Lillian explains how MLMs use cult mind control tactics to lure and keep their victims.

Resources listed in the order mentioned:

1. (Web Story) Psychology Today article by Dr. Kondstatin Lukin "Toxic Positivity: Don't Always Look on the Bright Side - Truly process your emotions instead." Published Aug 01, 2019

2. (Person) Cult expert Steven Hassan

(Book) Combating Cult Mind Control

(Website) FreedomOfMind.com.

3. (Blog Post) "Multi-Level Marketing and Self-Help Cult Groups: Learn the Warning Signs" by Steven Hassan. Published Aug 22, 2019

4. (Book) "Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor's Story of Life and Death in the Peoples Temple" By Deborah Layton.

5. BITE Model stands for behavior, information,

thought, and emotion control.

6. (Interview) Molly Bahr - Licenced Mental Health Counselor. Instagram = @MollyBCounseling

7. (Web Story) Insider.com - "I grew up in a cult, and I can tell you why 'normal' people join them" by Fleur Brown. Published Apr 08, 2019.

8. Netflix's documentary "Tony Robbins: I am Not Your Guru."

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