#OneTaste hashtag - Bluesky

@messyredstudios.bsky.social

40 minutes ago

Nicole Daedone Sentenced in OneTaste ‘Orgasmic Meditation’ Case OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone was sentenced to 9 years after prosecutors said she coerced women into unpaid labor and sex acts.

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Please tell me y'all have seen this!

#sexcult #onetaste #cult #youreinacultcallyourdad

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Xamanismo Coletivo

@eliasulrich.hachyderm.io.ap.brid.gy

11 hours ago

Original post on hachyderm.io

"Seu principal método era a chamada "#orgasmicmeditation" (#meditaçãoorgásmica). Realizada em grupo, a prática consistia na estimulação manual do clitóris de mulheres durante cerca de 15 minutos.
A proposta chamou atenção da mídia americana ao longo da década de 2010. Ela foi apresentada como […]

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Teddy Hose

@teddyhose.bsky.social

22 hours ago

'Orgasmic meditation' company's founder gets 9 years in prison in forced labor case Prosecutors had sought a 20-year prison term, arguing in court filings that Nicole Daedone's scheme left "scores of victims financially, emotionally and psychologically scarred."

Another cult leader gets locked away!

This is all thanks to the incredibly brave victims who were psychologically and financially exploited via OneTaste, going face to face against someone who made her way into the ranks of the wealthy and powerful.

#onetaste #nicoledaedone #cults

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ZettaWire

@zettawire.com

22 hours ago

OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone has been sentenced to nine years in prison for forced labor conspiracy. Former Head of Sales Rachel Cherwitz was sentenced to 78 months. The sentences were confirmed following a federal investigation. #US #OneTaste

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Cult Podcasts

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1 week ago

The Cult of OneTaste This week, Amanda and Chelsea dive into the cult of OneTaste, the controversial wellness company that built an empire around “orgasmic meditation.” To help break this one down, they’re joined by journalist Ellen Huet (⁠@ehuet⁠), whose reporting pulled back the curtain on the organization’s rise from buzzy Silicon Valley sex startup to full blown scandal that involved allegations of coercion, manipulation, and high control group dynamics. They unpack how OneTaste marketed intimacy as enlightenment and why so many got pulled into its orgasmic orbit. Is this a groundbreaking sexual wellness movement… or a textbook case of culty self help? Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on ⁠Youtube⁠! Follow us on IG ⁠ @soundslikeacultpod⁠, ⁠@amanda_montell⁠, ⁠@reesaronii⁠, ⁠@chelseaxcharles⁠, ⁠@imanharirikia⁠. Come see Sounds Like A Cult LIVE at The Bell House in New York on April 21st! Tickets at ⁠amandamontell.com/events⁠ Thank you to our sponsors! To Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain, Head to ⁠https://www.squarespace.com/CULT⁠ Head to ⁠https://acorns.com/CULT⁠ or download the Acorns app to get started. Head to ⁠https://factormeals.com/cult50off⁠ and use code cult50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year! Learn more and join Function using my link. Visit www.functionhealth.com/CULT or use gift code CULT25 for a $25 credit toward your membership.

"The #Cult of #OneTaste"
Sounds Like A Cult @ellenhuet.bsky.social
24 Mar 2026 [1:03:27]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/G7Xrol-bPU_kt88KEVFyfw

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timethiefmedia - Canadian forever🍁

@timethiefmedia.bsky.social

1 week ago

Alan Dershowitz plans to seek Trump pardon for ‘orgasmic meditation’ leaders awaiting federal sentencing Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz were convicted in June in a high-profile federal case tied to the controversial wellness company. The pair faces up to 20 years in prison.

Alan Dershowitz will seek Trump pardon for convicted ‘orgasmic meditation’ leaders awaiting federal sentencing. Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz tied to the controversial wellness company #OneTaste face up to 20 years in prison. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

3 weeks ago

OneTaste: The Wellness Cult That Went Too Far On the surface, OneTaste seemed to be just like any other viral wellness or lifestyle trend on social media, with founder Nicole Daedone promising sexual liberation and spiritual connection through their various courses and luxury retreats. But underneath the glossy marketing and glowing reviews was something far darker and more disturbing than anyone could have imagined. With accounts of emotional manipulation and sexual abuse gradually surfacing through investigative journalists. So what is the reality behind OneTaste? Is it simply a wellness movement like any other, or a cult that took advantage of vulnerable participants? Tune in to find out more. If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at strangerdangerpodcastsg@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"#OneTaste: The Wellness #Cult that Went Too Far"
Stranger Danger with Kady & Chloe
9 Mar 2026 [1:02:32]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/BotSWKO-pUW1-ZLo_HoRhQ

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

3 weeks ago

Epstein wrote that Sandusky was Railroaded Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 wrote an email stating he had studied the 2012 Jerry Sandusky trial transcripts and decided that the court did not prove Sandusky guilty of sexually abusing minors. https://www.ksat.com/news/politics/2026/01/31/the-latest-huge-cache-of-epstein-documents-includes-his-emails-with-wealthy-and-powerful/ Read The Frank Report on Epstein/Sandusky: https://frankreport.com/2026/02/07/epstein-believed-sandusky-got-railroaded/ NB: I am not promoting Frank Parlato who has his own controversies easily found on Internet, especially in his defense of "One Taste" cult and his bizarre attacks on cult expert Steve Hassan. I revisit a previous video I did on a book by Mark Pendergrast (2017). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNNn36K4uaA https://www.amazon.com/Most-Hated-Man-America-Sandusky/dp/162006765X False memory: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/heres-how-a-false-memory-could-be-planted-in-your-brain

"#Epstein Wrote that Sandusky was Railroaded"
Joseph Szimhart @jszimhart.bsky.social
8 Mar 2026 [0:09:05]
#HumanTrafficking #OneTaste #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/AQCDElc9iEqtyKIWqfYzbQ

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

4 weeks ago

OneTaste: "Was I in a Sex Cult?" Star Stone walked into a fluorescent-lit room on Market Street in San Francisco where a man who looked like Mark Zuckerberg stroked a woman's clitoris in business casual while thirty people watched. "This is it. This is what I need," she thought. It wasn't.See, Star didn't join a cult (newsflash, no one does). She joined a sex-positive, orgasm-as-spiritual-practice kind of movement founded by a woman, for women. It was called OneTaste. It promised female empowerment. But what it delivered was sexual trauma. Thanks, Nicole Daedone!Star Stone shares her story with the kind of honesty and dark humor that made us fall in love with her immediately. This isn't trauma porn - this is what happens when groups take your desire for connection, belonging, and sexual empowerment and weaponize it.Star was a joy to have on the show. Be sure to check out her solo comedy show, "Cl*t Cult," premiering this April at New York Fringe. And don't worry... she promised to come back and tell us everything that happened at "the Land" after her show premieres._____________________________________ GET TICKETS TO CL*T CULT April 2–10 at the Wild Project, East Village, NYC FOLLOW STAR For more from Star → Instagram @starstonespeaks | FOLLOW US For more culty content — follow us on Instagram & TikTok → @wasiinacultSUPPORT THE SHOWJoin our Patreon! Get ad-free episodes, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes conversations. (And our forever gratitude)HAVE A CULTY STORY?Email us → info@wasiinacult.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"#OneTaste: 'Was I in a Sex #Cult?'"
Was I In A Cult?
2 Mar 2026 [1:07:15]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/vnlr9XOTakqbv5_ty2A96g

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

2 months ago

"470 Sex, Power, & the Downfall of a Wellness #Cult"
Shameless Sex @ellenhuet.bsky.social
27 Jan 2026 [1:22:25]
#OneTaste
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/r5lMaDaHwUmL3uzQHKjOXw

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

2 months ago

Ellen Huet (on wellness cults) | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard Ellen Huet (Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult) is a journalist, startup founder, and author. Ellen joins the Armchair Expert to discuss must-haves versus most-haves in terms of cult sexuality requirements, her hot tips for avoiding cults that are too extractive, and her dealings with Silicon Valley and venture capitalists. Ellen and Dax talk about when she began covering orgasmic meditation startup OneTaste, the OM course to cult pipeline, and the intricacies and systems of manipulation concocted by OneTaste’s leader. Ellen explains unpacking potential power dynamics of sexual abuse, how much status games weigh into human behavior, and why she believes there’s no one invulnerable to indoctrination. Watch Armchair Expert episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzPEuwClyOzDdlrAmU-IwKncG87qrF7Vw Follow Armchair Expert on social: https://www.instagram.com/armchairexppod https://www.facebook.com/ArmchairExpPod/ https://twitter.com/armchairexppod Connect with Wondery https://wondery.com/shows/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ https://www.facebook.com/WonderyMedia https://twitter.com/WonderyMedia https://www.instagram.com/WonderyMedia https://www.tiktok.com/@wonderymedia About the Show: Hi, I’m Dax Shepard, and I love talking to people. I am endlessly fascinated by the messiness of being human, and I find people who are vulnerable and honest about their struggles and shortcomings to be incredibly sexy. I invite you to join me as I explore other people’s stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training. I will attempt to discover human “truths” without any laboratory work, clinical trials or data collection. I will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, an Armchair Expert. Watch Armchair Expert every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY here on Youtube! Listen to episodes ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/shows/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Living in a House with 20 People 11:00 - Cult Leaders… Allegedly 16:06 - Getting the News Bug 19:54 - The Unhinged VC Boom 28:45 - The Whole Foods of Sexuality 45:29 - How to Become a Cult Leader 1:01:37 - When Things at OneTaste Turned Sour 1:11:20 - Victim Blaming 1:27:37 - How People Fall into Cults 1:39:43 - Face to Face with Nicole 1:42:01 - Fact Check #armchairexpert #daxshepard #ellenhuet #cults

"Ellen Huet (On Wellness Cults)"
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard @ellenhuet.bsky.social
28 Jan 2026 [2:06:46]
#OneTaste #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/hpUHZDF6d0GXsnPjdi5doA

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

2 months ago

OneTaste Sex Cult - Part 2 | Episode 379 | Sinisterhood Podcast She built a brand that caught the attention of Goop, TEDx, and Silicon Valley’s elite. Orgasmic meditation was sold as empowerment and connection. But former members later described something else entirely: coercion, exploitation, and control behind the curated wellness aesthetic. By 2023, the story moved from podcasts and profiles to arrests and a criminal courtroom. This week’s episode is OneTaste Sex Cult - Part 2. Click here for this week's show notes: https://www.sinisterhood.com/shownotes/ep379-onetaste-sex-cult-pt2 Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/sinisterhood Please click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show: https://www.sinisterhood.com/review Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/SINISTER. -Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code CREEPY at checkout

"Episode 379: #OneTaste Sex #Cult - Part 2"
Sinisterhood
21 Jan 2026 [1:49:09]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/DR8InJdJekmp6yB400hRRQ

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

2 months ago

Corporate Sex Cult w/ Ellen Huet In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by Bloomberg investigative journalist (https://www.ellenhuet.com/about) , and author, Ellen Huet. They discuss her 2025 book about OneTaste, Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604196/empireoforgasm/) . Follow Ellen: @ellenhuet (https://www.instagram.com/ehuet)

"Corporate Sex #Cult w/ Ellen Huet"
Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria @ellenhuet.bsky.social
19 Jan 2026 [1:11:54]
#OneTaste
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/NGPCXO4ZTU2geZiolYwLDw

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

2 months ago

Episode 378: OneTaste Sex Cult - Part 1 Her experiences in Northern California sex cults set this entrepreneur up to run one of her own. She claimed her company’s goal was simple: to foster connection between individuals through the practice of orgasmic meditation. But those who joined called it a prostitution ring, complete with coercive control, financial manipulation, and sexual abuse - all packaged in shiny Silicon Valley wellness culture. This week’s episode is OneTaste Sex Cult - Part 1.Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Please click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show.Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CREEPY to sixty-four thousand.-Go to LumiGummies.com and use code (Creepy) for 30% off your order.-This January, quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/sinisterhood.- Get your choice of filet mignon, ny strip or chicken breast in EVERY box for an entire year, PLUS $20 off your first box, and free shipping always at ButcherBox.com/CREEPY. –If you’re 21 or older, visit indacloud.co and use code CREEPY for 25% off plus free shipping on orders $89+.

"Episode 378: #OneTaste Sex #Cult - Part 1"
Sinisterhood
14 Jan 2026 [1:43:01]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/JSRY2402cEKunsCXLyFt1w

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

2 months ago

When Wellness Becomes Dangerous: The OneTaste Cult Exposed Hey, Better Babes! This week, we're diving deep into a truly shocking real story: the downfall of the one taste cult. This episode pulls back the curtain on wellness scams, exposing the dark side of the wellness industry and shedding light on the experiences investigative journalist, Ellen Huet, discovered from interviews of over 125 cult survivors. We discuss the profound power abuse at play in these situations, urging everyone to be vigilant. 00:00 Wellness Cults 03:28 The Cult’s Promise 07:30 The Cult’s Appeal 08:45 What Is O.M. and OneTase? 17:30 The Pressure & Dark Side 19:00 The Charismatic Leader 22:00 When No Means Yes 25:00 The FBI Investigation 27:00 The Trial 29:34 If You Know Someone In A Cult 33:00 WHY People Join Cults 36:09 Crossing the “Cult” Line 38:20 Taboo Minimization 44:31 Empire of Orgasm https://www.instagram.com/ehuet https://www.instagram.com/jvn https://www.instagram.com/gettingbetterwithjvn

"When Wellness Turns Dangerous: Inside the #OneTaste #Cult"
Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness @ellenhuet.bsky.social
14 Jan 2026 [0:53:58]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/h74v1lr65kOK1k0-pOX4ZQ

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

2 months ago

They Called It Empowerment. Former Members Call It Control. Join Dr. Steven Hassan on Cults, Culture, and Coercion for a deep investigation into cult dynamics, sexual exploitation, and the rise and fall of OneTaste. Bloomberg News Reporter Ellen Huet reveals how orgasmic meditation, wellness culture, and startup branding masked mind control, forced labor, and high-demand group dynamics inside a Silicon Valley sexual wellness company. In this episode, Dr. Hassan speaks with award-winning journalist and author Ellen Huet, whose new book project investigates OneTaste, a sexual wellness company founded by Nicole Daedone. Drawing on years of reporting, court testimony, and survivor accounts, Huet explains how orgasmic meditation functioned as a gateway into deeper coercive control, financial exploitation, and sexual pressure within the organization. Together, they explore how OneTaste presented itself as a progressive, female-led wellness startup while allegedly operating as a high-demand group behind the scenes. Dr. Hassan applies his decades of experience and the BITE Model to unpack how mind control and trauma bonding operate in modern wellness, self-help, and startup cultures. Ellen Huet also reflects on why survivors may defend leaders even after convictions, how sexual trauma can increase vulnerability to cults, and why cult dynamics are evolving in the digital age, including emerging risks tied to AI and online communities. In this episode, we discuss: - OneTaste's orgasmic meditation model which framed female empowerment and sexual practices as spiritual liberation - Financial exploitation, debt, and forced labor allegations - The federal trial and conviction of OneTaste leadership - Why some cult followers remain loyal after a leader is jailed - How vulnerable pressure points like trauma and sexuality can make an individual susceptible - How cults exploit wellness culture, startups, and AI spaces Dr. Hassan brings decades of experience as a cult survivor, mental health professional, and author of The Cult of Trump to contextualize these patterns within a human-rights and psychological framework. Ellen Huet adds investigative depth, showing how modern cults often hide in plain sight — using empowerment language, progressive branding, and claims of personal growth. 📚 Learn more from Ellen Huet: Empire of Orgasm (book): https://www.empireoforgasm.com Foundering podcast (Bloomberg): https://www.bloomberg.com/foundering Chapters: 00:00 What Is “Aversion Practice”? Inside OneTaste’s Core Teaching 02:48 Introducing OneTaste & Empire of Orgasm 03:09 What Is Orgasmic Meditation (OM)? 05:59 Why Cult Experts Sounded the Alarm Early 07:27 Why Cults Control Sexuality 10:56 Religious Trauma, Sexual Shame, and Vulnerability 14:38 How Ellen Huet Began Investigating OneTast 18:01 FBI Investigation & Forced Labor Charges Explained 23:50 Inside OneTaste: Communal Living, Debt, and Total Immersion 29:40 Sexual Pressure, ‘Assignments,’ and Boundary Erosion 33:35 Why Followers Stay Loyal Even After Convictions 50:41 The Future of Cults: Wellness, Influencers, and AI #drstevenhassan #cults #mindcontrol #undueinfluence #coercivecontrol #orgasmicmeditation #onetaste #cultpsychology #sexualexploitation #forcedlabor #wellnesscult #BITEmodel #cultdynamics #ellenhuet ******************************************** 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/

"They called it Empowerment. Former Members call it Control."
Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan @cultexpert.freedomofmind.com
12 Jan 2026 [1:04:48]
#OneTaste #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/KewL0WDhm0GNKzbv6eTJmQ

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Cult Podcasts

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3 months ago

REWIND: Elana Auerbach - OneTaste (aka the Orgasm Cult) Episode 19: Lola Blanc & Meagan Elizabeth interview Elana Auerbach, former follower of sexual wellness company OneTaste--elsewhere deemed the Orgasm Cult--in its early years. Elana discusses being the founder's right hand woman as the program developed, and how the sexual practice involving stimulating a woman's genitals evolved into what's now called Orgasmic Meditation. They discuss how Elana came to center her life around the founder, how she was manipulated, and what snapped her out of it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Rewind: Elana Auerbach - #OneTaste (AKA the Orgasm #Cult)"
Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, & Manipulation
31 Dec 2025 [1:10:44]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/fPhWtfNI8EmyABImPipokg

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

3 months ago

My Life In a Sex Cult-Ruwan Soft White Underbelly interview and portrait of Ruwan Meepagala, a former member of One Taste, a sex cult in New York City. Ruwan Meepagala is the author of Orgsm: A Memoir, which is coming out soon. Get 40% off access to world-wide perspectives on today’s biggest news stories. Subscribe through my link https://ground.news/swu to unlock your unlimited monthly account today. Here's the link to Ruwan's book & substack: • The Amazon link to Orgsm - https://www.amazon.ca/Orgsm-Memoir-Inside-Matriarchal-OneTaste-ebook/dp/B0FTGGBYHR?&linkCode=sl1&tag=ruwando0d-20&linkId=d1caa87ec347720ee43c29c5d1256af3&language=en_CA&ref_=as_li_ss_tl • Ruwando.substack.com 0:01 – Growing Up In Brooklyn 0:36 – Early Anxiety & Isolation 1:27 – Suicide Attempt & Search For Meaning 2:32 – Discovering OneTaste 3:20 – Life Inside The Orgasm Community 4:15 – Healing, Power & Dependence 7:34 – Sex, Connection & Control 10:06 – Daily Life In The Cult 12:23 – Sales, Manipulation & Money 15:45 – Leaving OneTaste 17:33 – Life After The Cult 21:05 – Lessons On Vulnerability & Power For ad-free, uncensored videos and plenty of exclusive content please subscribe to the Soft White Underbelly subscription channel at https://softwhiteunderbelly.com. It's $10 a month and watchable on Apple and Android mobile apps, Roku TV, Apple TV and Amazon Fire. Here's how to purchase the Soft White Underbelly books and merch: https://softwhiteunderbelly.org #swu #softwhiteunderbelly #documentary #marklaita #cultstory #newyork #author

"My Life in a Sex #Cult-Ruwan"
Soft White Underbelly
19 Dec 2025 [0:40:28]
#OneTaste
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/9lH-pfJo5kKShaRENdJkHQ

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Cult Podcasts

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3 months ago

OneTaste - Inside the Sex Cult Dr Kirk Honda interviews Ruwan Meepagala about this book titled Orgsm: A Memoir, which is about his experiences inside the so-called sex cult of OneTaste. December 17, 2025 00:00 Introducing Ruwan Meepagala and Orgsm, a Memoir 15:44 What was Ruwan's experience in OneTaste? 44:56 The dark side of OneTaste 1:13:51 Why were criminal charges brought up? 1:17:32 Why did Ruwan leave? 1:26:29 Harm and recovery Support us by... Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOUZWV1DRtHtpP2H48S7iiw/join Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle Contact us/more info... Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact About Dr. Kirk: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/about-dr-kirk-honda Website: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com Get stuff... Merch: https://psychologyinseattle-shop.fourthwall.com/ KIRKgram (like Cameo): https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/kirkgram The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ® Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being. Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full responsibility for any liability or harm that may result. Anything you write here may be used for discussion or endorsement of the podcast. Opinions and views expressed by the host and guest hosts are personal views. Although we take precautions and fact check, they should not be considered facts and the opinions may change. Opinions posted by participants (such as comments) are not those of the hosts. Readers should not rely on any information found here and should perform due diligence before taking any action. For a more extensive description of factors for you to consider, please see www.psychologyinseattle.com

"#OneTaste - Inside the Sex #Cult"
Psychology In Seattle Podcast
17 Dec 2025 [1:34:20]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/8P5NLx_tt0SiPpNAkA_dNQ

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

3 months ago

Mental Health & Journalism, & the Hidden World of Wellness Cults with Journalist, Ellen Huet 🎙 What happens when a journalist spends years uncovering the truth behind a controversial wellness movement? And how does reporting on trauma and human behavior impact a reporter’s own mental health? In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong sits down with investigative journalist Ellen Huet to explore the emotional, cultural, and psychological layers behind her reporting on OneTaste, the company famous for promoting orgasmic meditation—and infamous for the allegations and criminal charges that followed. 🔥 In This Episode, We Cover: The mental health challenges journalists face while reporting high-stakes, emotionally charged stories Ellen’s career progression, including Tech journalism—and how it led her to report on OneTaste The rise and fall of OneTaste: its origins, promises, red flags, and the darker truths uncovered Why people join groups that later get labeled as cults—and why it can be so hard to leave The emotional toll of interviewing survivors and the surprising overlap between investigative reporting and trauma therapy A sneak peek into Ellen’s new book, Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult, and its broader look at social psychology, belonging, and human behavior If you’re fascinated by true crime, cult psychology, mental health, or the behind-the-scenes world of investigative journalism, this episode is for you. It’s raw, insightful, and full of moments that will stay with you long after you’ve finished watching. 👍 If you enjoy deep conversations like this, don’t forget to LIKE the video! 📝 Tell us in the comments: What surprised you most about Ellen’s investigation? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell so you never miss upcoming episodes on mental health, culture, and the stories that shape our world. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel—your engagement helps us bring more important conversations to light. 💛 #MentalHealth #Journalism #InvestigativeJournalism #CultSurvivors #WellnessCulture #OneTaste #OrgasmicMeditation #TraumaInformed #ReporterLife #TechJournalism #TrueCrimeCommunity #PsychologyPodcast #CultsAndCulture #EmotionalWellbeing #EmpireOfOrgasm #HealingJourney #MindBodyCulture #PodcastInterview #StorytellingMatters #subscribenow =========================================================== To purchase Ellen's: https://www.amazon.com/Empire-Orgasm-Power-Downfall-Wellness/dp/0374604193 ========================================================== For more mental health and entertainment content, Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/color_of_success/ https://www.facebook.com/colorofsuccess https://www.tiktok.com/@colorofsuccesspodcast Subscribe to our YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiaS5_HScsbFOJE5lYrEsxw To purchase Dr. Wong's book: Cancel the Filter: Realities of a Psychologist, Podcaster, and Mother of Color

"Mental Health & Journalism, & the Hidden World of Wellness Cults with Journalist, Ellen Huet 🎙"
Color Of Success Podcast
15 Dec 2025 [0:34:38]
#OneTaste #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/PjsDfLbipEGsiwDXgQgdZw

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Cult Podcasts

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3 months ago

From Jonestown to Trump: The Cult Playbook Is the Same Join Dr. Steven Hassan on Cults, Culture, and Coercion for a deep, wide-ranging conversation on cult dynamics, mind control, Trump, Jim Jones, psychedelics, and modern authoritarian movements. I this episode, Award-winning journalist Don Lattin draws on decades of reporting to explain how cult psychology shapes religion, politics, and power today. In this episode, Dr. Hassan reconnects with Don Lattin, a former longtime religion writer for the San Francisco Chronicle and author of several books, whose career investigating cults began in the shadow of Jonestown. Together, they explore how charismatic leaders manipulate followers, how deceptive recruitment and inner circles sustain coercive control, and why these patterns keep resurfacing in American culture and politics. From Jim Jones to Donald Trump, from evangelical authoritarianism to psychedelic movements, this conversation traces the same psychological blueprint across very different environments. In this episode, we discuss: - Jim Jones, Jonestown, and the warning signs journalists and institutions missed - How cult leaders cultivate persecution complexes and loyal inner circles - Don Lattin’s investigations into OneTaste, Guru Adi Da Samraj (Da Free John), and other high-control groups - Psychedelics, suggestibility, and how altered states can be exploited by charismatic leaders - Parallels between cult psychology and Trump’s leadership style and base - Evangelical movements, spiritual warfare, and authoritarian religious influence Dr. Hassan brings his decades of experience as a cult survivor, mental health professional, and author of The Cult of Trump to unpack these patterns using a psychological and human-rights framework. Don Lattin adds historical depth from a journalist’s perspective, showing how cult dynamics repeat across religions, movements, and political eras—and why informed consent, accountability, and critical thinking matter more than ever. 📚 Pick up Harvard Psychedelic Club here: https://amzn.to/4rG6bKy Chapters: 00:00 Cult Psychology & the Persecution Complex 00:37 Introducing Don Lattin: Decades Covering Cults 04:13 OneTaste & the Inner Circle Issue 07:12 Why People Join Cults 10:10 Pyramid Schemes: Fringe Members vs. True Believers 11:52 Jim Jones Before Jonestown 15:16 How Cults Silence the Media 17:10 Recruitment on Campuses & Love Bombing 19:18 Psychedelics, Suggestibility & Coercion 25:12 Psychedelic Churches & Spiritual Front Groups 27:35 Guru Adi Da (Da Free John) & the Island Cult 33:00 What Trump and Jim Jones Have in Common 41:13 Evangelical Authoritarianism & Spiritual Warfare 52:00 Are All Groups Cults? Finding the Influence Continuum #drstevenhassan #stevenhassan #cults #mindcontrol #brainwashing #BITEmodel #cultpsychology #cultdynamics #authoritarianism #cultleaders #jimjones #jonestown #donaldtrump #cultofpersonality #politicalcult #religioustrauma ******************************************** 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/

"Messianic Con Men, Past & Present: #Cult History & the Cult of Tr…"
Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan @cultexpert.freedomofmind.com
15 Dec 2025 [0:55:54]
#Jonestown #PeoplesTemple #OneTaste #AdiDa #FranklinJones
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3 months ago

The OneTaste Scandal: Sex, Power & Manipulation Investigative journalist Ellen Huet joins the show to discuss her stunning new book on OneTaste, the wellness startup that rose to Silicon Valley fame before spiraling into allegations of manipulation, coercion, and cult-like control. We unpack how a company selling “female empowerment” turned into one of tech’s most disturbing cautionary tales, and what its downfall reveals about power, charisma, and the blind spots of the startup world. This conversation goes deeper than the headlines and asks a larger question: How does a community built on self-improvement end up crossing the line into harm? If you follow the intersection of tech, power, psychology, and accountability, this is one you won’t want to miss. #Podcast #interview #documentary #wellness 🔗 Read more at newcomer.co 🐦 Follow us: @NewcomerMedia Topics Covered: 00:00 – Blocked Orgasmic Energy 00:20 – Intro & Guest: Ellen Huet 02:32 – What Is OneTaste? 05:10 – Why It’s a Startup Story 06:52 – Sex Cult Meets Silicon Valley 09:50 – Hippies, Capitalism & the Bay Area 12:23 – Sales Pressure & “Orgasmic Energy” 15:29 – Ad Break – Google / Gemini 15:56 – The VC Boyfriend & Sex-for-Funding 19:05 – Post-Economic Tech Guys 20:40 – The Female Orgasm & Pickup Culture 23:42 – What OM Got Right (and Wrong) 24:33 – Sextech Startups & the Market 26:30 – Can Capitalism Fix Sex? 28:54 – Cult of the Founder 30:44 – Cults as a Spectrum 32:01 – Is SoulCycle a Cult? 33:33 – Religion, Loneliness & Meaning 34:28 – Empire of Orgasm Outro

"Inside the Sex #Cult that Fooled Silicon Valley"
The Newcomer Podcast
8 Dec 2025 [0:34:54]
#OneTaste
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/X5Gy7q8Alk2gi_LvKQQzug

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3 months ago

Amanda Montell: Cultish and Coded Language, Revisited (Part 1) Amanda Montell—author, linguist, and our reigning three-time champion guest—returns in studio to talk about the newly released paperback edition of Cultish, the book that launched a thousand cult-discourse hot takes and made us all think twice about our SoulCycle memberships. We dove into what it's like to write a cult book when you're 27, watch it blow up unexpectedly, and face the onslaught of feedback (good, bad, and "I want to ruin your life"). Amanda opened up about the changes she made for the paperback after years of listening, learning, and hiring her own sensitivity checkers, and why the brainwashing debate is way more nuanced than an X thread can handle. Plus: updates on married life, her forthcoming novel Where To Put Your Tongue (yes, really), and why OneTaste's "get off on any stroke" might be the culty-est thought-terminating cliché we've ever heard. Stay tuned Thursday for part 2, follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda_montell and the Sounds Like a Cult podcast @soundslikeacultpod. Be sure to listen where you get your podcasts! 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/c/alittlebitculty/home Get poppin’ fresh ALBC Swag: 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 Buy Sarah's memoir, Scarred: https://www.amazon.com/Scarred-Story-Escaped-NXIVM-Memoir/dp/1452184267 CREDITS: Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Citizens of Sound Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Audio production: Will Retherford Production Coordinator: Lesli Dinsmore Writer: Sandra Nomoto Social media team: Eric Skwarczynski and Brooke Keane Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames—named #1 by Wirecutter—by using promo code CULTY at checkout. This deal is exclusive to listeners and frames sell out fast,  so order yours now to get it in time for the holidays! Support the show by mentioning us at checkout!  Terms and conditions apply. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Amanda Montell: Cultish & Coded Language, Revisited Pt.1"
A Little Bit Culty
8 Dec 2025 [0:35:31]
#OneTaste #SoulCycle #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/mbY7L0abgUabKnkjGDeLYg

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3 months ago

Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power and the Downfall of a Bay Area Wellness Cult In 2011, Nicole Daedone took to the stage at a San Francisco TedTalk to discuss her biggest business venture: the female orgasm. The founder of OneTaste, a company dedicated to “orgasmic meditation”, told a tale of women’s empowerment and exploration of female sexual pleasure through the business’s many retreats, centers and workshops. But in the years that followed, stories of sexual, financial and labor abuse and manipulation in OneTaste emerged. In the new book, Empire of Orgasm, Ellen Huet investigates the cult-like nature of the operation through accounts of former clients and community members that led to the company’s recent criminal conviction on federal forced labor conspiracy charges. Guests: Ellen Huet, investigative journalist and features writer, Bloomberg News and Bloomberg Businessweek - author, "Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power & the Downfall of a Bay Area Wellness #Cult"
KQED's Forum
2 Dec 2025 [0:54:47]
#OneTaste
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/IdkYtQJfeka5Dy_FKc-CLA

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3 months ago

ORGSM: The Memoir OneTaste Doesn’t Want You to Read Ep,#94 ORGSM: The Memoir OneTaste Doesn’t Want You to Read Please consider buying us a cup of coffee or two by clicking here. Your support helps fund our out of pocket expense In this episode, Ruwan Meepagala shares his personal journey as a former member of the One Taste cult, discussing the psychological impact of cult indoctrination, the nuances of the Netflix documentary about the group, and his memoir 'ORGSM : a Memoir'. He explores the manipulation tactics used by cult leaders, the challenges of leaving a high-control group, and the importance of understanding the complexities of cult experiences. Ruwan also reflects on the role of female leadership in cults and offers advice for those who may find themselves in similar situations. Ruwan's Contact Info. Ruwan's Website Link Ruwan's Instagram Link Ruwan's YouTube Channel Ruwan's Book Link Cultimatum's Contact Info: Email: cultimatumpodcast@gmail.com Cultimatum Facebook Group Cultimatum Instagram Link Cultimatum TikTok Link Cultimatum Pinterest Link Cultimatum YouTube Channel Cult Escape & Recovery Support Group This was a Production of the Anonymous Andrew Podcast Studios: Website: www.anonymousandrewpodcast.com Email: anonymousandrewpodcast@gmail.com ***Disclaimer: The views and experiences shared on Cultimatum are personal and for informational purposes only, not intended as legal or professional advice.***

"Orgsm: The Memoir #OneTaste Doesn't want you to Read"
Cultimatum-The Culture of Cults & Human Trafficking
30 Nov 2025 [1:04:29]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/wBCIPAyX5ECO8ZoCHYD_xw

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4 months ago

Anthia Gillick on OneTaste: Strokes, Sex, and Shame When does sexual empowerment cross the line into cult control? Following Ellen Huet’s OneTaste expose, we sat with Anthia Gillick—former OneTaste “insider,” survivor, and truth-teller—for a deep dive into the mechanics of manipulation inside one of the most controversial so-called “wellness” groups of the last decade. Anthia shares her journey from lost post-grad to commune life, revealing how boundaries were vaporized, “personal growth” was weaponized, and manufactured intimacy masked abuse and exploitation. She breaks down the OneTaste playbook on love-bombing, sales, shame, and consent, plus what helped her finally get out—and how healing (and justice) have looked since. If you’ve ever wondered how “empowerment” can become a tool for control, or why smart people stay so long, this episode shines a bright and compassionate light on all the gray zones. You can follow Anthia on her website, anthiagillick.com (http://www.anthiagillick.com) , and follow her on Instagram (http://instagram.com/anthiagillick) or X (http://x.com/anthiagillick) . Trigger warning: This episode contains frank discussion of sexual exploitation and assault, psychological abuse, emotional manipulation, and physical violence in relationships. 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: Take advantage of this exclusive offer: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/culty (http://hungryroot.com/culty) and use code culty. Don’t let financial opportunity slip through the cracks. Use code CULTY at monarch.com (http://monarch.com) in your browser for half off your first year. For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames dot com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames—named number 1 by Wirecutter—by using promo code CULTY at checkout at AuraFrames.com (http://auraframes.com) , promo code CULTY. This deal is exclusive to listeners and frames sell out fast, so order yours now to get it in time for the holidays. Support the show by mentioning us at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/culty (http://joinbilt.com/culty) . Make sure to use our URL so they know we sent you. AG1 has their best offer ever. Head to DRINKAG1.com/CULTY (http://drinkag1.com/CULTY) to get a FREE Welcome Kit, Omega 3s, Vitamin D3+K2, an AG1 Flavor Sampler, and you’ll get to try their new sleep supplement AGZ for free. It’s been a game changer for our nightly routine. Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com) right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Find gifts so good you'll want to keep them with Quince. Go to Quince.com/culty (http://quince.com/culty) for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com (http://dripdrop.com) and use promo code CULTY. Shop for everything you need at Whole Foods Market, your holiday headquarters! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Anthia Gillick on #OneTaste: Strokes, Sex, & Shame"
A Little Bit Culty
1 Dec 2025 [0:58:04]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/rkLKasKF1kiIgGbLkOu9ug

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4 months ago

OM: The Meditative Double Entendre - The Free Press

#onetaste #spiritual

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4 months ago

Communal Living, Sex, And Silicon Valley's Groupthink Problem — With Ellen Huet Ellen Huet is a features writer at Bloomberg and the author of Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult. Ellen joins Big Technology to discuss how Silicon Valley, a place that prides itself on independent thinking, keeps falling into powerful forms of groupthink. Tune in to hear how group houses, self-help programs, and “high agency” ideology create fertile ground for cult dynamics, and how that same psychology shows up in today’s AGI and AI-safety worlds. Hit play for a wild, revealing look at the stories and belief systems quietly shaping the tech industry’s biggest bets. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Communal Living, Sex, And Silicon Valley's Groupthink Problem — with Ellen Huet"
Big Technology Podcast
26 Nov 2025 [0:57:42]
#OneTaste #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/UnFiS5jqlEmI2zKjh7LuqA

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4 months ago

Ellen Huet on OneTaste, the orgasm cult Talk for Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project on November 25 2025 Interviewed by Jules Evans, director of CPEP Ellen Huet works for Bloomberg and is the author of Empire of Orgasm, about OneTaste. She was the first journalist to expose the darker aspects of OneTaste's organisation.

"Ellen Huet on #OneTaste, the Orgasm #Cult"
Jules Evans
25 Nov 2025 [1:06:33]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/ZbE5Insr_kuTDmdOBggOkQ

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4 months ago

Inside OneTaste: The Wellness Trend That Hid a Sex Cult Think for yourself. Subscribe to The Free Press today: https://thefp.pub/3DmLpLi It’s not every day we witness the downfall of a pro-orgasm wellness guru. But in June 2025, a federal jury sent founder—and alleged cult leader—Nicole Daedone to jail. Two decades earlier, Daedone had founded OneTaste, a global wellness company promising sexual education, empowerment, and even enlightenment. The company’s signature offering was a 15-minute clitoral-stroking method called “orgasmic meditation,” or OM, supplemented by for-purchase demonstrations, workshops, and retreats for members to immerse themselves in the practice. The goal was to make OM as common as yoga or meditation. “Do you want to OM?” was meant to reverberate across the San Francisco wellness community. At its peak, OneTaste drew endorsements from Gwyneth Paltrow, Khloé Kardashian, Theo Von, and Tim Ferriss. But behind closed doors, a very different reality was taking shape—one that former members say involved exploitation, labor violations, and sexual trauma. Some have even called it a “prostitution ring.” Bloomberg journalist Ellen Huet spent six years investigating OneTaste and broke the first story about its abuse. She chronicles the rise and collapse in her new book, Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult. I ask her what really happened inside the organization; how to understand consent and agency in a cult environment; how the movement took on religious overtones; and how, in the end, this “wellness revolution” left so many lives in ruins.

"Inside #OneTaste: The Wellness Trend that Hid a Sex #Cult"
The Free Press
25 Nov 2025 [1:03:24]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/8hA_B6R1ZE6nDnuIpLjs1w

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