IndoctriNation Podcast

Restart and Restore: A Journal for Survivors of Manipulation by Rachel Bernstein LMFT, MSEd amazon.com/Restart-Restor…

Then we follow Synanon’s full arc — from 1958 rehab experiment to a wealthy, authoritarian community known for attack therapy, extreme control, and even a rattlesnake attack on a critic. A reminder that consent and transparency matter, especially as organizations shift over time.

(COMING WEDNESDAY) Unlocked for everyone: a Patreon bonus episode with an updated intro. We dig into Synanon’s influence and the renewed questions around César Chávez and the UFW’s use of Synanon-style “Game” sessions and coercive culture at La Paz.

The Seven Mountains Mandate with Matthew Boedy podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ind…

Gaslighting for God with Becky Garrison podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ind… In this episode, Rachel Bernstein interviews Becky Garrison, author of "Gaslighting for God," about spiritual narcissism, charismatic leaders, and how abuse is hidden behind a persona with little accountability.

(COMING WEDNESDAY) In this upcoming episode, Rachel Bernstein interviews Becky Garrison, author of "Gaslighting for God," about spiritual narcissism, charismatic leaders, and how abuse is hidden behind a persona with little accountability.

Restart and Restore: A Journal for Survivors of Manipulation by Rachel Bernstein LMFT, MSEd amazon.com/Restart-Restor…

The Rise and Fall of an American Cult with Harrison Hill podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ind…

Hill shares how he connected to survivor Sarah Green through his brother in Brooklyn and how the book centers on Sarah’s escape from the Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corps, a religious cult founded in California.

(COMING WEDNESDAY) In this upcoming episode, Rachel Bernstein interviews journalist Harrison Hill about his debut book, “The Oracle’s Daughter: The Rise and Fall of an American Cult.”

My Cult Your Cult: Church Universal and Triumphant with Sean Prophet podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ind…

Sean describes feeling like an outsider in public school, the group’s rigid us‑vs‑them hierarchy, & being pulled into a tightly controlled cult school. They discuss how cults use hypnotic repetition, thought‑stopping clichés, and emotional loyalty to override critical thinking.

(COMING WEDNESDAY) In this upcoming episode, Rachel Bernstein interviews Sean Prophet, whose parents founded the Church Universal and Triumphant.

Cult Life with Luke Allen podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ind…

Luke recounts his experiences growing up in this high-control group from 1996 to about 2015, emphasizing the psychological impact and the manipulation tactics used by the leader, Victor, who is now imprisoned for his crimes.

(COMING WEDNESDAY) In this upcoming episode, Rachel Bernstein speaks with Luke Allen a survivor of the River Road Fellowship group in Minnesota.

Unveiled: A Story of Surviving Gloriavale with Theophila Pratt podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ind…

Born into Gloriavale as “Honey Faithful,” Theo describes a highly controlled life of constant surveillance, strict dress rules, relentless labor from age five, long sermons, and routine public shaming, alongside family hardship.

(COMING WEDNESDAY) In this upcoming episode, Rachel interviews Theophila Pratt, a Gloriavale survivor now based in Auckland, New Zealand, nearly 10 years out and working as an occupational therapist with youth.

Why Compassion is not a Competition In this clip, I talk with @RBernsteinLMFT about the unique trauma of people raised inside high-control groups. If you turn 18 without a birth certificate, without basic medical care, and without body autonomy, anger and betrayal make sense. We also unpack why survivors and parents sometimes fight over compassion as if it runs out, and what helps both groups feel heard. Click here to watch the full episode: youtu.be/uTl1zF38u2E

"#CultRecovery is Harder Than People Think (Here's why)" Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan @CultExpert @RBernsteinLMFT @_indoctrination 23 Feb 2026 [1:05:40] #NXIVM #Scientology #Cult s.cultpodcasts.com/nFmWgipcSU2Dzg… youtube.com/watch?v=uTl1zF…