Speaking of Cults

By: Chris Shelton
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  • 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.
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  • Speaking of Cults...Where Neuroscience and Cults Meet ft. Ann Betz, PCC
    Sep 21 2024

    This week I welcome Ann Betz, author and coach, who has not only had her own experience with a cult-like Large Group Awareness Training but has also done graduate work in neuroscience and has a lot to say in helping explain why we can all be susceptible to coercive control. Enjoy!

    Ann's website: https://BEaboveLeadership.com

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Speaking of Cults...Is Traditional Catholicism a Cult? ft. Anthony Spurgin
    Sep 14 2024

    This week I welcome back Anthony Spurgin, a man who previously shared his story of growing up as a Traditional Catholic, to discuss the movement in more detail, how its loosely structured and whether this is actually a cult or not. Enjoy!

    Anthony's YouTube channel: @TheDragonsofVictory

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Speaking of Cults...What You Don't Know About Critical Thinking ft. Melanie Trecek-King
    Sep 7 2024

    This week I welcome back educator, author and amazing guest Melanie Trecek-King to discuss critical thinking, her work as an educator and we go deep on the aspects of critical thinking that do not get talked about enough anywhere, including in the ex-cult spaces. Enjoy!

    Melanie's website: https://ThinkingIsPower.com

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    1 hr and 34 mins

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Great introspection that are very matter of fact yet also inspiring. Great reminders on living life.

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