In this Episode: The twenty 25 characteristics and tactics of a cult!

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The first article I read that helped with my deprogramming.
http://www.dreichel.com/Checklist_of_Cult_Characte.htm

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ICSA 

https://www.icsahome.com/

Janja Lalich 

https://www.cultresearch.org/help/characteristics-associated-with-cults/# 

Rick Ross 

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2009/may/27/cults-definition-religion 

https://youtu.be/VLfvDHa7TD8 

Steve Hassan 

https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ 

Consent Awareness Network 

https://consentawareness.net/ 

I Got Out 

https://www.igotout.org/ 

Midroll Music: "Sana" by Van Sandano

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In this episode: Cancel Culture is a term that is used in modern-day society. But does it have it's roots much further back? Has it been going on for centuries, and is it a good thing or a bad thing? What does cancel have to do with our unexpressed shadow? 

We take a look at the consequences of this internet era 'struggle session' and what it might be doing to human beings and society at large?

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In this episode: Have you ever felt ashamed of how you went along with an abuser for months, maybe even years, even though a part of you knew the situation was toxic? That's known as FAWNING. This episode will help demystify that very normal trauma response. Dr. Ingrid Clayton will help us to understand the 4 F's (Fight, Flight, Freeze and FAWN) while discussing her own story and aspects of the NXIVM Cult.

Ingrid Clayton, PhD is a writer and clinical psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles, California. With a Masters in transpersonal psychology and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Dr. Clayton has a holistic approach to psychotherapy, incorporating trauma-informed modalities like Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and other experiential ways of working with the nervous system. 

She is the author of the memoir: Believing Me: Healing from Narcissistic Abuse and Complex Trauma, where she uncovers her personal experience of childhood trauma from a psychologist’s perspective and Recovering Spirituality: Achieving Emotional Sobriety in Your Spiritual Practice. 

Ingrid is a regular contributor to Psychology Today , where her article, “What is Self-Gaslighting?” is considered an Essential Read.

https://www.ingridclayton.com/
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In this Episode: Stolen Youth. A memory of a NXIVM Level 2 module that really stuck. Is 'God' an early development somatic impulse?  Transference of mysticism. Seeing our leaders as omnipotent parents.

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In this episode, a discussion about the magical profit margin in airports, the 'Ethics Police' in cults and social media, the denial of evil, and the true motives of the WEFC.

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In this episode, a short discussion about emotional repression and its effects on us.

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In this Episode, a conversation with Mike Rinder about The Vow (Season 2) and his book: A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life at the Highest Levels of Scientology

Mike is a former senior executive of the Church of Scientology International (CSI) who has become a prominent whistleblower against abuses in scientology and other organizations.

He is best known today for his role alongside Leah Remini in their Emmy-winning A&E TV series TV Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath. Over 3 seasons and 37 episodes they exposed many shocking abuses told through the eyes of the victims.

Mike was born in Australia and raised in a scientology family. He joined the organization’s elite inner core (the “Sea Org”) at age 18 and rose through the ranks, working directly with both L. Ron Hubbard and his successor David Miscavige. He has a unique insider’s perspective on scientology.

From 1982 to 2007 he was a member of the Board of Directors of CSI, was the international spokesperson for scientology and also headed the Office of Special Affairs ~ overseeing the corporate, legal, public relations and spying/dirty tricks of scientology.

Mike escaped from scientology in 2007 – leaving behind all his family (parents/siblings and wife/children) who “disconnected” from him. At 53, with no money, college degree, resume or support system he began a new life. Today he is happily remarried with a 10 year old son. He writes a daily blog on scientology and has recently published a memoir A Billion Years: My Escape From a Life at the Highest Levels of Scientology.

Fair Game Podcast with Leah Remini and Mike Rinder

Episode 11: Mark Vicente from The Vow talks NXIVM and Scientology
Leah and Mike talk to Mark Vicente about the HBO documentary series, The Vow, the similarities with Scientology and common themes of high control groups.

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SPOILER ALERT! Scenes from Episode 6 will be discussed!

In this Episode: Debrief of 'The Vow' Season 2 - Episode 6

(NXIVM) ‘Letter to the Inside’ in 4 parts is available on all Podcast platforms and Youtube. 

'The Vow' Opening Title Sequence Music
Son Lux – "Dream State (Run From It) [feat. Bonnie Piesse]" (Official Audio)

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Mark Vicente YouTube - Holy Deception
Mark Vicente - Statement at Raniere's Sentencing
Mark Vicente - Statement at Nancy Salzman's Sentencing

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SPOILER ALERT! Scenes from Episode 5 will be discussed!

In this Episode: Debrief of 'The Vow' Season 2 - Episode 5

Daniel Shaw, LCSW
Traumatic Narcissism and Recovery - Leaving the Prison of Shame and Fear

End Titles Episode 5: "Regret" sung by Bonnie Piesse; co-written with Reinhold Heil, Michael Tuller and Mac Quayle. 

(NXIVM) ‘Letter to the Inside’ in 4 parts is available on all Podcast platforms and Youtube. 

'The Vow' Opening Title Sequence Music
Son Lux – "Dream State (Run From It) [feat. Bonnie Piesse]" (Official Audio)

A Little Bit Culty Podcast
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Mark Vicente YouTube - Holy Deception
Mark Vicente - Statement at Raniere's Sentencing
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SPOILER ALERT! Scenes from Episode 4 will be discussed!

In this Episode: Debrief of 'The Vow' Season 2 - Episode 4.

End Title Music: "Unraveling" by Bonnie Piesse
Music and Lyrics by Bonnie Piesse
Produced by Bonnie Piesse and Eric Margen

Lyrics
everything 
everything is wrong 
there's nothing left 
of how we knew it 
breaking down all the crooked lines 
unraveling 

everything 
everything is gone 
there's no way back 
you can't erase 
memories are falling to ground 
spiraling 

it's who you 
who you are 
not who you believe in 

packing up and leaving in the night 
the only way of getting through it 
it's over now 
I think I see the light 
beckoning 

it's who you 
who you are 
not who you believe in 

it's who you 
who you are 
not who you believe in 
it's who you 
who you are 
not who you believe in 

(NXIVM) ‘Letter to the Inside’ in 4 parts is available on all Podcast platforms and Youtube. 

'The Vow' Opening Title Sequence Music
Son Lux – "Dream State (Run From It) [feat. Bonnie Piesse]" (Official Audio)

A Little Bit Culty Podcast
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Consent Awareness Network
#FGKIA: Freely Given, Knowledgeable Informed Agreement
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Mark Vicente YouTube - Holy Deception
Mark Vicente - Statement at Raniere's Sentencing
Mark Vicente - Statement at Nancy Salzman's Sentencing

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