Was I In A Cult?

By PodcastOne

Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the ... more

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The podcast currently has 114 episodes available.

Was I In A Cult? episodes:

December 02, 2021 Hollyweird: “Thief of Dreams"
Los Angeles, CA is full of dreamers. After all, dreams are what people move to the City of Lost Angels to chase. But did anyone know that an acting teacher can turn into a cult leader? Is that even possible? Apparently stranger things have happened, because the answer is... Oh hell yes she can. Two former students studying under an acting coach turned self-help cult leader are here to share their harrowing stories of showing up with their dreams in their hands... but unfortunately, giving them over to the wrong "guide".
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Podsauce ft. Liz Iacuzzi & Tyler Measom
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57min
December 02, 2021 Hollyweird: “Thief of Dreams"
Los Angeles, CA is full of dreamers. After all, dreams are what people move to the City of Lost Angels to chase. But did anyone know that an acting teacher can turn into a cult leader? Is that even possible? Apparently stranger things have happened, because the answer is… Oh hell yes she can. Two former students studying under an acting coach turned self-help cult leader are here to share their harrowing stories of showing up with their dreams in their hands… but unfortunately, giving them over to the wrong “guide”.
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Podsauce ft. Liz Iacuzzi & Tyler Measom
If you would like to be considered as a guest on the show, please contact us at [email protected]
Please support Was I In A Cult? Through Patreon
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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58min
November 24, 2021 Democratic Workers: “The Revolution Isn’t A Tea Party"
Some experts come by their expertise by way of education. Some by experience. Others, by both. As is the case with today's guest. Dr. Janja Lalich joins us to share her experience in a 1970s Marxist Cult, as well as enlighten us with her expertise on the subject.
She's been there, done that, and has more than lived to talk about it.
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Janja's Twitter: @Janja_Lalich

Her books:
"Stuff They Don't Want You To Know" episode:
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52min
November 04, 2021 The Order: “Feel Like a Number”
When you're numbered among the Lord's anointed, you're supposed to feel special, but for Jeremy Tucker, he was just another mindless cog in the machine of the Kingdom of God. It didn't matter though, he would work hard to do his part, until that hard work nearly cost him his life...

From guest producer Lindsay Hansen Park.
https://www.yearofpolygamy.com/
https://sunstone.org/sunstone-history-podcast/
https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsayhansenpark?lang=en

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52min
October 27, 2021 The Mel Lyman Family PT 2: “Wanted at the Big House"
When you grow up in a cult, life on the outside can be rough. So rough, that one might actually prefer to stay inside the cult. When Guinevere finally experiences life on the outside, she witnesses firsthand that one can physically leave a cult, but mentally, still be in it.

And the moment of true clarity for Guinevere comes at a moment no one sees coming. Especially not herself.

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Guinevere's Instagram: @guinevereturner

Twitter: @turnerguinevere

Link to Charlie Says: https ://www.netflix.com/title/81023720
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38min
October 20, 2021 The Mel Lyman Family PT1: “People Get Ready“
As an actor and writer, Guinevere Turner understands more than most, that some stories just can't be contrived. Because sometimes life is far stranger than fiction.
As is the case with Guinevere's upbringing.
Not your typical getting out story, it would take years for Guinevere to understand that, no, she didn't grow up on a hippie commune in the 1970s and 80s... she grew up in a cult.
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Guinevere's Instagram: @guinevereturner / Twitter: @turnerguinevere
Link to Spotify playlist for this episode:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OqNnobOP5tj3rB1tBytpC?si=dc2760b11c6f4e57
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44min
October 13, 2021 Atypicult: “Mental Parental”
This is not your typical cult. But for comedian, Ariel, it was all she knew. Filled with isolation and abuse, it would take her years to break free.

Ariel's Insta: @Arielsnotamermaid
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41min
October 06, 2021 Children of God: “Pray for Death”
When you're born into a cult, it's difficult enough. But when you're born into a cult with a raging alcoholic pedophile as the leader, it's a nightmare.
Author, Flor Edwards was raised in the Children of God. And praise the lord she got out.
But getting out didn't come without its own challenges...
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Link to Flor's autobiography:
https://www.amazon.com/Apocalypse-Child-Flor-Edwards/dp/1683367685

Follow Flor on social media: @floredwardsauthor
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44min
September 29, 2021 Jehovah’s Witnesses: “Shut Up and Be Blessed“
With rockstar aspirations, Daniel O'Brien wasn't looking for anything but a good time. But when heartbreak rocked his world, he tripped into something that lifted his spirits and rallied his hopes - the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Before he knew it, Daniel had traded his guitar for a green Bible and found himself rapidly rising through the ranks of the religion. A wife, and two kids later, he was a fully indoctrinated, high ranking Elder in the church.
But when Daniel realizes that he's part of a life much different than the one he originally signed up for, he knows that he must leave.
The only problem is... he can't.
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If you, or anyone you know has ever been in a cult, please email us at [email protected], we'd love to hear from you. Your story could be featured in a future episode...
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48min
September 22, 2021 Women Only Secret Society (NXIVM) PT 2: "Collateral Damaged"
"It's exclusive," she was told. A women only secret society.
She was a chosen one, after all.
A badass ninja warrior woman, she was ready to set the world on fire.
Finally surrounded by people that shared her same vision, she would do whatever it takes.
Jessica Joan was ready for anything.
Well... almost anything.
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If you, or anyone you know, has successfully escaped a cult, please reach out to us. We'd love to hear from you and have your story and voice be heard on a future episode: [email protected]
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Jessica Joan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovejessjoan/?hl=en
You can purchase Jessica's book here:
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57min

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