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55 minutes ago
Inside NXIVM: How Self-Help Training Turned Into a S*x Cult
Inside NXIVM: How Self-Help Training Turned Into a S*x Cult Sarah & Nippy, creators of the podcast “A Little Bit Culty” and former NXIVM members, reveal how people are drawn into high-control groups and how man*pulation operates beneath the surface. What started as an empowering, goal-driven self-improvement program in NXIVM gradually revealed itself as a calculated system of manipulation, where trust, financial commitment, and personal vulnerabilities were leveraged to override instincts and deepen involvement. Through subtle psychological pressure, social proof, and a sense of higher purpose, members are often justified red flags along the way—while leader Keith Raniere and those around him expertly explo*ted emotional wounds and desires for validation. What most people didn’t know, was that self-proclaimed-celibate Keith, had a secret harem of women and a growing, devious, “master/slave” program called DOS that Sarah’s best friend recruited her into. Find and support Sarah & Nippy! Their new book: “A Little Bit Culty: Navigating Cults, Control and Coercion” https://amzn.to/4vpo2rg Sarah’s Memoir: “Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, The Cult that Bound My Life” https://amzn.to/3Olkk0W Instagram: @sarahedmondson https://www.instagram.com/sarahedmondson/ @anthonyames11 https://www.instagram.com/anthonyames11/ @alittlebitculty https://www.instagram.com/alittlebitculty/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/alittlebitculty Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClips Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast. Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here! https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness Venmo @sheliseann Find us on Social media! Instagram @cultstoconsciousness https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness Host Instagram @sheliseann https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/ Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_ https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_ TikTok @cults.to.consciousness https://www.tiktok.com/@cults.to.consciousness Twitter @cultstocon https://twitter.com/cultstocon Chapter Marks 00:00:00 Intro 00:06:43 What was NXIVM ? 00:11:14 How Nippy was recruited into NXIVM 00:19:33 How Sarah was recruited into NXIVM 00:25:46 How was Keith Raniere able to trick so many people? 00:32:38 How Keith started a s*x cult within a cult 00:37:19 Allison Mack telling her story after pr*son 00:41:16 What it was like for Sarah being a recruiter 00:50:11 How Sarah & Nippy's instincts were hi jacked 00:52:41 Breakthrough moments while interviewing other cult survivors 00:59:44 When Sarah & Nippy left NXIVM, were they still looking for someone for answers? 01:09:56 The process behind writing "A Little Bit Culty" book 01:11:38 Shelise's take-aways from reading the book 01:18:02 Linda, listen **Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**

"Inside #NXIVM: How Self-Help Training Turned into a S*x #Cult"
Cults to Consciousness
3 Apr 2026 [1:21:47]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/AOZ9uJOUwky82m_1NqDiQQ

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Cult Podcasts
Cult Podcasts
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3 days ago
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NXIVM: Episode 4: The Bronfmans, Frank Parlato, and Money Laundering Part 1 In which we discuss the history of the Bronfman family, the mysterious background of Sara and Clare's mother, and exactly how they were laundering money through NXIVM

"#NXIVM: Episode 4: The Bronfmans, Frank Parlato, & Money Laundering part 1"
The Dustlight Archives
31 Mar 2026 [0:41:56]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/KDktVVopVEu9_yAtiWjVIg

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Cult Podcasts
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2 weeks ago
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Dating App Burnout, Looksmaxxing and Twin Flames How do looksmaxxing, Clavicular, and incels connect to Twin Flames? This week, Vanessa and Natalie speak with journalist Alice Hines, who explains that plus neurolinguistic programming (NLP), the self-help technique explored in her new podcast Mind Games, and how language itself can become a tool of control. She's also behind Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flame Universe about the online love cult built around the promise that your perfect cosmic partner is already out there. Click ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  Read Vanessa’s book, Blurred Lines: Sex, Power and Consent on Campus, and check out Natalie on Instagram at @natrobe To connect with Infamous's creative team, join the community at joincampsidemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Dating App Burnout, Looksmaxxing & #TwinFlames"
Infamous
19 Mar 2026 [0:42:53]
#TwinFlamesUniverse #NXIVM #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/X6jUjeC-q0KgsPoc4UWCXA

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Cult Podcasts
Cult Podcasts
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2 weeks ago
Surprise Drop: A Little Bit Culty Hits Amazon!
Surprise Drop: A Little Bit Culty Hits Amazon! A Little Bit Culty: Navigating Cults, Control and Coercion dropped on Amazon (https://amzn.to/4sMrxpx) this past weekend and has already hit #1 new release in the psychology & religion category! The Kindle version is coming any day now, and the book will be up at other online retailers in the next few weeks. Thank you! We love you! Also…let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business, individual, anyone or anything. Nobody’s mad at you, just don’t be a culty fuckwad. Buy the A Little Bit Culty book on Amazon (https://amzn.to/4sMrxpx) ! Check out our amazing sponsors (https://alittlebitculty.com/sponsors) Join A Little Bit Culty on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/alittlebitculty) Get poppin’ fresh ALBC Swag (https://my-store-c9bd2a.creator-spring.com/) Support the pod and smash this link (https://donorbox.org/support-a-little-bit-culty) Check out our cult awareness and recovery resources (https://alittlebitculty.com/resources) Watch Sarah's TED Talk (https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_edmondson_how_to_spot_a_cult?language=en) and buy her memoir, Scarred (https://amzn.to/48PlcAT) CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Citizens of Sound (https://www.citizensofsound.com/) Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Audio production: Will Retherford Production Coordinator: Lesli Dinsmore Writer: Sandra Nomoto Social media team: Eric Skwarzynski and Brooke Keane Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  If you’re ready to start searching safely online, go to surfshark.com/culty (http://surfshark.com/culty) or use code CULTY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Surprise Drop: A Little Bit Culty Hits Amazon!"
A Little Bit Culty
16 Mar 2026 [0:03:33]
#NXIVM #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/yZFAeCrFyk_UaVwot2kd9g

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2 weeks ago
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Meeting Bandler After following Neuro-Linguistic Programming from a groovy West Coast commune to the inner circles of NXIVM, we track down its elusive creator, Richard Bandler. Our search leads us to a London seminar, where Alice experiences his techniques firsthand. Finally, we hear from the man himself and decide once and for all if NLP is a tool worth using, or a pseudoscientific hustle best left alone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Meeting Bandler"
Mind Games
17 Mar 2026 [0:47:22]
#NXIVM #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/xlpJn3aYIUyvg3PdTbETfQ

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Cult Podcasts
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3 weeks ago
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What Do EMDR, Tony Robbins, and NXIVM Have in Common? NLP - The Story This week, we're talking 'human technology' — specifically, neuro-linguistic programming, or NLP. If you have any interest in modern day cults like NXIVM or Twin Flames Universe, you may have heard of it. But did you know that NLP also has roots in therapeutic practices like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, or that Tony Robbins was an NLP practitioner before becoming a motivational speaker?In the new podcast Mind Games, journalists and best friends Alice Hines and Zoë Lescaze investigate the origins of NLP, from its roots in the new age movement in 1970s California through the pick-up artist trend of the early 2000s. They even try their hand at hypnotizing themselves. But does it work?  Check out Mind Games from Kaleidoscope and iHeartPodcasts, wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"What do EMDR, Tony Robbins, & #NXIVM have in Common? #NLP - The Story"
TechStuff
11 Mar 2026 [0:44:54]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/FOFO8KBPMkK5Gjmsdogu3Q

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Cult Podcasts
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3 weeks ago
Enthralled: What Explains Our Unshakeable Fascination with Cults?
Enthralled: What Explains Our Unshakeable Fascination with Cults? Prof. Poulomi Saha and California magazine’s Pat Joseph discuss what the surge of movies and documentaries about cults reveals about us. Dozens of movies and documentaries about cults are currently streaming on services like Netflix and Hulu, while the number of podcasts and short videos devoted to the subject may number in the hundreds. What explains this explosion of interest? Join California magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Pat Joseph in conversation with Poulomi Saha, who teaches the highly popular course “Cults in Popular Culture” and is currently working on a book titled Enthralled, about America’s long obsession with “communities and philosophies that offer total belief and total enthrallment—even and especially as we might claim that we would never ourselves join.”

"32 Cults with Poulomi Saha"
The Edge @poulomisaha.bsky.social
11 Mar 2026 [1:04:45]
#OSHO #STOPQuotingOSHO #Buddhafield #NXIVM #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/T94WD-vR9US3oMbXDXvqaA

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Mister Sterling
Mister Sterling
@mister-sterling.bsky.social
3 weeks ago
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It's a cult. At this stage, Trump could order them to play volleyball and fuck each other on the court after a match, and they'd just go with it. #cult #NXIVM #KeithRaniere #florsheim

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Cult Podcasts
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3 weeks ago
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NXIVM How did Neuro-Linguistic Programming become an indoctrination tool for one of the most notorious sex cults of the 21st century? Co-founder Nancy Salzman reveals how she brought NLP to NXIVM, and how leader Keith Raniere—now serving a 120-year sentence for sex trafficking and other crimes—turned the methods against her.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"#NXIVM"
Mind Games
10 Mar 2026 [0:39:04]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/sYL60YzidU2J39-4VEcyTw

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Cult Podcasts
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3 weeks ago
Mastering Inauthenticity and Coercion with NXIVM's Keith Raniere
Mastering Inauthenticity and Coercion with NXIVM's Keith Raniere We kick off cult season by dissecting a promotional interview where Allison Mack (NXIVM then-high-ranking-member) gushes over Keith Raniere, the “self-improvement” guru who managed to manifest a 120-year prison sentence for his abusive cult shenanigans. In the interview exchange, you can detect some of the features that allowed NXIVM to escalate from Executive Success courses to branding rituals, starvation regimes, and sexual coercion. Get ready to thrill at Raniere’s pseudo-profound style with liberal heapings of decorative academic references and philosophy name-drops, semantic fog style waffling, and therapy-judo questions. It's all rather similar to the usual guru rhetoric, but also quite a bit worse. Support the Show If you enjoy the show and want to support us, you can find us on Patreon, where we post bonus episodes and extra content: ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/decodingthegurus Find Us Elsewhere ► Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GurusPod ► Podcast (all platforms): https://decoding-the-gurus.captivate.fm/ ► Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/decodingthegurus/ 00:00 Cult Season Continues 03:07 NXIVM and Raniere Backstory 09:40 Thought Reform and Cult Mechanics 13:59 Pseudo Profundity on Creativity 43:44 Authenticity as a Hook 47:52 Weaponizing Vulnerability 53:50 Therapy Style Interrogation 01:00:36 Gender Programs and Control 01:25:55 Equality vs Equivalence 01:33:39 Authenticity Pseudoprofundity 01:43:16 Selling The Source 02:03:43 Corrupt Society Narrative 02:08:46 University for the Soul 02:15:33 Love as Pain and Sacrifice

"Mastering Inauthenticity & Coercion with #NXIVM's #KeithRaniere"
Decoding the Gurus
7 Mar 2026 [2:45:43]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/noV_tXeCTUaWqPw7-XqwSA

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Helen Fernanda
Helen Fernanda
@helenfernanda.blog
3 weeks ago
Original post on social.vivaldi.net

Meu atual podcast de ninar é a entrevista que a Allison Mack deu para um podcast da CBC depois de sair da cadeia.

É a temporada 35 do podcast "The Cult Queen of Canada from Uncover".

E não deixe sua(seu) filha(o) adolescente ir morar sozinha(o) só porque ela(e) parece adulta. O cérebro de uma […]

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4 weeks ago
Scentsy's Mass Layoff Has Me Asking Questions...
Scentsy's Mass Layoff Has Me Asking Questions... #antimlm #mlmexposed #scentsy On March 5, 2026, LinkedIn broke out in Scentsy employees announcing they have been let go and would be looking for jobs! It appears Scentsy has done another large layoff of employees. Let's discuss this and what it means in the current Scentsy climate... Sources: BoiseDev: https://boisedev.com/news/2026/03/05/scentsy-again-lays-off-employees-in-meridian/ My Scentsy Article (for more information): https://www.dehek.com/general/anti-mlm-cults/scentsys-new-era-influencers-and-quietly-restructuring/ Please support small businesses! Such as PenAndTam, run by Louisiana Swamp!! Check it out here and grab some great stuff: https://www.ebay.com/usr/penandtam If you join my members, you will get access to perks (like cool emojis!) and I will promote your business! All proceeds go back into the channel and into our calls of action. Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMtelO586kp5vP5mzWx1Ig/join Just be sure to send me the information via email! If you ever want to reach out to me here: bethgibbons74@gmail.com MY BLOG: https://www.dehek.com/category/general/anti-mlm-cults/ Instead of using O-Connect, use StreamYard to create streams like this!! Use my affiliate link here: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4512413140647936 Thanks so much for all your support! Means a lot! Much love to you all! xo Discord : QUEEN OF KARMA#8669 E-mail : bethgibbons74@gmail.com MERCH: https://teespring.com/stores/throwing-spade IG : @xoqueenofkarmaxo Blog: https://www.dehek.com/author/beth-gibbons/ PayPal : paypal.me/queenofkarma13 ** Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Furthermore, all clips are used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017) Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). As was ruled in Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017), clips from an original work may be used to “comment on and critique a work”, and the use of clips is “reasonable to accomplish the transformative purpose of critical commentary”. See also NXIVM v. The Ross Institute, Inc., 364 F.3d 471 (2nd Cir. 2004) (quotations from course materials for critical commentary was fair use). I believe my video is transformative in nature in order to criticize and comment and is not intended as a market substitute for the original video. ** *Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this video are mine alone and do not reflect on anyone else. I speak out about these topics to the best of my ability and knowledge and only speak for myself.*

"Scentsy's Mass Layoff has Me Asking Questions..."
Queen of Karma
6 Mar 2026 [0:12:08]
#MLM #AntiMLM #NXIVM #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/ey79BHMDM0y6VWylRnnUsA

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Cult Podcasts
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4 weeks ago
Through the NXIVM Lens: Bjorn Bolinder on V-Week, Branding, and Seeing the Light (Part 2)
Through the NXIVM Lens: Bjorn Bolinder on V-Week, Branding, and Seeing the Light (Part 2) Welcome back for Part 2 with Bjorn Bolinder: dancer, photographer, and the guy whose heart was screaming “GET OUT!” louder than any cult alarm system we've ever heard. We pick up in 2016 as Bjorn signs up for SOP (the men's program) in a moment of pleaser panic, and then experiences a full-body revolt between the commitment meeting and his Washington Heights apartment. He listened, backed out, and his intuition proved prophetic. He walks us through the weird Festival of Flowers, staying at Allison's overcrowded house, the underwhelming reveal of his “life issue” at the end of the student track, and the exact moment his internal guidance system said, “You're done—get out NOW.” He returned to V-Week 2016 on work exchange after negotiating a refund, and observed late-night DOS activity he couldn’t yet contextualize. Then comes August 2017: Coach V’s text, the Frank Report, Sarah’s disappearing photo of a brand, and the surreal experience of attending an ESP event the same day he learned the truth. Bjorn described the whiplash of connecting puzzle pieces, the validation of his year-old exit, his spiritual mentor’s eerily accurate read on Keith Raniere, and where he was when the guilty verdict came through in June 2019. We reflected on people still loyal to Keith, Bjorn’s healing journey, and why “excited state” actually worked for his depression (even if we're not saying “Thank you, Vanguard” anymore). Be sure to follow Bjorn’s work at findthelightphotography.com (https://www.findthelightphotography.com) and on Instagram @findthelightphotography (https://www.instagram.com/findthelightphotography/) . Trigger warning: This episode contains frank discussion of depression and suicidal ideation. Also…let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business, individual, anyone or anything. Nobody’s mad at you, just don’t be a culty fuckwad. **PRE-ORDER Sarah and Nippy's newest book here (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLR16M1R576DP/checkout/25UI2OVABMV3RD4YF55WQ755) Check out our amazing sponsors (https://alittlebitculty.com/sponsors) Join A Little Bit Culty on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/alittlebitculty) Get poppin’ fresh ALBC Swag (https://my-store-c9bd2a.creator-spring.com/) Support the pod and smash this link (https://donorbox.org/support-a-little-bit-culty) Check out our cult awareness and recovery resources (https://alittlebitculty.com/resources) Watch Sarah's TED Talk (https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_edmondson_how_to_spot_a_cult?language=en) and buy her memoir, Scarred (https://amzn.to/48PlcAT) CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Citizens of Sound (https://www.citizensofsound.com/) Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Audio production: Will Retherford Production Coordinator: Lesli Dinsmore Writer: Sandra Nomoto Social media team: Eric Skwarzynski and Brooke Keane Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: If you’re ready to start searching safely online, go to surfshark.com/culty (http://surfshark.com/culty) or use code CULTY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Through the #NXIVM Lens: Bjorn Bolinder on V-Week, Branding, & Seeing the Light Pt.2"
A Little Bit Culty
5 Mar 2026 [0:53:05]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/PTrlrrWIU06MAvsgUAtwEg

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True Story Golden
True Story Golden
@truestorygolden.bsky.social
4 weeks ago

#JoeBiden bringing #NXIVM training into the #USMilitary is one of many horrible decisions he made as president, which explains why the #Military has been committing war crimes all around the world under #Biden's terrible leadership... #LisaMabbutt being linked to this explains so much!

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Cult Podcasts
Cult Podcasts
@cultpodcasts.com
4 weeks ago
The Narcissist’s Playbook: An Important Film For Our Times
The Narcissist’s Playbook: An Important Film For Our Times I sat down with author and award winning writer, director, and producer Mark Vicente to discuss his upcoming film “The Narcissist’s Playbook.” The power of cults, leaders without conscience or empathy…an important topic for these times in which we are living.

"The #NarcissistsPlaybook: An Important Film for our Times"
Social Contract with Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social
4 Mar 2026 [0:42:35]
#NXIVM #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/D7ykqJ-7yU2PN2faHxNInQ

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True Story Golden
True Story Golden
@truestorygolden.bsky.social
1 month ago

That's #NXIVM and #Epstein people...!

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Cult Podcasts
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1 month ago
Through the NXIVM Lens: Photographer Bjorn Bolinder on V-Week, Branding, and Seeing the Light (Pa...
Through the NXIVM Lens: Photographer Bjorn Bolinder on V-Week, Branding, and Seeing the Light (Pa... This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Bjorn Bolinder—photographer, NXIVM insider, and the guy on the ladder in The Vow Episode 3—finally tells his story. For NXIVM nerds, this is the episode you've been waiting for: a behind-the-scenes perspective from someone who witnessed it all but stayed largely unknown to the public. Bjorn walks us through his recruitment in January 2015, how a midnight kitchen conversation about curing Tourette's syndrome planted the seed, and why he signed up for his 5-day already knowing it would be expensive and a pitch. He opens up about his initial resistance on days two or three (and how one module blew right through it), the overwhelming workload as a V-Week photographer working until 2 a.m. for what amounted to $7/hour in "work exchange," and meeting Keith Raniere for the first time with stars in his eyes. Bjorn shares why Nippy was such a green flag for him—in an organization that felt safe after a childhood of being bullied in macho dance studio and school environments—and how NXIVM’s Goals Lab became a place where he felt genuinely supported and seen. This first part is all green flags with tiny red ones creeping in around the edges. Thursday's Part 2 brings Pam Cafritz’s memorial, the blow-up, and how Bjorn finally figured it out after we left. Follow Bjorn’s work at findthelightphotography.com (https://www.findthelightphotography.com) and on Instagram @findthelightphotography (https://www.instagram.com/findthelightphotography/) . Trigger warning: This episode contains frank discussion of childhood bullying and homophobia. Also…let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business, individual, anyone or anything. Nobody’s mad at you, just don’t be a culty fuckwad. **PRE-ORDER Sarah and Nippy's newest book here (https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLR16M1R576DP/checkout/25UI2OVABMV3RD4YF55WQ755) Check out our amazing sponsors (https://alittlebitculty.com/sponsors) Join A Little Bit Culty on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/alittlebitculty) Get poppin’ fresh ALBC Swag (https://my-store-c9bd2a.creator-spring.com/) Support the pod and smash this link (https://donorbox.org/support-a-little-bit-culty) Check out our cult awareness and recovery resources (https://alittlebitculty.com/resources) Watch Sarah's TED Talk (https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_edmondson_how_to_spot_a_cult?language=en) and buy her memoir, Scarred (https://amzn.to/48PlcAT) CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Citizens of Sound (https://www.citizensofsound.com/) Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Audio production: Will Retherford Production Coordinator: Lesli Dinsmore Writer: Sandra Nomoto Social media team: Eric Skwarzynski and Brooke Keane Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/culty (http://betterhelp.com/culty) . If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at MINTMOBILE.com/culty (http://mintmobile.com/culty) . Right now as a listener of my show, you can get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping at MeUndies.com/culty (http://meundies.com/culty) , promo code culty. Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com) right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Right now, go to Quince.com/culty (http://quince.com/culty) for free shipping and 365-day returns. That's a full year to wear it and love it. And you will. Now available in Canada, too. Don't keep settling for clothes that don't last. If you’re ready to start searching safely online, go to surfshark.com/culty (http://surfshark.com/culty) or use code CULTY at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Through the #NXIVM Lens: Photographer Bjorn Bolinder on V-Week, Branding, & Seeing the Light Pt.1"
A Little Bit Culty
2 Mar 2026 [0:46:25]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/mOh_B6WMIkiDPunrIl9_xQ

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Cult Podcasts
Cult Podcasts
@cultpodcasts.com
1 month ago
Preview
#38 E-Meters and Mood Rings In this episode, we spiral (professionally) about what an e-meter actually is, why it kind of gives “high-tech mood ring,” and how tools like this get used in groups like Scientology and NXIVM to turn vague feelings into Very Important Revelations™. We unpack how the right questions — asked the right way — can make almost anyone discover “hidden truths”… whether they were there or not.From recorded sessions and “collateral” to long-term financial commitments, we talk about how self-exploration can quietly morph into loyalty tests, recruitment pipelines, and control — especially when money and group agendas get mixed in.And because we are therapists, we also break down what real therapy is supposed to look like: clear goals, clear fees, ethical guardrails, actual accountability, and licenses that can be revoked if someone goes rogue. We also get into why totally normal traits — like trusting authority, wanting to please, or trying to be a “good” client — can make smart people surprisingly vulnerable to coercive systems.It’s part curiosity, part myth-busting, part “should we buy the e-meter for science?”

"E-Meters & Mood Rings"
The Flexible Philosophy Podcast
2 Mar 2026 [0:17:34]
#NXIVM #Scientology #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/cyfTHcBmxkSceZ8E0Z4daQ

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Cult Podcasts
Cult Podcasts
@cultpodcasts.com
1 month ago
What the Hell Is Going On?! (And What Do We Do Next) w/ Africa Brooke & Mark Vicente
What the Hell Is Going On?! (And What Do We Do Next) w/ Africa Brooke & Mark Vicente Africa Brooke and I did an Instagram Live right after the Epstein files dropped, and we didn't hold back. Africa is one of my closest friends, one of the most honest thinkers I know, and someone who has never been afraid to ask the questions most people would rather avoid. We talked about evil... why good people struggle to recognize it, why they keep making excuses for it, and what it costs us when we do. We talked about the psychology of narcissists and psychopaths, why they need us more than we realize, and what it actually means to stop being their fuel. We went into the spiritual dimension of what's happening, the importance of protecting your nervous system without dissociating from reality, and what it looks like to find your center when everything around you is designed to destabilize you. My film is Narcissist Playbook. https://www.narcissistsplaybook.com/ https://africabrooke.com/ https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/ 0:00 Africa welcomes everyone, and why this conversation matters 3:25 My background... South Africa, apartheid, and a lifelong search for answers 9:10 NXIVM, waking up from a cult, and the obsession that followed 11:30 The Epstein files... what they confirm, and what they stir up 14:00 Interviewing self-confessed narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths 16:25 Protecting your nervous system without going numb 20:00 We are being psychologically operated on... and how to recognize it 24:00 Joy as resistance, not privilege 26:15 Why they need our fear, and what it means that we can starve them 27:25 Why children are targeted... the spiritual and psychological logic of depravity 29:25 Narcissists feed off emotion, and what to do about that 34:25 Locus of control... pulling yourself back inward 40:00 "No one is doing anything"... why that narrative is a trap 43:00 Stop looking to mommy and daddy government to fix what they created 45:00 Hero worship, false idols, and where we're leaking our energy 46:30 Africa's faith journey, and what the Bible has to do with any of this 53:35 How Africa and I met in Lisbon 55:30 Sarafina, Mandela on set, and why I became a filmmaker 1:01:50 MKUltra, trauma, dissociation, and the collective psychological operation 1:06:00 Don't dissociate... let your heart be broken and filled 1:09:15 What do we do for friends who are spiraling? 1:16:00 Is it unethical to bring children into this world? 1:24:55 Leaving the cult... of government, celebrity, and ignorance 1:26:50 Sovereignty, initiation, and finding the grit inside yourself 1:29:45 Religion versus relationship, and what a cult actually is 1:31:50 Quantum mystery, ineffable experiences, and getting stuck at the door 1:36:40 Looking for omnipresent love in the creations instead of the creator 1:41:45 Where to find Africa and me, and why we're doing this again Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarkVicente Website: www.markvicente.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markvicente/ X: https://x.com/markvicente TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark_vicente Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markvicente/

"What the Hell is Going on?! (And what do we do next) w/ Africa Brooke & Mark Vicente"
WTF is on my Mind?!
1 Mar 2026 [1:44:06]
#NXIVM #HumanTrafficking #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/_5tCgC6Dx0u9gPwtX8yhUw

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Cult Podcasts
Cult Podcasts
@cultpodcasts.com
1 month ago
Cult Recovery Is Harder Than People Think (Here’s Why)
Cult Recovery Is Harder Than People Think (Here’s Why) AI psychosis, Trump-era authoritarianism, Scientology-style deception, and Russian influence operations... are we living through a mass mind control experiment? In this episode of Cults, Culture, & Coercion, Dr. Steven Hassan speaks with therapist and cult recovery expert Rachel Bernstein. Rachel Bernstein is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles who has worked in cult intervention and recovery for over 35 years. She is the host of the podcast Indoctrination, and viewers may recognize her from the Starz documentary Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult and the Netflix series (Un)Well. Rachel also leads multiple online support groups for cult survivors, former Scientologists, and people harmed by abusive gurus. In this pertinent conversation, Dr. Hassan and Rachel Bernstein explore how cult tactics are evolving in the digital age and how propaganda, narcissism, and coercive control are now being amplified through social media, AI technology, and political extremism. They discuss: - How cult leaders and authoritarian figures manipulate language to disguise oppression - Why people in cults don’t realize they’re being brainwashed - The rise of AI psychosis, delusions, and emotionally manipulative chatbots - How social media curates “guru” influencers through visual manipulation - Why disinformation is spreading faster than real journalism and expert knowledge - The growing danger of online predators targeting children through Minecraft and Discord - The psychological weaponization of shame against cult victims - Why cutting off family members can trap people deeper in cult involvement - The painful divide between people recruited into cults vs. those born and raised inside them - How narcissists and cult leaders thrive on conflict Rachel also shares insights from her new recovery resources, Restart and Restore: A Journal for Survivors of Manipulation, plus an accompanying workbook designed to help survivors rebuild self-trust, self-compassion, and identity after coercive control. This is an essential episode for anyone trying to understand cult psychology, propaganda, narcissistic abuse, family estrangement, and how undue influence is evolving in the age of AI and authoritarian politics. Listen to IndoctriNation Podcast here: @RachelBernsteinLMFT Pick up Restart and Restore: A Journal for Survivors of Manipulation - https://amzn.to/4rlLjbd 🔔 Subscribe for expert conversations on cults, mind control, coercive control, undue influence, recovery, and psychological manipulation. Chapters: 0:00 Cult Language Manipulation & “Total Freedom” Deception 0:54 Steven Hassan Intro + Cults, Culture, & Coercion Podcast Welcome 2:14 Rachel Bernstein Background: Cult Recovery Therapist + NXIVM / Scientology Work 4:12 Indoctrination Podcast + Why Cult Members Don’t Know They’re in a Cult 6:09 Online Cult Recovery Support Groups + Narcissistic Abuse Survivors 7:23 Trump, Political Extremism, and Growing Fear in America (2026) 10:57 Pathological Narcissism, Addiction, and Narcissistic Supply 17:38 Social Media Cult Leaders, Fake Spiritual Gurus, and Digital Manipulation 21:12 AI Manipulation, Chatbots, and AI Psychosis / Delusions 26:48 Online Predators, Discord/Minecraft Grooming & Protecting Children 30:28 Family Estrangement, Cutting Off Loved Ones, and Cult Isolation Tactics 37:18 Born Into Cults: Second Generation Trauma, Blame, and Healing 52:00 Holocaust Remembrance Day + Propaganda Language Tricks (Trump / Scientology) 54:15 Russian Influence, Psychological Warfare & Trump’s Moscow Connections 59:32 Rachel Bernstein’s New Journal: Restart & Restore for Cult Survivors #drstevenhassan #stevenhassan #cults #mindcontrol #brainwashing #BITEmodel #StevenHassan #RachelBernstein #CultRecovery #CoerciveControl #Scientology #NXIVM #NarcissisticAbuse #AIpsychosis #Propaganda #TrumpCult #Authoritarianism #PsychologicalManipulation #IndoctrinationPodcast #CultPsychology ******************************************** Learn more at: https://freedomofmind.com/ Subscribe to The Influence Continuum podcast: https://freedomofmind.com/podcast-3/ Enroll in our courses - https://courses.freedomofmind.com/collections Download a .pdf of the BITE model here! https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Subscribe to the Freedom of Mind newsletter: https://freedomofmind.com/subscribe/ Read or listen to Dr. Hassan's books: https://freedomofmind.com/books/

"#CultRecovery is Harder Than People Think (Here's why)"
Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan @cultexpert.freedomofmind.com
23 Feb 2026 [1:05:40]
#NXIVM #Scientology #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/nFmWgipcSU2DzghqLQjOBA

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Justice 🇺🇦
Justice 🇺🇦
@loveon9.bsky.social
1 month ago

Ace Greenberg's Bear Stearns: At only 23 yrs old, "He hired Epstein, who quickly worked his way up until he was handling one of the most valued clients, Seagram CEO Edgar Bronfman." #NXIVM MONTREAL bsky.app/profile/love...

Ace helped Epstein get Dalton job at 20 yrs old.

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Baloo Uriza
Baloo Uriza
@baloouriza.social.tulsa.ok.us.ap.brid.gy
1 month ago

Really looking forward to the #DatelineNBC special about #Salesforce actually being a #NXIVM clone now that #MrBeast is involved.

#SuperBowl

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@byteandpieces.bsky.social
1 month ago
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Stealing Billions with a Smile: The Terrifying Playbook of Madoff, Holmes, the Tinder Swindler & More What if the most charming person you ever met was also the most dangerous? This isn't just another true crime episode. This is a descent into the minds of the master manipulators—the architects of ruin who weaponized trust and sold lies for billions. We unravel ten of the most chilling and audacious scams in modern history, exposing the psychological tactics used to shatter lives. We go inside the cult-like grip of Nxivm, where personal empowerment was a front for systematic exploitation. We unpack the sheer arrogance of Bernie Madoff, who turned Wall Street into his personal Ponzi scheme, and dissect the medical fraud of Elizabeth Holmes, who sold a revolution in a drop of blood that never existed. From the wellness lies of Belle Gibson who faked cancer, to the romantic mirage of the "Tinder Swindler" and the identity theft of the "Hollywood Con Queen," these stories reveal a terrifying pattern. You'll learn how these con artists built their empires on nothing but charisma and how quickly those empires came crashing down. This is more than a story about stolen money. It’s a deep dive into: - The Cult of Personality: How charm can be a more effective weapon than a gun. - The Hope Machine: The tactics scammers use to exploit our deepest desires for health, wealth, and love. - The Digital Mask: How technology has created a new generation of untouchable fraudsters. If you've ever wondered how good people get fooled by bad actors, this episode is a crucial, cautionary listen. 🎧 Tune in now to learn the red flags from the masters of the con. Did this episode shock you? Share it with a friend who loves a good scam story and leave us a 5-star review if you learned something new!

📣 New Podcast! "Stealing Billions with a Smile: The Terrifying Playbook of Madoff, Holmes, the Tinder Swindler & More" on @Spreaker #berniemadoff #cautionarytale #conartist #deception #elizabethholmes #financialcrime #fraud #lies #manipulation #nxivm #podcastrecommendation #ponzischeme

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Richard Luthmann
Richard Luthmann
@rluthmann.bsky.social
2 months ago
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Roger Stone wasn’t NXIVM—he warned about it. Two months in, he refused bribery, flagged the money bleed, and walked. Years later, he helped expose DOS. Facts matter. #NXIVM #RogerStone
https://loom.ly/X5Pwjv0
#CultExposure #MediaBias

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Cult Podcasts
Cult Podcasts
@cultpodcasts.com
2 months ago
The Vow S1:EP1 The Science of Joy (FREE PREVIEW)
The Vow S1:EP1 The Science of Joy (FREE PREVIEW) Amye and Amanda are tackling a cult! Join us as we recap and discuss The Vow S1:EP1 The Science of Joy Mark Vicente and Sarah Edmondson, high-ranking former NXIVM leaders, describe the dream and mission of NXIVM to build a better world. Bonnie, Mark's wife, tells him she is worried about the organization. This episode is sponsored by: LIQUID I.V. hydrates you with 3x the electrolytes of the leading sports drink. Rehydrate with better hydration from Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to LIQUIDIV.COM (http://liquidiv.com) and get 20% off your first order with code RECAP at checkout. LUMI GUMMIES are consistent, mellow, and super delicious –– Lumi Gummies are specifically designed to make you feel good, not stoned. Lumi Gummies are available nationwide. We have a 30% code for our listeners!  Visit www.LumiGummies.com (http://www.lumigummies.com) and use code (LITTLEMISSRECAP) for 30% off your first order. SUPPORT the show! Get ad-free episodes and a TON of bonus content: www.littlemissrecap.com/support (http://www.littlemissrecap.com/support) Or go directly to Patreon at: www.patreon.com/littlemissrecap (http://www.patreon.com/littlemissrecap) Listen to my true crime podcast: Murder She Watched at www.murdershewatchedpod.com (http://www.murdershewatchedpod.com) Get in touch with us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/littlemissrecap Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/littlemissrecap Instagram: @littlemissrecap (https://www.instagram.com/littlemissrecap/) Voicemail: www.littlemissrecap.com (http://www.littlemissrecap.com) Email: amye@littlemissrecap.com (mailto:amye@littlemissrecap.com) Youtube: www.youtube.com/@littlemissrecap (http://www.youtube.com/@littlemissrecap) Grab yourself some Little Miss Recap merch at: https://littlemissrecap.myshopify.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"The Vow S1:Ep1 the Science of Joy (Free Preview)"
Little Miss Recap
29 Jan 2026 [0:57:57]
#NXIVM #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/Tld9elf_TUGlqAhPw96qBw

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Cult Podcasts
Cult Podcasts
@cultpodcasts.com
2 months ago
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The NXIVM Sex Cult Scandal: Branded, Breaking Free and Blowing the Whistle (With Survivor Sarah Edmondson) What happens when loyalty turns into blackmail? Sarah Edmondson takes us inside the moment NXIVM crossed an irreversible line: being branded in a room of women bound by fear and secrecy. Sarah describes what led to her breaking point, the risks of speaking out, and how she transformed from devoted insider to whistleblower. You can pre-order Sarah Edmondson's new book here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLR16M1R576DP/checkout/25UI2OVABMV3RD4YF55WQ755See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The #NXIVM Sex #Cult Scandal: Branded, Breaking Free & Blowing the Whistle (With Survivor Sarah Edmondson)"
Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present
27 Jan 2026 [0:45:27]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/zhthd9D-wU6jYTo6ttGWqw

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Cult Podcasts
Cult Podcasts
@cultpodcasts.com
2 months ago
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Killer Thriller: The NXIVM Sex Cult Scandal: Getting Sucked In (With Survivor Sarah Edmondson) A cult movie that got it wrong. A women’s “sisterhood” that wasn’t what it seemed. And a commitment that came with collateral. On this episode of Killer Thriller, Sarah Edmondson joins us to unpack the reality behind the NXIVM dramatization, how a five-day course turned skepticism into belief, and the moment loyalty crossed into something far more dangerous. You can pre-order Sarah Edmondson's new book here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLR16M1R576DP/checkout/25UI2OVABMV3RD4YF55WQ755See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Killer Thriller: The #NXIVM Sex #Cult Scandal: Getting Sucked in (With Survivor Sarah Edmondson)"
Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present
23 Jan 2026 [0:43:11]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/H9FEu0hP4Euf6jPx4dTLwA

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True Story Golden
True Story Golden
@truestorygolden.bsky.social
2 months ago

Some are saying this situation with ICE is a cover for #Epstein/files release being delayed to the public. Those of us that have been on the ground on the West Coast know it is a cover for something far worse! #NXIVM #Epstein #HostileTakeover #NewIsrael #MediaCover #PoliticalHoax #Stagecraft

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Cult Podcasts
Cult Podcasts
@cultpodcasts.com
2 months ago
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how wise is it to do another CULT ep? (feat. James Hruska, LCSW) Send us a textCults are all around us...on TV, on our phones, and maybe even we're in one. James Hruska (LCSW) joins us for this rousing discussion about hit HBO cult docuseries "The Vow" and the affiliated NXIVM cult founded by Keith Raniere.- music by blanket forts -

"How Wise is it to do Another #Cult Ep? (Feat. James Hruska, LCSW)"
The Wise Mind Happy Hour
26 Jan 2026 [1:32:07]
#NXIVM
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/4XwQts6t-EqtE5yZl5tGbg

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Cult Podcasts
Cult Podcasts
@cultpodcasts.com
2 months ago
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The Guru’s Guru What if someone told you that you could skip years of therapy with a few mental tricks? It sounded impossible… until we found Neuro-Linguistic Programming. NLP is a form of hypnosis beloved by everyone from sex cults to the U.S. military to fortune 500 companies–yet almost no one knows it exists.  Long before she co-founded NXIVM, hypnotist Nancy Salzman encountered NLP as a radical method for reprogramming the mind. Her story leads us to its inventor, Richard Bandler, a volatile, self-made guru. As we dig into how it took hold in so many places, we face an unsettling possibility: NLP might actually work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Guru's Guru"
Mind Games
20 Jan 2026 [0:42:52]
#NXIVM #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/a3SjRvcIB0y6T-ikEh03vw

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