Dr Natalie Feinblatt explains the four criteria an organization needs to meet to be called a cult and looks at how the term can be used and misused in relationship to religions and rehabilitation programs. Plus, Jonathan asks about murder porn cults and Wild Wild Country, because that’s what the podcast charts like, right?
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Mar 9
WMD Playbook, Escalation in Iran, Daylight Savings
This week we’re talking: prepping for the Hot & Healed comedy tour, self-tape adventures, new Instagram follows, shopping quirks, our weekly spelling bee, dermatologist updates, geopolitical reflections on the military action Iran, answering your listener questions, and of course ... Show More
29m 33s
Mar 2
ANTM Reaction, "Murder in Glitterball City" Breakdown, U.S. Presence in Iran
This week, JVN & Chris talk: Softwave Skin Treatments, "Friend of Dorothy," the ANTM Documentary, Murder in Glitterball City, the weekly Spelling Bee, U.S. presence in Iran, and ICE Detention Centers. Plus - JVN answers your listener questions, and we drop this week’s Hot B*tch o ... Show More
29m 43s
Dec 2023
B*tching About Hypnosis, Cults, and Personal Development
This week on Big Name B*tches, we’re chatting with actress, comedian, and content creator Manon Mathews. Manon was an early star on Vine, where her hilarious videos reached over 1 billion views. She opens up about everything from her love of self-help programs (or are they cults? ... Show More
40m 2s
Nov 2023
“Let Go, Let God” ft. Julie Chen Moonves
On this episode of Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley, Savannah chats with Julie Chen Moonves about her intricate journey through journalism and finding Christ later in life. Julie and Savannah dive into discussions about Julie’s new audio memoir, “But First, God,” and how it gave h ... Show More
53m 56s
Jan 2024
When You Feel Stuck & Lukewarm in Your Faith | Jeanine and Kaleb
Jeanine and Kaleb are back for another episode where they talk about navigating lukewarm and lackluster faith. How to follow God, overcome sin and temptations, know how satan works, and more! We also do another Read it on Reddit segment! We hope this episode blesses you today! Pr ... Show More
1h 3m
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
Jan 2024
Therapy Sesh: A Remix with Daniel Shaw, LCSW, Dr. Ramani, & Dr. Natalie Feinblatt
<p>Today’s episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. </p> <p>We made you a mixtape of some of our fave segments from our full episodes with Daniel Shaw, LCSW, Dr. Ramani, and Dr. Natalie Feinblatt. Think of this as our Chicken Soup for the Culty Soul power-medley. We’ve got Dan Shaw d ... Show More
59m 23s