Episode 21 | Spiritual Abuse and Single Family Cults
In this episode, Dr. Jamie Marich discusses her experiences with spiritual abuse and the dynamics of cults, emphasizing the importance of understanding these issues in therapy. She shares her personal...
17 Dec 20241h 1min
Episode 20 | Recovering from Purity Culture
In this conversation, Maddie Jo Cowsert shares her journey from growing up in evangelical purity culture to navigating her identity and sexuality in New York City. She discusses the complexities of de...
10 Dec 20241h 4min
Episode 19 | Hasidic Judaism
In this episode of Cults and the Culting of America, Beatrice Weber shares her profound journey growing up in the Hasidic community, detailing the strict beliefs and practices that shaped her life. Sh...
3 Dec 202459min
Episode 18 | 1 to 1 cults (Narcassistic Abuse)
In this conversation, Dr. Kerry McAvoy discusses her experiences with narcissistic abuse, the psychological implications of narcissism, and the societal impact of charismatic leaders. The discussion d...
26 Nov 202459min
Episode 17: Is Alcoholics Anonymous Culty?!?!
Summary In this conversation, the hosts and guest explore the dynamics of cults, particularly focusing on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and its 12-step program. They discuss the coercive nature of these p...
19 Nov 20241h 11min
Episode 16: Voices Unbound--Cults, White Supremacy, and the Silencing of Women
Summary In this episode, Scot Loyd, Daniella Mestyneck Young, and Ali Henney discuss the intersections of cult dynamics, white supremacy, and the silencing of women, particularly black women. They exp...
12 Nov 20241h 1min
Episode 15: Leaving the Cult of MAGA
Summary In this conversation, Scott Loyd and Daniella engage with Haley Griffith, who shares her transformative journey from supporting Donald Trump to embracing liberal values. The discussion delves ...
29 Okt 20241h
Episode 14: Good Cult, Bad Cult
Summary In this conversation, Scot Loyd and Daniella (KnittingCultLady) delve into the complexities of group dynamics, particularly focusing on the duality of groups as both beneficial and potentially...
22 Okt 20241h 2min
