How would you know if you were in a cult? If not a cult, then at least under undue influence?The truth is: we're all under some form of undue influence. The question is: to what degree and to what extent we’re aware of this influence — which is exacerbated by social media. In an era of likes, followers, and echo chambers, how can we become aware of undue influence and gain sovereignty over our minds?Our guest this week is Dr. Steven Hassan, an expert on undue influence, brainwashing, and unethical hypnosis. He’s the founder of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center — a coaching, consulting, and training organization dedicated to helping people freely consider how they want to live their lives. Dr. Hassan was himself a member of a cult: the Unification Church (also known as the Moonies), which was developed in Korea in the 1950's. Since leaving the Moonies, Dr. Hassan has helped thousands of individuals and families recover from undue influence.RECOMMENDED MEDIA Freedom of Mind website: The website for Dr. Hassan’s Freedom of Mind Resource Center, which includes resources such as his Influence Continuum, BITE model of authoritarian control, and Strategic Interactive Approach for alleviating people of undue influenceThe Influence Continuum with Dr. Steven Hassan: Dr. Hassan’s podcast exploring how mind-control works, and how to protect yourself from its grips Reckonings: A podcast that told the stories of people who’ve transcended extremism, expanded their worldviews, and made other kinds of transformative change. Start with episode 17 featuring a former paid climate skeptic, or episode 18 featuring the former protégé of Fox News chairman Roger AilesRECOMMENDED YUA EPISODES Can Your Reality Turn on a Word? Guest: Anthony Jacquin: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/34-can-your-reality-turn-on-a-wordThe World According to Q. Guest: Travis View: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/21-the-world-according-to-qThe Cure for Hate. Guest: Tony McAleer: https://www.humanetech.com/podcast/11-the-cure-for-hateYour Undivided Attention is produced by the Center for Humane Technology. Follow us on Twitter: @HumaneTech_

In this thought-provoking discussion, cult expert Steven Hassan analyzes the manipulative tactics used by Donald Trump, drawing parallels to traditional cult behavior. He explains how fear and loyalty keep supporters aligned with Trump's ideologies and opens up about the psychological dynamics at play, particularly in relation to evangelical communities. Hassan also highlights the potential dangers of extremist ideologies in the context of gun culture and uncovers surprising connections between Trump and the Moonies cult, stressing the importance of critical thinking.

Steven Hassan (@CultExpert) is a licensed mental health counselor who has been educating the public about mind control, brainwashing, and destructive cults since 1976. He's the author of Combating Cult Mind Control: The Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults and the founder of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center. This is part two of a two-part episode. Check out part one here! What We Discuss with Steven Hassan:  What to do if you suspect you've been targeted for recruitment by a cult.  How to tell if your friends and family are being affected by a cult.  What you should and shouldn't say to someone you're trying to rescue from a cult.  How phobia indoctrination keeps a cult's potential defectors tethered to its undue influence by fear (and how Steven helps people break this indoctrination).  Why Steven is optimistic that we've reached a turning point at which the bulk of humanity is waking up to understanding the psychology of undue influence.  And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/238 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Michelle Dowd, author of 'Forager', and Dr. Steven Hassan, a cult expert, join Megyn Kelly to discuss their experiences in cults, surviving in extreme poverty, raising a family after leaving, and ways to escape or help loved ones escape. The podcast explores the control tactics of cults, vulnerability to joining, and even dives into a chilling story about the missing plane MH370.

Steven Hassan (@CultExpert) is a a licensed mental health counselor who has been educating the public about mind control, brainwashing, and destructive cults since 1976. He's the author of Combating Cult Mind Control: The Guide to Protection, Rescue, and Recovery from Destructive Cults and the founder of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center. This is part one of a two-part episode (part two coming soon). What We Discuss with Steven Hassan: How to use Steven's BITE model to tell if you or someone you love is involved in a destructive cult through control of behavior, information, thought, and emotion. The four types of destructive cults most prevalent today: commercial, religious, political, and self-help. How cults have weaponized the Internet and social media to fill their ranks and thrive as never before possible. Why it's the people who believe themselves immune to (i.e., too smart for) cult indoctrination who are most at risk of being targeted and recruited. How Steven has refined Ted Patrick's invasive cult deprogramming tactics of the '70s into a more effective strategic interactive approach. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/237 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Steven Hassan, Democrat cult expert, discusses gaslighting in politics, sense of entitlement, and threats to democracy. Topics also include hypnosis skills, sadness trolls, fake job numbers, and controversies in American politics. RFK Jr.'s revelations on CIA involvement and analysis of Israel's facial recognition in Gaza are explored.

Steven Hassan shares his top tips for leaders, exploring the dark side of leadership. Topics include toxic leadership, humility, feedback, leadership dilemmas, and the importance of stepping aside for someone more competent. The podcast also features ads for bedding sheets and Mother's Day gifts.

Dr. Steven Hassan, a former Moonie cult member, shares insights on cult mind control, helping loved ones in cults, and the impact of coercive control laws. The podcast explores social psychology principles, group conformity studies, and the influence of Edward Bernays on consumer behavior and propaganda techniques.

Delving into parallels between Trump and biblical figures, exploring idolatry and Christian nationalism. Analyzing gaslighting techniques, racist conspiracies, and the intersection of Christianity and politics. Experts discuss evangelical support for Trump, intertwining faith and nationalism in today's political landscape.

Discussing strategies for talking to red-pilled relatives caught up in MAGA-ism and Q-Anon, Dr. Steven Hassan shares insights on cult mind control tactics. Exploring the influence of external factors on belief systems and fostering dialogue with extreme beliefs, the podcast also highlights Jesus' teachings of compassion and empowering spiritual connection.