In this episode, Karla McLaren, M.Ed., award winning author, social scientist and co-author (with Janja Lalich) of Escaping Utopia, talks about how cults are created, why people join cults and how we can help loved ones break free. 

As a teen, Mimi blooped from the drug and alcohol induced environment of her mother’s upbringing and overcame nearly 10 years of continual sexual abuse by a family friend.

In this episode, hear how Mimi broke free and embodied lasting freedom.

This is her story.

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Amy was born to teen parents who joined a cult-like Christian sect when she was a baby.  Growing up restricted from music and pop-culture made it difficult to fit in outside the church. Fitting in within the church was just as difficult. However, the fear of leaving, and what might happen if she did, kept her believing the oppressive "rapture" narrative--until things just didn't make sense anymore.

This is her story. 

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Born in 1975 into the Children of God cult, Monique is the eldest of 13 siblings, child labor in the form of begging on the streets, public performances & hard labor, she lived a transient life, traveling the world inside the international cult. Backsliding at 19 years old, with her 2 week old baby girl, she received her GED and started on an education path immediately. Being able to access therapy programs and self-care, she successfully completed a 17 year career in the biopharmaceutical industry. In 2014, Monique began launching entrepreneurial businesses and philanthropic programs as a Thriver, seeking to assist others on their own path out of exploitation, human trafficking and cults. 

This is her story.

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From being controlled to the one in control, Dana leaves behind the dogma of Jehovah’s Witness to join the world of Dominatrix.  Growing up with a devout father, she was forced to hide her true self until age 18 when she finally blooped. Only then was she able to create her own life in a brand-new world.

This is her story. 

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Hi. I'm Vanessa, the host of Blooped.  This is my personal story of growing up in the Hare Krishna movement.  I share my timeline from 4 years old till 12 years old when I was finally able to escape.  Hear what finally made me leave and how I was able to start over. 

This is my story. 

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Learn the meaning of the world "Blooped" and a brief history of what inspired the podcast. 

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About Blooped

Ever wonder why people join cults?  Find out why and what it takes to break free. Featuring stories from cult survivors, ex-leaders and conversations with experts in cult psychology. Hosted by Vanessa Elle Wilde, a survivor of the Hare Krishna cult.