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"The Culting of America: What Makes a Cult, and Why We Love Them" by Daniella Mestyanek Young Daniella Mestyanek Young is a cult survivor, a U.S. Army Veteran, and a Harvard-trained organizational psychologist. Her first book, “Uncultured” was a critically acclaimed memoir of her cult experience. She joins us to talk about her current book, “The Culting of America – What Makes a Cult, and Why We Love Them.” -------------------------- Here is a link to purchase ""The Culting of America: What Makes a Cult, and Why We Love Them" by Daniella Mestyanek Young - https://www.amazon.com/Culting-America-What-Makes-Cult/dp/1955671826/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=oqRr3&content-id=amzn1.sym.4efc43db-939e-4a80-abaf-50c6a6b8c631%3Aamzn1.symc.5a16118f-86f0-44cd-8e3e-6c5f82df43d0&pf_rd_p=4efc43db-939e-4a80-abaf-50c6a6b8c631&pf_rd_r=176BGJSAGFG250K2118X&pd_rd_wg=pxypR&pd_rd_r=3d5a6168-4b8b-4187-9ede-e16d5749ec00&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d -------------------------- Book Description (From Amazon Listing) "The Culting of America: What Makes a Cult, and Why We Love Them" by Daniella Mestyanek Young You’re probably in a cult. You just don’t know it yet. In The Culting of America, cult survivor, military veteran, and bestselling author of Uncultured Daniella Mestyanek Young delivers a gripping investigation into the invisible systems of control shaping our lives. Raised in the notorious sex cult the Children of God, she escaped to America as a teenager—only to find herself inside another rigid institution: the U.S. Army. Years later, as a Harvard-trained expert in organizational psychology, she began asking a dangerous question: What if we’re all in cults—and America is built to keep us there? Blending personal narrative, cultural critique, and deep research, Young—together with award-winning author Amy Reed—introduces the cultiness spectrum: a ten-part framework that reveals how coercive group dynamics show up in spaces we trust, from religious groups and wellness brands to corporate offices, fandoms, political movements, and beyond. You’ll never look at group loyalty the same way again. From the glamorized world of Playboy to the mission-driven violence of the military, from influencer culture to partisan politics, The Culting of America reveals how cultish behavior isn’t just thriving in modern life—it’s hiding in plain sight, woven deep into the fabric of American identity. With sharp insight, dark humor, and unflinching honesty, The Culting of America is both a wake-up call and a survival guide. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt uneasy in a group they believed in, who’s begun to question the cost of belonging, or who’s ready to take back their autonomy—without losing their place in the world. Whether you’re part of a church, company, fandom, or political movement, the question isn’t if you’re in a cult. It’s how much of yourself you’ve already lost. -------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to "The Culting of America" 00:43 The Author's Experience of Being Born into a Cult 01:42 What is a Cult? 03:05 You Could Be in a Cult and Not Know It 03:52 The Difference Between Identity and Being in A Group Cult 05:03 The Difference Between a Group and a Community 06:43 A Brief Overview of "The Culting of America" 07:38 How Our Human Nature Makes Us Susceptible to Cults 09:24 Anyone Can Fall Victim to a Cult 10:42 How to Protect Yourself From Cults 11:33 The "Unculture Yourself" Workbook 12:37 Key Concepts About Cults You Should Know 14:40: Closing Comments & Two More Books You Might Find Interesting -------------------------- Hi! I'm Dan Skinner. Thanks for watching this edition of "Some Books Considered." I requested and was provided with a copy of the book, but this video is not sponsored. -------------------------- Looking for books for young readers? If you have children in your life, please visit "The Kids' Bookshelf" where you'll find information about picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade books. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdya4v17He84A8BC-xVlmgg?sub_confirmation=1 -------------------------- #books #cults #cult #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #selfhelp #coercivecontrol #cultists #booktube #somebooksconsidered

"'The Culting of America: What Makes a #Cult, & why we Love Them' By Daniella Mestyanek Young"
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8 Apr 2026 [0:15:11]
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