Ress and Ashley talk cults - what they are, how individuals get attracted to them and the challenges faced when leaving them. The hosts share various anecdotes and perspectives on the topic, highlighting numerous characteristics and techniques these cults utilize, such as charismatic leaders, a sense of specialness, isolation, manipulation, love bombing, and more. Ashley talks in-depth about someone she is almost certain is a cult leader/scammer of some sort and Ress discusses her likelihood of accidently funding a cult because she's a sucker for well mannered strangers with big eyes and soft voices. Come take a listen !