Lauren and Lisa are calling out the dirty dynamics of cult-hoppers. Unfortunately, it is very common for people who spent many years in cults or high control groups, to find themselves in another dysfunctional organization or relationship down the line.

Because the subtle abuses of the leader/abuser have been normalized, the dysfunctional behavior and cunning tactics are tolerated. It is a muddy mindf**k, to say the least!

Find out how to become aware of the patterns, to stop them in their filthy tracks!

*Podcast content can be triggering. We are not therapists, experts, or cult leaders, so our conversations are not intended to diagnose, convince, coerce, or substitute for medical advice or treatment. Topics vary, and the opinions of guests or the general public do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the hosts. ------ Theme music 'Dystopia' by Neutrin05 is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: http://bit.ly/Neutrin05-Dystopia

It's common to struggle with perfectionist tendencies. We want to be the best parent, student, or person we can be. But some classic cults, oppressive religions, and narcissistic abusers take it way too far and filthy.

Impossible standards are presented (that the leaders claim to have achieved), and expect their followers/members/partners to reach these levels of perfection. The victims are sent into an obsessive state of striving to be the most "pure" or "clear" that they can be.

Sometimes their entire salvation and worthiness are dangled in front of their faces as a constant reminder of what they will lose if they don't adhere to these mythological standards.

Lisa and Lauren call out these dirty tactics, and explain how this unattainable pursuit of perfection is meant to keep you stuck, disempowered, and devoted to dysfunction.

Referenced in this podcast, the Trust Me Pod episode Perfectionism & Purity https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/trust-me-cults-extreme-belief-and-manipulation/id1534370789?i=1000610860462

*Podcast content can be triggering. We are not therapists, experts, or cult leaders, so our conversations are not intended to diagnose, convince, coerce, or substitute for medical advice or treatment. Topics vary, and the opinions of guests or the general public do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the hosts. ------ Theme music 'Dystopia' by Neutrin05 is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: http://bit.ly/Neutrin05-Dystopia

On our podcast, there’s always time…for true crime. The world was shocked when a recorded conversation between Lori Vallow Daybell and her sister was played in court during her recent trial. Lori’s deeply dirty mind was exposed, along with other dysfunctional traits and characteristics that point to grandiosity, narcissism, and chronic victimization. How do we spot the signs we need to avoid these types of people efficiently? And which of us are more at risk?

*This episode was recorded before a verdict was reached in the trial, and we are happy to report that justice was reached for every victim, as Lori Vallow Daybell was found guilty of all counts.  

**Podcast content can be triggering. We are not therapists, experts, or cult leaders, so our conversations are not intended to diagnose, convince, coerce, or substitute for medical advice or treatment. Topics vary, and the opinions of guests or the general public do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the hosts. ------ Theme music 'Dystopia' by Neutrin05 is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: http://bit.ly/Neutrin05-Dystopia

We have to stop blindly following self-help leaders, gurus, and celebrities in our society. There is NO human deity so high on the pedestal, that they don’t deserve questioning. Lauren and Lisa are chatting about his holiness, the Dalai Lama, and the very shady picture that recently circulated the internet. Lisa brings it back to his childhood, and wonders if there is a correlation between his beginnings and now?

 *Podcast content can be triggering. We are not therapists, experts, or cult leaders, so our conversations are not intended to diagnose, convince, coerce, or substitute for medical advice or treatment. Topics vary, and the opinions of guests or the general public do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the hosts. ------ Theme music 'Dystopia' by Neutrin05 is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: http://bit.ly/Neutrin05-Dystopia

How do our minds get so dirty? Lauren and Lisa zero in on some grimy influences, including the impacts of mental health, unresolved trauma, toxic relationships, high control groups (aka cults), and the icky effects of love bombing, gaslighting, and other messy mind tricks.

*Podcast content can be triggering. We are not therapists, experts, or cult leaders, so our conversations are not intended to diagnose, convince, coerce, or substitute for medical advice or treatment. Topics vary, and the opinions of guests or the general public do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the hosts.

------ Theme music 'Dystopia' by Neutrin05 is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: http://bit.ly/Neutrin05-Dystopia

Lauren and Lisa dive deep into the dirty tactics and toxic influences that abusive relationships or groups use to keep us in their grimy grips. One of the yuckiest manipulations is slowly guiding us to shut down the part of our brains that accesses critical thinking. Without it, we turn off our true sources of intuition and knowing, which -spoiler alert!- actually causes us to live in a chronic state of self doubt and anxiety (along with many other filthy feelings). Yes, it’s a putrid process of being unconsciously conditioned to indoctrinate ourselves! Ew…that’s dirty!

*Podcast content can be triggering. We are not therapists, experts, or cult leaders, so our conversations are not intended to diagnose, convince, coerce, or substitute for medical advice or treatment. Topics vary, and the opinions of guests or the general public do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the hosts.

------ Theme music 'Dystopia' by Neutrin05 is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: http://bit.ly/Neutrin05-Dystopia

Lisa has been religiously following (no pun intended) the Lori Vallow Daybell trial. The Doomsday mom’s reactions in court have been downright strange, but we can understand her muddy murderous mind a little better when looking at it through the lens of fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses.

Lauren then reflects on these responses in abusive dynamics (that any of us could be exposed to!), and how to spot the red flags before our beliefs get too dirty and distorted!

*This episode was recorded before a verdict was reached in the Lori Vallow Daybell trial, and we are happy to report that justice was reached for every victim, as she was found guilty of all counts. 

**Podcast content can be triggering. We are not therapists, experts, or cult leaders, so our conversations are not intended to diagnose, convince, coerce, or substitute for medical advice or treatment. Topics vary, and the opinions of guests or the general public do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the hosts.

--- Theme music 'Dystopia' by Neutrin05 is under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: http://bit.ly/Neutrin05-Dystopia

It's time for some head hygiene! Lauren and Lisa are shedding light on the psychological red flags to look out for when navigating our lives- from pesky perfectionism and negative thinking, to high control groups and religions that take icky advantage of our trust. Also, find out how a billion dollar idea was born…by focusing on failure!

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