Live, Laugh, Lies

How I Escaped a Cult (India Oxenberg’s NXIVM Story)


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Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse and suicidal ideation  


What would you do if everything you believed in turned out to be a lie? This week, Susie sits down with India Oxenberg to share her harrowing experience in the NXIVM cult, a so-called self-help group led by convicted leader Keith Raniere. India opens up about being lured into the group at 19, the manipulation and abuse she endured, and the red flags she missed along the way. She also reflects on the strength it took to escape, rebuild her life, and repair her relationship with her mother, Catherine Oxenberg, whose determination helped expose the cult. India's story isn’t just one of survival—it’s about reclaiming her voice, finding purpose in her pain, and helping others recognize the lies that can trap them. This compelling conversation is a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to rebuild after betrayal. Don’t miss it. 

 

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