Daniella Mestyanek Young - part 2

Mar 21, 2023

Daniella Mestyanek Young, author of the memoir 'Uncultured,' shares her harrowing journey from a notorious sex cult to the U.S. military. She opens up about the psychological struggles of confronting past traumas during basic training and deployment in Afghanistan. The conversation delves into her battle with PTSD, the pervasive threat of sexual violence, and the emotional complexities of her experiences. Daniella emphasizes the importance of storytelling for healing and advocates for the acknowledgment of victims' narratives in both cults and military environments.

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Intro

00:00 • 6min

From Cult to Combat: A Journey of Resilience

05:56 • 11min

Navigating Complex Emotions: Military Service and Cult Parallels

17:20 • 2min

Isolation and Healing in Controlling Environments

19:43 • 7min

Confronting the Past: The Struggle for Acknowledgment

26:30 • 3min

Unpacking the Cult Phenomenon

29:05 • 13min

Ep 119: (part 2) Raised in one of the most notorious sex cults, one woman’s memoir brings their atrocities out of the shadows and into the light.

This is the Daniella Mestyanek Young story - part 2.

For more information about Daniella's work, or to learn about her book, Uncultured; visit her website: https://www.uncultureyourself.com

Sources for Today's Episode:

Uncultured: A Memoir of Cults, War and Belonging by Daniella Mestyanek Young
Interview with Daniella Mestyanek Young
Davidberg.org
Childrenofgod.com

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Produced & Edited by James Varga
Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro
Music by Dessert Media
Special Thanks to: Daniella Mestyanek Young

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