

#231 - Ex-Scientologist on Grant Cardone’s Cult Investments & Danny Masterson | Aaron Smith-Levin
Aug 27, 2024
Aaron Smith-Levin, a former Scientologist and Vice President of the Aftermath Foundation, shares his gripping journey from being deeply entrenched in Scientology to advocating for its victims. He delves into the unsettling dynamics of Grant Cardone's connection to the church and reacts to his controversial statements. The conversation also exposes the darker truths of Scientology's operations, such as human trafficking and manipulation tactics. Aaron discusses the emotional toll of leaving the organization and the personal sacrifices made by members influenced by celebrity figures.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Growing Up in Scientology
02:06 • 12min
Experiences of Growing Up in Scientology and a Remarkable Probiotic
14:30 • 3min
Training Inside Scientology: Secrets and Experiences
17:16 • 14min
Summer Grooming and Scientology Practices
30:51 • 2min
The Impact of L. Ron Hubbard's Death on Scientology's Structure and Beliefs
33:13 • 2min
Exploring Scientology and Celebrity Dynamics
35:19 • 9min
Media Backlash: A Scientologist's Defense Against Religious Bias
44:02 • 2min
The Allure and Manipulation of Scientology
46:23 • 13min
Unplugging from the Matrix: The Struggles of Leaving Scientology
59:14 • 5min
Unpacking Scientology's Belief System
01:03:58 • 21min
Navigating Scientology: A Personal Journey
01:24:31 • 9min
Awakening from Scientology
01:33:52 • 17min
Unraveling Scientology's Inner Workings
01:50:32 • 22min
Heavenly Real Estate: Selling Plots in the Afterlife
02:12:33 • 2min
Strategic Maneuvering for Tax-Exempt Status and Real Estate Expansion
02:14:52 • 2min
Leaving Scientology: Challenges and Support
02:16:34 • 15min
Celebrity Influence and Personal Sacrifice in Scientology
02:32:03 • 18min
Unraveling Allegations and Secrecy
02:49:58 • 22min