Continuing with cult month, today we are diving into the world of NXIVM where we welcome two survivors turned whistleblowers of a very famous cult masked as an MLM company. NXIVM became widely known during their high profile RICO case involving celebrities, billionaire heiresses, and the FBI.
This week on Almost Adulting, Violet speaks with Sarah Edmondso ... Show More
Nov 20
Finding My Husband: Is This the End of Bookman?
<p><strong>Everything felt perfect… until the rabbit showed up.</strong></p><p>An emotional shift I couldn’t explain, a pullback I didn’t see coming, and the moment Bookman and I quietly unraveled. This episode dives into the signs you miss, the distance you feel before it’s spok ... Show More
43m 4s
Aug 2023
126 - Healing Trauma Caused by Cults and Escaping NXIVM w/ Sarah Edmondson
Sarah Edmondson joins the show to share her experience of escaping the NXIVM cult, her childhood experiences that made her susceptible to joining the organization, and how to heal trauma caused by high-control organizations. Sarah was featured in HBO's NXIVM documentary, spen ... Show More
1h 18m
Dec 2022
158. CULTS Part 2: How Intuition Can Save Us with Sarah Edmondson
Glennon, Abby, Amanda, and Sarah Edmondson continue their conversation:
1. “Love bombing” and other red flag strategies used by cults to reel people in.
2. The jarring similarities between cults and abusive relationships – and how in both your best qualities are used against y ... Show More
53m 37s
Jan 2021
Inside sex cult NXIVM - UNCUT WITH India Oxenberg
<p><em>This podcast episode discusses sexual assault, coercive control and living in a cult, This may be triggering to victim survivors. If you need help or someone to talk to, you can call 1800 RESPECT or visit respect.gov.au.</em></p><p>“My name is India Oxenberg. I was in a cu ... Show More
1h 32m
Sep 2023
The NXIVM Extravaganza | Ft. Mark Vicente, India Oxenberg, Susan Done, and Karen Unterreiner
<p>This episode is sponsored by Better Help. </p> <p>Well hello there, A Little Bit Culty listener. How’d your summer go? What’s the haps? This is actually our out of office greeting talking to you, because we’re away from the studio right now investigating some kickass episodes ... Show More
43m 32s
Jan 2023
NXIVM Whistleblower w/ Sarah Edmondson Part 1
Sarah Edmondson was a young actress pursuing a career in film and television, when she hit a low point and was hoping to find a new purpose in life. She ran into renowned filmmaker, Mark Vicente, who spoke to her about NXIVM and eventually brought her into the organization. There ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2023
NXIVM Whistleblower w/ Sarah Edmondson Part 2
In Part 2 Sarah Edmondson's story, we see how the truth slowly starts to unfold. Sarah realizes that Keith Raniere, Nancy Salzman, and NXIVM were abusing many of its female members. For the first time, Sarah sees the horrible truth about the organization, and how Keith was actual ... Show More
57m 3s
Jun 2019
NXIVM: Inside the “Self-Help” Sex Cult
The NATC Pod crew covers NXIVM, the alleged sex cult/pyramid scheme started by Keith Raniere, that came to light in 2018 when he and Smallville actress Allison Mack were arrested. Casey, Sara, and Danny tell you how NXIVM started and the crazy, gross things the members had to do. ... Show More
55m 13s