Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation
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Trust Me is a weekly interview podcast about cults, extreme belief, and the fine line between devotion and delusion—told through firsthand accounts from the people who lived it. Hosted by two women who’ve been in cults themselves, Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth, the show features survivors from groups like Heaven’s Gate, the Manson Family, NXIVM, OneTaste and more–sharing personal stories of how they got in, how they got out, and everything in between. Read more
Episodes
Megan Elizabeth Cox - The Remnant Fellowship, Gwen Shamblin, and the Worship of Skinny 09/03/2025 01:17:13Claire Hoffman - The Rise and Vanishing of Evangelist Megastar Aimee Semple McPherson 08/27/2025 00:54:23
Claire Hoffman - Levitation, Meditation, and a Childhood in a Transcendental Meditation Trailer Park 08/20/2025 00:39:56 Carol Merchasin - The Cult Assassin: Suing High-Control Groups 08/13/2025 01:11:50Akina Cox - Part 2: The Moonies, ICE, and the Cult Tactics of Trump 08/06/2025 00:53:11 Show all episodes
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Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation is a society & culture podcast by Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts.
ProducerExactly Right and iHeartPodcasts
HostLola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth
CountryUnited States
Episodes count226
Average duration60'
FrequencyWeekly
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