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2 weeks ago

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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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

1 month ago

These are the World's Most Disturbing Cults (Currently Operating) Exposing five disturbing cults still operating today—from secret Bible codes to apocalyptic prophecies and chemical terror. Behind wellness brands and spiritual schools lies manipulation, control, and dangerous devotion. Love content? Check out Simon's other YouTube Channels: Megaprojects:https://www.youtube.com/@megaprojects9649 Warfronts: https://www.youtube.com/@warographics643 Into The Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheShadows Today I Found Out: https://www.youtube.com/@TodayIFoundOut Brain Blaze: https://www.youtube.com/@brainblaze6526 Casual Criminalist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCasualCriminalist Decoding the Unknown: https://www.youtube.com/@decodingtheunknown2373 Places: https://www.youtube.com/@Places302 Celestium: https://www.youtube.com/@astrographics-ve4yq PoliticalFronts: http://www.youtube.com/@politicalfronts

"These are the World's most Disturbing Cults (Currently Operating)"
Sideprojects
19 Feb 2026 [0:21:21]
#SCJ #Shincheonji #Buddhafield #Ramtha #JZKnight #SuperiorUniversalAlignment #AumShinrikyo #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/4O4eYlTI-kOi8sbSHZz8KQ

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Cult Podcasts

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3 months ago

My Cult Leader Abused Me For Over 20 Years... Here's How I Got Out Channel Disclaimer: This documentary includes is a cult survivor story. Please watch with care. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this real life cult survival story, Will Allen shares how he was sucked into a dangerous, abuse cult for over two decades. It was only after years of secret abuse, the cult leader being the target of an FBI manhunt, and even a murder plot, that Will was finally able to break free - and tell his survival story. After college, Will got kicked out and was searching for a path to happiness. That's when he joined Buddhafield - what would become one of LA's most notorious cults. At first, Will found new faith and seemed to be on a path to enlightenment. He and the other cult followers didn't realize that they were in the clutches of a narcissist. Will became one of The Teacher's right hand people - a situation he created to draw Will close, then secretly abuse him for years. As the cult leader's manipulations were exposed, it led to an FBI investigation and manhunt that forced the cult underground. When things reached a crisis point with a murder plot, some followers realized they were living in a real life horror story. Find out how Will finally broke away - and discover his inspirational story of how he rebuilt his life from the ground up, even making the critically acclaimed documentary Holy Hell about his experiences. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Truth Be Told is a platform for people to share their real survival stories and real true crime stories. Everyday people reveal how they survived real life horror stories of unimaginable trauma and have gone on to rebuild their lives. Through these motivational and inspirational real life stories, we are raising awareness about trauma, including abuse, violence, experiences with cults, grief, and other life-changing experiences. Our goal as a supportive and motivational story channel is to share these important, emotional real life stories to help other survivors feel less alone - and to foster greater understanding of and compassion for others. We share these motivational real life stories Thursdays at 12 PM ET. #crime #truecrimestories #viralvideo #truecrimestory #reallifehorrorstory #terrorist #kidnapping #survival #shot

"My #Cult Leader Abused Me for over 20 Years... Here's how I Got out"
How I Survived
4 Dec 2025 [0:30:14]
#Buddhafield
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/lkk_AO3pv0SLoqJkDFj5iQ

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Cult Podcasts

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7 months ago

The One Saved So Hard She Needed Therapy In this episode, I sit down with Elise as she reflects on her experience growing up in a Pentecostal mega-church and the long, layered process of leaving a high-control religious community. She shares how fear and obedience were embedded in her early beliefs, and how that shaped her sense of self for years. As we talk through the pivotal moments that led to her deconstruction, Elise opens up about the inner conflict, grief, and eventual freedom that came with walking away from faith. We also explore how finding the right language became a powerful part of her healing, because sometimes, putting words to your experience is the first act of reclaiming it. This conversation is an invitation to anyone who’s ever struggled to name what happened to them, and a reminder that defining your own story can be a radical, grounding act. Who Is Elise? Elise Heerde (she/her) is a Certified Coach who helps people recover from religious trauma and cultic systems. Her work is grounded in lived experience, professional training, and a passion for creating safe, judgment-free spaces with a splash of sarcasm. Elise blends authenticity and hope in all she offers. Co-founder of The Religious Trauma Collective (Australia/New Zealand) Her memoir Holy Hell: Saved So Hard I Needed Therapy was released May 2025. Connect With Us • You can find out more about Elise via her website – https://www.eliseheerde.com (https://www.eliseheerde.com/) • Or you can connect over on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/eliseheerde/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=elise%20heerde%20-%20counsellor%20coach&__epa__=SEARCH_BOX&__eps__=comet.home&__hcr__=eyJpZCI6IjEwMDA3NjU4Mjk4NjAzMCIsInNvdXJjZSI6IlRZUEVBSEVBRF9VU0VSX01BUktFUiJ9) • You can purchase her book Holy Hell: Saved So Hard I Needed Therapy (https://amzn.asia/d/dEkmM38) over on Amazon • You can find out more about Sam on her website – www.anchoredcounsellingservices.com.au (https://www.anchoredcounsellingservices.com.au/) • To connect with Sam on Instagram – @anchoredcounsellingservices (https://www.instagram.com/anchoredcounsellingservices/) • Want to contact with Sam about the podcast or therapy? Use this contact form. (https://anchoredcounsellingservices.com.au/contact/) • Also check out The Religious Trauma Collective (https://www.thereligioustraumacollective.com/)

"The one Saved So Hard She Needed Therapy"
Beyond The Surface
20 Aug 2025 [0:55:11]
#Buddhafield #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/huK2cOdu1U6qSECOcERing

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Cult Podcasts

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8 months ago

Ep. 25: The Buddhafield Cult I’m joined by my friend Andy—who you may remember from a previous episode—as we dive into the wild and disturbing story of the Buddhafield cult. Led by a Speedo-wearing ex-actor turned spiritual guru, this cult promised enlightenment but delivered manipulation, control, and secrecy. I’ll walk you through the timeline, share stories from former members, and dig into the psychology that keeps people trapped in groups like this. With Andy’s unique insight from his own experience growing up Mormon, we balance the dark with a little humor along the way. This one’s a wild ride—trust me. SOURCES • Allen, Will, director. Holy Hell. The Film Collaborative, 2016. • Blumenfeld, Paul. “The Buddhafield Cult and the Man Who Documented It.” The Atlantic, 29 May 2016, www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/05/holy-hell-will-allen-buddhafield-cult/484376/. • Flynn, Meagan. “Buddhafield: Inside the Cult That Hid in Plain Sight in Austin.” Austin Monthly, 19 June 2020, www.austinmonthly.com/buddhafield-inside-the-cult-that-hid-in-plain-sight-in-austin/. • Gupta, Prachi. “Inside the Strange, Sad World of Buddhafield, the Yoga Cult.” Cosmopolitan, 27 May 2016, www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/news/a59242/holy-hell-documentary-buddhafield-cult/. • Luscombe, Belinda. “The 'Holy Hell' Cult's Leader Is Still at It. Here's How to Spot a Cult.” Time, 27 May 2016, www.time.com/4352395/holy-hell-cult-documentary-sundance/. • Rosen, Christopher. “Holy Hell Director Will Allen Talks About Escaping from a Cult and Sharing His Story.” Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2016, www.ew.com/article/2016/05/25/holy-hell-director-will-allen-buddhafield/. • Sloat, Sarah. “Inside the Cult at the Center of ‘Holy Hell.’” Inverse, 26 May 2016, www.inverse.com/article/15786-inside-the-cult-at-the-center-of-holy-hell. • Weinman, Sarah. “The Cult Next Door.” BuzzFeed News, 2 June 2016, www.buzzfeednews.com/article/sarahweinman/the-cult-next-door.

"Ep. 25: The #Buddhafield #Cult"
Friends Who Crime
29 Jul 2025 [0:47:08]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/GuIr2KFpkEq04Gd6g1BFEg

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

10 months ago

He Run’s Hawaii’s SCARIEST Hidden Cult (Still ACTIVE TODAY) Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/mattcullen to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed. What started as a spiritual wellness group turned into one of the most disturbing cults in modern history. In this episode, I dive into the chilling true story of Buddhafield and its leader, Jaime Gomez (also known as Michel, Andreas, and Reyji) who manipulated his followers with promises of enlightenment, love, and healing… while hiding a dark, abusive truth. From the cult’s beginnings in 1980s West Hollywood to its eerie rebirth in Hawaii, this is a story of plastic surgery, power, psychological control—and the shocking sexual abuse allegations that rocked this so-called spiritual paradise. If you’ve seen the Holy Hell documentary, you know how disturbing it gets. But there’s even more to this story that didn’t make the final cut. All the footage is pulled from the Holy Hell documentary. Check out the documentary, here: https://www.amazon.com/HOLY-HELL-Will-Allen/dp/B01KP1QRGE 🤍 FOLLOW ME 🤍 ► Instagram: http://instagram.com/mattcullen ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@queerdocumentary ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourqueerlifewithmattcullen ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/matthewlcullen ► X: https://twitter.com/mattlcullen Thank you for watching 'Our Queer Life' - my series that shines a light on the stories of people in our queer community that have walked a different walk of life than most of us. I have had the most amazing time meeting all of the different queer people on the show and I truly feel so lucky to have them in my life now. If you’d like to support my channel, here is my PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mattlcullen Venmo: @MattLCullen 📢 BE ON THE SHOW: ALWAYS looking for new stories, so if you are queer and have an interesting story/life event that you want to share, reach out to me! In the email, make sure to include where you are located, a paragraph or so about your story, and any social media links. Email me, here: matthewlcullen@gmail.com ✔ E M A I L : matthewlcullen@gmail.com ❣️ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/MatthewLCullen?sub_confirmation=1 true crime, true crime story, true crime youtubers, true crime daily, true crime podcast, cult, cult leaders

"He Run's Hawaii's Scariest Hidden #Cult (Still Active Today)"
Matt Cullen
23 May 2025 [0:10:35]
#Buddhafield
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/4KmNHEsQTk_wzLcKqzub9A

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Cult Podcasts

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10 months ago

Episode 4: The Speedo, the Guru, and the abuse: The Buddhafield Cult Imagine a cult leader who wears nothing but a Speedo, sunglasses, and a disturbing amount of control over hundreds of followers. That’s not fiction—it’s the real-life story of Jaime Gomez, also known as “Michel,” the manipulative guru at the center of the Buddhafield Cult. In this episode, we slip into the bizarre and disturbing world of the Buddhafield—where promises of spiritual enlightenment masked decades of psychological abuse, manipulation, and trauma. Fueled by control, vanity, and fear, this cult thrived for over 20 years before its secrets unraveled through the lens of one insider’s camera. We’ll explore the rise, the followers, the breakdown, and the haunting impact that still lingers for those who lived it. Crochet pattern for the Tumbler sleeve can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17KS9anpy2iSQedNQo24Tq4fxiW_P1mrXgR8Q-Dz9Vaw/edit?usp=drive_link 👻 Next week, we’ll dive into another case—and, as always, I’ll have a free crochet pattern to go with it. Don’t forget to follow Murder She Crocheted on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook @MurderSheCrocheted. On Twitter, we’re @MSCPod. Check out our Pinterest boards to find the free patterns featured in each episode—and other fun, inspiring crochet projects. Got a case suggestion? A listener story? Pattern ideas? Send them to me at murdershecrocheted@gmail.com. And don’t forget to tag me in your crochet projects. I can’t wait to see what you create! Until the next twisted tale—stay crafty, stay creepy. 🖤

"Episode 4: The Speedo, the Guru, & the Abuse: The #Buddhafield #Cult"
Murder, She Crocheted.
12 May 2025 [0:43:09]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/xerNtUqd4kOZBEvwjR6TVg

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Cult Podcasts

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11 months ago

Buddhafield Buddhafield is a lot of fun if you don't count the downward-dog-man guru. Let's do some yoga with the members, talk community and enlightenment, and then burn the whole thing down! Metaphorically speaking. Anyway, they leave us with some good questions, some great stories, and a lot to ponder. Original song and performance by Devon Sproule Love Cults I'd Join? Want to join all the communal fun with us? *Subscribe to the pod on all pod platforms!*Rate and review us on Google (please and thank you)!*Follow us on the social medes... we're @ cultsidjoin.com, and Cults I'd Join on FB and Insta!*Share us with your cool friends (only the cool ones, please). Those tax-free compound payments aren't going to make themselves!You can find Ameran on the Insta @ amawrenYou can find Jesse on all the things @ lewdlinensSuper special thanks to our theme song creator, the incomparable Mz. Devon Sproule, we are lucky ducks to have a piece of her sweet sound on our show!

"#Buddhafield"
Cults I'd Join
15 Apr 2025 [1:43:32]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/nP66v6Pgg0WfuW0_1bCkfw

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Just Dharma

@justdharma.org

11 months ago

The shadow of our actions ~ Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
justdharma.org/the-shadow-of-our-action...

#DilgoKhyentseRinpoche #dharma #buddhafield #karma

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Cult Podcasts

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1 year ago

The Cult Bar Volume 26 - Holy Hell In this volume of The Cult Bar, we discuss Holy Hell, a documentary about the Buddhafield cult.

"The #Cult Bar Volume 26 - Holy Hell"
The Cult Bar Show
6 Mar 2025 [1:32:11]
#Buddhafield
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/FnSK1k8Hs0SPYVi-98_GYw

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Cinéphile Nostal𝙂𝙚𝙚𝙠 📼

@b-renger.bsky.social

1 year ago

Holy Hell (2016)

★★★☆

Deux décennies d’images d’archives qui nous plongent dans l’horreur d’une secte New Age…

✍️ La suite ici :
www.senscritique.com/film/holy_he...

#HolyHell #WillAllen #JamieGomez #Buddhafield #Documentaire #Secte #Gourou #Film #Cinema