Cults to Consciousness

By Shelise Ann Sola

Survivor stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups & people.

Cults to Consciousness is a YouTube channel and podcast, hosted by Shelise Ann Sola (a former d

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The podcast currently has 353 episodes available.

Cults to Consciousness episodes:

February 28, 2023 Raising a Child as a Former Jehovah's Witness
Modern day struggles of a millennial mom who was raised a Jehovah's Witness, but wants a different life for her child. We discuss the moral compass absent of God or punishment, embracing and celebrating self, and letting go of shame that stifles one's voice. Enjoy this vulnerable account of Brooke Chanel's story!Click here to watch on YouTubeAs mentioned: For FREE daily intuitive text messages from Ashley Easter:Text the word Intuition to 917-809-7311 (USA only)Watch Ashley's episode HERE(cli...

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February 22, 2023 Mormonism On Trial: Ex-Mormon Lawyer Challenges Truth Claims
Can Mormonism stand up to legal criticism when it comes to their truth claims? In this short bonus episode, Kolby—an ex-Mormon lawyer— explains why certain things can't just be explained away by Mormon apologists and how definitions of words are bent when it suits them. Let's see how they might hold up if Mormonism was on trial! Click here to watch on YouTube!Make sure to check out the rest of Kolby's story here(clickable chapter markers available on YouTube)Why Apply Legal Principals to God?...

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32min
February 20, 2023 How a Mormon Lawyer Lost His Faith
When disturbing events disrupt the comfortable flow of Kolby's life, he starts to see the cracks in his faith and uses his abilities as a lawyer to take a real critical look at its truth claims. After further examination, he recounts how his shelf had been slowly getting heavier and heavier starting from a very young age. Click here to watch on YouTubeMake sure to check out part 2! (clickable chapter markers on YouTube)Mormon Stories Interview Update5-7 years old, testing his faith by walking...

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56min
February 14, 2023 The Tragic Side of a Mormon Mission
She came home early from her Mormon mission due to medical negligence, all while dealing with the news that her parents no longer believed in the church. Hear from both mom and missionary, Collette and Keylee, in this heartfelt episode of ups downs and lemons on asses. You’ll see. Click here to watch on YouTube(clickable chapter markers available on YouTube)Why Keylee wanted to go on a missionCollette's Mormon background The Argentina training center & language barrierBaptizing ...

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1h 11min
February 09, 2023 How I Got My Ex-Mormon Mom to Try Psychedelics in Peru (alone)
Experiencing pure love, purging in technicolor, and releasing years of pent up guilt over Shelise’s childhood trauma, Mom takes us on a wild ride through Ayahuasca, Mushrooms, San Pedro, and Sapo (the God Molecule), to reveal exactly what it was like to travel solo to the jungles of Peru, to try all of these medicines for the first time. Click here to watch on YouTube!(clickable chapter markers available on YouTube)Mom's Thoughts on Shelise trying Ayahuasca in Peru Mom finds out sh...

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56min
February 06, 2023 Should You Try Psychedelic Therapy? Expert Advice from Brittany Bannerman
Can psychedelics really change who you are? Is it possible to release years worth of trauma in only a single session? What are the things people DON'T tell you when it comes to psychedelics? Brittany Bannerman pops the lid off of all of it. If you have ever considered going into the the depths of your consciousness to heal and find peace, this episode is for you! Check out her list of credentials below.Click here to watch on YouTube(Clickable chapter markers on YouTube) Why is Brittany p...

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1h 4min
January 30, 2023 LDS Faith Crisis & Sexual Awakening While Married to Men
Two, married-with-children Latter Day Saint women experience a faith crisis, then realize they had been repressing their sexuality after being overcome with strong feelings for each other. A 2-in-1 crisis sent Lena and Sal on a journey of divorce, self-discovery and a queer marriage merger. Find out insider details that the Hulu Original "Mormon No More" left out & see how they are doing today! Make sure to check out their podcast "Peace Out" where they help those coming out of the closet...

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58min
January 24, 2023 NXIVM: Self-Help to Sex Cult ft. Whistleblower Sarah Edmondson
**Content Warning: Child Sex Abuse** Self-help goes dark when a now-convicted and imprisoned sex trafficker and pedophile was at the helm of the ship. Unbeknownst to most of the members of NXIVM, curriculum was created to groom the inner circle to do whatever he wanted in a sex slave/master context. I speak with Sarah Edmondson, a key whistleblower and top recruiter, who went public with her story after being literally branded into a women's secret society within NXIVM. She tells the story of...

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58min
January 16, 2023 Finding Identity After Mormonism ft Zelph On the Shelf
Born into a box, or molded and shaped into a box? Tanner and Sam had different experiences having to conform to Mormon standards, ways of thinking and outward presentation even when those perspectives were negative towards themselves. Having left the church, they have blossomed into a brighter and more colorful version of themselves that feels authentic to who they really are or were all along. Let's talk about cringy things we did as Mormons, faith crisis spirals and psychedelic awakenings!C...

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44min
January 10, 2023 Mormon Missionary Vs Convert: Disturbing Confessions ft. Zelph On the Shelf
Joined by the awesome duo from Zelph On the Shelf, we take a peek behind the curtain of an LDS convert and a missionary to compare notes! What was it like converting to Mormonism in England & what was it like being the converter with a quota to reach? Two incredibly interesting perspectives! Click here to watch the episode!Chapter Markers Clickable on YouTubeIntroWhat does Zelph On the Shelf mean?Sam's conversion to MormonismBeing Mormon in England Easier to convert certain groups of...

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1h 10min

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