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Nov 2021
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Recognising and dealing with a Narcissis...

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About this episode

Radhia Gleis spent many years in a notorious cult, searching for what started out as ‘Nirvana'. During her time, she became an advisor to the Cult leader but eventually knew she needed to leave the cult. In this episode she talks about her own personal story which lead her to writing the book The Followers: 'Holy Hell' and the Disciples of Narcissistic Leaders.


In this chat Radhia shares:

  • What the mains traits of a narcissist are and why people are so attracted to them
  • Why narcissists are so often fraudulent 
  • Why she joined the cult in the first place
  • How to recognise a narcissist and why her experience has allowed her to help others do so

Find Radhia at radhiagleis.com

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