Today in conversation with #author of Mating in Captivity - Helen Zuman. Helen is a survivor of a #cult called Zendik Farm, she was mentally and #sexually exploited as a member of this cult. Her #memoir spans those harrowing #fiveyears in Zendik farm that #forbid #monogamy. So how did a #harvardgraduate land in a #newage spiritualism cult. How are these so called #utopian cults exploiting younger generation forms the crux of her own horrific personal account.

Mating in Captivity has since #won many laurels and #awards in the world of publication. Winner, 2020 Timothy Miller Outstanding Book Award (given by the Communal Studies Association) 2020 Eric Hoffer Awards: First Runner-Up, Memoir; finalist for the First Horizon Award and the Grand Prize Finalist, 2019 Firecracker Award in Creative Nonfiction (CLMP) A Best Indie Memoir of 2018 (Kirkus Reviews) #1 Amazon New Release in Religious Cults, #1 Amazon New Release in Human Sexuality. To know more about the author visit - Helen Zuman site. 

Highlights of the Episode:

• Early life of Helen
• Did her rigid Catholic upbringing sway her towards rebelling with the norm
• What made her join the cult
• What was her experience while living in Zendik farm
• Why do educated young minds fall prey towards these new age cults
• Why was she served a notice by the cult and asked to leave
• Do these cults exploit women in the garb of spiritualism and dominate via male patriarchy
• Final message to the youth