Most people who know our guest today know them from their TikTok, howdyhowdyyall1, which chronicles life as a college student who also happened to be raised in a cult. Tonight, we dive into the reality of cults in the United States, and discuss how these strange - and sometimes dangerous - communities form, grow, and function. Welcome back to The Lore Lodge...  Subscribe on Patreon to support The Lore Lodge for just $1 per month! https://patreon.com/thelorelodge Follow us in other places via https://aidanmattis.carrd.co Discord: https://discord.gg/233tjGj46z Shop at Target and support The Lore Lodge at https://goto.target.com/lorelodge Shop sustainable products at https://www.gaiaindustrees.com/ using code "LORE"

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