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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Cults to Consciousness episodes:

November 07, 2022 How Psychedelics Changed My Life
**Content Warning: Child Sexual Abuse** 0 to 100! Straight-Edge to AYAHUASCA (7 Ceremonies/10 Days). From deep into the Amazon jungle, to high into space for some alien encounters, these are the tales of how I (an ex-Mormon) tried psychedelics for the first time, to heal childhood wounds and reclaim my power. Learn more about my story and why I believe psychedelics are a powerful healing tool just as our ancestors did. Click here to watch this episode on YouTube!Our Merch! Patreon:...

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1h 3min
October 31, 2022 How Pyramid Schemes Use MIND CONTROL for Profit ft. Erin Bies
Ever considered that MLMs are culty? Duplication, social media love bombing, transactional relationships and loss of individuality and identity... Erin Bies spent 13 years as a top seller in multiple different pyramid schemes and now, to make amends, her goal is to spread awareness about MLMs to help others avoid the culty mind control that is inevitable when joining.She's a wife, a mom a military vet and she brings all the sugar and spice to this interesting topic! Enjoy!To watch the e...

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1h 12min
October 24, 2022 Ex-Mormon Sex Confessions with @ExmoLex
NSFW Vulnerable girl talk! Losing my virginity, shame, guilt, reasons for creating ridiculous sexual loopholes, and the harmful distortions that result. Exmo Lex, who is a very popular Ex-Mormon content creator, gets spicy with me to say all the things others may be too shy to say. I might regret my oversharing later, but we both thought it was important to touch on all the ways sexual repression can harm an individual. (TW:sexual assault)To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousne...

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1h 12min
October 18, 2022 My Fiancé's Issues with My Mormon Past
My fiancé tells all! Serious, silly & sexy, we discuss the realities of dating an ex-mormon, perspectives of a never-mo, family drama & with what belief systems we want to raise our own kids. NSFW lol Tell us if you can relate!To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube.Find Jonathan on Social Media!YouTube @MethodBoxInstagram @jonathan.rosales_Our Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support th...

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October 10, 2022 How I Got My Mom to Leave Mormonism
Toxic perfectionism, family vs faith, shocking garment stories, and multigenerational perspectives on being a good Mormon mom. Even I learned some things about my childhood, including secret feelings about the demands of church. I can't wait to share my mom's story with you!To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube.Find Lisa on Social Media!Instagram @SpiritofOttertailOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreci...

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1h 15min
October 03, 2022 Hillsong Megachurch: Harmful Practices EXPOSED
Noemi is an incredible example of transformation of mind, body and soul after enduring extreme religious practices first in Mexico, then emotional abuse at Hillsong Megachurch. Now she is a powerful voice and advocate in the LGBTQ affirming space. You can watch her on Discovery + docuseries "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed" and find her on social media listed below. (TW: Suicidal thoughts) To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube.Find Noemi UribeInstagram @noemimi.uLGBTQ A...

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1h 17min
September 19, 2022 Why Millions Deconstruct Their Faith Every Year ft. Phil Drysdale
Former devout pastor Phil Drysdale, shares his eye opening story of questioning Christians coming to him for support, and how his constant curiosity led him to deconstruct his faith as well. We discuss his research into who leaves their faith and why, as well as the 6 stages of morality which may shock you. Jam packed with information, you are sure to learn a few things from this episode!To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube.Find Phil DrysdaleYouTube The Phil Dry...

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1h 33min
September 12, 2022 John Larsen: What Comes After Atheism?
Mormon Expressions creator John Larsen, joins me to talk about theism, atheism and what comes after. How religions can co-opt social structures, yet force us to create community which is essentially what humans need as evolved animals. Pros and cons with pragmatism and curiosity.To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube. Find John LarsenYouTube John Larsen Email: [email protected] Website www.johnlarsen.orgOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessV...

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1h 25min
September 06, 2022 How to Heal Your Inner Child ft. Kimber Tiernan
Kimber is a master teacher, healer, Akashic reader and just overall magical being! Join us, as we talk about astral projecting, dark nights of the soul, divine feminine hijacking, distorted masculine, how to heal our inner child and how to rewire our brains to manifest our dream reality. To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTube. Find Kimber!Instagram @KimberTiernanWebsite DivineAlchemyAcademy.coOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny...

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1h 10min
August 22, 2022 Almost a Plural Wife... Why She Disavowed LDS Fundamentalism
Angela tells her wild stories about what it was like growing up in a fundamentalist Mormon sect, how it affected her life choices and psychology, and how she was able to deprogram a decade later. (TW: Racism) To watch the episode, go to Cults to Consciousness on YouTubeOur Merch! Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultsto...

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56min

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How many episodes does Cults to Consciousness have?

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