57. The Deep End: #ReleaseTheFootage
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And now we’ve got private investigators calling it a cult and Teal's shocked—like, really shocked. Welcome back to another episode of Serving Cult! This week we conclude our deep dive into Picture this: Teal blames Blake and her manager for the investigator's cult accusations. Classic deflection. Meanwhile, Juliana gets gaslit by Teal and is used as a pawn to bash her. And when Juliana and Blake start packing to leave, Teal completely loses it. It's a full-on meltdown. Nanny Nanny BooBoo follow your bliss, anyone? #ReleaseTheFootage becomes our battle cry as Teal claims...
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56. The Deep End: The Hilton Has Holy Water
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And now we’re waterboarding people and fake channeling spirits, are we? Welcome back to another episode of Serving Cult! This week we are continuing to dissect the doc, ; it just gets weirder. Prepare for the weirdest role-play you've ever seen, where asking a polite question might get you "inhabited" by a spirit. Molly the investigator steals the show and should be in every cult doc—she spots all the red flags. Oh, and any time Juliana expresses empathy, it's a problem. Is it the Teal Swan cult or the Jedi order? You decide. One thing's for sure—you’re not ready for this...
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55. The Deep End: I Was So Washed
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics including emotional manipulation, psychological abuse, and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. We couldn't resist diving back into for another episode of Serving Cult. This time, we're continuing to unravel the chaotic universe of Teal Swan—spiritual guru aka raging narcissist. Teal is furious about her haters and thinks they’re the ones stopping her from making more money and not her awful bedside manner. With ambitions to build the biggest company ever, she's got a crazy-eyed determination that's equally...
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54. The Deep End: Trauma Dumping Retreat
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Because we just can't stay away, we're back with another episode of Serving Cult, and this time we're diving into . Meet Teal Swan, the YouTube sensation, spiritual guru, and, well, raging narcissist. Get ready as we plunge into a world where spiritual leaders go full cult, ticking off our cult bingo card: white people doing weird shit, kumbaya singing circles, and, of course, bare feet galore. Join us as we dissect this new cult docuseries, complete with Trent's angry rants that start almost immediately! Imagine overcoming trauma with ease and support! Join the , a...
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53. Brandy Hellville: Where Are Your Parents?
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This week, we're taking a different approach to the podcast and bringing you an episode that is simply…random. In this episode, Elizabeth and Taylor dive into the darkly glitzy world of . Think unsupervised teenagers in short shorts as a breeding ground for eating disorders. Also, Meri Brown from *Sister Wives* is apparently leveling up from reality star to cult leader? We’re just as baffled but totally here for the tea. Meanwhile, Elizabeth has joined the cult of... dollhouses? Yes, you heard right. It’s endearing and slightly creepy all at once. So join us for a catch-up...
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52. Quiet on Set: Dan Schneider is a Cult Leader (Allegedly)
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Hey there, cult lovers! This week, we're switching gears a bit for our devoted cult following. Before we dive into our usual podcast review antics, we're taking a detour to discuss something intriguingly adjacent to cultish behavior: '', a docuseries shining a light on the dark underbelly of beloved Nickelodeon shows from back in the late 90s and early 2000s. Get ready for a wild ride as we unpack everything from Drake Bell's rollercoaster journey to the troubling patterns of unhealed trauma to the mystery of Amanda Bynes' current whereabouts, and the puzzling absence of lawsuits...
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51. The Synanon Fix: Chuck's Giving Donald Trump Energy
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Strap in for the wild finale of our deep dive into , where things go from quirky rehab commune to full-blown, “What the hell is even happening?” territory. Our fearless investigative reporter has all the juicy details. As we wrap up this saga, it's clear Synanon was more soap opera than utopia. Join us for this rollercoaster ride through one of history’s most insane cult catastrophes and remember—just because someone builds a “paradise”, doesn't mean you should move in! Subscribe on all the usual podcast spots and get your fix of history’s wildest cults so that you don’t...
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50. The Synanon Fix: Chuck Invents The Biggest Loser
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This week's recap of kicks things off with a bang—a fatathon complete with a marching band. Yep, you heard that right, a fatathon. And trust us, that's just the beginning. And just when you think it can't get any weirder, we drop the bombshell—it's an eating disorder cult. Yeah, let that sink in. Join us as we peel back the layers of control and chaos of the ! Grab your snacks, this one's gonna be a wild ride. Imagine overcoming trauma with ease and support! Join the , a monthly membership that provides science-backed education and practical real-world tools...
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49. The Synanon Fix: Sex Room Sticker Charts
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This week we are continuing our dive into the new cult docu-series called, . In episode two, we leave behind heroin addicts and are in full-on cult mode with gentle silent raves, women shaving their heads in the name of feminism, and something called “the sex room.” This new cult series checks all the boxes on the cult bingo card as Chuck, the cult leader, introduces more restrictions as he makes more money. Oh, and Taylor is NO longer sold! Join us on this adventure to understand why 2-year-old babies are hiking in our review of episode two of Synanon Fix. ...
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48. The Synanon Fix: The Greatest Breakthrough Since Freud
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Here come the Dopefiends! This week we are leaving behind the Duggars and diving into heroine addicts with a new cult docu-series called, . In this new series, we are introduced to Chuck, an alcoholic who believed that Alcoholics Anonymous just wasn’t enough, so he started a rehab center for recovering drug addicts…with a catch. From well-dressed dop-fiends screaming profanities at each other to Lucille Ball hanging out at the Santa Monica rehab beach house, this new cult series is unlike any other we’ve reviewed so far because honestly, we’re kind of sold....
info_outlineIn this episode, we review the final episode of the docuseries, Shiny Happy People. We dive into more charges against Joshua Duggar, Jim Bob Duggar’s oldest son, and his being caught with child pornography. We eventually see some change as women begin to speak out about the abuse happening at IBS and people begin to leave!
Join us as we talk about how the speaker of the house, Mike Johnson, uses his son as an accountability partner not to watch porn, watch Bob Duggar lose in his race for the senate by a landslide, and discover that the Smurfs actually perform witchcraft??
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Additional Resources:
Counting the Cost by Jill Duggar
The Irreverent Grief Guide: How to F*cking Survive Months 1-3
The Irreverent Trust Guide: How to Trust Again After Past Trauma F*cked You Up
Learn How to STOP Dealing with Narcissist Emotional Blackmail!
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