Welcome to IndoctriNation: A weekly podcast covering cults, manipulators, and protecting yourself from systems of control. more

Flying Free is a support resource for women of faith who need hope and healing from hidden emotional abuse, spiritual abuse, and narcissistic abuse. Because of misogynistic theology taught in controlling and spiritually abusive churches, many Christian women find themselves in destructive marriages where there is an uneven power dynamic. Male partners use their status as a husband to gain power and control over a woman's mind, emotions, body, social life, finances, and more. When she tries to get help from her equally abusive church environment, she is betrayed and re-abused. Flying Free offers a Christ-centered, gospel-oriented perspective on domestic abuse that protects and honors the voices and autonomy of women. Tune in each week to hear conversations with emotional abuse advocates and fellow survivors who will walk with you on your journey up and out. We hear you. You are not alone. Learn more at https://flyingfreenow.com more

Welcome to Healed-ish! A podcast about the messy, beautiful, and sometimes insane process of healing. Each week, host Jubilee Dawn (@jubileedawns) sits down with survivors of betrayal, religious trauma, catfishing, toxic relationships, and more to unpack the chaos and growth that comes with starting over. These are the stories people don't always tell — honest, raw, a little funny, and fully human. more

Over 58 million adults in the US have experienced spiritual abuse and religious trauma. Maybe you're one of them. The Broken to Beloved Podcast is for anyone who's been affected by spiritual abuse, religious trauma, or church hurt and is looking for practical resources to move toward healing and wholeness. Brian Lee is a pastor, coach, and speaker who survived it in 3 different environments and now works to advocate for others who have been wounded by the church and her leaders, and to provide practical tools for awareness and safeguarding against future abuse. more

A podcast about building new faith. Its all about construction, but sometimes that means you have to deconstruct a little. Questions, exploration, mystery... more

Cult survivor stories. Hi! I'm Shelise Ann Sola— former devout Mormon. On C2C, my husband Jonathan and I dive deep into the nuance of cultic organizations and coercive manipulators. We are not anti-religious, but anti-abuse, and shed light in dark places to bring compassion, understanding and accountability. Together we discover how our guests find independence and healing through awareness and true individual sovereignty. more

Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On this podcast, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to protect yourself from its grips. He will also address ethical influence as the podcast will address the entire Influence Continuum. He'll interview the biggest names in this field. more

Welcome to Sunflower Movement — a podcast for the moments we feel seen, heard, and believed, where nothing is off-limits. 🌻 Together, we'll explore real human experiences: mental health, trauma, religious trauma, faith deconstruction, nervous system regulation, and anything else you're wanting to dive into. Hosted by Ashley Buckner, LMFT, a licensed therapist & Certified Brainspotting Practitioner in Utah and California. more

Award Nominated Podcast. Long-Form Interview-Based Show Focusing on True Testimonies of Cult Survivors & Experts. Also Features Deep-Dive Research Episodes. more

A podcast about cults, coercive control and recovery. Formerly called the Sensibly Speaking podcast, in this weekly show host Chris Shelton interviews cult survivors, psychologists and other professionals and specialists about the topics of cult recruitment, retention and recovery. This also includes non-religious cults and extreme political movements including the more divisive elements of MAGA and left-wing culture war issues. There is nothing off-limits but we always try to be respectful of the people involved even if we do not respect the beliefs or actions involved. more

The Bodies Behind the Bus is a podcast centering on the voices of spiritual abuse survivors. We began with stories out of the Acts 29 network and have branched into many organizations since our launch. We are the discarded few. We have been abused, gaslit, ignored, slandered, deceived, intentionally hurt, and betrayed. Our stories were manipulated and our voices were stolen. We were left alone with all the confusion, grief, hurt, and pain but today we begin to reclaim our stories and find our voices once again because we matter, and being a body behind the bus is not the gospel. more

A podcast for anyone who has found themself disillusioned or discouraged in their faith journey and who wants to hold on to their faith while untangling it from all that is not good or true. more

A New Creation Podcast is pointing women towards victory in Christ, one Jesus story at a time.  Join Jemese LaChel, Christian trauma therapist and mentor for women, every other Tuesday to hear biblical truth and real-life testimonies what happens when ordinary women encounter our extraordinary God. This is for you if you've ever said 'Is God even listening?' or 'I just want to know Him better.' We got you, girl! Subscribe and follow @jemeselachel on Instagram to stay in touch. more

Trust Me is a weekly interview podcast about cults, extreme belief, and the fine line between devotion and delusion—told through firsthand accounts from the people who lived it. Hosted by two women who've been in cults themselves, Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth, the show features survivors from groups like Heaven's Gate, the Manson Family, NXIVM, OneTaste and more sharing personal stories of how they got in, how they got out, and everything in between. Each week, they invite these guests alongside experts who can dive deep into seductive leaders, the darker aspects of organized religion, and the subtler shades of groupthink and the psychology of influence. Trust Me explores it all with unfiltered honesty, dark humor, and a lot of heart. This isn't a sensationalized deep dive into cults—it's a compassionate, first-person exploration of what it means to believe, to belong, and to break free. At the end of the day, wanting to believe in something bigger than yourself is one of the most human instincts there is. more

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. more

Reclaiming My Theology is a podcast and community taking our theology back from ideas and systems that oppress. My name is Brandi Miller, some of you know me as @brandinico in online spaces. For over a decade, I have been exploring, unlearing, and reimagining my faith outside of systemic oppression and want to bring you along with me! Each season of the podcast will be a deep dive into a form of systemic oppression and ask how the values of oppressive ideas shape our hearts, minds, politics, and lived experiences. There are so many things to reclaim our theology from: white supremacy, patriarchy and misogyny, capitalism, homophobia, ableism and more. As we launch our first season, we will be reclaiming our theology from white supremacy. Each episode, I will talk to a guest about how the attributes of oppressive ideologies have infiltrated how we see ourselves, each other, and God. We will learn from marginalized communities who practice a different way, and seek to create a more just faith experience together. more

Latinx centric conversations on exiting evangelicalism, deconstruction, and religious trauma.

After escaping a malicious cult that silenced her for too long. Mandy was shunned and surely would be cursed they said. Instead she stepped into freedom and SPOKE UP about the grooming & manipulative methods they used on her. Listen as she speaks up about cults, religion, spirituality, witchy stuff, ghosts, spirit guides, and so much more! more

Spiritual Trauma has been defined as occurring when a person's religious experience is stressful, degrading, dangerous, abusive, or damaging. I am a mother joined by my adult daughter as we discuss our family's story of recovering from spiritual trauma. In each episode of REST we will share our experience of 17 years in a church community with a high-control culture.  Thankfully we are now on a journey toward true soul rest. We welcome your feedback and stories.  You can reach us at the.rest.podcast.info@gmail.com more

Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on shunning through real life stories as told by the people that have lived through it. Learn what their lives were like and where they have ended up in life after being shunned. Featuring stories from Jehovah's Witnesses, Scientology, Amish, Mennonite, FLDS, the Moonies, and more, you will learn about the real lives of former members that have been shut out by their former communities. The host is an exJW himself, a professional cult recovery coach, and provides insight into the psychology of coercive control and the impacts on those subjected to it through these high control groups. more

The Divorcing Religion Podcast was launched by professional counsellor Janice Selbie  to highlight the impact of Religious Trauma Syndrome. Guests include The Thinking Atheist Seth Andrews, The Friendly Atheist Hemant Mehta, author Margaret Atwood, Godless Mom, Mandisa Thomas, Dr. Darrel Ray, Dr. Marlene Winell and more.  more

This podcast is dedicated to all you ex-JWs out there looking for guidance on navigating life after leaving the Jehovah's WitnessIts host, Dr Ryan Lee, is a former JW with a doctorate in clinical psychology and a practicing therapist, specializing in helping former JWs and other cult survivors move through the process of waking up, walking out and moving on from life in a high control religion. Dr Lee covers a range of topics relating to coming to terms and healing from religious trauma and rebuilding a life after leaving a cult more

Sunday School Dropouts is a podcast hosted by trained therapists Dr. Laura Anderson and Andrew Kerbs. Both Andrew and Laura grew up in high control religion and spent years trying to live up to the rules and standards until one day, they couldn't do it anymore. They spent our lives aspiring to be true followers of God and all they got from it was religious trauma.So now, they're taking our lived experiences along with their education, training, and work with clients to create this podcast a podcast that goes beyond deconstruction and focuses on the unique aspects healing and recovery for folks coming out of high control religions, cults, fundamentalism, purity culture and those with religious trauma. Each episode they will be talking with other experts, mental health practitioners, coaches, advocates, therapists and folks who have survived fundamentalist systems, to learn from their experiences and offer resources and support for healing. more

Use sound history to critique, rethink, and rebuild faith. A safe haven for anyone deconstructing evangelicalism, ex-evangelicals, or anyone spiritually restless. Hear from people who make valuable contributions to the conversation about deconstruction, spirituality, restorative justice, and rebuilding faith with love as a foundation. more

We exist for those impacted by religious trauma by providing support for prevention of victimization and revictimization, creating a safe space to ask questions and to heal. more

Subscribe for weekly discussions with cult survivors, experts in religious trauma recovery, and other topics related to recovering from religious harms. This show is hosted by volunteers from Recovering From Religion, which is a non-profit organization that works to provide hope, healing, and support for people who have questions or doubts about their faith.Whether you are an atheist, religious, or leaving a cult, we hope you will find this podcast helpful. We aren't here to talk you out of or into faith. We just provide a safe place to examine beliefs. Episodes are adapted from RfRx events. more

In Sheep's Clothing a Comparison of Christianity, Cults, and World Religions, brought to you by https://www.sheepamongwolves.orgIf you have been blessed by this content and would like to help support the things we do here, you may do so by visiting: https://www.sheepamongwolves.org/supportFor everything SAW-related, check out our official website:www.sheepamongwolves.orgQuestions, comments, concerns, snarks, or conundrums? E-mail me: chuck@sheepamongwolves.org Music by, Project 86Facebook, Instagram, Twitter | @sheepamongwlvs more

Welcome to 'It All Works Out,' the self-help podcast that inspires you to embrace life's challenges with optimism. Each week, we share uplifting stories, practical tips, and insightful discussions that empower you to let go, move on, and trust the journey.From mindfulness and resilience to the law of assumption, our diverse topics will equip you with tools for personal growth. Whether you're facing struggles or seeking motivation, join us for candid conversations that remind you that everything will work out in the end. more

Bringing Hope and Healing to Targets of Abusive Leadership in Christian Organizations. Giving voice to our blogs! more

Formerly Left-Handed Journeys. Interviews with radical souls about their spiritual journeys, especially centering the stories of queer folks and sex workers.This podcast is part of the larger Radical Soul brand which centers justice, strives to help others heal from religious trauma, and rejects white and Christian supremacy.Want to be featured? Email jera@jerabrown.com. radicalsoul.substack.com more

The Sober Atheist Podcast is a new effort to discuss and expand upon various aspects of Sobriety that relate to the Atheist. The co-hosts, John Huey and Michael Tingley, are both people in long-term recovery from alcohol and/or drugs. These wide ranging conversations will include both original presentations based on newly articulated approaches to recovery and discussions with other sober atheists to present other diverse  perspectives.  more

For some, church is pretty simple. For others, it can be pretty complicated. So if faith and spirituality is a 'heck yes' but church is a 'hell no', welcome to Unchurchable - the place where we are able to participate in faith in our own way whether it is taking on taboo topics or exploring the unknown. After all, an examined faith is a strong one. more

Soul Searching Girl Coaching is a podcast about healing old wounds, building self trust and embracing who you are becoming. Together we explore what it means to step out of religious trauma, patriarchy and good girl conditioning and return to who you have always been, before the rules, before the silencing, before the doubt. This messy middle, the in between, where healing takes root, boundaries are built and self trust is reclaimed. Here you will find the courage to come home to yourself. Come work with me one on one. Head over to amyloganlife.com more

Christinsanity examines the weird, wild, and WTFs of Christendom. Join psychologist Dr. Brittney Doll, a specialist in religious trauma, and her humorous sidekick, Kristin, as they scrutinize some of Christian pop culture's most ridiculous trends. Each episode the duo entertains listeners and themselves with their no-holds-barred accounts of growing up 'churched.' They also explore the social and emotional ramifications of a faith that focuses more on the empire of Christianity than on Christ. more

Breathing life into people one podcast at a time.

Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They're not anymore. This podcast explores life in and after fundamentalism. more

The Sensual Soul Project; Out of Righteous Religion and into the Sensual Soul is a podcast about life beyond religion. It's about asking the hard questions, exploring the infinite shades of gray, and leaning into our ability to hold paradox embracing the both/and vs. the either/or of fundamentalism. I will share my story of overcoming spiritual and emotional abuse as a missionary in Uganda, and the messy road of leaving the church and rediscovering my sense of spirituality. You'll also hear the deeply moving stories of amazing humans who've made their way out of fundamentalism and into the light of their own truth. Get ready to be inspired as I'll be dropping new episodes on Monday of each week.I started this podcast because I want you to know that you are not alone, and I want you to know that it IS possible to transcend your triggers around spirituality and find the deeper meaning that you crave.. I want to share the tools that have helped me to heal my trauma and the deep subconscious caverns of guilt, sexual shame, and self-doubt that persisted for many years after leaving the church.I hope you find inspiration to explore and rediscover your sense of spirituality, and the courage to live your most authentic, vibrantly expressed life! more

Hosted by Nacrissa J. Vil, author of the #1 Amazon Bestselling book No More Secrets on Sunday: Shattering Your Silence and Rebuilding the Sacred Space Within You, and co-host Chariece Cylar, this podcast unpacks the unspoken truths of trauma, healing, and transformation. Drawing from their own powerful journeys of resilience, Nacrissa and Chariece use raw personal stories and candid conversations to tackle relationship trauma, emotional abuse, spiritual manipulation, and faith-based harm. more

Welcome to 'Living Cult Free: The Podcast,' where survivors of high-control groups share their raw, unfiltered stories. No narrators, no sensationalism—just pure, unadulterated survivor accounts. Listen to the voices often eclipsed by cult leaders and hear the truth, one story at a time. This podcast was originally called: Everyday Cults, Everyday People and produced by C. Jane Taylor and Gerette Buglion. To hear Gerette riff about the stages of cultic involvement as described in her memoir, An Everyday Cult , listen to Season One, Episodes 1-6. To check out helpful conversations with Dr. Steve Hassan about the Influence Continuum and the BITE model, head over to Season Two, Episodes 7 - 12. more

Backslider Diaries is a raw, honest, and sometimes darkly funny podcast about growing up Pentecostal — and breaking away. Hosted by two preacher's kids, this show dives into the stories of religious trauma, bizarre church experiences, and life inside (and outside) the world of Pentecostalism. From cult-like control to personal liberation, they unpack the strange, the spiritual, and the scars — while also exploring other corners of religious culture and cults and the wider world through the lens of those who've lived it. A podcast for ex-Christians, atheists, agnostics, & anyone deconstructing. more

An interview show about people who grew up in cults and how they adjusted to mainstream society after they left. more

Have you been hurt by the church but still long for a genuine relationship with God? Do you wrestle with religious guilt, fear-based teachings, or the wounds of spiritual abuse? You're not alone.Welcome to When Church Hurts: Healing from Spiritual Abuse, a podcast for Christian women seeking freedom from controlling religious systems while holding onto their faith. Hosted by Melodi Kitzmiller, this show is a safe space to process your experiences, untangle toxic theology, and rediscover the true grace and love of God—without fear, shame, or legalism.Each episode explores topics such as:✔️ How to recognize spiritual abuse and religious trauma✔️ Healing from fear-based faith and guilt-driven obedience✔️ Navigating family and friendships after leaving a controlling church✔️ Rebuilding a faith that feels safe and life-giving✔️ Practical steps to heal emotionally, mentally, and spirituallyWhether you're deconstructing harmful beliefs, learning to set boundaries, or simply searching for peace, When Church Hurts will help you break free from religious oppression, rebuild your faith, and reclaim the peace God intended for you.🎧 Subscribe now and begin your journey toward healing, wholeness, and unshakable faith. more

Feet of Clay Confessions of the Cult Sisters What's it like to live in a Christian cult commune? How the hell do smart people get brainwashed into crazy beliefs and behaviors?  Tracey & Sharon share their parallel journeys into and out of Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green (and later his wife Melody Green).  Plus they interview others who also got out of high-control groups and toxic churches.   Arranged marriages?  Purity culture virgins?  Religious trauma?  Submission of women and misogyny? Child abuse?  Sexual assault?  Power hungry patriarchy?  Heinous homophobia? Christian nationalism and politics?  Yep, we touch on it all.  Hear stories of escaping evangelicalism, surviving spiritual manipulation, deconstructing fundamentalism and so much more!  Former cult sisters, now turned Exvangelical, tell all with humor and healing, compassion and comedy.  Bi-weekly.   more

Religious order abuse is a problem in the Catholic Church that is too often not exposed for fear of reprisal, cover-up, or a false sense of 'scandalizing' the Church. Ignoring the problem does not make it go away. Some Catholics who left everything to follow God are suffering under the thumb of superiors who have used their role to manipulate, torment, and abuse those they are called to serve as Christ served. If you are a former member of a religious community and you are looking for resources, or would like to get your story out, please contact Alycia at conventreform@wordpress.org. more

This is Sex Without Fear, the podcast where we talk about sex, society, and everything in between! I'm Amberadical, and I'm a trauma informed birth worker in Northern California.  This podcast began with my childhood sexual trauma set in a conservative bible belt during the satanic panic, and ends up somewhere around age 30 finding healing through atheism, feminism, and sexual liberation.Find more info or donate to these causes at my website: Amberadical's Website!Follow us on Instagram to hear the latest news, vote on our polls, and you know, fun and kinky and educational stuff! @sexwithoutfearSubscribe on patreon to get bonus episodes and merch! patreon.com/sexwithoutfear more

Content warning: This podcast is about the successful cover up of child sex abuse by the LDS Mormon Church and its membersThis podcast delves into Joseph's traumatic upbringing within a deeply troubled LDS Mormon family. Joseph shares his early life experiences in the Mormon Church. He focuses on his parents' dysfunctional relationship, the child SA he and his siblings experienced, and the psychological abuse he endured from his Latter-Day Saint mother.When a middle-school teacher reports the family to Child Protective Services, the Mormons colluded with a Mormon Cop to quash the investigation at the Ward Meetinghouse. The Mormon Cover begins... more

We invite you to join our journey to re-discovering God and Christianity in the wake of traumatic religious experiences. more

Unscripted monologues, rants, chats, and interviews relevant to my often incoherent metaphysical journey of faith, religious trauma, deconstruction, mysticism, and auto-didactic philosophy. falkenslabyrinth.com more

Held. Healed. Looking back over my life, I see the evidence of God's presence. I have always been held. In recent years, I began a journey of healing. Healing takes time. I have come so far and there is so much to learn. Join me as I share my story and the stories of others who are held and healed. I am surrounded by a village of fellow warriors. We are using our voices to raise awareness and advocate for survivors. We will explore the realities of sexual abuse, domestic violence and spiritual abuse and glean from resources that will bless you on your healing journey. more

The Warriors Community Podcast exists for survivors of religious and sexual abuse within the church. We provide a safe place to share survivor stories about healing, lessons learned, tools, and resources. more

Join the Religious Trauma Recovery Podcast, hosted by Jena Montenegro, LMFT, as she talks about all things religious trauma. Each week she will share knowledge and information about deconstruction and deconversion while giving you tools to help navigate many of the challenges that come with leaving a belief system. You will also be hearing from authors and experts on religious trauma along with former pastors and members as they talk about their experiences in how they navigated their way out of religion and into a new life. This is where we find true freedom.  more

Hey I'm Mel I am a religious cult and trauma survivor, Sacred Feminine Witch, Energy Healer, Womens Coach, Retreat & Ceremonial leader. I am here to share my story and inspire women to step into their fullest potential. My goal with this podcast is to help you understand that you are not alone and that your life can change if you want it too. I will also be welcoming guests to discuss various topics surrounding mental health and healing. I will also be discussing the life changing business I started that helped me reclaim my power and how you can do it too! As well as Sacred Femininity and the magic we all have within ourselves as women. Welcome to your healing journey✨ *THIS PODCAST IS RAW UNEDITED AND UNFILTERED. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED* My links⤵️ https://linktr.ee/melissabinfante more

Listen to heartfelt and heart wrenching stories of real people from the early days of the 3HO Kundalini Yoga Community, those born into it, and those converted or influenced by the 'Teachings' in the last 50 years of 'light-washing' the truth. These are the stories you haven't heard. The untold truths and abuses that have infused into the consciousness of the Healthy, Happy and Holy Community of KundaliniYoga globally. gurunischan.substack.com more

Emerging from intense religious deconstruction and creative blockages, Nolan Void invites you to leave your assumptions at the door and question everything. Tune in every week for insights on working through religious trauma, embracing intuitive spirituality, and seeking personal autonomy. Explore my work: linktr.ee/thenolanvoid more

DIVINE & Diverse, a podcast spotlighting queer voices and allies who have reclaimed their divinity after religious abuse. Hosted by Mark Dilcom, Founder of the DIVINE ALL Along Foundation, this sacred space fosters transformative conversations on faith, identity, and resilience. Our guests share stories of struggle and triumph, offering hope to those on similar paths. From personal narratives overcoming religious trauma to dialogues with queer-affirming allies, each episode celebrates love, acceptance, and the human spirit. Tune in and discover the harmony of faith and identity. more

Andrew Pledger, a cult survivor, hosts 'Speaking Up: Surviving Religions and Cults', a podcast that allows people to share their stories of abuse and religious trauma in various high-control groups. Speaking Up has ended but Andrew has other podcasts like 'Surviving BJU: A Christian Cult' and 'Beyond BJU: Exposing Fundamentalism.' - Exvangelical Podcasts, Cult Podcasts, Deconstruction Podcasts - Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/4ndrewpledger - Linktree: https://andrewpledger.mypixieset.com/links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more