❗️TRIGGER WARNING: Due to the sensitive and potentially disturbing nature of the subject matter and topics discussed in this episode, listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode discusses suicide, psychological manipulation, trauma, child abuse, coercive control, sexual abuse, violence, mass death, and other sensitive topics which may be triggering and upsetting.

🔍 EPISODE SUMMARY:

Cults in America, one of our most powerful episodes yet, draws on historical examples of famous cults in the United States to explore:

➔ How do cults start?

➔ How do cults control people?

➔ How do people get out?

We are joined by our guest host Heather Ford, who shares her own deeply personal experiences and opinions related to this topic.

♥️ Special thanks to Heather and our Chatter Social community for your thoughtful questions, emotional reactions, and deep reflections.

📢 DISCLAIMER:

This podcast episode is for informational and discussion purposes only. The hosts and guests are not attorneys, law enforcement, or medical professionals. Any individuals, entities, or organizations named who have not been convicted of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. All views, opinions and statements shared are those of the individual speaker, guest, or audience member and do not represent the views of Joseph, Adrienne, Debate the News: True Crime or its affiliates. If you or someone you know needs support, help may be available via the Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.

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