Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts
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
Sophie Fergi, Part 1 - Kidfluencing, Joining the Squad, and the Dark Side of YouTube 07/22/2026 00:43:52Jasper Hoffman, Part 2 - Undercover Therapy, Leaving the Mennonites, and the Aftermath 07/15/2026 00:50:18
Jasper Hoffman, Part 1 - From Atheists to Mennonites 07/08/2026 00:52:26Dr. Christine Marie - Undercover in a Cult Town: Taking Down False Prophet Sam Bateman 07/01/2026 01:21:04Nikki G, Part 2 - The Seven Mountain Mandate, “Church Hurt,” and Why Cults Aren’t Just a White People Problem 06/24/2026 01:01:42 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 count270
Average duration60'
FrequencyWeekly
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