A Little Bit Culty Bonus Drop: Dr. Laura Richards & Lisa Bilyeu on Cults, Control & Dirty Diddy Secrets
Jul 3, 2025
Join Dr. Laura Richards, a renowned criminal behavioral analyst and advocate against coercive control, alongside Lisa Bilyeu, host of Women of Impact and a fierce truth-teller. They delve into the dark tactics of cult leaders and narcissists, revealing how grooming is a strategic act of manipulation. They explore eerie parallels between figures like Sean Combs and infamous cult leaders. The duo also discusses the critical role of female enablers in systemic abuse and how to identify coercive behaviors in everyday life, shedding light on a pervasive issue.
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Gradual Coercive Grooming
- Nobody joins a cult or abusive situation on purpose; it happens slowly through grooming and gradual boundary bending.
- This gradual process makes it hard to notice coercion until one is deeply trapped.
Female Lieutenants' Key Roles
- Female lieutenants often play critical roles as enforcers and facilitators in abusive networks.
- Their involvement can create a false sense of safety for victims who might trust women more.
Sarah's Experience With Female Lies
- Sarah Edmondson looked up to the women in NXIVM and was unaware of their capacity to deceive.
- She was groomed on many fronts, not attracted to the leader but to female affiliates she respected.
