Was I In A Cult?

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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 experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves...“Wait...Was I In A Cult?” If you or someone you know has been in a cult and want to share your story, contact us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you.

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Millionaire’s Club: “The World Was Gonna Open Up”

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02/10/22 • 59 min

Arianna was a recent college graduate with dreams of one day opening her own marketing company. So when a LinkedIn opportunity for a social media marketing assistant fell into her lap, it felt too good to be true.

Soon, she would be brushing shoulders with millionaires, in hopes that some of their mojo would rub off. After all, she had big plans for her future and a self-made father to prove herself to.

But, you know what they say about things being too good to be true...

They usually are.

This brave, inspiring woman is here to share her very important story of what exactly happened when she got involved with this Nashville “Millionaire’s Club.”

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Arianna on Instagram: @ariannasprabary

Arianna on TikTok: Aristrawberry0

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MLM LuLaRoe: “What’s your why?”

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01/27/22 • 58 min

She’s a hustler, baby. And she just wants you to know.

Roberta Blevins was taught to be a self-starter. Inspired by her self-made father, she knew that if you put your mind to it, anything can happen. And it’s true. Anything can happen. But that’s the problem with anything. Anything sometimes includes MLM’s. Multi-level marketing (schemes).

This is a story of a dynamite go-getter and how she crawled her way into a box of fart leggings and eventually... crawled her way out.

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Follow Roberta’s Anti-MLM Movement:

Instagram - @therealrobertablevins @lifeaftermlmpodcast

Listen to her podcast “Life After MLM”:

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Deer Tribe — PART 2: “This is Not Sexual Healing."

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02/11/24 • 53 min

Now fully committed, Kit works her way through the Deer Tribe Medicine Society and Quodoushka programs, each level more intense than the last. After moving to Phoenix due to pressure from the group, she begins to really question whether or not this is providing the healing she set out to recieve. And then, when quarantine strikes, a woman joins the group that may just save her life. LINKS Deer Tribe: dtmms.org/ Amara Charles: www.amaracharles.com/ Quodoushka: www.quodoushka.org/ Ruda Center (aka the Ashram): rudracenter.org Follow us: Instagram: @wasiinacult Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/wasiinacult Have a story to share on our show? Email us: [email protected] Theme Song: www.maurastreppa.com Instagram/TikTok: @maurastreppamusic Spotify/Apple/Amazon Music/wherever you get your music: Maura Streppa This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/INACULT and get on your way to being your best self.

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Women Only Secret Society (NXIVM) PT 1: "The Magic Sauce"

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09/15/21 • 50 min

When the LA party scene didn’t fit Jessica’s lifestyle anymore, she replaced martinis and after-hour clubs with green juices and tonic bars. But the reemergence of a childhood trauma forced her to examine her inner self.

One day, a friend told her about a class that could improve her life even more. That class turned out to be part of a larger entity.

A self-empowerment company that purported to help you become the master of your own life.

A little group called... NXIVM.

Jessica Joan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovejessjoan/?hl=en

You can purchase Jessica's book here:

http://theuntouchablejessicajoan.com

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WISE(aka Scientology) — “Stop interbulating me!”

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05/15/23 • 73 min

Fresh to the workforce, Amber answered a job posting for a dental assitant: “No experience needed!” Looking for something reliable to support her new life as a single mother, she was thrilled when she got hired.

Little did she know, her new job would be more than just dental work...

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We’ll be back in a few weeks with SEASON 3. Thank you for all your love and support! We appreciate you more than you know.

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Children of God: “Pray for Death”

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10/06/21 • 44 min

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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Children of God: “You’re Enough As You Are"

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12/09/21 • 41 min

Welcome to the worst cult ever (in our humble opinions). This is a story of incredible resilience, bravery, and inspiration. Being born into a cult always comes with its challenges, but learning how to have an original thought in your mid-20s is a rare struggle that most people are fortunate enough to never have to face. This is just one of many obstacles Angel had to overcome as she ventured out of the cult and into the world.

But when you’ve spent over 20 years of your life in a cult and it’s all you know, the real world isn’t always as sparkly as you hoped.

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Insta: @whatisangeldoing

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrAngeladesantis

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Mormon…More Women PT 1: "My Husband’s Wife"

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09/08/21 • 36 min

Faced with the fear of an impending apocalypse, Joanne and her husband move to a small Utah town to live “Mormonism on steroids”, which means wearing long underwear, communicating with the dead, prophetic visions, odd temple rituals, cookies with Jesus, and the law of celestial marriage (i.e. polygamy).

If you or someone you know has been in a cult and want to share your story, contact us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you.

Link to Joanne's Book, "It's Not About Sex My Ass: Confessions of an Ex-Mormon Ex-Polygamist Ex-Wife": https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-About-Sex-Ex-Polygamist-ebook/dp/B008Q4D6E4

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Women Only Secret Society (NXIVM) PT 2: "Collateral Damaged"

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09/22/21 • 57 min

“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.

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:

http://theuntouchablejessicajoan.com

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Deer Tribe — PART 1: “This Is Sexual Healing?"

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02/04/24 • 60 min

While attending college in Texas, a friend suggested that Kit attend a sweat lodge. Innocently, she did. Little did she know this sweat lodge was part of a bigger community known as ‘The Ashram'. Soon she was recruited into more than just the sweat and before she knew it, she was in the inner circle. Eventually, she would discover that this ashram was part of an even larger organization: The Deer Tribe Medicine Society. And one day she was recruited into a program that promised to heal her sexual trauma. We’ll let you be the judge of how well that promise was fulfilled... LINKS Deer Tribe: dtmms.org/ Amara Charles: www.amaracharles.com/ Quodoushka: www.quodoushka.org/ Ruda Center (aka the Ashram): rudracenter.org Follow us: Instagram: @wasiinacult Support Us: https://www.patreon.com/wasiinacult Have a story to share on our show? Email us: [email protected]

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How many episodes does Was I In A Cult? have?

Was I In A Cult? currently has 121 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Was I In A Cult??

The episode title 'MLM LuLaRoe: “What’s your why?”' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Was I In A Cult??

The average episode length on Was I In A Cult? is 51 minutes.

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Episodes of Was I In A Cult? are typically released every 6 days, 19 hours.

When was the first episode of Was I In A Cult??

The first episode of Was I In A Cult? was released on Aug 26, 2021.

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Claire Waite Brown

@clairewaitebrown

Apr 12

I love all of these episodes. This is my go-to show when I want to be entertained (sounds weird I know, but it’s like my beach-read book choice!) I am fascinated by the psychologies of cults and how ordinary people can find themselves in extraordinary situations.

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