Sep 1

The Cult of Bellum Entertainment

This week, Chelsea and Iman investigate The Cult of Bellum Entertainment, the true crime production company whose founder, Mary Carol McDonald, allegedly spent years building a very different kind of crime empire behind the scenes. True crime podcaster Jami Rice (@jamionair) join ... Show More

59m 22s

Aug 25

The Cult of Celebrity Wellness Brands

This week, Reese dives into The Cult of Celebrity Wellness Brands, where skincare, mental health, spirituality, supplements, and good old-fashioned celebrity worship have melted together into one extremely Instagrammable belief system. From Goop and Rhode to Rare Beauty, Kardashi ... Show More

1h 7m

Aug 18

The Cult of Dark Tourism

This week, Amanda is joined by author and travel writer Sheila Yasmin Marikar (@sheilaym) to descend into The Cult of Dark Tourism, the booming travel industry built around vacationing where very, very bad things have happened. From Chernobyl excursions and serial killer pub craw ... Show More

1h 5m

Jul 2024

12 Steps Program

Series of Extras! We need to talk about the 12 steps program. What is it? How does it work? What does it apply to? When do we need to work on it? What are other addictions that are narcotics, and alcohol. What are the anonymous groups? How can I reach them? How to help if I know ... Show More

13m 47s

Oct 2022

S2: Break Down Bonus: Former 'cult' member explains why people join them + S2E13 Reaction!

[SCROLL FOR CW] - LCSW Kat Schneider joins Abby at the end of this episode to talk about what it was like being a part of a religious cult! Kat also explains the mental health side of why people join, choose to stay, and some of the complications of leaving. Lexi and Coworker Jus ... Show More

25m 10s

May 2025

Rebuilding Lives Podcast, Episode 5 From Addiction to Sobriety: The Road Forward

Whether you've personally faced addiction, supported a loved one through their struggles, or simply want to better understand the complexities of recovery, this episode is for you. Together, we'll explore the emotional and practical challenges of breaking free from addiction, inc ... Show More

15m 39s

Mar 2022

(Part 2 ) Chapter 1 : Looking Into YWAM (Youth With A Mission)

Join us in part 2 as we wrap up our conversation with Haley & Alex who are 2 former students of YWAM. (Youth With A Mission) We continue to expand upon many of the problematic elements of YWAM that many believe to be a catalyst for spiritual abuse. How do we address these compl ... Show More

1h 9m

Feb 2021

Caught Up With Cults

It’s happened to more people than we think. You go to a meeting and end up devoting your life to a cult. Okay maybe not. This week the ladies discuss their thoughts on cults, experiences they’ve had that may be cultish, and explore some cults that have made an impact on society.N ... Show More

50m 42s

Oct 2023

The Future of the Work

Our introductory mini-series continues! Episode two finds us back in Richard’s living room, picking up where we left off and widening the conversation to Richard’s transition from the teacher in the spotlight at the CAC to joining the circle of teachers and a staff being empowere ... Show More

1h 11m

Oct 2019

Self Care Part Two

Part Two is here and we are so excited for you to listen and give us your feedback! We go more in depth on journaling and tackling the bigger issues within yourself, in addition to the yoga and time away, of course. We set up our Patreon page and would so love your support to kee ... Show More

24m 14s

Oct 2020

#30 - On Support Systems: 12-Step Programs and Sexual Recovery Programs

<p>In this episode, Chris from Australia joins me as a guest speaker and talks to us about 12-step programs as well as sexual recovery programs, like Sexaholics Anonymous (SA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA), among others.<br/><br/>How did 12-step programs evolve throughou ... Show More

53m 21s

The Cult of 12-Step Programs: Part 2