#lifespring hashtag - Bluesky

@victorytwin.bsky.social

3 days ago

Ginni Thomas, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' wife, describes her experience leaving the Lifespring Cult in the 1980's .......

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@victorytwin.bsky.social

3 days ago

Ginni Thomas, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' wife, describes her experience leaving the Lifespring Cult in the 1980's .......

#GinniThomas #SCOTUS #ClarenceThomas #LeonardLeo #Lifespring #Cult

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

2 weeks ago

S1E8: Dr. John Hunter: The Neuroscience of LGAT Experiences What if the "transformation" promised by week-long retreats is really activating a defense mechanism to stress? Dr. John Hunter joins Cara to explain the dopaminergic defense hypothesis, his research connecting large group awareness trainings (LGATs) to bipolar-like states. John traces LGAT history from Mind Dynamics (1967) through EST, Lifespring, and Landmark, explaining how these organizations evolved from overt abuse to covert manipulation. He and Cara discuss ISTA's format, the weaponization of personal responsibility, why educated people are vulnerable, and the industry's financial incentives to ignore harm. John shares his Fight Club research, federal court testimony, and why publishing cult research is risky but necessary. Content Note: Discussion of psychological manipulation, induced mania, sexual assault, and institutional harm. ABOUT DR. JOHN HUNTER: Dr. John Hunter is a South African researcher and lecturer based in Johannesburg. His interest in large group awareness trainings (LGATs) stems from personal experience with bipolar disorder and LGAT participation in 2010. He completed a PhD in psychology (2017) proposing the dopaminergic-defense hypothesis, explaining both "transformational" experiences and psychological harm associated with LGATs. Dr. Hunter published this research in the Journal for the Cognitive Science of Religion (2022), presented at ICSA (2023), and testified as expert witness in US federal court (2024). His book Manufacturing Mania: The Dopamine Hypothesis of Religious Experience is now available. Website: https://johnhunterphd.com/#about-me Book: Manufacturing Mania - [link needed] Article: "LGATs and Fight Club: Dissecting a Delusion" - https://thefincheranalyst.com/articles/lgats-and-fight-club-dissecting-a-delusion/ RESOURCES: Safer Sex-Positive and Spiritual Communities: 3SC.Community ICSA (International Cultic Studies Association): ICSA.org Freedom of Mind (Steven Hassan): freedomofmind.com Seek Safely: https://seeksafely.org/ Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 CONNECT: Conversations like these helped me get through the darkest times, and I hope they help us get through dark times together. If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Questions or feedback: foolsgoldpodcast@proton.me Schedule a 30 min curiosity call with Cara: calendly.com/caracordonicoaching Substack: https://caracordoni.substack.com/ Instagram: @caracordoni Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, share with someone who might benefit, and leave a review. Your engagement helps others find these conversations, especially because this is a new show. CREDITS: Graphics: Paxton Scarberry | Music: "Midnight Rendezvous" by Sasha Ende (ende.app) Licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

"Dr. John Hunter: The Neuroscience of LGAT Experiences"
Fool's Gold: Discernment in the Age of Grift
22 Mar 2026 [1:31:12]
#InternationalSchoolOfTempleArts #ISTA #LandmarkForum #Landmark #Lifespring #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/pijoVR6osU_6KHQaHaUFDQ

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

3 months ago

1980. Lifespring, the self-help group infiltrating government circles, part 3 November 6th, 1980. Geraldo Rivera on ABC's 20/20 news with the conclusion of his investigation into the Lifespring organization. "..there is another side to the Lifespring story. People are being hurt, or they're hurting themselves, directly or indirectly because of their involvement in the Lifespring program..." We learn gross sales around 1980 are about 20million per year, with offices in 14 U.S. cities. With around 100,000 people having taken part so far in the Lifespring program, is it indeed a mind control organization? A brief overview of Vietnam prisoners and prisoners undergoing 'mind games' in Korea. These same techniques, allegedly used in the Lifespring program, are apparently a type of brainwashing. We hear a firm rebuttal from Lifespring consultant Dr. Robert Slagle and other organization insiders. We learn about potential partnership with parts of the military and hear from a variety of experts in the field including foundation representatives, psychologists from Harvard, and representatives of the Air Force explaining how their airmen became enrolled in the program. A number of government officials have been exposed to Lifespring training, frequently on the taxpayer dime. Part 1 of this original expose is here: https://youtu.be/2cMrVam7Qbk Part 2 of the Lifespring series: https://youtu.be/yoYap38XBg4 This day, Geraldo's television history.

"1980. #Lifespring, the Self-Help Group Infiltrating Government Circles, part 3"
Geraldo Rivera @geraldorivera.bsky.social
6 Nov 1980 [0:15:51]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/O9rj20bB4UGLf6ogdC60sw

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

3 months ago

1980. Lifespring the 'cult' and discovering a person's Holy Grail, part 2 October 30th, 1980. Geraldo Rivera for 20/20 ABC News talks to individuals who went into the Lifespring program with full commitment, sometimes leading to their own death. "..so one day Artie apparently decided that his problem, with the water, was all in his head. So he decided to go for a swim...Artie never had a chance...Artie Barnett drowned." The family of this man and witnesses to his drowning speak in interviews, two of whom are professional therapists who refused to enroll in the program. Additional victims of Lifespring's reach for the personal 'Holy Grail' are interviewed and controversial journeys discussed. The implications of this powerful thought-changing organization selling their program to federal agencies and more are considered towards the end of segment. Part 1 of this original expose is located here: https://youtu.be/2cMrVam7Qbk Part 3: https://youtu.be/NbMZ2FiXwhM This day, Geraldo's television history.

"1980. #Lifespring the '#Cult' & Discovering a Person's Holy Grail, part 2"
Geraldo Rivera @geraldorivera.bsky.social
30 Oct 1980 [0:10:41]
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/YC49TjOfeUS8UFjFgeJwlQ

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Cult Podcasts

@cultpodcasts.com

9 months ago

How A Supermodel Got Destroyed By A Cult: Ruslana Korshunova How A Supermodel Got Destroyed By A Cult: Ruslana Korshunova She had the looks, the fame, the life. Ruslana Korshunova lit up catwalks and Vogue covers, then plunged to her death from a Manhattan balcony. No note. No warning. Just a beautiful girl, gone at 20. Behind the glamour? A secretive group that promised healing but acted like a cult. This is how a supermodel got pulled in… and never came out. This video features discussions on unverified information and speculative viewpoints sourced from the internet and various news outlets. Intended solely for educational and informational purposes, this content should not be regarded as confirmed facts or definitive truths. Our use of content complies with YouTube's Fair Use guidelines. According to Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act: "Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright." While this video may contain copyrighted clips, images, or photographs not specifically authorized by the copyright holder(s), we believe in good faith that these materials are protected by federal law and the fair use doctrine. Runway Diaries does not aim to defame, slander, or discredit any individuals or organizations mentioned in this video. The information is presented to encourage thoughtful discussion and critical thinking among viewers. We explicitly do not condone or promote any violent actions described in this video; such mentions are solely to provide context and understand the implications of certain events historically or in current affairs. More videos: https://youtu.be/nJtUn2l0vnQ?si=DRNIjck2jBYwexYa https://youtu.be/2lhoZZqYtHs?si=7e5UGiMZkQcka-j9

"How a Supermodel Got Destroyed by a #Cult: Ruslana Korshunova"
Runway Diaries
7 Jul 2025 [0:09:34]
#Lifespring
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/73csWVU7nkSuBPCIdiMDqg

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1 year ago

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