What makes a group a destructive cult? In this very first interview I did with therapist and cult recovery expert Rachel Bernstein, she breaks it down. Enjoy!
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This week it’s answers about high-level Scientologists’ proclivity for cancer, the real deal with “Kha-Khan,” the Scientology call centers and a lot more. Enjoy!
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In many destructive cults, rote memorization is used to install thought-stopping cliches at what could be considered a subconscious level, and Scientology is no different. In this short clip, I describe the procedures that L. Ron Hubbard devised to do this. Enjoy!
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In this short clip, I summarize how it is that Scientology front groups, the “secular arm” of the Church of Scientology, operate and what they are trying to do. Enjoy!
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This week, it’s answers about whether Scientology was destined to happen, whether Scientologists are atheists, connecting with the real world after leaving a cult and a lot more. Enjoy!
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Why does David Miscavige seem to go out of his way to make life miserable for the Sea Org? They are the most dedicated, work the hardest and expect the least back for their labor, yet Miscavige physically and psychologically abuses them on an almost daily basis. Why is it like this? I take a shot at a pretty direct answer. Enjoy!
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