The Art of Influence: Mind Games’ Alice Hines on NLP and High-Control Manipulation This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.In this episode, we welcome back Alice Hines, co-host of the Mind Games podcast, and dig into her reporting on neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), NXIVM, and the slippery gremlin bridge between self-help, persuasion, and manipulation. Alice explains how Mind Games traced the overlap between Twin Flames, NLP, and NXIVM. She spoke about interviewing ex-NXIVM president Nancy Salzman—and Sarah appears in episode 8 on NXIVM too.Our conversation gets into how NLP was packaged as a legit-looking psychology tool before drifting into guru territory, sales culture, and cult-adjacent use cases. Alice breaks down the techniques, the industry hype, and the origins of NLP through its two founders, Richard Bandler and John Grinder. We got a bit fired up about how NXIVM borrowed, recycled, and repurposed the same influence tactics. And we talk about Nancy Salzman’s relationship to NLP, the role of “appeal to authority,” and how these tools can be helpful in one context and deeply abusive in another.Be sure to subscribe to the Mind Games podcast and follow Alice Hines on her website alicehines.com, Instagram, X, or TikTok.Trigger warning: This episode contains frank discussion of psychological and emotional abuse, sexual coercion, and blackmail/collateral.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 or order a signed copy.Check out our amazing sponsorsJoin A Little Bit Culty on PatreonGet poppin’ fresh ALBC SwagSupport the pod and smash this linkCheck out our cult awareness and recovery resourcesWatch Sarah's TED Talk and buy her memoir, ScarredCREDITS:Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony AmesProduction Partner: Citizens of SoundCo-Creator: Jess TardyAudio production: Will RetherfordProduction Coordinator: Lesli DinsmoreWriter: Sandra NomotoSocial media team: Eric Skwarzynski and Brooke KeaneTheme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel AsselinSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/culty.

"The Art of Influence: Mind Games' Alice Hines on #NLP & High-Control Manipulation"
A Little Bit Culty
12 Apr 2026 [1:02:32]
#NXIVM #TwinFlames #TwinFlamesUniverse #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/nDgWNv6lFkOxgzO5Gcxdsg

NXIVM: Episode 5: The Bronfmans, Frank Parlato, and Money Laundering Part 2 In which we discuss the Bronfman relationship with the Salinas family that goes back a lot longer than either would care to admit, the Bronfman relationship with Frank Parlato which goes back longer than either would care to admit, and the Bronfman relationship with Keith Raniere's legal team which *checks notes* goes back further than either of them would care to admitMusic by DiffuseTensor

"#NXIVM: Episode 5: The Bronfmans, Frank Parlato, & Money Laundering part 2"
The Dustlight Archives
7 Apr 2026 [0:38:50]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/TDEuUWCrz02gGdHie9NKYA

"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

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

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

"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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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 […]

"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

"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

#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!

"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

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

"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

#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

"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

"#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

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

#SuperBowl

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

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

"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

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

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

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