Cults to Consciousness
Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales
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Survivor stories of claiming independence after leaving high-control groups & people.
Cults to Consciousness is a YouTube channel and podcast, hosted by Shelise Ann Sola (a former devout Mormon & CSA survivor) and her Producer husband, Jonathan Rosales.
C2C delves into the nuanced experiences of individuals who have escaped a broad spectrum of high-control groups and coercive environments. They are not anti-religious but firmly anti-abuse, aiming to shed light on manipulative practices and systems, while promoting compassion, understanding, and accountability. C2C has attracted a kind and engaged community who thoughtfully support their guests. Follow to join them on their advocacy mission.
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Taylor Frankie Paul’s Super Secret Mormon Prophecy (ft. Alyssa Grenfell)
Did you know that all “righteous” members of the LDS (Mormon) church get a blessing that tells their future directly from God? It’s a coming of age ritual that requires one to fast in preparation for…
Top 10 Reasons You Might Already Be in a “Cult” (And Not Know It) ft. Daniella Mestyanek Young
Cult survivor, military veteran, and bestselling author of Uncultured & The Cutting of America, Daniella Mestyanek Young further dives into the investigation of invisible systems of control…
I Was 17… He Was 46: My Life as the 23rd Wife to the FLDS Prophet
Layla recounts the harsh reality of entering plural marriage at 17 as Warren Jeffs’ 23rd wife, describing immediate emotional overwhelm, humiliation, and strict expectations of obedience. Instead of…
I Was “Turned In” to FLDS Cult Leader Warren Jeffs at 17
Layla Matson was born into a deeply entrenched, multi-generational polygamist FLDS family with direct ties to church leadership. From a young age, her life was shaped by strict religious…
INSIDE “SISTER WIVES”: What the Polygamist TV Show Didn’t Show (Daughter Speaks Out)
Mykelti Brown & her husband Tony Padron reflect on the behind the scenes of her upbringing in the polygamist family from TLC’s Sister Wives TV show.Click here to watch on YouTubeWatch Mykelti's…
Inside SISTER WIVES: What It’s REALLY Like Being Kody Brown’s Daughter (ft. Mykelti Brown)
Mykelti Brown Padron reflects on her upbringing in the polygamist family from TLC’s Sister Wives TV show, describing both the perceived benefits and deep challenges of that lifestyle. For her growing…
I Spent 11 Years Rising Rank Inside a SECRET OCCULT Society (Why Whistleblower is Speaking Out)
James Luceno is a former fifth degree ranked member of the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO), an initially welcoming, symbol-rich spiritual society rooted in Aleister Crowley’s philosophy of Thelema. …
The STRICT Parenting Style of the Swartzentruber AMISH (what I'd do differently) ft. Lovina Zook
Following up our recent interview @lovina_zook about Amish pregnancies, today we are going LIVE with her to further discuss what it was like being parented in the strictest Amish settlement— the…
The Shocking Truth About Pregnancy in AMISH Communities (ft. Lovina Zook)
Lovina Zook grew up in a strict Amish community where sex education was virtually nonexistent and anything related to the body, sex, or pregnancy was treated as taboo and often shameful. ChiIdren…
My Brutal Near Death Relationship with the Jehovah’s Witnesses
Meg was raised in the Jehovah’s Witnesses and grew up under intense pressure, surveillance, and emotional control. Her upbringing lead to isolation, fear, and a lack of understanding around autonomy…
Recruiting For to Imprisoning NXIVM Cult Leader (exposing SEX CULT Hidden Inside Self-Help Program)
Sarah & Nippy, creators of the podcast “A Little Bit Culty” and former NXIVM members, reveal how people are drawn into high-control groups and how manipulation operates beneath the surface. What…
JEHOVAH’S WITNESS Blood Doctrine Suddenly Changing? (ft. Alt Worldly)
The group's 75 year old ban on blood transfusions is changing. Sort of. It's a big deal, and it isn't. Joined by Jake at @altworldly to give us the full details!Click here to watch on YouTubeThe…
Jehovah's Witnesses: No One Tells You What Happens After You Escape
Désirée Ohrbeck grew up in Denmark in the rigid control of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. She survived CSA from her stepfather, and when she sought help from religious leaders, she was dismissed, blamed,…
The Dark Truth on CONVERTING to Jehovah’s Witnesses in Denmark
Désirée Ohrbeck grew up in Denmark in an extremely chaotic and traumatic home environment that later transitioned into the rigid control of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Her early childhood was marked by…
Warren Jeffs’ 65th (Ex) Wife REACTS to “Trust Me: The False Prophet”
Briell Decker is the former 65th plural wife of Warren Jeffs. She married Jeffs at 18 while he was already a fugitive and “prophet,” and quickly realized how he exerted control through fear,…
Why We Infiltrated & TOOK DOWN FLDS Polygamous Cult Leader (My Story)
Dr. Christine Marie recounts how her deep religious devotion and a seemingly prophetic dream led her into a manipulative relationship with a man who falsely claimed to be a Prophet. Using her beliefs…
I Was the 13th Wife of Sam Bateman (Here’s My WHOLE Story)
As seen in the hit Netflix docuseries, “Trust Me: The False Prophet”, Nomz was raised inside the FLDS, a highly controlled Mormon polygamist sect, where her father was removed by leadership and her…
“Trust Me: The False Prophet” Insider Information (ft. Amanda Rae Grant)
Learn about the unaired details and behind the scenes information from @TheAmandaRaeGrant whopersonally knows the documentary participants and who also comes from a separate fundamentalistpolygamous…
Inside My Arranged ULTRA ORTHODOX Marriage: Sex Rules No One Talks About
Dr. Sara Glass knew she kept falling in love with women, but that didn’t matter. She knew her place as an Ultra Orthodox woman. She was placed into an arranged marriage to a man shortly after…
4 Former ULTRA ORTHODOX Women from 4 Sects Compare Notes
We celebrate our 300th episode with a panel of 4 incredible women bravely coming forward to share their thoughts and experiences growing up in various strict Orthodox communities. They compare notes…
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Cults to Consciousness has published 426 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Society & Culture.
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