Cults to Consciousness

By Shelise Ann Sola

Cult survivor stories. Hi! I’m Shelise Ann Sola— former devout Mormon. On C2C, my husband Jonathan and I dive deep into the nuance of cultic organizations and coercive manipulators. We are not anti-re... more

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December 21, 2024 Let Us Prey: IFB Church Turns On Child For Seeking Justice Against Bible Teacher For SA
CW: CSA… Featured in “Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals” a new four-part docu-series exposing the pred*tory and insidious behavior within the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) Churches – survivor, Ruthy Heiler, shares her account of ab*se as a chiId at the hands of her bible teacher, Aaron Willand. Insidious efforts to cover up pastors’ ab*se, silence survivors, manipulation and suspected cover-ups of other members, Ruthy explains the troubling culture within the IFB, and the stronghold the churches have on its members. As well as her experience pursuing justice against her ab*ser.

Watch this episode on YouTube
Ruthy is the founding member of the Blind Eye Movement:
https://www.instagram.com/blindeyemovement

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Twitter @cultstocon

Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:55 Filming “Let Us Prey”
00:04:56 Ruthy's chiIdhood in the IFB
00:06:43 Positive memories in the IFB
00:07:01 Not so positive memories
00:10:17 Ruthy's family rules
00:12:47 Keeping sweet in the IFB
00:13:04 Changing churches
00:14:37 Did family rules change?
00:15:36 Ruthy's family's experience at the new church
00:17:07 Ruthy's sisters come back from the girls' home
00:19:25 Ruthy's mom's experience at the new church
00:20:27 Ruthy's job as a baby sitter for her ab*ser
00:22:27 Ruthy's ab*ser takes steps to get closer to her
00:24:55 How IFB teachings perpetuate ab*se
00:25:42 Ruthy's relationship with her ab*ser's family and their involvement
00:27:43 Lack of s*x education
00:29:09 Ruthy's mental health
00:30:03 When did Ruthy realize what happened?
00:33:28 Going to the police vs the church pastors
00:36:06 Ruthy and her mom go to the police
00:37:16 Timeline of events
00:40:43 Going to Washington for the summer
00:43:59 First court proceedings
00:47:49 The case in Michigan reopens
00:54:00 The Blind Eye Movement
00:55:14 The consistent issue of victims being turned away by church leaders
00:57:44 Should pastors and other church leaders be liable for knowing about and not reporting ab*se?
01:01:25 Where is Ruthy now?
01:02:43 Ruthy's future advocacy plans
01:04:08 Linda, listen
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December 20, 2024 Why Former “Healing Evangelical” Pastor Who Started 300 Person Church Now Has Regrets
Timmy Gibson is a former fundamental Evangelical Pentecostal Pastor who graduated bible college and spent a total of 30 years of his life teaching and preaching the stories in the Bible. 17 years of which were spent preaching in a church he started himself, which grew to 300 followers. Timmy and his congregation believed he was a conduit of God, as well as a “Healing Evangelist” who could save you from illness, as well as teach you how to speak in tongues, and interpret the meaning.
Ironically, his “pursuit of truth” lead him to walk away from the Evangelical Christian faith he once held so near and dear to his heart. Timmy now feels he used to be a cult leader. We discuss his experiences, as well as dive into whether or not he has any regrets.
Watch this episode on YouTube
Find Timmy on social media:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@timmygibsonkc
IG: @timmygibsonkc

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Twitter @cultstocon

Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:30 How Timmy was raised, which led him to going to / getting kicked out of bible college
00:06:20 Bible college was so strict Timmy wasn't allowed in a bar
00:10:15 Why Timmy was compelled to go to bible college
00:11:43 What led to becoming a Pastor
00:13:47 What it was like growing up Pentecostal (speaking in tongues)
00:17:26 Life after bible college
00:18:59 Timmy started his own church with 300 followers
00:21:49 Timmy would teach his congregation how to speak in tongues
00:25:02 Confirmation bias; did Timmy feel he was doing the right thing?
00:29:06 How Timmy felt he intentionally & unintentionally manipulated his followers
00:36:24 What Timmy was doing to successfully grow his church
00:41:51 How Christians feel about Timmy now
00:49:24 Timmy breaks down his "healing sessions"
00:52:59 One of Timmy's biggest regrets is turning away officiating a gay couple’s wedding ceremony
00:58:54 How Timmy grew away from his own theological thinking
01:02:02 Did he send any of this followers into a Faith Crisis?
01:04:53 What ultimately led Timmy away from his church
01:13:33 What does Timmy think about those following a Pastor who doesn't believe the bible is literal?
01:21:25 What Timmy misses from his days as a Pastor
01:25:14 What brings Timmy joy now
01:30:52 Linda, listen
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December 19, 2024 How Her Upscale Islamic Life in Saudi Arabia & Dubai Took A Dark Turn ft. @HolyHumanist
When her well off British family moved to Saudi Arabia near Mecca, Nuriyah Khan ( @HolyHumanist ) lived in two worlds at once— a plush Muslim life inside a compound which protected her from a fundamentalist Islam. Hoping to continue to live a progressive Muslim lifestyle, she married and moved to Dubai. Once her relationship became unsafe, she asked for a separation and was confronted with Sharia law, Islamic religious law that guides the moral and religious lives of Muslims. He relentlessly stalked her along with the Dubai police who were trying to force her to stay with him, confiscating her passport.

Watch this episode on YouTube
Find Nuriyah on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolyHumanist

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Twitter @cultstocon

Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:56 Sunni Muslim, explained
00:05:41 Where Nuriyah grew up and her family's views
00:06:47 Moving to Saudi Arabia
00:09:49 TW: m*rder, v*olence, amp*tations
00:10:03 Sharia law
00:15:14 Witnessing and understanding these things as a chiId
00:17:01 Daily life in Saudi Arabia
00:18:40 TW: r*pe
00:21:06 Did Nuriyah feel safe?
00:23:35 Teenage years in Saudi Arabia
00:25:59 S*x education at an international school in Saudi Arabia
00:27:42 Practicing Islam so close to Mecca
00:31:42 Islam in Dubai
00:32:26 Moving to Dubai
00:33:45 Marrying to date
00:36:41 Things start to change in the relationship
00:44:20 Finally leaving the relationship
00:45:53 Sharia law creates obstacles
00:48:41 Islamic couples counseling and a turn for the worse
00:53:00 Stalking and harassment from Nuriyah's ex-husband and Dubai police
00:55:51 Escaping Dubai
01:01:00 The end of a marriage
01:03:47 Deconstructing Islam
01:12:47 Starting to speak out and starting a YouTube channel
01:19:13 Linda, listen
01:20:44 Outro
Theme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara

**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**
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1h 22min
December 18, 2024 Why Devout Turkish Muslim Denounced Islam After Dissecting Quran (ft. @ApostateProphet)
Sometimes becoming more devout can actually spark the biggest faith crisis. When @ApostateProphet fiercely read to understand the Quran in depth, there were things he could no longer ignore. Learn about his life growing up Muslim in Germany and Turkey and even at one time becoming a communist.
AP’s video: The Scientific Mistakes of the Quran https://youtu.be/8yMD99gyr14?si=X7PHkuOxs8FWRGZa
Find and connect with Apostate Prophet!
YouTube: @ApostateProphet
IG @Apostate_Prophet https://www.instagram.com/apostate_prophet
Patreon patreon.com/apostateprophet
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Twitter @cultstocon

Chapter Markers
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:45 Apostate Prophet's story in a nutshell
00:07:11 Why leaving Islam and speaking out can be life threatening
00:09:39 How the Islamic apostasy law is practiced differently among Muslims
00:15:05 Living in Germany as a Muslim
00:18:40 What the Quran says in regards to other religions
00:26:23 Interacting with those outside of Islam in Germany
00:28:50 Moving from Germany to Turkey as a teen
00:34:29 TW: R*pe & M*rder of young girl
00:36:46 Rules that changed in Turkey
00:41:31 TW: CA- when he wouldn't pray as a chiId
00:42:21 Rebelling and joining communist political parties
00:46:55 TW: DV & m*rder- Why AP's aunt was k*lled
00:58:34 Were there ties to Islam for the m*rderer's actions?
01:04:42 Diving deeper into Islam and becoming more religious
01:13:51 Leaving Turkey and leaving Islam
01:18:21 What drove AP to start his channel?
01:23:32 How AP is doing now
01:24:20 Linda, Listen

Theme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara

**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

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1h 28min
November 04, 2024 Escaping SAUDI ARABIA: How She Became FIRST Documented Ex-Muslim Woman to Flee Without Repercussion
A product of the first generation of bi-ethnic children in Saudi Arabia, as an Italian-Arab, Jasmin Faulk-Dickerson faced new challenges. She lived a double life. One which was very Western, liberal and open and another which was Eastern, focused on Islamic law and extremely strict. Her heart yearned for a western life, but situation didn’t allow for it. Determined to flee to America with a man she fell in love with, she tricked her father into giving legal permission for her to travel on her own. He didn’t know she would never return.
Find and Support Jasmin!
IG: @jasmin.faulk.dickerson
Website: https://www.jasminfaulkdickerson.com
Book: The Last Sandstorm
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Twitter @cultstocon

Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:13 Growing up with a progressive Italian mother and conservative Saudi father
00:08:14 The difference between culture, race, and religion
00:14:00 Jasmin's upbringing, and the value of a woman
00:16:56 When young girls officially become "women"
00:18:35 Jasmin hid the fact that she had gotten her period
00:20:48 Jasmin clarifies about her region-specific experience
00:23:35 Why young Jasmin thought she had to wear a veil
00:25:15 The s*xualization of chiIdren
00:27:40 Did Jasmin's progressive mom embrace Muslim culture?
00:29:50 What teen life was like for Jasmin
00:32:27 Did Jasmin believe in the religious doctrine?
00:36:28 The shame and guilt
00:38:36 Jasmine breaks down engagements, weddings, marriage from the woman's perspective
00:47:37 Trying to escape by getting married young
00:57:52 How Jasmine tricked her father into getting permission to leave
01:00:57 The tense moment at the airport during Jasmine's escape
01:07:09 Life in Wyoming with her 2nd husband
01:09:09 Jasmine's life turning upside because of 9II
01:11:47 Jasmine finding her own identity
01:16:05 What came of Jasmine's relationship with her family?
01:18:39 Women need male guardian's to give them permission
01:24:07 A devastating end to her 2nd husband's life
01:27:35 Jasmine's new life with her current husband
01:29:03 What brings Jasmin joy now
01:33:31 Linda, listen
Theme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara
**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**
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1h 38min
November 02, 2024 I Fell in Love with a Professional Predator
Blinded by what appeared to be special psychic gifts and years of professional accreditation, Lauren Geertsen fell hard for an energy worker who manipulated her emotionally, financially and spiritually. A predator who had many other victims simultaneously. This is the story of a whistleblower who risked it all and lost almost everything to expose him.
Check out Lauren's book: The Scorpion and the Lion
Find and support Lauren:
YT: @LaurenGeertsen
IG: @body_connection_coach

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Venmo @sheliseann
Website CultsToConsciousness.com

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Host Instagram @sheliseann
TikTok @cults.to.consciousness
Twitter @cultstocon

Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:34 Spiritual truth paradox
00:05:30 Defining grooming
00:09:11 When someone is unable to give informed consent
00:11:32 Lauren's upbringing and how it laid the groundwork for future ab*se
00:16:16 How religious and purity culture prevents awareness of signs of a predator
00:22:14 S*xual repression in Purity Culture
00:26:06 Going from one end of the spectrum to the other
00:28:04 A divine pathway and higher purpose
00:31:26 The signs of grooming
00:36:50 Spiritual gaslighting
00:40:54 Using spiritual power as a manipulation tactic
00:45:20 Figuring out the truth
01:00:20 Using trauma as an excuse for toxic and bad behavior
01:04:13 Having to dissolve the business
01:08:17 Friendships during the healing journey
01:12:37 Being an example for others on the same journey
01:18:19 How Lauren is doing today
01:22:25 Linda, listen
01:23:07 Outro
Theme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara
**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**
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November 01, 2024 Groomed to Practice Polygamy in Incestuous Cult as a Gay Man
One of the most sacred tenants of The Order, a fundamentalist polygamous break of sect of the mainstream mormon/LDS church, is living polygamy. Nephi knew he was gay, but hid it most of his life because living authentically was never an option for him. He was essentially assigned a wife at a young age and had 7 children before he realized he couldn’t pretend anymore. His father, who had 14 wives and over 160 children was pushing him to take another wife, so he came out to him. Nephi was told he was gay for various reasons such as eating too much chicken and he needed to stay faithful lest he go to the depths of Hell. Thankfully, he didn’t listen, got out and isn’t hiding his true self any longer.
Click here to watch on YouTube
Connect with Nephi!
FB: Nephi Robinson
If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org

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Twitter @cultstocon

Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:13 Nephi's polygamous family dynamic
00:03:59 Oldest of 13 kids in immediate family- parentification at 8-10 yrs old
00:05:40 Women are responsible for the chiIdren and income
00:08:42 ChiId labor in The Order
00:11:22 What Nephi's dad Daniel was like
00:15:03 Pre-destined families
00:20:28 Dance cards for betrothals at 16 yrs old
00:26:30 Allowed genres and dance styles for the dances
00:28:08 Being gay was not an option
00:29:55 TW: suic*de ideation
00:32:28 The struggles of being gay with no support
00:34:07 Daniel chose Nephi's college major
00:38:35 The courting process of The Order- no dating till engaged
00:41:53 Nephi's engagement
00:43:28 Plural wives get to make up their last name
00:45:09 Getting married & being pressured to take another wife
00:52:07 Nephi's mom's medical negligence
00:58:19 How Daniel reacted when Nephi came out to him
01:06:45 Nephi's family's reaction to him coming out and leaving
01:09:22 Conversion therapy?
01:15:21 When Nephi left to start a new life, what was it like?
01:18:35 How Nephi is doing now
01:20:28 Linda, Listen
Theme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara
**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**
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October 31, 2024 How Incestuous Polygamy Cult Led Her to Dangerous Toxic Relationships (ft. @TheAmandaRaeGrant )
Amanda Rae ( @TheAmandaRaeGrant ) shares 3 of her most prominent and shocking post-cult relationships, full of betrayal and manipulation. High control groups, by design, eliminate intuition, manipulate people into doing things they don’t want to do, and make them believe they are freely choosing that lifestyle. This can also happen in relationships. It’s far too common for cult survivors to fall prey to people who can take advantage of their vulnerabilities.
Check out Shelise’s horror stories on Amanda’s channel
Find and support Amanda!
YouTube: ⁠⁠ @TheAmandaRaeGrant
IG: @amandaraegrant
If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org

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Host Instagram @sheliseann
TikTok @cults.to.consciousness
Twitter @cultstocon

Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:00 Are bad relationships due to daddy issues?
00:06:43 What it was like growing up in The Order
00:14:29 Living in different mental worlds
00:16:22 The impact of a parent's prejudice on their chiIdren
00:18:14 Issues from the cult that lingered after getting out
00:21:11 Amanda's box of clothes
00:22:54 Cult men and narcissistic tendencies
00:25:01 Amanda's still in the cult mindset after leaving
00:27:32 Spiritual manipulation in relationships
00:29:00 A narcissist's lack of empathy and awareness
00:33:13 Leaving narcissistic relationships vs leaving The Order
00:36:35 Continuously in bad relationships after leaving a cult
00:37:28 Amanda's 2nd toxic relationship
00:45:20 Amanda's toxic behavior
00:51:19 Amanda's 3rd toxic relationship
00:52:02 Issues with love-bombing
00:54:21 Amanda's qualifications for relationships now
00:55:41 Amanda's most recent relationship
00:58:26 Little things that add up
01:01:09 The last straw
01:11:17 The good that came of it and meeting Winston's ex
01:14:00 The saga continues... in court
01:27:37 Emotional intelligence and accountability
01:31:45 What helped Shelise?
01:35:09 Listen, Linda
01:35:47 Outro
Theme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara
**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**
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1h 38min
October 30, 2024 Jealous Cult Leader Attempts to Sabotage Her Engagement
Lindsey Williams of the hit Amazon Prime docu-series, “Shiny Happy People”, was an eager 18 year old when she was hand-picked by cult leader Bill Gothard to work at IBLP headquarters. After grooming her as one of his “Gothard Girls” Gothard would get too close in his one-on-one prayer sessions with her. After being kicked out for kissing a boy, forced to do free labor and write an apology letter to his parents, she finally reconnected with her love. Bill then tried to sabotage her engagement so he could have her in “single years of service” for longer.
Watch pt. 1 of Lindsey's interview here
IG: ⁠@thecultchronicles⁠
⁠Lindsey’s hair and make up page⁠⁠
Lindsey’s link tree

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Twitter @cultstocon

Chapter Marks
00:04:06 How Lindsey ended up at the Training Center
00:05:36 IBLP's "Umbrella of Authority"
00:08:46 Arriving at the Training Center
00:10:15 The free labor she was expected to do
00:14:14 How her health was negatively impacted by the trauma
00:20:33 Lindsey decided to sneakily reconnect with Bryce
00:28:10 Bill Gothard personally tried to sabotage her marriage
00:39:00 "Single service" years?
00:44:31 They finally got the green light to court each other
00:52:16 The beautiful path to Lindsey's new career
01:05:26 What Lindsey wishes they would have aired in the "Shiny Happy People" documentary
01:09:17 What brings Lindsey joy now
01:11:52 Linda, listen

Theme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara

**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**
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October 30, 2024 Preyed On at 18 by “Shiny Happy People” Cult Leader
Today we are joined by Lindsey Williams of the hit Amazon Prime docu-series, “Shiny Happy People”, exposing the Duggars and Bill Gothard’s IBLP practices. Lindsey dives deep into the lack of education growing up with Gothard’s ATI religious home school program, how she wanted to leave her ab*sive household at 18 and join the famous Gothard (who was seen as a prophet) at head quarters, and how Gothard began to groom her as one of his “Gothard Girls” once he had her alone.
IG: @thecultchronicles
Lindsey’s hair and make up page
Lindsey’s link tree
Support Shelise
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Our Merch!
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Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast
Website CultsToConsciousness.com

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Instagram @cultstoconsciousness
Host Instagram @sheliseann
TikTok @cults.to.consciousness
Twitter @cultstocon
Chapter Marks
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:37 IBLP and Bill Gothard, explained
00:07:28 Modesty rules for women in the IBLP
00:11:02 Lindsey explains her home school education with the Words of Wisdom booklets
00:13:19 What Lindsey feels now is lacking from the Words of Wisdom
00:16:23 What the day to day education was like
00:21:11 Did Homeschool ATI-ers have to take a state test?
00:25:04 How Lindsey's parents reacted to the changes made at home
00:28:06 Does Lindsey feel she had a happy chiIdhood?
00:35:50 Lindsey plays a recording of her 18 year old self giving her Testimony at head quarters
00:47:52 Corporal pun*shment is encouraged in the IBLP
00:52:58 How Lindsey ended up at head quarters with Bill Gothard
00:58:18 Gothard preys on Lindsey
01:15:51 Gothard inserts himself as Lindsey's spiritual father (tries to get her mole removed)
01:19:32 Lindsey accidentally had some men sent away, and she was blamed
01:26:17 How Lindsey met her husband (and why he was sent home by Gothard)
01:33:46 After "the kiss" Lindsey is sent to a Training Center
01:36:52 Linda, listen
Theme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara
**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**
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