Join Victoria on a complex and thought-provoking journey as she explores the polarizing subject of cults. In this eye-opening episode, she shares the allure and pitfalls of these enigmatic groups during a deep dive into the beliefs, practices, and charismatic leaders that draw people into their fold. This episode sheds light on the warning signs and red flags that can help identify these alluring yet sometimes perilous groups. ***Listener warning*** Topics of suicide, religion, sacrifice, self-harm, rape and sexual rituals are mentioned in this episode and may be triggering.
This episode focuses on three distinct groups considered by outsiders as cults: Heaven’s Gate, Teal Swan’s “tribe”, and the Modern Mystery School. The intention is to provide caution and a call to be vigilant in the face of charismatic leaders and their fanatic ideologies.