To wrap up season one of Cult Talk, cult expert and author Diane Benscoter joins us to share her story of joining the Moonies, how brainwashing works, and why coercive control is so damaging to and powerful over those in its grip. (Part 2 of 2)

Segments:

• A Rape of the Soul
• You Own Prison Guard
• Helping At-Risk People

Find Diane's memoir, Shoes Of A Servant on Amazon, or anywhere you buy books.

Follow Diane on Twitter.

Watch Diane's "Own Your Brain" video series on YouTube.

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To wrap up season one of Cult Talk, cult expert and author Diane Benscoter joins us to share her story of joining the Moonies, how brainwashing works, and why coercive control is so damaging to and powerful over those in its grip. (Part 1 of 2)

Segments:

• Joining the Moonies
• Psychological Chains 
• Assaulted

Find Diane's memoir, Shoes Of A Servant on Amazon, or anywhere you buy books.

Follow Diane on Twitter.

Watch Diane's "Own Your Brain" video series on YouTube.

Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin

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Darlene Griffith joined COBU when it was in its infancy and known by its original name, The Forever Family. It's there that she met her husband, slowly realized Stewart's false teachings, and ultimately, found her way out of the group. (Part 2 of 2)

• I Was My Own Counselor
• The Paradox
• Why Are They So Special? 

Cult Talk Social Media links - Twitter @CultTalk / Instagram @culttalk / Facebook Group: Cult Talk with Erin Martin

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