In this episode, Karla McLaren, M.Ed., award winning author, social scientist and co-author (with Janja Lalich) of Escaping Utopia, talks about how cults are created, why people join cults and how we can help loved ones break free.

007 Embodying Freedom: Mimi's Story

Sep 29th, 2020 1h 4m

As a teen, Mimi blooped from the drug and alcohol induced environment of her mother’s upbringing and overcame nearly 10 years of continual sexual abuse by a family friend.In this episode, hear how Mimi broke free and embodied lasting freedom

006 End of Times or Religious Manipulation?

Aug 26th, 2020 1h 19m

Amy was born to teen parents who joined a cult-like Christian sect when she was a baby. Growing up restricted from music and pop-culture made it difficult to fit in outside the church. Fitting in within the church was just as difficult. Howeve

005 From Russia to America with Love. Maria's Story.

Aug 10th, 2020 56m 19s

After suffering religious persecution under an oppressive Russian regime in the early 80's, Maria's family decided it was time to pursue the journey to freedom and move to America. On the day of her departure, she also found out a long held

004 Children of God Cult Survivor. Monique's Story.

Jul 24th, 2020 1h 38m

In this EpisodeBorn in 1975 into the Children of God cult, Monique is the eldest of 13 siblings, child labor in the form of begging on the streets, public performances & hard labor, she lived a transient life, traveling the world inside the

003 From Jehovah's Witness to Dominatrix. Dana's Story

Jun 1st, 2020 1h 1m

In This EpisodeFrom being controlled to the one in control, Dana leaves behind the dogma of Jehovah’s Witness to join the world of Dominatrix. Growing up with a devout father, she was forced to hide her true self until age 18 when she finall

002 Uncontrollable: Vanessa's Story

Mar 19th, 2020 1h 6m

In This EpisodeHi. I'm Vanessa, the host of Blooped. This is my personal story of growing up in the Hare Krishna movement. I share my timeline from 4 years old till 12 years old when I was finally able to escape. Hear what finally made me

001 A 5 Minute Intro

Mar 19th, 2020 5m 47s

In This EpisodeLearn the meaning of the world "Blooped" and a brief history of what inspired the podcast. ------------------If you enjoy these stories, please share and subscribe on iTunes. Spotify and Stitcher. About BloopedEver

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