#CultRecovery

3 months ago

How Long Does Deprogramming From 12 Step Take? 🛋️ Deprogram Lounge (membership with courses, LIVE Q+As, Zooms, Book Club): https://www.sobrietybestie.com/lounge?utm_source=youtube 📚 Deprogram Book List: https://www.sobrietybestie.com/books 🎓 Sobriety Bestie Courses: https://www.sobrietybestie.com/store?utm_source=youtube Playlists + Videos mentioned: AA Alternatives https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxBFvXMVjCIHcgwv36GAQfaL3-YSckj3b&si=V7FBKukj86Rsc-2Y AA Mind Control https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxBFvXMVjCIE8uoV9hPT3z-wHuiT2KCAM&si=1FGa-2Sl6-MPZ2C1 Emotional Manipulation https://youtu.be/OKh6cr7Hcno?si=FZmxM5lJNhze9ym- Loaded Language https://youtu.be/1nySxNj3vI4?si=IdbcaObfDmuA8Vg4 Grieving AA https://youtu.be/t9eE3lu_Pa0?si=9qCshTW99Ov_mOyR Timestamps: 00:00 How long is AA Deprogramming Intro 04:15 Phase 1 Stabilization 10:05 Phase 2 Cognitive Deconstruction 20:13 Phase 3 Emotional Reprocessing 35:02 Phase 4 Identity Reconstruction 44:19 Phase 5 Social Reconnection 51:30 Phase 6 Behavioral Unlearning 54:28 Phase 7 Long Term Integration FREE GIFTS: 🧰 Escape Kit (resources to Deprogram AA) https://www.sobrietybestie.com/escape?utm_source=youtube 🧭 Roadmap To Freedom masterclass (Nervous System Regulation) https://www.sobrietybestie.com/roadmap?utm_source=youtube 💗 Emotional Sobriety + Self-Love book https://www.sobrietybestie.com/heartgasm?utm_source=youtube 💥 AND much more -- see ALL free gifts: https://www.sobrietybestie.com/gifts?utm_source=youtube KEEP VIBING WITH SOBRIETY BESTIE: 🎧 Listen along on the podcast: https://www.sobrietybestie.com/pod 📺 Subscribe for ongoing videos: https://www.youtube.com/sobrietybestie?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Subscribe for liberating emails: https://www.sobrietybestie.com/email?utm_source=youtube https://www.instagram.com/sobrietybestie/ https://www.facebook.com/KirstenJohnson.415 https://www.tiktok.com/@sobrietybestie 💌 SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION OR STORY for Kirsten to answer on YouTube: https://www.sobrietybestie.com/question ☕ Buy Bestie a "coffee" (for those who asked to support the channel) https://buymeacoffee.com/sobrietybestie 😻 SOBRIETY BESTIE FAVORITE THINGS 😻 📚 Books (deprogramming, cult recovery, critical thinking): https://www.sobrietybestie.com/books 📱 Content Creation Products (mic, headphones, light): https://www.sobrietybestie.com/content 💻 Tech For Content Creation (pod studio, AI editor..): https://www.sobrietybestie.com/tech BIOHACKING ⚡🧠🧬 Things I use almost daily to optimize my brain, body and overall well being (how I get my AuDHD brain vibing!) 🧠 https://www.sobrietybestie.com/brain ⚠️ Disclaimer: I’m not a therapist, doctor, or licensed healthcare provider. Everything shared here is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experience and research related to recovery, trauma healing, and nervous system regulation. Nothing here replaces professional therapy, medical treatment, or recovery support tailored to you. If you’re in crisis or feel unsafe, please contact local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. 💖 Affiliate: Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission (at no cost to you). I only share things I actually use, genuinely love and believe in. #RecoveringFromRecovey #DeprogramAA #LeavingAA #CultRecovery #CriticalThinking #CultReligion #DeprogrammingAA #LifeAfterAA #TeamFreedom #Recovery #RecoveryJounrey #SoberLife #SobrietyBestiePodcast #ThoughtReform #MindControl #MindControlRecovery #Brainwashing

"How Long is Deprogramming? #CultRecovery Checklist"
Sobriety Bestie Podcast
2 Dec 2025 [1:01:50]
#AlcoholicsAnonymous #AA #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/HsE2twXq302D8BMs9sR5Pw

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Gentle Souls Revolution | Destigmatizing Cult Experiences | Empowering Self-Reclamation Esther Friedman, licensed mental health counselor, cult survivor, and author of The Gentle Souls Revolution helps ex-cult members, empaths, and gentle souls honor their proclivities and protect their...

5 months ago

Be sure to check out the new & improved Gentle Souls Revolution website. It’s a one-stop-shop for info for gentle souls. Easier to navigate, cleaner look, more organized. Take it for a spin! www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com
#cultrecovery #cultsurvivor #empaths #gentlesouls

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Decult

@decult.bsky.social

6 months ago

While DARVO is often seen in high-demand groups like cults, it can also show up in:

👨‍👩‍👧 Abusive relationships
🏛️ Institutions
💼 Workplaces
📢 Public scandals

Understanding DARVO is key to recognising manipulation and supporting survivors.

#DARVO #TraumaInformed #PsychologicalAbuse #CultRecovery

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Gentle Souls Revolution | Destigmatizing Cult Experiences | Empowering Self-Reclamation Esther Friedman, licensed mental health counselor, cult survivor, and author of The Gentle Souls Revolution helps ex-cult members, empaths, and gentle souls honor their proclivities and protect their...

6 months ago

Be sure to check out the new & improved Gentle Souls Revolution website. It’s a one-stop-shop for info for gentle souls. Easier to navigate, cleaner look, more organized. Take it for a spin! www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com
#cultrecovery #cultsurvivor #empaths #gentlesouls

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Cass

@mabonmystic.bsky.social

7 months ago

Hoping to specialize in cult recovery (with this bill, that’s up in the air). But I’m EATING THIS UP.

#cults #cultrecovery #books #audiobooks

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@cultnews.bsky.social

8 months ago

CE Course Title: "Working with Cult Survivors: A Basic Certification Course for Mental Health Clinicians"

#CultRecovery #CultPsychology #Therapists #CEcourse #CultEducation #Education #Cults #Therapists #MentalHealth
www.cultnews101.com/2025/06/ce-c...

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Gentle Souls Revolution | Substack Destigmatizing cult experiences✨ Empowering self-reclamation 🦋 Order “The Gentle Souls Revolution” by Esther Friedman on Amazon 📚

8 months ago

substack.com/@gentlesouls... Join us on Substack if you are also there. Blog posts helping to destigmatize cult experiences and empower self-reclamation. #cults #cultsurvivor #cultrecovery #cultawareness

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Gentle Souls Revolution | Substack Destigmatizing cult experiences✨ Empowering self-reclamation 🦋 Order “The Gentle Souls Revolution” by Esther Friedman on Amazon 📚

9 months ago

Are you on Substack? Join the Gentle Souls Revolution on Substack if so: substack.com/@gentlesouls...
#blog #cultrecovery #writing #protectyourpeace #cultawareness #cultsurvivor #substack

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Dale Ryder

@kryton3298.bsky.social

9 months ago

reasoned_reality
#Deconstruction #Exvangelical #QuestionFaith #ReligiousTrauma #FaithAndPower #SpiritualAwakening #FreeThinker #CultRecovery #AtheistContent #RethinkReligion #HumanistVoice #MythToMorals #ReasonedReality #TruthSeeker #SpiritualAbuseRecovery

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- Walking free from trauma and abuse: A model for cult recovery How do you recover from having lived in a cult? This kind of complex trauma requires a specialised approach. In this insightful episode of Decult Talks, UK psychotherapist Dr Gillie Jenkinson delivers a powerful keynote on cult recovery therapy. Drawing on her extensive research, lived experience and groundbreaking handbook, Dr Jenkinson outlines the critical aspects of healing and recovery for individuals who have escaped cults and the therapeutic approaches that can support their journey.Recorded live at the first Decult Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, and produced as a podcast by Plains Media.Tune in for a profoundly informative discussion that sheds light on the therapeutic processes behind cult recovery.Stay connected with Decult!Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, and visit our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for our newsletter. Be the first to know about our next conference in 2026 by ⁠⁠⁠preregistering⁠ now⁠⁠, check out all the ⁠Decult 2024 highlights⁠, and stay tuned for our documentary!Decult is a small charity run by volunteers. You can help us immensely by supporting our work with a ⁠⁠⁠donation⁠⁠⁠. Thank you for your support!

9 months ago

"Walking Free from Trauma & Abuse: A Model for #CultRecovery - Dr Gillie Jenkinson"
Decult Talks - Breaking the Silence on Cultic Harm @decult.bsky.social
30 May 2025 [0:29:33]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/FUg6O1niIEyF88f2nuvEIw

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Angels Over Presley Boulevard

@presleyboulevard.bsky.social

10 months ago

PIMO Physically in, Mentally out

substack.com/@victoriaric...

From the cult chronicles

#pimo #angelsoverpresley #cult #religoustrauma #cultrecovery

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10 months ago

RfRx - Cult Recovery is Harder Than You Think, featuring Chris Shelton This week on RfRx, Chris Shelton talks with us about the lesser known challenges of cult recovery. Chris is a former Scientologist and Sea Org member and is now a writer, podcaster, and advocate for critical thinking. He holds a Masters degree in the psychology of coercive control. He’ll discuss the big issues that get in the way of recovery and how to face the obstacles you don’t expect to run into. Hosted by Kara Griffin, RfR Online Programming Director, and Glenda Jordan, Senior Trollstomper and Co-Host Recorded on January 20, 2025 Resource List: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37793957-the-body-keeps-the-score International Cultic Studies Association - https://www.icsahome.com/ The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17349.The_Demon_Haunted_World?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=eWiqvRN4cd&rank=1 https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/ Guest Links: https://linktr.ee/chrissheltonmsc Scientology: A to Xenu by Chris Shelton - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/28331776-scientology The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual’s life. We are here to help each other through this journey. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada +3 4505 2402 in Australia +20 3856 8791 in the UK +27 11 043 5323 in South Africa Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at https://www.meetup.com/pro/recovering-from-religion/ If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources. Subscribe to the RfR Blog: https://medium.com/excommunications RfR Podcast: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/podcast RfR is a non-profit organization reliant upon both its volunteers and donations. Like what RfR does? Why not volunteer! There are quite a few options and we are always in need of volunteers. Head over to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer for more info. Donations can be made at https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate

"#CultRecovery is Harder Than you Think, Featuring Chris Shelton"
Recovering from Religion @recoveringfromreligion.org
1 May 2025 [1:54:53]
#Scientology #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/sYXgZsnnyUSXI-hKBNLOqw

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'Cult Recovery' | Cult Podcasts Find your Cult Podcasts!

10 months ago

#Cult #CultRecovery
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10 months ago

Get a copy of The Gentle Souls Revolution here: www.amazon.com/Gentle-Souls... #book #selfhelp #cultrecovery #cultsurvivor

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11 months ago

Longing for deeper connection and meaningful updates—on your terms? Join The Gentle Souls email list for inspiring reflections, soulful messages, and off-the-grid ways to stay connected. >> bit.ly/gsrnews #emaillist #cultrecovery #narcissisticabuserecovery #spiritualabuserecovery

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#emaillist #cultrecovery #narcissisticabuserecovery #spiritualabuserecovery

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11 months ago

Get on the Gentle Souls Email List. Inspiring updates, reflections, and ways to stay connected—off social media and on your own terms. Sign up and never miss a message that matters. Sign up at https://bit.ly/gsrnews

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#emaillist #cultrecovery #narcissisticabuserecovery #spiritualabuserecovery

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The Diaries of Netovicius the Vampire | Hugo Pierre Martin The Diaries of Netovicius the Vampire is an audio drama partially set in Providence, Rhode Island. It is created by Valorant voiceover actor Hugo Pierre Martin.

11 months ago

Tangled, Cult Recovery & Rebuilding Identity After Control | Different Spectrums Podcast In this episode, we sit down with therapist @thespookytherapist to unpack Disney’s Tangled—but this is more than a fairy tale. It’s a mirror for those healing from religious trauma, cult-like environments, and toxic family systems. We explore what it means to break free from high-control groups, question everything you’ve been taught, and navigate the terrifying but liberating path of self-discovery. From “shelf-breaking” moments in college to metaphors like messy closets and broken jars, Easin shares her story and tools for recovery. 🔹 Topics Covered in This Episode: • How Tangled mirrors the emotional abuse of cults and toxic families • “The Broken Shelf” concept — when your belief system starts to shatter • Leaving religion, purity culture, and reclaiming autonomy • How masking and people-pleasing show up in recovery • Why therapists use metaphors (and how they help neurodivergent folks heal) • The impact of parenting, birthwork, and therapy on personal identity 💡 Key Takeaway: Healing from a cult or controlling environment isn’t just about leaving—it’s about rebuilding. You’ll likely question everything, lose people, and feel lost. But on the other side is freedom, joy, and a version of yourself that finally gets to exist. 📌 Follow Us: 📸 Instagram: @differentspectrumspodcast 🎵 TikTok: @differentspectrumspod 🐦 X (Twitter): @DiffSpectrums 🎧 Spotify: Different Spectrums Podcast 🔔 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more content on mental health, neurodiversity, and breaking generational cycles. #Tangled #CultRecovery #ReligiousTrauma #TherapistPodcast #NeurodivergentHealing #PurityCulture #MentalHealthAwareness #DifferentSpectrums #DisneyAnalysis

"Tangled, #CultRecovery & Rebuilding Identity after Control"
Different Spectrums Podcast
7 Apr 2025 [0:11:26]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/n2x0wYfnokGWebS53zcuVQ

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Hugovicius 🐇

@hugopm.bsky.social

11 months ago

there's a new neto

#cultrecovery #grief

www.netovampire.com

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Janja Lalich

@jlalich.bsky.social

11 months ago

#Sectas #ConcienciaDeSectas #ControlMental #LavadoDeCerebro #ControlCoercitivo #LiberarseSectas #CultosPeligrosos

#LalichCenter #Cults #CultRecovery #CultResources #CultAwareness #CoerciveControl #ExtremeGroups #AbusiveRelationships #CultSurvivors

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Janja Lalich

@jlalich.bsky.social

11 months ago

#Sectas #ConcienciaDeSectas #ControlMental #LavadoDeCerebro #ControlCoercitivo #LiberarseSectas #CultosPeligrosos

#LalichCenter #Cults #CultRecovery #CultResources #CultAwareness #CoerciveControl #ExtremeGroups #AbusiveRelationships #CultSurvivors

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Dorian Wallace (composer/music therapist)

11 months ago

Interview: EXJW and Cult Recovery Specialist I speak with Jackie Johnson, LCSW, former Jehovah's Witness, and Executive Director of ICSA #jw #jehovahswitnesses #jworg #exjw #exjwsupport ICSA website: https://www.icsahome.com/home

"Interview: #ExJW & #CultRecovery Specialist"
stoptheshunning
2 Apr 2025 [1:11:52]
#JW #OperationSpotlight #Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/dDxuIhK4vUaPM8SjhhtjDQ

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@doriansmode.bsky.social

11 months ago

Understanding High-Control Dynamics From cults to toxic workplaces, many high-control environments share similar patterns of manipulation and abuse.

Understanding High-Control Dynamics: From cults to toxic workplaces, many high-control environments share similar patterns of manipulation and abuse.
open.substack.com/pub/doriansm...
#Cults #Cult #CultRecovery #TraumaRecovery #BoundariesAreHealthy #CultRecovery #NarcissisticAbuse
#CycleOfAbuse

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Showing Up Sustainably

@showing-up.bsky.social

1 year ago

Leaving a high-control religious group can be incredibly challenging. You're not alone, and healing is possible. I provide specialized coaching to help you navigate religious trauma and rebuild your life - Link in BIO!
#ReligiousTrauma #CultRecovery #Exvangelical #HealingJourney #Coaching

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