Join host Silvia Smart as she shares pieces of her journey to empowerment and survival from a cult-like martial arts system. Listen to the red flags that crop up around these dysfunctional and sometimes dangerous systems and people.

Cults and charismatic leaders with ill intent are everywhere – Qanon, NXIVM, Scientology, and The Children of God, are just a few examples. Cults and narcissistic, manipulative, and sociopathic leaders exist within conspiratorial cultures, churches, and spiritual groups. People get stuck in these systems - especially when they are vulnerable. Learn the signs so you can protect yourself and stay safe.

Mentioned in this Episode:

The Cult Education Institute

Two episodes of: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle about the cult, NXIVM:

Episode 1

Episode 2

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Special thanks to my editors!

Henry Smart-Denson &

Collin Taber (@that2ndtaberkid)

Resources:

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse

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