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Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence.You can support us on Patreon, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available now.“A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and the charismatic leaders behind them.” Peter Wells, The Sydney Morning Herald“A fantastic examination ...

At the heart of being human is the desire to belong. It can make us unspeakably vulnerable to the manipulations of others. Cult leaders prey on this desire, but so do many unscrupulous operators hiding in plain sight. Sarah Steel, the creator of the popular 'Let's Talk About Sects' podcast, has...

Som datter og barnebarn af to prominente Manhattan-advokater har Meredith McKenzie ikke bare fået retfærdighedsfølelse ind med modermælken, hun har også haft adgang til de bedste skoler og de mest indflydelsesrige omgangskredse. Da Meredith træder ud i voksenlivet, er det med en drøm om at kæmpe det godes kamp og agere forsvarer for alle dem, som ikke kan selv. Hun vil leve sit eget liv og ikke dikteres af samfundet, på trods af traditioner og forældrenes formaninger.