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"How to Leave a Cult" combines the gripping biography of cult survivor Brooke Walker with essential education on cult dynamics. Uncover the true story of how she escaped the clutches of a small church in Arizona and gain insights into the psychological tactics used by these groups. Beyond storytelling, the podcast provides practical guidance on recognizing warning signs and offers support for those on the journey to recovery. Explore the dark side of charismatic leaders and find empowerment in the process of healing and rebuilding post-cult. Join us on this enlightening and compassionate exploration of the world of cults.
Brooke Walker hosts How To Leave A Cult, a religion show with 36 episodes published.
Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of How to Leave a Cult , I close the chapter on why this podcast began—and why it’s ending. I share what led me to create this space in the first place: a need to process my own sto
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode of How to Leave a Cult , I share one of the most painful chapters of my life—when shame, control, and isolation collided and nearly broke me. After the end of a relationsh
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of How to Leave a Cult, I share the relationship that became a breaking point—not because it failed, but because of how it was treated when it ended. Ministers and leadership, including D
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I open up about a part of cult life I’ve never fully unpacked in one place: what it meant to navigate relationships—romantic ones—while still inside the group . Dating wasn’t a normal de
Send us Fan Mail In the final part of my conversation with Lane Kamp, we reach the moment everything began to change — not just internally, but in action. Lane opens up about the painful, careful process of separating fr
Send us Fan Mail In Part 3 of my conversation with Lane Kamp, we explore the dual life of the cult during its time in Tonto Village — a small mountain town where the group integrated deeply into the community while priva
Send us Fan Mail What happens when your concept of God is shaped more by fear than by love? In this episode, I explore the fear-based spiritual teachings that governed my childhood—where consequences weren’t just earthly
Send us Fan Mail In this second part of my interview with Lane Kamp, we step deeper into the structure of the cult — and what it was like to grow up at the center of it. Lane shares what it meant to be raised by Trina an
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of How to Leave a Cult , I sit down with Lane Kamp — the son of Trina Kamp, one of the founders of the cult I was raised in. This is the beginning of a multi-part interview, and we start
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share a harrowing experience where my minister crossed the line, touching me inappropriately and making suggestive advances. I talk about the overwhelming guilt and shame I felt, belie
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the emotional journey I navigated after my divorce and the search for stability in the aftermath. I discuss how going back to school played a crucial role
Send us Fan Mail Kicking off Season 2 of How to Leave a Cult , I open up about the emotional aftermath of my divorce and the deep sense of failure I felt. I share insights into the cult's prestigious school, which boaste
Send us Fan Mail In this heart-wrenching episode of How to Leave a Cult , I share the unraveling of my marriage amidst the powerful grip of cult influence. After the birth of our second child, my husband told me he could
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of How to Leave a Cult , I take you inside the intense and often toxic dynamics of life as a young couple in the cult. From attending trance circles and processes to learning the cult's h
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of How to Leave a Cult , we dive deep into how living under a cult’s control affects us long after we’ve left. We start by exploring the 80/20 iceberg theory, which reveals how explicit r
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply personal episode, I open up about two major life events—my wedding and baby shower—that were entirely decided for me. From the guest list to the location, nothing was truly mine. I share h
Send us Fan Mail In the upcoming episode of "How to Leave a Cult," I'm joined by David, a former cult member whose story is both unique and deeply compelling. David and his wife initially found solace in practices like T
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "How to Leave a Cult," I dive into how the harsh and unforgiving teachings of the church led me to become controlling in my relationships. Driven by a desperate need to live up to the
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "How to Leave a Cult," I share the harrowing experience of navigating my arranged relationship within the cult. Not only was I responsible for teaching him the "law of the land" and di
Send us Fan Mail In this gripping episode of "How to Leave a Cult," I recount the carefully orchestrated meeting with the man I was chosen to marry within the cult. Through this personal story, we delve into the power dy
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How To Leave A Cult is hosted by Brooke Walker. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 36 episodes.
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