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BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Rachel On The Shifting Language Of Cults Nov 11, 2022

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This is just a preview of our exclusive Patreon bonus episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a supporter at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this exclusive Patreon bonus episode, Rachel provides her insights on the shifting language of cults, explaining the most common tactics of linguistic manipulation that leaders use to control their followers. This episode features clips from previous episodes with Amanda Montell and Emma Buchbinder which can be found below Amanda Montell: https://soundcloud.com/indoctrinationshow/too-cultish-for-comfort-w-amanda-montell Emma Buchbinder: https://soundcloud.com/indoctrinationshow/escaping-xenos-wemma-buchbinder Thanks to our patrons for making this episode possible!
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Stolen w/ Elizabeth Gilpin Nov 02, 2022

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Elizabeth Gilpin is an actress, activist, writer, and producer who also serves as an ambassador for Represent Justice, an organization using the power of media to demand real change in the justice system. Her first memoir, Stolen, is a gripping chronicle of psychological manipulation and abuse at a “therapeutic” boarding school for troubled teens and illustrates how one young woman fought to heal in the aftermath. Gilpin is passionate about raising awareness and encouraging the narratives of survivors through storytelling. In this emotional and insightful conversation, Elizabeth reveals to Rachel the shocking negligence and dangerous techniques of the abusive boarding school she attended as a teen. Rachel helps Elizabeth unpack the emotional turmoil she lived through, relating her experiences and healing journey to that of a cult survivor. Before You Go: Rachel points out the irony in the "therapeutic" techniques used in the troubled teen industry highlighting the long-term damage that can be caused by the harshly critical nature of unqualified authority figures. Find Elizabeth's book here: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/elizabeth-gilpin/stolen/9781538735442/ More on Represent Justice here: https://www.representjustice.org/ Thanks to all of our newest Patreon supporters Christine Rucano, Valerie Edde, Melody McLeod, Lexy, Kaye M. Reeves, Joleen Bishop, Elisabeth Ingram, Alaine Michele Whitmire, Robin Baessler, Antonia skelton, Genevieve Donohue, Pamela Green, Skye, Erika, Jennifer Dousset, Catherine Price, Kathy Roeder, Erin Whiting, and Morgan Laubach!! To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show! #breakingcodesilence #endtti #tti
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BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Rachel on Psychics & Mediums Oct 28, 2022

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This is just a preview of our exclusive Patreon bonus episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a supporter at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this exclusive Patreon bonus episode, Rachel provides her insights on psychics and mediums drawing from her own personal experiences as well as what she's learned from clients of hers who were manipulated by fraudulent practitioners. Rachel points out some of the red flags to look out for and explains how manipulative "clairvoyants" observe and lead people in order to gain financially from their vulnerability. This episode features a clip from James Randi the famous author and scientific skeptic who extensively challenged paranormal and pseudoscientific claims. You can find more info on his work here: web.randi.org/ Thanks to our patrons for making this episode possible!
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Reflecting On A Billion Years w/Mike Rinder Oct 26, 2022

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Mike Rinder was raised as a Scientologist from the age of 5 when his parents began attending the Scientology International Center in Australia in the early 1960s. He eventually went on to serve as Scientology’s international spokesperson. Mike was the head of OSA- Scientology's Office of Special Affairs and was a member of the Board of directors of the Church of Scientology International. Since denouncing Scientology, Rinder has become a prominent whistleblower against its abuses. He appeared in the HBO documentary Going Clear and co-hosted all three seasons of Leah Remini's Emmy Award-winning show Scientology and the Aftermath. He and Remini also co-host the podcast Scientology: Fair Game. His excellent new memoir, A BILLION YEARS: My Escape From a Life in the highest Ranks of Scientology is available now. In this revealing and fascinating conversation, longtime colleagues Rachel and Mike discuss the psychological blocks common to many cult followers as well as the specific mental hurdles former Scientologists have to overcome to regain their personal autonomy. Mike reflects on the process of writing his memoir, describing the catharsis he felt as well as the clarity it provided him as he had to imagine for the first time what his life's story looked like from an outsider's perspective. Before You Go: Rachel explains the significance of Mike having no pictures of himself or his family from the decades he spent in Scientology, describing the damaging effects high control groups can have on their followers by diminishing familial connection and eliminating the sentimentality of memories shared with loved ones. You can listen to Mike's podcast with Leah Remini, Scientology: Fair Game here: https://fairgamepodcast.com/ You can purchase Mike's memoir A Billion Years here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60209478-a-billion-years Check out Mike's Blog here: https://www.mikerindersblog.org/ You can purchase Rachel's webinar series LIVING IN FREEDOM here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/webinar.html Thanks to all of our newest Patreon supporters: Wendy Connell, Suzanne Segura, Romana Frey, Hilary Mark Nelson, Gina Sufrin, Maggie J, Paige, Kristin, Stephanie, Marianne, and Liz Matthei!! To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!
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People Leave Cults w/Ashlen Hilliard Oct 19, 2022

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Ashlen Hilliard is a cult intervention specialist helping families with loved ones in cultic or high-control groups or relationships and is the face behind People Leave Cults. She completed her MSc in the Psychology of Coercive Control in early 2022 and conducted research on the relationship between reproductive coercion, psychologically abusive environments, and the extent of group identity in a sample of those who have left cultic groups. Ashlen has previous experience working for multiple non-profit settings in the field of cult recovery. Most recently, this has included working as Director of Events for the International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA). During that time, she facilitated workshops, webinars, and conferences for those in touch with multiple aspects of the cult phenomenon including therapists, former members, legal professionals, media representatives, academics, and others. Previous to her work with ICSA, she also worked as a case manager in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the non-profit Holding Out Help, where she was involved in the front lines of helping individuals leaving diverse polygamist communities out west. She currently enjoys living in Portland, Oregon where she is a volunteer co-organizer of the Spiritual Abuse Forum for Education (SAFE) Meetup for those who have left or are considering leaving high-demand religious groups in the local community. In this insightful conversation, Rachel catches up with her colleague and learns more about how her upbringing in a high-control religious environment impacts the work she does today. Together Rachel and Ashley compare notes on the emotional complexities of cult intervention and the plight of cult survivors and their families, offering up nuanced thoughts on methods for healthy recovery. Before You Go: Rachel expands upon Ashlen's chameleon metaphor, explaining why blending in in different environments can be so beneficial for those who've lived under coercive control. Find more information on People Leave Cults: https://www.peopleleavecults.com/ People Leave cults YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYSPTV8kDNwk6lM6gCaHztA You can sign up for Rachel's webinar series LIVING IN FREEDOM here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/webinar.html Thanks to all of our newest Patreon supporters: Lynn Dorsett, Michelle Miller, Mary Wimberley, Clinton Bench, Jacob Richard!! To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!
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BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Why Did I Stay? Rachel Bernstein on Leaving High Control Groups Oct 14, 2022

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This is just a preview of our exclusive Patreon bonus episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a supporter at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination As some of you may know Rachel has recently started a webinar series in order to further provide resources to those who have been harmed by cultic control as well as help their loved ones better understand their experiences. In this special bonus episode presentation, Rachel premieres her upcoming video lecture which will focus on explaining the many reasons and circumstances that keep people trapped in systems of control for long periods of time. Entitled "Why did I Stay?" Thanks so much to our supporters for making this episode possible!
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Blessed Child w/ Renee Thomas Oct 12, 2022

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Renee Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, while also being a tattoo artist and human rights activist. She was born and raised in the Unification Church as a 2nd generation “blessed child". A decade after leaving and processing life outside the cult, she now speaks about the experience publicly with the hashtag #exmoonie. Renee is also the host of "Blessed Child", a podcast where people can come together and speak frankly on their vast range of experiences, within the moon cult and other systems of control. Blessed Child is a place for survivors to find community, deconstruct old belief systems, and share personal stories. In this emotional and informative conversation, Renee offers Rachel her personal insights as a "Blessed Child" born into the Unification Church. She expertly encapsulates the sprawling authoritarian power and reach of the church as well as its narcissistic and destructive leaders. Together Renee and Rachel unpack the difficulties that are all too commonly experienced by second-generation members of high-control groups. Renee explains how she grounds herself through art and family and highlights the ways she works toward healing. Before You Go: Rachel points out the importance of integrating into a connective and safe community in order to see yourself in the truest light, beyond the prejudices of the group's dogma, and examines Renee's powerful concept of leaving a thousand times. More info on Renee's artwork and her Blessed Child podcast here: linktr.ee/renrobot Follow the link below for more information on Christiane Coste, the murdered missionary that Renee mentioned, who helped establish "The News World" which helped lay the foundation for the Washington Times: howwelldoyouknowyourmoon.tumblr.com/post/18…-martyr You can sign up for Rachel's webinar series LIVING IN FREEDOM here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/webinar.html Thanks to all of our newest Patreon supporters: Lynn Dorsett, Michelle Miller, Mary Wimberley, Clinton Bench, Jacob Richard!! To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: http://www.paypal.me/indoctrination You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!
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Believers House (of Lies) w/Jaye Cole & Sonya Morris Oct 03, 2022

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Jaye Cole and Sonya Morris are survivors of "Believers House Worldwide Ministries" in Norfolk, VA. They are leading a campaign among others to share their stories of the horrific spiritual, physical, psychological, and sexual abuse they experienced and witnessed from Pastor Bernard Chaney. Survivors are seeking justice for the many children victimized at the church's school "Voice of Believers Academy." Bernard is under investigation but has not been charged with any crimes. Thanks to Jaye and Sonya for sharing with us their inspiring story of survivorship and their passionate fight for justice. In this heartbreaking but important conversation, Jaye and Sonya begin to reveal their traumatic experiences of coercive control and extreme abuse perpetrated at the Believer's House Worldwide Ministries led by "Pastor" Bernard Chaney. They break down their respective hardships and familial struggles as they attempted to seek faith in the church only to be deceived, abused, and taken advantage of by the congregation's sociopathic leader. Rachel offers what comfort she can by outlining the common tactics employed by sociopathic and narcissistic leaders of high control groups. Before You Go: Rachel advises careful scrutiny of leaders who anoint themselves with lofty titles, warning that it's often simply an attempt to quell the questioning of their perceived infallible authority. Please help to spread the word and learn more about Believers House and Bernard Chaney by visiting these links: Sign the Petition: https://chng.it/QpxRgxCXFN Activist Campaign: https://4ndrewpledger.mypixieset.com/expose-bernard-chaney/ Podcast Series: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5FctvSiGaH24eWmFG5AHmZ?si=ytHCnNBZTWKEn2mPMJu-hw Website: https://believershouseisacult.weebly.com/ You can sign up for Rachel's webinar series LIVING IN FREEDOM here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/webinar.html Thanks to all of our newest Patreon supporters: Wimberley, Daniela de Bruyn, Clinton Bench, Jacob Richard, veridianrian, Katy Sabayrac, Bakerzoo, and Micah!! To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination
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BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: No More Normal w/Khalil Ekulona Sep 30, 2022

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This is just a preview of our exclusive Patreon bonus episode. you can hear the full episode by becoming a supporter at: www.patreon.com/indoctrination For this bonus episode, we are presenting Rachel's full interview with Khalil Ekulona from a 2021 episode of his show "No More Normal" on New Mexico Public Radio. Only a short excerpt of this excellent and informative interview made it to air, so we wanted to present the full interview exclusively for our supporters. The episode titled "Walking Back Extremism" focused on the rise of Qanon and extremist politics in the wake of the pandemic. You can listen to that original radio broadcast here: www.kunm.org/local-news/2021-05…ing-back-extremism In addition to Khalil's pandemic-focused radio show on KUNM in Albuquerque. He's also served as the co-host of Good Day New Mexico and as a correspondent with New Mexico PBS. He is currently a correspondent for Nashville Public Radio Thanks so much to our supporters for making this episode possible!
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An Everyday Cult w/ Gerette Buglion Sep 28, 2022

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Gerette Buglion is a co-founder of the #igotout movement and a lifelong educator, who brings discernment, compassion, and understanding to the psycho-educational journey of cult recovery. She published her book An Everyday Cult in May 2021 and is currently working on a new project called Misunderstood. Gerette has a B.A. in Elementary Education and Special Education and earned her "Master's Degree" in cult awareness education from the school of life. This training occurred during her eighteen-year odyssey with Doug (fictitious name, real person) who was the leader of the ‘Center for Transformational Learning (fictitious name real group) Gerette joins Rachel to express her passion for education and explain the events that led to her current work as a cult educator with the #igotout movement. Together Rachel and Gerette dive deep into the common difficulties cult survivors have as they leave their groups and discuss the best practices for alleviating the dizzying complexities of starting a new life outside of the high control they've become so accustomed to. Find more info on Gerette's work here: www.gerettebuglion.com/ More info on the #igotout organization here: www.igotout.org/ Before You Go: Rachel expands on how sharing personal stories of survival does not have to include naming the group or perpetrators in order for survivors to gain autonomy and healing from the process, noting it's just as cathartic for the survivors and just as educational for others to hear. You can sign up for Rachel's webinar series LIVING IN FREEDOM here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/webinar.html Thanks to all of our newest Patreon supporters: Stephanie Ellis, Marianne Fox, Stacey Bellows, Dr. Jo Eckler, Travis Bouwer, Julia C, Tom Harper, Ginger Sorbara, Dao Tindukasiri, Emily Adele Fletcher, Marie-Claude Hébert, Jessica, Maria, Matt Faucher, and, Juliana Zhou !! Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination You can help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!
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