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#130 Troubled Teen Industry - The Élan School Nov 05, 2021

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Rachel sits down with me to talk me through her experiences in The Élan School. A difficult story with an inspiring conclusion. But another heartbreaking account of the institutionalised abuse experienced by so many young adults and children who are subjected to these programmes.Joe Vs Élan School - https://elan.school/The Last Stop Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWLc1_sb4JA&t=1938s&ab_channel=GunnarEtchisonThe Troubled Teens Subreddit -https://www.reddit.com/r/troubledteens/Breaking Code Silence - https://www.breakingcodesilence.org/Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#127 Seventh Day Adventism - An Introduction Oct 29, 2021

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In this week's episode I chat with Jarrod who gives us his take on growing up in the SDA church. We also outline a brief history of the faith, as well as changes since its implementation and the many tangents that have formed in it's wake.Ex-Adventist Subreddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/exAdventist/Helen Zuman's Memoir "Mating in Captivity" - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36339044-mating-in-captivity?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=dfAz76Tt5U&rank=2Thank you to this week's sponsors - Samuel Knox and his book - How to See a Man about a Doghttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58518452-how-to-see-a-man-about-a-dogGet In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#126 OneTaste Oct 22, 2021

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In this episode I speak at length with Ruwan, an outspoken ex-member of the female-pleasure focused movement known as OneTaste. Ruwan talks us through the practice of Orgasmic Meditation (OM) as well as the levels of costly courses members are encouraged to take. We end our chat on Ruwan's new focus in life and how he has taken the positive lessons from OneTaste and applied them to his new everyday life.Thank you to this week's sponsors - Samuel Knox and his book - How to See a Man about a Doghttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58518452-how-to-see-a-man-about-a-dogGet In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#125 Troubled Teen Industry - Second Nature & Spring Ridge Academy Oct 14, 2021

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In this week's instalment, I sit down with Maggie to talk about her experience going from one programme to another. We discuss at length her time spent in both Second Nature in Utah and Spring Ridge Academy in Arizona and the institutionalised abuse experienced in both.It has come to light that Spring Ridge Academy may be changing it's name to NEW DAY RISING - Please research this place.A parent has since sued this school and is happy for me to share the lawsuit - "Hello. I am Kimberly Sweidy, the mother/Plaintiff. Here is a link to my Complaint. My contact information is on the Complaint." https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dBzld_SDI5tcD1ndr2pccEbL1cpP7MLy/viewhttps://www.breakingcodesilence.org/ - for supportThank you to this week's sponsors - Samuel Knox and his book - How to See a Man about a Doghttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58518452-how-to-see-a-man-about-a-dogGet In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#124 New Apostolic Movement Oct 07, 2021

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In today's episode, Elijah speaks about how a fellow congregant branched away from his regular church service to start his own group - and how Elijah and his family were convinced to join him.Thank you to this week's sponsors - Samuel Knox and his book - How to See a Man about a Doghttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58518452-how-to-see-a-man-about-a-dogGet In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#123 The Unification Church - An English Perspective Oct 01, 2021

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In today's episode, Miriam speaks about family separation inside the Unification Church, her high level of commitment to the cause as well as the affect the church had on her years after she had left.Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#121 Orthodox Judaism Sep 24, 2021

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In today's episode, artist Lonnie talks us through the high demands of Orthodox Judaism and his personal experiences being born into and raised within this religious group.Lonnie's Comic - https://lonniecomics.gumroad.com/l/NDozAFootsteps - https://footstepsorg.org/A huge thank you to this month's sponsors! Find out more about Help You Find Me at - https://helpyoufind.me/HYFMCultGet In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#120 Sufism in Middle America Sep 16, 2021

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In today's episode, Tee talks us through his experiences with a Guru and a group practising Sufism. This offshoot of the religion appears to use spiritual abuse and manipulation to bend the will of followers into believing and behaving in a way that suits the leader.At the end of the episode, Tee's song "Revenge" is featured.Tee's Youtube Channel "Quit Your Cult" - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnqB030coG1f5i9-XUTuAyATee's Medium article - https://medium.com/invisible-illness/thank-you-for-letting-me-tell-a-little-bit-of-my-story-bc9091f3a1daTee's Spotify Channel - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rT5h0HxI847lXgDwlk3bnA huge thank you to this month's sponsors! Find out more about Help You Find Me at - https://helpyoufind.me/HYFMCultGet In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#119 Troubled Teen Industry - A Better Way Ministries Sep 09, 2021

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**APOLOGIES FOR THE BEEPING. I ONLY NOTICED IT POST-INTERVIEW**In this episode, Dustin tells us of the captive group known as A Better Way Ministries that are responsible for institutionalised abuse, captive and coercive control of its participants and more. For support, search breakingcodesilence.www.Breakingcodesilence.orgA huge thank you to this month's sponsors! Find out more about Help You Find Me at - https://helpyoufind.me/HYFMCultGet In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

#118 Interview With Author Ronit Plank - 'When She Comes Back' Sep 02, 2021

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In this episode I interview author Ronit Plank about her coming-of-age memoir. Her book "When She Comes Back" is centred around her Mother leaving to join infamous cult leader Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh.For a chance to win 1 of 3 exclusively signed copies of this memoir in September, follow/like/comment on my social media postsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-6n1rFPHQVDnEQWay3odQA huge thank you to this month's sponsors! Find out more about Help You Find Me at - https://helpyoufind.me/HYFMCultFind Ronit's Memoir here - www.RonitPlank.comGet In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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