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 from the cult she was raised in. If you haven’t heard it already, we encourage you to hit pause on this one and listen to that one first! On this one, we invite you to listen and help us celebrate Mariama’s post-cult reclamation. Here, she shares her hard won wisdom as well as the challenges she has met along the way. Her insights are pearls of wisdom that we hope will inspire you. Trigger Warning: Due to these episodes containing stories that involve cults and other types of coercive control that may be disturbing to some, listener discretion is advised.You can find Living Cult Free on social media, especially on Instagram, at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/livingcultfree/'>livingcultfree</a>  Our website is <a href='http://livingcultfree.com'>livingcultfree.com</a> where the mission is to support the creative expression of survivor stories and empower advocacy through education.At the website above, you can:<ul><li>Contact us to share your story</li><li>Meet who runs and collaborates with Living Cult Free</li><li>Make a donation to help further Living Cult Free’s mission </li></ul>Thank you for your support! ©2024 Living Cult FreeIntro &amp; outro by Jon Snow; Original Music by Esther Friedman Editing and production by Vanessa HennesseyHuge thanks to Living Cult Free’s intern, Nikki Kattamuri, and the Living Cult Free Board of Directors; as well as Erica A. Slauson for her help with transcription.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Living Cult Free. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Living Cult Free name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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 from the cult she was raised in. If you haven’t heard it already, we encourage you to hit pause on this one and listen to that one first! On this one, we invite you to listen and help us celebrate Mariama’s post-cult reclamation. Here, she shares her hard won wisdom as well as the challenges she has met along the way. Her insights are pearls of wisdom that we hope will inspire you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trigger Warning: Due to these episodes containing stories that involve cults and other types of coercive control that may be disturbing to some, listener discretion is advised.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can find Living Cult Free on social media, especially on Instagram, at &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/livingcultfree/'&gt;livingcultfree&lt;/a&gt;  Our website is &lt;a href='http://livingcultfree.com'&gt;livingcultfree.com&lt;/a&gt; where the mission is to support the creative expression of survivor stories and empower advocacy through education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the website above, you can:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contact us to share your story&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Meet who runs and collaborates with Living Cult Free&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Make a donation to help further Living Cult Free’s mission &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for your support!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;©2024 Living Cult Free&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Intro &amp;amp; outro by Jon Snow; Original Music by Esther Friedman &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editing and production by Vanessa Hennessey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Huge thanks to Living Cult Free’s intern, Nikki Kattamuri, and the Living Cult Free Board of Directors; as well as Erica A. Slauson for her help with transcription.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Living Cult Free. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Living Cult Free name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 from the cult she was raised in. If you haven’t heard it already, we encourage you to hit pause on this one and listen to that one first! On this one, we invite you to listen and help us celebrate Mariama’s post-cult reclamation. Here, she shares her hard won wisdom as well as the challenges sh...

S3: Mariama - Take Two:  Living a Cult-Free Life

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 an adolescent - feeling betrayed by her maturing body. The prescribed norms of the church dictated her reality, severing the healthy bonds with her father. Adolescence heralded the end of them sharing their mutual love for the outdoors. Survival as an adult included a return to the outdoors and through hundreds of hikes, as her authentic self emerged. However, it took the death of both of her parents and her best friend’s death by suicide for her to finally break free from the cultic grip. The episode opens with Cerese reading her writing, “Naked in the Wilderness.”Trigger Warning: This episode includes references to death by suicide. Due to these episodes containing stories that involve cults and other types of coercive control that may be disturbing to some, listener discretion is advised.You can find Living Cult Free on social media, especially on Instagram, at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/livingcultfree/'>livingcultfree</a>  Our website is <a href='http://livingcultfree.com'>livingcultfree.com</a> where the mission is to support the creative expression of survivor stories and empower advocacy through education.At the website above, you can:<ul><li>Contact us to share your story</li><li>Meet who runs and collaborates with Living Cult Free</li><li>Make a donation to help further Living Cult Free’s mission </li></ul>Thank you for your support!©2024 Living Cult FreeIntro &amp; outro by Jon Snow; Original Music by Esther Friedman Editing and production by Vanessa HennesseyHuge thanks to Living Cult Free’s intern, Nikki Kattamuri, and the Living Cult Free Board of Directors; as well as Erica A. Slauson for her help with transcription.Music and sound by: Anton Kornienko, Chill_background, Daub_audio, Denis Pavlov, Dmitrii Kolesnikov, Dream-Protocol, EdR, Noru, Restum Anoush, Sergii Pavkin, Tiago Rocha, ViraMiller, Vlad Krotov

<description>&lt;p&gt;Please note this episode has been edited to keep some names and identifiers confidential.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Having grown up in a religious cult, Cerese shares the confusion, doubts, and even self hate - especially as an adolescent - feeling betrayed by her maturing body. The prescribed norms of the church dictated her reality, severing the healthy bonds with her father. Adolescence heralded the end of them sharing their mutual love for the outdoors. Survival as an adult included a return to the outdoors and through hundreds of hikes, as her authentic self emerged. However, it took the death of both of her parents and her best friend’s death by suicide for her to finally break free from the cultic grip. The episode opens with Cerese reading her writing, “Naked in the Wilderness.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trigger Warning: This episode includes references to death by suicide. Due to these episodes containing stories that involve cults and other types of coercive control that may be disturbing to some, listener discretion is advised.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can find Living Cult Free on social media, especially on Instagram, at &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/livingcultfree/'&gt;livingcultfree&lt;/a&gt;  Our website is &lt;a href='http://livingcultfree.com'&gt;livingcultfree.com&lt;/a&gt; where the mission is to support the creative expression of survivor stories and empower advocacy through education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the website above, you can:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contact us to share your story&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Meet who runs and collaborates with Living Cult Free&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Make a donation to help further Living Cult Free’s mission &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for your support!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;©2024 Living Cult Free&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Intro &amp;amp; outro by Jon Snow; Original Music by Esther Friedman &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editing and production by Vanessa Hennessey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Huge thanks to Living Cult Free’s intern, Nikki Kattamuri, and the Living Cult Free Board of Directors; as well as Erica A. Slauson for her help with transcription.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music and sound by: Anton Kornienko, Chill_background, Daub_audio, Denis Pavlov, Dmitrii Kolesnikov, Dream-Protocol, EdR, Noru, Restum Anoush, Sergii Pavkin, Tiago Rocha, ViraMiller, Vlad Krotov&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 an adolescent - feeling betrayed by her maturing body. The prescribed norms of the church dictated her reality, severing the healthy bonds with her father. Adolescence heralded the end of them sharing their mutual love for the outdoors. Survival as an adult included a return to the outdoors and th...

S3: The Price for Freedom - Cerese’s Pilgrimage

Lori shares her story of how she became deeply involved in an online school that blurred the line between education and coercion. She opens up about the power of community, the subtle ways control takes hold, and the moment she realized she had to break free. In this candid conversation, Lori reflects on the challenges of leaving, rebuilding her life, and reclaiming her personal power. A powerful story of resilience, self-discovery, and the long road to healing. The episode opens with Lori reading from her piece, &quot;Still Unsettled, but Healing...&quot;. Find Lori at <a href='https://www.lorinanan.com/'>her website.</a>Trigger Warning: Due to these episodes containing stories that involve cults and other types of coercive control that may be disturbing to some, listener discretion is advised.You can find Living Cult Free on social media, especially on Instagram, at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/livingcultfree/'>livingcultfree</a>  Our website is <a href='http://livingcultfree.com'>livingcultfree.com</a> where the mission is to support the creative expression of survivor stories and empower advocacy through education.At the website above, you can:<ul><li>Contact us to share your story</li><li>Meet who runs and collaborates with Living Cult Free</li><li>Make a donation to help further Living Cult Free’s mission </li></ul>Thank you for your support!©2025 Living Cult FreeIntro &amp; outro by Jon Snow; Original Music by Esther Friedman Editing and production by Vanessa HennesseyHuge thanks to Living Cult Free’s intern, Nikki Kattamuri, and the Living Cult Free Board of Directors; as well as Erica A. Slauson for her help with transcription.Music and sound by:  Alexander Lisenkov, AllWorldMusic, Geoff Harvey, Keyframe Audio, Musiconaut, Oleksandr Stepanov, Serge Quadrado, Sergii Pavkin, Timothy Kulig. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Living Cult Free. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Living Cult Free name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Lori shares her story of how she became deeply involved in an online school that blurred the line between education and coercion. She opens up about the power of community, the subtle ways control takes hold, and the moment she realized she had to break free. In this candid conversation, Lori reflects on the challenges of leaving, rebuilding her life, and reclaiming her personal power. A powerful story of resilience, self-discovery, and the long road to healing. The episode opens with Lori reading from her piece, &amp;quot;Still Unsettled, but Healing...&amp;quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Find Lori at &lt;a href='https://www.lorinanan.com/'&gt;her website.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trigger Warning: Due to these episodes containing stories that involve cults and other types of coercive control that may be disturbing to some, listener discretion is advised.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can find Living Cult Free on social media, especially on Instagram, at &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/livingcultfree/'&gt;livingcultfree&lt;/a&gt;  Our website is &lt;a href='http://livingcultfree.com'&gt;livingcultfree.com&lt;/a&gt; where the mission is to support the creative expression of survivor stories and empower advocacy through education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the website above, you can:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contact us to share your story&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Meet who runs and collaborates with Living Cult Free&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Make a donation to help further Living Cult Free’s mission &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for your support!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;©2025 Living Cult Free&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Intro &amp;amp; outro by Jon Snow; Original Music by Esther Friedman &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editing and production by Vanessa Hennessey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Huge thanks to Living Cult Free’s intern, Nikki Kattamuri, and the Living Cult Free Board of Directors; as well as Erica A. Slauson for her help with transcription.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music and sound by:  Alexander Lisenkov, AllWorldMusic, Geoff Harvey, Keyframe Audio, Musiconaut, Oleksandr Stepanov, Serge Quadrado, Sergii Pavkin, Timothy Kulig. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Living Cult Free. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Living Cult Free name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Lori shares her story of how she became deeply involved in an online school that blurred the line between education and coercion. She opens up about the power of community, the subtle ways control takes hold, and the moment she realized she had to break free. In this candid conversation, Lori reflects on the challenges of leaving, rebuilding her life, and reclaiming her personal power. A powerful story of resilience, self-discovery, and the long road to healing. The episode opens with Lori re...

S3: Finally Free: Lori Unravels Her Binds to a Controlling Virtual "School"

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 challenges of finding her identity while under constant scrutiny. Mariama opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to question the group&apos;s teachings, the emotional toll of leaving, and the courage it took to reclaim her life. Her candid storytelling highlights themes of self-discovery, healing, and resilience, offering hope and insight to those on similar paths.Trigger Warning: Due to these episodes containing stories that involve cults and other types of coercive control that may be disturbing to some, listener discretion is advised. This episode contains mentions of child sexual abuse. You can find Living Cult Free on social media, especially on Instagram, at <a href='https://www.instagram.com/livingcultfree/'>livingcultfree</a>  Our website is <a href='http://livingcultfree.com'>livingcultfree.com</a> where the mission is to support the creative expression of survivor stories and empower advocacy through education.At the website above, you can:<ul><li>Contact us to share your story</li><li>Meet who runs and collaborates with Living Cult Free</li><li>Make a donation to help further Living Cult Free’s mission </li></ul>Thank you for your support!©2024 Living Cult FreeIntro &amp; outro by Jon Snow; Original Music by Esther Friedman Editing and production by Vanessa HennesseyHuge thanks to Living Cult Free’s intern, Nikki Kattamuri, and the Living Cult Free Board of Directors; as well as Erica A. Slauson for her help with transcription.Music and sound by:  Ashot Danielyan, BRVAN, Clavier Clavier, Dvir Silver, Emmraan, John Britton, Sergii Pavkin, Valentin Iakovlev. All music found on Pixabay.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Living Cult Free. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Living Cult Free name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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 challenges of finding her identity while under constant scrutiny. Mariama opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to question the group&amp;apos;s teachings, the emotional toll of leaving, and the courage it took to reclaim her life. Her candid storytelling highlights themes of self-discovery, healing, and resilience, offering hope and insight to those on similar paths.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trigger Warning: Due to these episodes containing stories that involve cults and other types of coercive control that may be disturbing to some, listener discretion is advised. This episode contains mentions of child sexual abuse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;You can find Living Cult Free on social media, especially on Instagram, at &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/livingcultfree/'&gt;livingcultfree&lt;/a&gt;  Our website is &lt;a href='http://livingcultfree.com'&gt;livingcultfree.com&lt;/a&gt; where the mission is to support the creative expression of survivor stories and empower advocacy through education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the website above, you can:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contact us to share your story&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Meet who runs and collaborates with Living Cult Free&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Make a donation to help further Living Cult Free’s mission &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for your support!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;©2024 Living Cult Free&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Intro &amp;amp; outro by Jon Snow; Original Music by Esther Friedman &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editing and production by Vanessa Hennessey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Huge thanks to Living Cult Free’s intern, Nikki Kattamuri, and the Living Cult Free Board of Directors; as well as Erica A. Slauson for her help with transcription.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music and sound by:  Ashot Danielyan, BRVAN, Clavier Clavier, Dvir Silver, Emmraan, John Britton, Sergii Pavkin, Valentin Iakovlev. All music found on Pixabay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Living Cult Free. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Living Cult Free name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 challenges of finding her identity while under constant scrutiny. Mariama opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to question the group's teachings, the emotional toll of leaving, and the courage it took to reclaim her life. Her candid storytelling highlights themes of self-discovery, heali...

S3:  Breaking Free: Mariama’s Journey of Healing and Self Discovery

Karina reflects on how her challenging childhood created a deep yearning for connection and stability and how she and her husband sought belonging. They turned to a messianic congregation that combined Jewish traditions with Christianity. The pressure to conform grew, as the group insisted on rigid adherence to its rules and practices about child rearing - and all aspects of church life. Over time, she began to critically examine the congregation’s culture of silence, where addressing personal struggles or differing views was discouraged and seen as gossip. Things came to a crisis after the church responded with harsh judgment to the needs of her family, prompting Karina&apos;s profound realization about the importance of protecting her family, embracing her true self and cultivating authenticity. Shownotes:Trigger Warning: Due to these episodes containing stories that involve cults and other types of coercive control that may be disturbing to some, listener discretion is advised.Mentioned in the episode:The International Cultic Studies Association (link: https://www.icsahome.com/)You can find Living Cult Free on social media, especially on Instagram, at <a href='http://instagram.com/living_cult_free'>living_cult_free</a>  Our website is <a href='http://livingcultfree.com'>livingcultfree.com</a> where the mission is to support the creative expression of survivor stories and empower advocacy through education.At the website above, you can:<ul><li>Contact us to share your story</li><li>Meet who runs and collaborates with Living Cult Free</li><li>Make a donation to help further Living Cult Free’s mission </li></ul>Thank you for your support!©2024 Living Cult FreeIntro &amp; outro by Jon Snow; Original Music by Esther Friedman Editing and production by Vanessa HennesseyHuge thanks to Living Cult Free’s intern, Nikki Kattamuri, and the Living Cult Free Board of DirectorsMusic and sound by: Alex Grohl, Calvin Clavier, Denys Kyshchuk, Dream-Protocol, Grand_Project, Josef Surikov, Juan Sanchez, Julius H, Serge Pavkin, UNIVERSFIELD, Vasileios Ziogas, Yevhen Shtakal. All music found on Pixabay.The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Living Cult Free. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Living Cult Free name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Karina reflects on how her challenging childhood created a deep yearning for connection and stability and how she and her husband sought belonging. They turned to a messianic congregation that combined Jewish traditions with Christianity. The pressure to conform grew, as the group insisted on rigid adherence to its rules and practices about child rearing - and all aspects of church life. Over time, she began to critically examine the congregation’s culture of silence, where addressing personal struggles or differing views was discouraged and seen as gossip. Things came to a crisis after the church responded with harsh judgment to the needs of her family, prompting Karina&amp;apos;s profound realization about the importance of protecting her family, embracing her true self and cultivating authenticity. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Shownotes:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trigger Warning: Due to these episodes containing stories that involve cults and other types of coercive control that may be disturbing to some, listener discretion is advised.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mentioned in the episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The International Cultic Studies Association (link: https://www.icsahome.com/)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can find Living Cult Free on social media, especially on Instagram, at &lt;a href='http://instagram.com/living_cult_free'&gt;living_cult_free&lt;/a&gt;  Our website is &lt;a href='http://livingcultfree.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;livingcultfree.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; where the mission is to support the creative expression of survivor stories and empower advocacy through education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the website above, you can:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contact us to share your story&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Meet who runs and collaborates with Living Cult Free&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Make a donation to help further Living Cult Free’s mission &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for your support!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;©2024 Living Cult Free&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Intro &amp;amp; outro by Jon Snow; Original Music by Esther Friedman &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Editing and production by Vanessa Hennessey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Huge thanks to Living Cult Free’s intern, Nikki Kattamuri, and the Living Cult Free Board of Directors&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music and sound by: Alex Grohl, Calvin Clavier, Denys Kyshchuk, Dream-Protocol, Grand_Project, Josef Surikov, Juan Sanchez, Julius H, Serge Pavkin, UNIVERSFIELD, Vasileios Ziogas, Yevhen Shtakal. All music found on Pixabay.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Living Cult Free. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Living Cult Free name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Karina reflects on how her challenging childhood created a deep yearning for connection and stability and how she and her husband sought belonging. They turned to a messianic congregation that combined Jewish traditions with Christianity. The pressure to conform grew, as the group insisted on rigid adherence to its rules and practices about child rearing - and all aspects of church life. Over time, she began to critically examine the congregation’s culture of silence, where addressing persona...

S3: A Mother’s Journey: From Control to Freedom

Welcome to "Living Cult Free: The Podcast," where survivors of high-control groups share their raw, unfiltered stories. No narrators, no sensationalism—just pure, unadulterated survivor accounts. Listen to the voices often eclipsed by cult leaders and hear the truth, one story at a time. This podcast was originally called: Everyday Cults, Everyday People and produced by C. Jane Taylor and Gerette Buglion. To hear Gerette riff about the stages of cultic involvement as described in her memoir, An Everyday Cult, listen to Season One, Episodes 1-6.&nbsp; To check out helpful conversations with Dr. Steve Hassan about the Influence Continuum and the BITE model, head over to Season Two, Episodes 7 - 12.&nbsp;

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