Inside Cult Life: LaNisa Frederick Unpacks the Black Experience with Humor & Healing

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Inside Cult Life: LaNisa Frederick Unpacks the Black Experience with Humor & Healing

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Step inside an honest, powerful conversation with actress and comedian LaNisa Frederick on "Dope Interviews." In this episode, LaNisa opens up about her upbringing in a doomsday church, her journey into acting, and the creation of her podcast "Black and Cultivated." Hear firsthand how she navigated religious trauma, why she centers Black and Brown voices in cult survivor spaces, and how humor and community play a role in healing.

Join host Warren Shaw as he and LaNisa explore groupthink, the realities of leaving a cult, the importance of therapy, and what it means to reclaim your story.

Whether you’re interested in cult psychology, the intersection of race and spirituality, or stories of resilience, this episode offers insight, laughter, and inspiration-perfect for your next listen.

00:00 – Defining a Cult: Lanisa’s Perspective
01:35 – Lanisa’s Journey Into Acting & Entertainment
03:30 – Theater Roots and Career Highlights
05:00 – Launching "Black and Cultivated"
08:20 – Finding Black Cult Survivors: The Call-Out Process
10:40 – What Makes a Cult? Not Just Religion
12:50 – How Lanisa Left Her Cult
16:07 – Blending Comedy With Trauma
19:00 – Guest Selection & Creating Safe Spaces
21:30 – Cult Hopping: Why People Join Multiple Groups
23:46 – Therapy & Healing in Black and Brown Communities
27:45 – Guest and Audience Reactions
30:21 – Non-Black Listeners and Broader Reception
32:28 – Centering Black & Brown Voices
34:22 – Season Structure and Future Plans
35:17 – Biggest Lessons Learned
36:35 – The Strangest Cults Encountered
37:07 – Final Message: Breaking Shame and Finding Healing

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