
Living Cult Free: The Podcast
Welcome to "Living Cult Free: The Podcast," where survivors of high-control groups share their raw, unfiltered stories. No narrators, no sensationalism—just pure, unadulterated survivor accounts. Listen to the voices often eclipsed by cult leaders and hear the truth, one story at a time.
This podcast was originally called: Everyday Cults, Everyday People and produced by C. Jane Taylor and Gerette Buglion. To hear Gerette riff about the stages of cultic involvement as described in her memoir, An Everyday Cult, listen to Season One, Episodes 1-6.
To check out helpful conversations with Dr. Steve Hassan about the Influence Continuum and the BITE model, head over to Season Two, Episodes 7 - 12.
Podcasting since 2021 • 18 episodes
Living Cult Free: The Podcast
Latest Episodes
S3: The Price for Freedom - Cerese’s Pilgrimage
Please note this episode has been edited to keep some names and identifiers confidential.Having grown up in a religious cult, Cerese shares the confusion, doubts, and even self hate - especially as an adolescent - feeling betrayed by her...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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55:39

S3: Finally Free: Lori Unravels Her Binds to a Controlling Virtual "School"
Lori shares her story of how she became deeply involved in an online school that blurred the line between education and coercion. She opens up about the power of community, the subtle ways control takes hold, and the moment she realized she had...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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42:24

S3: Breaking Free: Mariama’s Journey of Healing and Self Discovery
In this powerful episode, Mariama shares her deeply personal journey of growing up in a high-control religious group. She reflects on her upbringing, the constraints on personal expression, and the challenges of finding her identity while under...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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53:45
S3: Finding Home: Elad's Journey Into and Out of Hasidic Judaism
Elad shares how he grew up a secular Jew with Israeli parents and went on a spiritual journey, seeking meaning and community. This led him to a Hasidic community where he found “beauty, truth and beautifully true people.” Over time, though, he ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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46:35

S3: Rebecca’s Story: The Profound Impact of Religious Cults on Personal Identities
Rebecca’s story transcends individual experience to illuminate universal themes of resilience, identity, and healing. It underscores the power of community, self-discovery, and the ongoing process of healing from psychological and emotional wou...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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34:13
