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@cultexpert.freedomofmind.com

Licensed mental health counselor, cult expert, author of Combating Cult Mind Control, Freedom of Mind and The Cult of Trump. linktr.ee/FreedomOfMind

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“Unexpected money” out of nowhere?

Authors Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett break down how prosperity gospel is framed as “restored truth,” then uses declaration-style prayer before offerings to reinforce the promise.

Watch the full video here: youtu.be/YM5BBJuIW0Y

09.03.2026 23:29 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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09.03.2026 03:16 👍 18926 🔁 6384 💬 1190 📌 444
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Cienciología, Testigos de Jehová y Shincheonji, bajo la lupa en una investigación parlamentaria en Australia Durante cinco meses, los supervivientes compartieron sus desgarradoras experiencias en una Comisión de Investigación del Parlamento de Victoria (Australia) que arrojó luz sobre los grupos religiosos m...

Cienciología, Testigos de Jehová y Shincheonji, bajo la lupa en una investigación parlamentaria en Australia
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@infocatolica.bsky.social @europarental.bsky.social @stoppseudo.bsky.social @circuloesceptico.bsky.social @cultexpert.freedomofmind.com

09.03.2026 12:10 👍 7 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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'The Interview': Rebecca Solnit Says the Left's Next Hero Is Already Here Podcast Episode · The Daily · March 7 · 39m

Rebecca Solnit on the Interview. Welcome framing of how to switch frames from doom and gloom to more hope. Worth a listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

08.03.2026 07:56 👍 15 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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How Cult Propagandists Hide Behind The First Amendment Why are some religious scholars providing justification for abuse?

We ARE in WWIII and it is largely psychological warfare using authoritarian cults who say they are legitimate religious groups. But their behavior involves lying- which robs citizens of informed consent and in reality infringes on their religious freedom. open.substack.com/pub/stevenha...

07.03.2026 17:29 👍 16 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 7

public. So I have decided to share a Substack blog and video interview of importance. Please read, watch, like and share!!!

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Exposing Cult Propagandists with ex-Scientologist Jeffrey Augustine The Cult of Cult Apologists is the name of a new blog based on months of research by Augustine, a journalist, and former Scientologist.

The Authoritarian cult propagandists are messaging ad hominem attacks on me. There is a sad reality that destructive cults have lots of money and do not want an educated open.substack.com/pub/stevenha...

07.03.2026 17:23 👍 17 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
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Our military being told that Trump is “anointed by God” and that this is a Holy War should alarm everyone, especially Americans.

What do you think about this push toward a ‘Holy War’ narrative? Put your comments below.

06.03.2026 23:08 👍 94 🔁 34 💬 21 📌 3

(I) to manipulate people emotionally (E) and that affects beliefs (T) and behavior (B). Recommend these folks read my doctoral dissertation. freedomofmind.com/wp-content/u...

06.03.2026 14:07 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

I am seeing posts from security professionals about how we are experiencing “cognitive warfare.” Let me explain that my BITE Model of Authoritarian Control includes Thought Control (the T) but that brainwashing, thought reform, mind control is far more complex and centrally uses Information

06.03.2026 14:07 👍 17 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0

Senator Whitehouse delivers a summary of Trump - Russia- Epstein - Maxwell. Very important and correct. I put Russia at top of Chapter 7 of The Cult of Trump (2019). Nice to hear a Senator on the floor describing this!

x.com/senwhitehous...

06.03.2026 10:00 👍 24 🔁 15 💬 0 📌 0
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A lot of people are asking for my thoughts on the attack on Iran, and there’s a lot to unpack.

What do you think about the timing and impact of this attack? Put your comments below.

05.03.2026 21:00 👍 9 🔁 3 💬 5 📌 0
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Live updates: Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary Embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was fired by President Donald Trump. He has nominated Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin in her place.

Trump and MAGA are very aware they are losing followers like crazy. Firing her is a start but we want Hegseth, miller, RFK fired, and so many others.

apnews.com/live/kristi-...

05.03.2026 20:02 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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Pam Bondi subpoenaed by US House in Jeffrey Epstein investigation Republicans join Democrats to vote 24-19 to approve motion to compel US attorney general to testify

Lots of opportunities to inquire about her Russian connections!

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

05.03.2026 07:22 👍 22 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
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Elon Musk’s huge social media platform X (Twitter) is a plague. Musk's latest behavior is a masterclass in projection, and John Oliver nailed it.

Video credit: @lastweektonight

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Japan high court upholds dissolution order for Unification Church A Japanese high court on Wednesday upheld a dissolution order for the Unification Church as requested by the central government on the grounds that it unlawfully solicited financially ruinous donation...

Moonies are officially dissolved in Japan! english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/7...

04.03.2026 03:01 👍 25 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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When even Nobel Laureate in economics Paul Krugman calls crypto a cult, it’s worth paying attention.

Click here: open.substack.com/pub/stevenha... to read the full article breakdown on this!

Video credit: @hmdk

04.03.2026 00:11 👍 25 🔁 13 💬 2 📌 0
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They smile in person, then hate her online.

@pamhemphill53.bsky.social and I talk about what happens when you treat people like humans, then confront the betrayal after.

Watch the full video here: youtu.be/Dw6w84c8dtk

02.03.2026 22:57 👍 14 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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Jehovah's Witnesses: The Doomsday Cult That Wants Your House YouTube video by Cult Expert - Dr. Steven Hassan

Join me today, March 2nd at 2pm EST for a live stream with a former elder of the Watchtower Society of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

We’ll be discussing how undue influence works inside their system & how policies create conditions where elderly and isolated members become vulnerable to financial coercion.

02.03.2026 16:26 👍 14 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
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Jimmy Kimmel’s humor might land for many of us, but it won’t necessarily pull a true believer out of the cult of Trump.

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How Portland responded to Trump's immigration crackdown
How Portland responded to Trump's immigration crackdown YouTube video by Oregon Public Broadcasting

This week’s podcast is with Jan6th Pam Hemphill, who refused the pardon. She shared this with me. She has traveled to participate peacefully in ICE protests.

How Portland's ICE protests took the national stage- Oregon Public Broadcasting www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsNw...

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Here is a perfect example of how the big lie works. Trump’s “we’re winning too much” routine!

What do you think when you hear him make claims like this? I’d love to hear your thoughts below.

Video Credit: @cbsnews

27.02.2026 19:09 👍 10 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk dama...

Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline. Very grateful to see corporate pushback for ethical reasons! apnews.com/article/anth...

27.02.2026 13:20 👍 21 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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Introductions to women. Free flights. Business deals. Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Harvard run deeper than previously known. - The Boston Globe Some of Epstein’s ties to the school were hiding in plain sight, yet Harvard officials missed or looked past them during their 2019 probe.

Boston Globe Spotlight team outs more Harvard big shots!
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/25/m...

27.02.2026 02:16 👍 38 🔁 18 💬 0 📌 0
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I'm excited to invite you to join me on a live stream tomorrow, February 27th at 2pm EST with a man named Amir Essalhi who has very recently left Scientology and who was also in charge of Scientology's TikTok account. He has lots to share and it's going to be very controversial!

26.02.2026 23:50 👍 20 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump plastering his face on the DOJ isn’t “making America safe again”, it’s a warning sign.

While he pushes this propaganda, he's also moving battleships and aircraft carriers toward Iran, allowing ICE to victimize people, & inhumane warehouses are being bought up to detain people

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Twitter: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Twitter: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) YouTube video by LastWeekTonight

Really, really important!

Twitter: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7ZG...

24.02.2026 01:58 👍 20 🔁 8 💬 1 📌 0
Cult Recovery Is Harder Than People Think (Here’s Why)
Cult Recovery Is Harder Than People Think (Here’s Why) YouTube video by Cult Expert - Dr. Steven Hassan

Why Compassion is not a Competition

In this clip, I talk with Rachel Bernstein, LMFT, about the unique trauma of people raised inside high-control groups. We also unpack why survivors and parents sometimes fight over compassion as if it runs out, and what helps both groups feel heard.

Full 📹 ⬇️

24.02.2026 00:17 👍 12 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
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Trump's name has been documented to be in the Epstein files over 1000 times (so far). Trump claiming he’s “exonerated” by the Epstein files is just another example of his escalating pathological lying, and people are finally starting to see it.

Video Credit: @cnn.com

23.02.2026 18:29 👍 29 🔁 10 💬 10 📌 0
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More and more Trump followers are finally realizing something is deeply wrong, and they can’t look away anymore.

Thank you @janiceacomstock and everyone finding the courage to speak out for women’s rights, children’s rights, and basic morality despite pressure, threats, or fear of being ostracized

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