answer these very questions. Walk with us as Liz peels back the layers of her story, recounting her childhood within the organization, the severance of ties with her father, Bob Ferris, her tumultuous coming-out experience, and the uncomfortabl...

3 Aug 202349min