It’s finally the last week of October and to cap off the Cult month, we get an exclusive interview with a former member of Scientology - a dogmatic religion in which one is asked to accept anything on faith alone. Its ultimate goal is masked as a true spiritual enlightenment and freedom for all. But the stories behind the façade tell a different tale.
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Mar 12
Why You Chase and He Pulls Away (The Anxious-Avoidant Trap) with Thais Gibson
Is your attachment style running the relationship?This week on Daddy Issues, Violet sits down with relationship expert Thais Gibson to break down why you chase, why he pulls away, and how subconscious wiring shapes the way you date.Thais Gibson is a best-selling author, counselor ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2023
Scientology SUCKS | Ft. Leah Remini, Mike Rinder, and Jon Atack
<p>Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.</p> <p>We’re back with another greatest hits mashup this week, pulled together from the Little Bit Culty archives for your late listening pleasure because…well…we can’t quit you - not even for a short late summer, early fall hiatus. ... Show More
39m 2s
Jan 2024
413. Raised by Thetans in a Galactic Gulag | Aaron Smith-Levin
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson speaks with former-Scientologist and podcaster Aaron Smith-Levin. They explore his upbringing within the “church,” how Scientology entices new members, the basis for Dianetics in Freudian psychology, the religiously inspired twist only found behind multiple ... Show More
1h 28m
Oct 2022
Tom Cruise and an Explosive Scientology Book
Matt is joined by Mike Rinder, former senior executive of the Church of Scientology. They discuss the moment he decided to leave Scientology, Tom Cruise’s current standing in the church, the impact of 'Top Gun: Maverick,' the internet’s damning influence on the future of Scientol ... Show More
33m 42s
Mar 2024
EP 20: Spiritual Introspection
<p>Could it be that Christianity has been unfairly tagged with the 'boring' label? Join me, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/immeganashley/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Megan Ashley</a>, alongside Jay and Jordan, as we unravel this narrative and shine light on the ... Show More
35m 19s
Oct 2022
Cults: Manipulation Tactics, Celebrity Involvement, Escape w/ Lola Blanc + Meaghan Elizabeth
Joining the Deux U classroom this week are Cult survivors Lola Blanc and Meaghan Elizabeth. On their podcast, Trust Me, they talk to fellow survivors, former and current believers, experts, and everyone in between to try to get to the bottom of how extreme belief happens, who's s ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2023
The Cult of Spiritual Scammers (feat. Listener Stories!)
Time to spill some never-before-heard culty tales: This week, Amanda and Isa are reacting to shocking cult stories submitted by you listeners! Many thanks to those who wrote in to share their personal brushes with New Age scams, love-bombing strangers, elementary school rituals t ... Show More
29m 4s