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Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan

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MeidasTouch Network, Dr. Steven Hassan

Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On this podcast, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to protect yourself from its grips. He will also address ethical influence as the podcast will address the entire Influence Continuum. He’ll interview the biggest names in this field.

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Neural Surfing: Consciousness, Meditation, and Mystical Manipulation in Spiritual Organizations With...

For many, practices like meditation and yoga are among the most thrilling avenues for deep... more

Yesterday

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1:07:20

Yesterday

#173

The Time Cure: Overcoming PTSD with the New Psychology of Time Perspective Therapy by Dr. Philip Zim...

Those who have experienced Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex Post-Traumatic... more

24 Mar 2025

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1:04:12

24 Mar 2025

#172

Make it Meaningful: How to Find Purpose in Life and Work: Leaving the Kabbalah Centre Cult and Becom...

Power can be rapidly stripped away from individuals, or it can be taken away layer by laye... more

17 Mar 2025

59 MINS

59:05

17 Mar 2025

#171

The Hidden Influence of Occult Beliefs on World Politics with Joe Szimhart

“How did I get to the point where I am upset with this current administration?” Joe Szimha... more

10 Mar 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:28

10 Mar 2025

#170

The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley with Marietje Schaake

Marietje Schaake is a Fellow at Stanford University’s Cyber Policy Center and Stanford’s I... more

03 Mar 2025

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47:29

03 Mar 2025

#169

Tools, Methods, and Political Games in the Age of Musk with Stuart Shulman, PhD

Elon Musk, a corporate billionaire and private naturalized American citizen born in South ... more

24 Feb 2025

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1:00:53

24 Feb 2025

#168

Invisible Threads: Weaving Mental Health and Democracy in Trump Times with Kate Woodsome

Kate Woodsome is the founder of The Invisible Threads Project, which studies the relations... more

17 Feb 2025

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1:10:45

17 Feb 2025

#167

On Offense: Taking Action to Prevent Further Assaults to Democracy with Kristofer Goldsmith

Kristofer Goldsmith is the founder and CEO of the nonprofit group Task Force Butler Instit... more

10 Feb 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:38

10 Feb 2025

#166

Tuning In: Experiencing Music in Psychedelic States, a new book by former Hare Krishna devotee Steve...

This interview had two foci: ISKCON and Tulsi Gabbard’s Connection to Krishna Hinduism and... more

03 Feb 2025

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1:05:54

03 Feb 2025

#165

Framed: Women in the Family Court Underworld with Dr. Christine M. Cocchiola and Amy Polacko

Ever hear the term coercive control? Did you know the UK government made it a crime? It is... more

27 Jan 2025

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1:01:12

27 Jan 2025

#164

Research on Folks Who Left the Headquarters of the Jehovah’s Witnesses with Dr. Andre Jackson

Former cult members often reference the moment when they finally realized they were in a c... more

20 Jan 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:49

20 Jan 2025

#163

Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors' Stories of Conversion Therapy with Lucas Wilson

"Conversion therapy"—a discredited practice that purports to change an individual's sexual... more

13 Jan 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:20

13 Jan 2025

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Taking on Sexual Misconduct in Spiritual Communities with Attorney Carol Merchasin

Carol highlights the urgent need to reform the law, especially concerning coercion and con... more

06 Jan 2025

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1:06:08

06 Jan 2025

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Maladaptive Daydreaming and Trauma Survivors with Dr. Eli Somer

Many people daydream, and this is an entirely normal part of life. However, when daydreami... more

30 Dec 2024

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