Federalist Radio Hour ‘The Kylee Cast’ feat. Jennifer Galardi, Ep. 16: From Cult Follower To Christian
Oct 30, 2025
Jennifer Galardi, a Senior Policy Analyst at The Heritage Foundation, shares her remarkable transformation from a progressive feminist in Los Angeles to a devout Christian and conservative activist. She discusses how the pandemic exposed her to the contradictions of her former beliefs and prompted a spiritual awakening. Jennifer critiques the harms of feminism, advocates for true femininity, and emphasizes the importance of informed consent in women’s health. Her insights on the MAHA movement and personal redemption arc offer a compelling look at faith, identity, and policy advocacy.
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From Scranton To LA Transformation
- Jennifer grew up conservative in Scranton, attended Washington and Lee, then moved to California seeking freedom and got absorbed into LA's progressive fitness culture.
- She describes dumbing down her thinking to fit in and pursuing modeling/acting and fitness jobs while losing intellectual engagement.
Years In A Yoga-Cult Environment
- Jennifer spent about eight years deeply involved in what she calls a yoga cult centered on a charismatic leader and spiritual practices.
- She tried psychedelics and alternative spirituality while still seeking God but not Christ.
COVID Revealed Belief Contradictions
- COVID exposed contradictions in alternative-health communities when members panicked and embraced mainstream public-health measures.
- Jennifer realized the pandemic acted like a 'cult of public health' revealing who actually believed their prior rhetoric.
