[Cult]ure Shock

Two major industries make up 70% of all losses related to CSA. Equally upsetting is that you're handing children over to those industries every single day. Religious institutions and schools are the two major places your children are supposed to be safe and protected yet they’re the exact places kids are targeted by adults AND peers. Jodie joins me from South Africa to tell her story of complete injustice and share the determination she has to regain her freedom. ------ Join the fun with me on Patreon for exclusive content! patreon.com/TheAntiCultClub All sources used for today's episode can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gFqdjOMraLTts0J04VsxCVEuppocbSdjbxvegEqlOnI/edit?usp=sharing #cults #cultpodcast #cultsurvivor #truecrimepodcast

17 Apr 20241h 30min

This episode made me cry not only as we filmed but again as I was editing...it hit me THAT hard. Can you imagine growing up in a family with a dozen siblings, hundreds of cousins, and a cult leader GRANDPA?! Some people don't have to imagine it because they LIVED it. "Hugh" asked to remain anonymous so I've changed his name and blurred his identity in order to protect him and his family's identity. Cleanse your palette with this light hearted episode "I Can Make Anyone A Cult Leader" https://youtu.be/-JdumPF_cXE Deep Dive with Ex-Mormon Mekael: https://youtu.be/1V6h7goZzZE

8 Apr 20241h 7min

Think you have what it takes to become a cult leader? With my cult curriculum, ANYONE can be. There are certain components every cult leader needs to master if they want to secure a spot among the notorious. This video teaches you the first 4 steps to becoming the best (worst) cult leader in history. Welcome to Cult Leader University! #cult #cultleader #cultsurvivor #rts #fundiefriday #cptsd #truecrime

29 Mars 202411min

If there was a competition for the "Ultimate Cult" this one would have my vote. The Church of Scientology checks every cult box from exploitation and silencing members, to forced labor and sleep deprivation. Jenni grew up as a Scientologist, just like her parents, and shared so many shocking and eye opening details about the secretive religion that I'd never heard before. Check out Jenni's page for more of her story and hear her interview other cult survivors: https://www.youtube.com/@CultsandAtheists For inquiries and submissions, send an email to kendraleebryan@gmail.com #cults #cultsurvivor #cultleader #scientology #rts #churchofscientology #truecrime #ptsd #horrorstories

20 Mars 20241h 48min

Apocalypse, Doomsday, The 2nd Coming, Judgement Day... No matter what you call it, they all have a 100% failure rate. Interestingly, people continue to fall for these scams no matter how many times the prophecies fail. Fear is an incredibly effective motivator. The doomsday predictions in this video are absolutely WILD. It's crazy to think people have fallen for some of the really insane claims. Unfortunately, people have lost millions of dollars because of them and some have even lost their LIVES. Live~Laugh~Leave A Cult Contact or story submission: kendraleebryan@gmail.com Ways to support my channel: Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/thekendrab Paypal: paypal.me/thekendrab Cashapp: $thekendrab OR Join my Anti-Cult Club channel to get access to exclusive perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqfiV3C_ALO-kdynhhm876Q/join #doomsday #apocalypse #cultsurvivor #cultleader #falseprophet #cults #truecrimecommunity

16 Mars 202419min

This is by far one of the craziest cult stories I have ever obsessed over. I spent over 60 hours researching and writing this video and tried to include as much information as possible. I hope you enjoy learning insane details about this group because it's a super wild one! If you'd like to support my channel and efforts to bring you stories like this, you can find all ways to support linked on my page or send me an email at kendraleebryan@gmail.com. Live, Laugh, Leave A Cult! *Please ignore me saying WILLIAM instead of WillEM Defoe. :D **Also ignore my southern inability to pronounce Icelandic names Join my Anti-Cult Club channel to get access to exclusive perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqfiV3C_ALO-kdynhhm876Q/join Watch Vice's short doc on The Demon Slayer Cult: https://www.vicetv.com/en_us/video/the-demon-slayer-academy/6233999336e9dd07e52b53a1 Vice's article: https://www.vice.com/en/article/k78ay3/inside-the-bizarre-cult-whose-members-allege-sexual-and-financial-exploitation Gudni Claims: https://strathmore-ltd.com/vip-members/gudni-h-gudnason-phd/9a0l9lr/ Reference articles: https://dialogueireland.wordpress.com/2021/05/23/modern-mystery-school-money-magic-sex-and-power/ https://dialogueireland.wordpress.com/2023/04/17/modern-mystery-school-podcast-featuring-dialogue-irelands-mms-researcher/ #mlm #cult #cultleader #cultsurvivor #modernmysteryschool #exfundie #truecrime #crazystories

7 Mars 202422min

Hey Heathens! Have you watched Amazon's docu-series, "Shiny Happy People? In this episode I talk to Lindsey Williams who was prominently featured on the show but *plot twist*, we aren't talking about the documentary... at least not in ways it's been talked about before. We dive head first into the precise tactics Bill Gothard used on children and families to bring in millions of dollars for his benefit, how obedience was a performance to recruit other families, and the non-stop brainwashing we all experienced. Lindsey also addresses how she was chosen by Gothard, and ultimately how she was able to escape the IBLP grasp. Gifts of support (linked on my page) are always welcomed with gratitude! Want exclusive perks? Join the Anti-Cult Club for more cult content, personal nonsense, behind the scenes photos and funny moments with guests. :) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqfiV3C_ALO-kdynhhm876Q/join Fundie Facts: *The IBLP was also known for their training centers aka religious compounds which were highly funded by your favorite neighborhood craft store, Hobby Lobby and supported by large political figures like the Huckabee's and President Ronald Reagan. In the early 2000's, the IBLP brought in over 60 million dollars ($60,000,000) per year in revenue, largely in part to thousands of children providing free labor in addition to remodeling donated training centers. Other massive revenue streams include The Basic Seminar, Advanced Seminar, ATI (Advanced Training Institute), Character Curriculum, Embassy University (Disciplining Nations) and other IBLP materials/curriculum sold. You can connect with Lindsey and find other helpful resources here: https://linktr.ee/Cultchronicles If you'd like to share your own story on the podcast, send a description of your experience to kendraleebryan@gmail.com #cult #cultleader #cultsurvivor #iblp #ati# exfundie #exmo #exjw #rts #cptsd #religioustrauma #billgothard #shinyhappypeople

26 Feb 20241h 20min

Can you spot harmful control tactics in your relationships that mirror classic behaviors of cult leaders? Being in a controlling relationship with your family or a significant other comes at a major cost and can leave a profound and negative impact on your mental health, quality of life, and overall wellbeing. Unfortunately, it's easy to get sucked into the loop of repeating toxic relationship cycles we witnessed during childhood and as adults we find that those relationships can feel eerily similar. In this episode, I break down controlling and authoritarian cult behavior and demonstrate what it could look like in your every day life. Resources from this episode include Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control which you can download for free on his website https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ and all other material used for this episode can be found below: https://www.thehotline.org https://www.watchmojo.com/articles/top-10-mind-control-techniques-used-by-cults https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/07/12/what-makes-a-cult-a-cult https://thriveworks.com/blog/psychological-coercion-dark-traits-emotional-safety-relationships/ Join my Anti-Cult Club channel to get access to exclusive perks and chaos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqfiV3C_ALO-kdynhhm876Q/join #cult #cultleader #cultbehavior #cultsurvivor #religioustrauma #childhoodtrauma #cptsd #ptsd #rts #exfundie #exjw #exmo #healthyrelationships #toxicfamily

19 Feb 202413min