Was I In A Cult?

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  • Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves…“Wait…Was I In A Cult?” If you or someone you know has been in a cult and want to share your story, contact us at info@wasiinacult.com. We'd love to hear from you.
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Episodes
  • WIIAC LIVE! w/Special Guest: Moses Storm

    WIIAC LIVE! w/Special Guest: Moses Storm
    May 5 2025

    In our first-ever live episode, your favorite mediocre cult leaders take the stage in Napa, California to indoctrinate the masses—err, entertain a crowd. Tyler and Liz welcome comedian and actor Moses Storm (HBO’s Trash White) to tell his jaw-dropping story of growing up in a failed (as he puts it) doomsday cult… started by his great uncle. A live audience, Tyler showed off an old pair of magic underwear, Liz recruited a willing participant into a fake cult, and Moses brought the house down. This is Was I In A Cult? like you’ve never heard it before.



    Follow Us for More Culty Content:

    Instagram & TikTok: @wasiinacult

    Follow our guest Moses Storm: @mosesstorm

    Need an acting coach? Tyler recommends @mikeostroski / mikeostroski.com


    Support the Show:

    If Was I In A Cult? has impacted you, moved you, or made you laugh-uncomfortably-in-public, please rate & review—it helps new listeners find us.


    Want ad-free episodes + bonus content? Join our Patreon!


    Share Your Story:

    Have a cultic experience you want to share on the show?

    Email us at info@wasiinacult.com

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • RFK, MAHA Moms, & The Cult of Wellness: “The Divided Truth”

    RFK, MAHA Moms, & The Cult of Wellness: “The Divided Truth”
    Apr 28 2025
    This week we're diving into the cultish side of wellness culture. Liz sits down with Dr. Laura Erlich, DTCM, LAc, FABORM — a licensed acupuncturist and fertility specialist who spent decades bridging Eastern and Western medicine… until the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the dangerous cracks beneath the surface.Laura shares her deeply personal story: growing up with health-conscious "hippie" parents, enduring the trauma of losing both parents young, and building a career dedicated to healing and helping. But when misinformation about vaccines and COVID exploded within her professional circles, Laura found herself isolated from a community she once considered home.LINKS & RESOURCESFind Dr. Laura: www.mothernurturela.comFollow Dr. Laura: Instagram/Facebook: @mothernurturewellnessDr. Laura’s Recommendations:Books: Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism by Peter Hotez Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure by Paul Offit, MDPodcasts: Conspirituality (an unbiased science podcast) Maintenance Phase (debunking wellness and diet culture myths)Science Influencers to Follow:@drnoc@niniandthebrain@epidemiologistkat@unbiasedscipod@your_local_epidemiologistUnbiased Vaccine Resources: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP Vaccine Education Center) Skeptical Raptor VaxopediaFollow Us for More Culty Content: Instagram/TikTok: @wasiinacultSupport the Show: If Was I In A Cult? has impacted you, please take a moment to rate and review — it helps new listeners find us! Want ad-free episodes and bonus content? Join our Patreon (link to your Patreon page)!Share Your Story: Have a cultic experience you want to share? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out at info@wasiinacult.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    48 mins
  • From a Book Cult to The Weigh Down Cult: “Oops, I Joined Another Cult!”

    From a Book Cult to The Weigh Down Cult: “Oops, I Joined Another Cult!”
    Apr 21 2025

    Today’s guest thought she was just signing up for a summer job. And then, years later, she thought she was just joining a church. What she got instead?


    Cults. TWO OF THEM.


    Meet Aydrea — writer, stepmom, and lover of rules. In college, she joined a company that promised purpose, leadership, and a paycheck. Instead, she got cold showers, commission-only “training,” and a summer knocking on strangers' doors… while carrying 40 pounds of encyclopedias.


    But plot twist: just when she thought she’d moved on, community came calling again. This time through a church weight loss group, …where Diet Mountain Dew became her spiritual practice, and hunger was a sign of holiness.


    Funny, sharp, and disarmingly honest, Aydrea shares what it’s like to look back and realize oh, cool cool… I joined TWO cults. And maybe more importantly, how the craving for belonging can sneak us into places we never meant to be.


    LINKS:


    LIVE SHOW! April 25th at Napa Valley Streaming Fest — with special guest Moses Storm. Info & tickets: napavalleystreamingfest.com

    Follow Aydrea: Tiktok @disappointingmyancestors

    Follow us for more culty content: insta/tiktok — @wasiinacult

    Support the show: If Was I in a Cult? has impacted you, please rate and review—it really helps more people find us! And consider joining our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more.

    Have a story of your own? We’d love to hear it. Reach out to: info@wasiinacult.com

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    56 mins

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