Generation Cult

Gillie is a psychotherapist and the director of Hope Valley Counselling, which for the past 16 years has provided post-cult counseling to those recovering from extreme, “high-demand” organizations. On the next episode of Generation Cult — coming Tuesday, Feb. 11 — we’ll talk with Gillie about the mental health services she provides to patients as … More New Episode Featuring British Therapist Gillie Jenkinson Coming Tuesday

Download Season 2, Episode 7: “Devastating Disconnections” now to hear Aaron’s story about growing up in Scientology before becoming vice president of the Aftermath Foundation. Find it on: iTunes Stitcher SoundCloud Player FM Spotify

When Aaron and his twin brother were 4, their mom joined Scientology. Listen to their story on the next episode of Generation Cult. Aaron is now the vice president of the The Aftermath Foundation, a nonprofit that helps people suffering from “disconnection” and “fair game” as they leave the group. Join us as we talk … More Scientology? Identical Twins? We’ll Have Them and More on Episode 7: Coming Soon!

Find the next episode of Generation Cult now to hear Katharina’s story about growing up in a New Age cult that settled in the Belize jungle before all of the cult leader’s scandals caught up to him. Katharina is currently working on her PhD and has started a nonprofit to help others harmed by similar … More Episode 6: “The Medium and the Time Machine” Available for Download

On the next episode of Generation Cult: We’ll chat with Colleen Russell, a San Francisco Bay Area therapist who has spent about 20 years counseling people who were raised in or had joined cults. These patients make up about 75 percent of her practice, and she also reaches those who aren’t local through online workshops. … More An Expert Episode is Coming Your Way!

Tammie grew up in an ultra fundamentalist Christian organization that subjected children to harsh punishments and encouraged its members not to interact with the rest of society. Hear her story now on Episode 4: “Fright-Based Faith,” downloadable on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, RadioPublic, Spotify and Player FM. The apocalyptic group demanded extensive time from its followers … More Find Episode 4: “Faith-Based Fear” Now Wherever You Get Your Podcasts

Coming Monday on Part 2: “Lost in Madison Square Garden” of the Moonies (But Don’t Call Them Moonies) episodes: At age 10, Lisa joined the Unification Church (aka “Moonies”) with her mom and little brother. She considered the church a haven from her chaotic childhood and embraced the lifestyle, preaching enthusiastically on soapboxes and sporting … More *Oct. 14* Download Episode 3: Moonies But Don’t Call Them Moonies, Part 2