Was I In A Cult?

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  • Summary

  • Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast showcasing individuals who have been in, and most importantly, successfully left a cult. Told first-hand by the experiencer themself, these are raw, riveting and inspirational tales of what it means to be a survivor. Using levity and info-tainment, the show humanizes the cultic experience and may leave some of our listeners asking themselves…“Wait…Was I In A Cult?” If you or someone you know has been in a cult and want to share your story, contact us at info@wasiinacult.com. We'd love to hear from you.
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Episodes
  • Solid Rock Church: “My Dad, the Cult Leader”
    Oct 28 2024

    What happens when your father becomes your pastor and eventually your cult leader? In this episode, Emily Maldonado shares the raw truth about growing up in a cult led by her own dad. From staged exorcisms to discovering that love and freedom could only come by breaking every rule, Emily’s story is heartbreaking and inspiring. With gripping honesty, she unpacks the jaw-dropping moment she knew she had no choice but to leave… and for Emily, leaving meant losing her entire family. With humor and profound resilience, Emily shares how she escaped a life dictated by manipulation—and found the strength to rebuild a life of joy and authenticity.

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    Have your own story? Email us: info@wasiinacult.com

    Please support Was I In A Cult? Through Patreon (we appreciate the hell out of you guys): https://www.patreon.com/wasiinacult

    Merch is here! www.wasiinacult.com

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • QAnon: “Control + Alt + Deception”
    Oct 21 2024

    Ashley takes us inside the twisted world of QAnon—an online cult that spread like wildfire during the pandemic, offering false hope through dangerous conspiracies to those seeking community, connection and autonomy in an unraveling world. Ashley reveals how fear tactics and manipulation lured her into a space where JFK Jr. was alive, Tom Hanks was an international trafficker, and every catastrophe was proof of an elite plot.

    From Instagram rabbit holes to FOIA requests about hot dogs at the White House, Ashley unpacks the absurdity and real danger behind QAnon’s grip. This is not just a story of strange beliefs—it’s a story of control, trauma, and ultimately, resilience. Join us as Ashley explains how she reclaimed her mind, her sanity, and her life—one hard truth at a time.

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    Follow us on Instagram/TikTok/FB: @wasiinacult

    Have your own story? Email us: info@wasiinacult.com

    Please support Was I In A Cult? Through Patreon (we appreciate the hell out of you guys): https://www.patreon.com/wasiinacult

    Merch is here! www.wasiinacult.com

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Falun Gong P2: “Falun Gone… For Good”
    Oct 14 2024

    In Part 2 of Angela's story, the realities of Falun Gong’s grip on her family deepen. Angela reflects on the emotional toll of a cult that prioritized spiritual salvation over physical health—even as her mother’s condition worsens. But escaping isn’t easy when your family remains deep in the cult’s ideologies… Angela’s journey out of this cult is filled with heartbreaking revelations and the resilience that defines a true “surthirver.”

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    Please support Was I In A Cult? Through Patreon (we appreciate the hell out of you guys)

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    57 mins

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Good story, annoying presenters

I only listened to one episode, I did want to know how the story ended buy I really could not bear another instalment of the presenters' style, which I found over the top and inappropriate for the seriousness of the stories told. The light hearted intent is fine, but the actual delivery would be better if toned down a few notches (excess mockery and loughing)

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