S4: Harold D'Souza's Story: From Free Man, to Slave Labor to Passionate Advocate
Today, Harold D’Souza is a globally recognized survivor advocate & co-founder of Eyes Open International - a non-profit organization dedicated to prevention, research and education. In this episode, ...
10 Aug 1h 10min
S4: Leaving a Christian Cult for an Authentic Life
Classical violinist, Matthew Castle, describes growing up in a cloistered echo chamber of blind obedience, misogyny, high control, “us versus them,” and feeling like, “I never fit in…” to the culture...
14 Juli 41min
S4: Trauma, Truth, and Taking a Cult to Court
In this episode, we speak with author and survivor Beth Granger, who spent 30 years inside a Canadian boarding school that functioned as a hidden cult. She shares her experiences with coercive control...
1 Juni 55min
S4: Love is Stronger Than Mind Control: Hoyt Richards
When a cult leader put his towel next to Hoyt’s on a beach in Nantucket, the then 16 year old’s life changed dramatically as he was slowly drawn deeper and deeper in. This is a story of coercive contr...
4 Maj 53min
S3: Mariama - Take Two: Living a Cult-Free Life
We are so excited to share this bonus episode: a follow up conversation with Mariama. Her first episode (#5 - “Breaking Free: Mariama’s Journey of Healing and Self Discovery”) focused on her exit fro...
24 Sep 202551min
S3: The Price for Freedom - Cerese’s Pilgrimage
Please note this episode has been edited to keep some names and identifiers confidential. Having grown up in a religious cult, Cerese shares the confusion, doubts, and even self hate - especially as a...
18 Mars 202555min
S3: Breaking Free: Mariama’s Journey of Healing and Self Discovery
In this powerful episode, Mariama shares her deeply personal journey of growing up in a high-control religious group. She reflects on her upbringing, the constraints on personal expression, and the ch...
20 Jan 202553min
