This chapter delves into the insidious nature of cults, exploring the allure, coercive control tactics, and challenges faced by former members. It showcases a former cult member's journey of contemplation and eventual departure due to intense pressure and negative impacts. The discussion also highlights the parallels between cult leaders and domestic abusers, emphasizing the need for legal interventions to protect individuals from freedom deprivation.
Popular culture is endlessly fascinated with cults, and they have the capacity to make ordinary people do unthinkable things.
Today - how cults reel people in, how coercive control keeps them there and what it takes to get out.
This episode was first broadcast in October 2022.
And if you enjoyed listening, you should check out our episode The History of Brainwashing.