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Emmet Mathieu
Survivor who grew up inside the Twelve Tribes community and worked in associated businesses like the Yellow Deli and private-label production; shares firsthand experience of life inside the group and leaving at age 14.
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Dec 7, 2025
• 1h 27min
Episode 328 : Emmet Mathieu
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Emmet Mathieu, a survivor who grew up in the Twelve Tribes community and worked at the Yellow Deli, shares his astonishing journey. He reveals the stark contrast between life inside the cult and the world outside, discussing the exploitation of child labor and the community's deceptive businesses. Emmet details the chilling realities of enforcing strict gender roles and the emotional toll of leaving at 14. He also reflects on rebuilding his life, emphasizing the importance of personal identity and cautioning against cult-like control in communities.
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