Best Flds Podcasts (2026)

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Life Inside the FLDS: Growing Up in the Polygamy Cult When Your Uncle is Warren Jeffs 36:46

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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this conversation, Lisa Sugarman and Natasha J Layton delve into Natasha's experiences growing up in the FLDS, a polygamous cult. They discuss the unique dynamics of her family life, the influence of Warren Jeffs, and the emotional climate of th…

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12: SICKENING! 9 Year Old Wives, Polygamy, His NEW Creepy “Revelations” | FLDS Mega Cult 1:20:53

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Inside a secluded desert community, new “prophecies” are being whispered, children are disappearing, and a fractured religious empire is tightening its grip once again. Warren Jeffs may be behind bars, and Samuel Bateman has now been sentenced to decades in federal prison, yet their influence continues to ripple through the group they left behind. …

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Episode #42: What No One Tells FLDS Girls About Marriage 23:29

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Support me by subscribing on Substack ❤️: https://jadenjeffs.substack.com/ In this episode of the Jaden Jeffs Podcast, Jaden addresses pressing concerns about quick marriages within the FLDS community. Prompted by a story compiled from multiple accounts, Jaden discusses how the practice of hitting the 'God override button' can lead FLDS women to ma…

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Kody and Meri’s Intense Conversation | Basement Wives & Spiritual Releases SW S20 E14 Reaction 30:17

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In this episode of Sister Wives Season 20, Episode 14, we react to Kody and Meri’s intense one-on-one conversation and break down why his apology feels so complicated, loaded, and hard to watch. From years of emotional distance to unresolved power dynamics, this meeting says a lot about where their relationship truly stands. We also dive into the i…

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REWIND: Elana Auerbach - OneTaste (aka the Orgasm Cult) 1:10:44

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Episode 19: Lola Blanc & Meagan Elizabeth interview Elana Auerbach, former follower of sexual wellness company OneTaste--elsewhere deemed the Orgasm Cult--in its early years. Elana discusses being the founder's right hand woman as the program developed, and how the sexual practice involving stimulating a woman's genitals evolved into what's now cal…

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Grief During the Holidays: Carrying Loss, Guilt, and Hope Into the New Year 32:49

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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this heartfelt conversation, Lisa and Natasha explore the complexities of navigating grief during the holiday season, particularly as the New Year approaches. They discuss the emotional challenges of celebrating while mourning loved ones, the gu…

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14: Chilling Walmart Footage Exposes a Monster | The Cherish Perrywinkle Case 1:02:55

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Eight-year-old Cherish Lily Perrywinkle went out one summer evening with her mother and younger sisters for a simple shopping trip. A chance encounter at a Dollar General with a stranger offering them money for clothes seemed harmless at first, but that encounter would set off a chain of events no one could have imagined. Cherish went missing after…

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Episode 45 | The Dark Side of Mormon Niceness 45:56

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Support me by subscribing on Substack ❤️ Join Jaden Jeffs in this insightful episode where he dives deep into the complexities of Mormon niceness. He explores the love-hate relationship he has with Mormons and the reasons behind their often baffling kindness. Covering personal experiences and broader societal impacts, Jaden breaks down six key poin…

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Kody’s Apology Tour: David Speaks Up, Meri’s Next, and Janelle’s Spiritual Release | SW S20 E13 23:45

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In this episode, we react to Kody’s apology to Christine — a conversation that quickly shifts when David steps in to advocate for his wife. David pushes Kody to focus less on his own feelings and more on repairing relationships with his children, something Kody clearly isn’t comfortable hearing. We also talk about what’s next in Kody’s ongoing “apo…

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REWIND: Felicia Rosario and Daniel Levin - Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence 1:03:57

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Survivor's of Larry Ray's sex cult Felicia and Daniel discuss how they came to meet Larry, how he leveraged his memory and connections to craft an image of authority, how Larry gained control of their lives under the guise of helping them, when the manipulation elevated into sexual abuse and violence, and how they're doing now that Larry is going t…

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Surviving the Financial Stress of the Holidays 31:55

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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this conversation, Lisa Sugarman and Natasha J Layton discuss the various pressures surrounding the holiday season, particularly focusing on the financial burdens that many families face. They explore the emotional toll of trying to keep up with…

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13: Parents Cut Out Daughter’s Baby and Leave Her to Die | Rebecca Park 46:00

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She was nearly full term, days away from giving birth, when Rebecca Park vanished without a trace. Weeks later, her body was discovered deep in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest and investigators revealed a detail so disturbing it changed the case entirely: Rebecca was no longer pregnant. In this episode, we follow the frantic search for a missin…

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Narcissism, Boundaries, And Healing by expert Brianne 46:46

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What if the romance that felt like destiny was actually data collection for control? We sit down with a counselor-in-training who specializes in narcissistic abuse to map the full arc—from the intoxicating highs of love bombing to the quiet, confusing grind of devaluation, gaslighting, and financial isolation. Together we unpack why narcissism is b…

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Episode 44 | My Dad Had 78 Wives. Here’s Why 57:29

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Support me on Substack ❤️ https://jadenjeffs.substack.com/ In this episode of the Jaden Jeffs Podcast, the host delves into complex themes of religion, polygamy, male entitlement, and self-worth. Drawing from personal experiences growing up in a fundamentalist religion with a polygamist father, the host narrates an intricate story about the psychol…

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Kody Starts Apologizing to Christine… | S20 Ep 12 Reaction 23:04

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In Sister Wives Season 20, Episode 12, Kody finally begins his long-overdue apology to Christine — but just as things start to get interesting, the episode cuts it in half. We’re left on a major cliffhanger, with the second half of Kody’s apology pushed to the next episode, raising even more questions about whether this is real accountability or ju…

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Theo Pratt - Blue Dresses, Smacking Ladies, and an Isolated Compound: Surviving Gloriavale 1:14:32

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This week’s guest is Theo Pratt, survivor of Gloriavale, an isolated Christian cult hidden deep in rural New Zealand, and author of Unveiled: A Story of Surviving Gloriavale. She’ll talk about being raised on the strictly controlled commune where people were assigned new names, women wore identical dresses and head coverings, and children weren’t t…

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211 – "They Would Track Me": Why I Had to Run Away at 21 and Leave a Note on the Basement Door 2:10:41

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This episode features the story of Darby, a 32-year-old former Jehovah's Witness, detailing a life shaped by generational indoctrination, intense familial and organizational control, and the profound personal and emotional consequences of leaving the faith. Born into a multi-generational Witness family, Darby's entire worldview was dictated by the …

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Episode 43 | Help. I Think I’m Becoming an Atheist 46:59

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Support me by subscribing to my substack ❤️ https://jadenjeffs.substack.com/ In this episode of the Jaden Just Podcast, the host, a self-proclaimed prophet, delves deep into his struggles with the concept of God. He explores why he's leaning towards atheism, covering topics such as the absence of divine intervention during tragedies, the problemati…

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Kody Finally Apologizes to Janelle | SW S20 Ep11 Reaction 19:44

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In this week’s Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 11 reaction, we break down Kody’s long-awaited apology to Janelle — and why she was the one he chose to talk to first. We talk about the grace, patience, and kindness Janelle shows him in this moment, and what it says about their history and the dynamics in the Brown family. We also dive into Meri’s pai…

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Renee DiResta - Part 2: Pseudo-Events, More on Disinformation, and Telling Fact From Fiction 49:38

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Renee DiResta, professor and author of Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality, joins the show again to dive deeper into disinformation, propaganda, and "pseudo-events," or manufactured controversies and news stories. She explains why it’s so difficult to tell fact from fiction online, how propagandists stoke real, often legitimate …

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When Holidays Hurt: Saying No, Setting Boundaries, and Surviving 33:18

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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this heartfelt conversation, Lisa and Natasha explore the complexities of navigating the holiday season, particularly for those dealing with grief and mental health challenges. They discuss the societal pressures to appear joyful, the impact of …

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11: Bound, Tied & Gagged: What Really Happened Inside This Mansion? | Rebecca Zahau 1:11:40

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Fourteen years after 32-year-old Rebecca Zahau was found hanging, naked, bound, and gagged behind the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, the mystery surrounding her death remains as unsettling as the day it happened. Officials ruled it a suicide, just as they labeled the fall of her boyfriend’s 6-year-old son, an incident that occurred only two days ea…

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Self-Serving Apologies & Spiritual Callings | Sister Wives S20 Ep10 Reaction 23:23

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In our reaction to Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 10, we take a close look at Kody’s sudden desire to “apologize” to his ex-wives — and why it doesn’t feel like the sincere accountability he thinks it is. Instead of owning the hurt he caused, Kody seems more interested in apologizing on his terms, in his timing, and in a way that centers his comfor…

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I was raised neglected and unseen 39:22

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What if the most dangerous story you carry is the quiet one—“life just is this way”? Timothy grew up in a home without hugs or hard talks, where silence felt normal and safety meant familiarity. That quiet shaped anxious attachment, constant tomorrow-thinking, and a belief that mistakes defined him. When the weight finally became unlivable, he drov…

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Coyote Pass Cold Shoulder & Kody’s ‘I Want a Relationship With My Kids’ Claim | Sister Wives S20 E9 20:55

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In this week’s Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 9, we react to the Coyote Pass standoff where Kody and Robyn can’t even be bothered to say hi or goodbye to Janelle and Meri. We also talk about Christine and David’s spa day, and how Christine is continuing to grow and learn communication in a monogamous relationship — something completely new after de…

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Renee DiResta - Part 1: Propaganda, Disinformation, and Bespoke Realities 52:19

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This week’s guest is Renee DiResta, professor, and author of Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality. In part one this week, she talks to Lola and Meagan about propaganda, disinformation vs. misinformation, and how social media algorithms push us all into highly individualized, “bespoke” realities. They discuss how she became intere…

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Surviving Family Abuse: Challenges and Healing 31:16

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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this episode, Lisa and Natasha discuss the complexities of family abuse, particularly within polygamous communities. Natasha shares her personal experiences growing up in the FLDS polygamy cult as the niece of Warren Jeffs, highlighting the hidd…

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10: The Truth Behind Morgan’s Escape and Disturbing Murder Memorabilia | The Slenderman Stabbing 1:02:23

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Payton Leutner never expected a sleepover to turn into a fight for her life, but in the quiet woods of Waukesha, two 12-year-old friends led her into a nightmare inspired by the myth of Slenderman. Stabbed 19 times and left for dead, Payton’s survival and the chilling motives behind the attack shook the nation and raised haunting questions about in…

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Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore 5:28

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Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. In this preview, Morgan and Kaelyn trace the investigation into the hate-fueled murder of Blaze Bernstein, an Ivy League student, who vanished while home in California for winter break. C…

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Episode 41 | Reacting to Your Comments: FLDS, Barlows, My Sisters, and the Truth 1:21:52

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Support me and read my articles on substack: ❤️ https://jadenjeffs.substack.com/ In this episode of the Jaden Jeffs podcast, Jaden dives into the comments section to address questions and feedback from viewers. He tackles a variety of topics concerning cults, religion, the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints), and perso…

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Married in the Kingston Cult at 16 — Jana Johnson’s Story 1:58:06

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Guest: Jana Johnson (Born in the Kingston cult, left at 18 years old.) Support me on substack: ❤️ https://jadenjeffs.substack.com/ Join us for a powerful and emotional episode of the Jaden Jeffs Podcast as Jana Johnson, a former member of the Kingston Group, shares her story of abuse, struggle, and ultimately, escape. In this candid conversation, J…

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Grieving During the Holidays: How to Navigate Thanksgiving After Loss 30:12

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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide & grief and may be triggering. Episode Summary In anticipation of Thanksgiving, Lisa and Natasha dive into the complicated intersection of grief and gratitude during the holiday season—especially around the holidays, when the world feels hyper-focused on joy, family, and celebration. They talk openly about ho…

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9: Teen Rapist Gets ZERO Prison Time | Jesse Butler 30:49

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In Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jesse Butler’s name has shaken a community to its core. A teen from a prominent local family, he faced serious allegations that left the town questioning how someone so young could carry such darkness. And yet, he walked away with almost no consequences. Unravel a story of power, privilege, and secrets that some desperately…

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How I Healed After Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA): Jessica Ella's Story 1:07:31

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Some stories split life into a before and after. This conversation follows Jessica Ella who endured sexual, physical, and psychological abuse from early childhood and later uncovered repressed memories that explained years of anxiety, dissociation, and survival-mode living. We explore how grooming, terror, and mixed signals forge trauma bonds that …

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Coyote Pass Awkward Car Standoff & Scruffy-Beard Debates 😂 | S20 Ep 8 Reaction 30:06

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In this episode, we’re reacting to Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 8, and wow… Coyote Pass finally sells, but not without a super awkward Brown family moment. Janelle, Meri, Kody, and Robyn all show up to sign the paperwork—only to sit in their cars in a full-on standoff where nobody wants to get out first. 😅 We also touch on the Browns’ odd plural-…

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Mike & Abbi Prussack – Part 2: Predators in Power, Institutional Denial, and the Fight to Expose It 43:35

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This week, Lola and Meagan continue their conversation with Mike and Abbi Prussack, former members of Meagan’s childhood church, the 2x2s. In part 2, they walk the girls through the abuse crisis that has shaken the group in recent years and the long-standing patterns that allowed the harm to continue. Mike and Abbi explain how church leadership han…

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Surviving Sexual Abuse: The Hidden Reality Behind Closed Doors 33:46

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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this episode, Lisa and Natasha sit down for one of the most honest and emotionally layered conversations of the season as they explore what it really means to survive childhood sexual abuse. Natasha opens up about her experience as a survivor of…

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8: He Targeted Her at 13. Years Later, He’s Charged With Her Murder | Sandra Birchmore 1:08:29

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In today’s episode, we’re revisiting the disturbing and increasingly complicated case of Sandra Birchmore; a young woman found dead in her apartment in 2021, with her name tied to multiple police officers from Stoughton, Massachusetts. Since our first coverage, new hearings, decertifications, expert disputes, and investigative failures have come to…

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210 – "I Was Petrified": Ex-Jehovah's Witness Experienced "Constant White Knuckle Paralytic Terror" 1:40:55

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This episode is the personal testimony of Micah, a 42-year-old former Jehovah's Witness, detailing his life within the organization, his subsequent departure, and his journey toward recovery and self-redefinition. Born into the religion to parents with significant personal trauma, Micah's childhood was defined by a "constant white knuckle paralytic…

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Mormon Dances, Weddings & ‘Enduring to the End’ | Sister Wives S20 Ep 7 Reaction 40:20

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In this week’s episode of Sister Wives, we couldn’t help but notice how uncomfortable things felt between Kody and Robyn — especially during those dancing moments. It brought back memories of Mormon church dances and wedding receptions, including our own, and how deeply those experiences reflect the culture we grew up in. We also dive into how poly…

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Mike & Abbi Prussack - Part 1: A Church with No Name, Isolated Childhoods, and Doomsday Fear 46:36

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This week, Lola and Meagan talk with Mike and Abbi Prussack, former members of Meagan’s childhood church, the 2x2s, also known as The Truth or The Way. The couple, who now help moderate the Ex-2x2 Facebook community, share what it was like growing up in a secretive religious group with no name, no building, and strict rules about who could be “in.”…

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Choosing Life: Natasha’s Story Part 2 — What Survival Really Looks Like After Trauma 38:46

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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this deeply moving episode, the hosts discuss the raw realities of survival after trauma, focusing on Natasha's experiences with suicide attempts and the profound impact of losing five brothers to suicide. The conversation explores the complexit…

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7: Two Teens Blackout and Commit Murder…Or Did They? | Kent Heitholt 52:38

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On Halloween night, 2001, Columbia, Missouri, was quiet until the body of Kent Heitholt, a beloved sports editor for the Columbia Daily Tribune, was found brutally beaten and strangled in the newspaper’s parking lot. The crime scene was chaotic. Two janitors claimed to have seen mysterious men nearby. It would take two years before a tip from a col…

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Episode 39 | What These Evil Men Are Doing to My Sisters — And Getting Away With It 48:02

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Support me on substack: ❤️ https://jadenjeffs.substack.com/ In this revealing episode of the Jaden Jeffs Podcast, Jaden discusses the controversial topic of polygamy and cults, focusing on the disturbing pattern of his sisters, former FLDS members, marrying into the Barlow family. Jaden, son of the infamous Warren Jeffs, sheds light on the manipula…

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The Shunned Podcast Meets Jubilee To Discuss Jehovah's Witnesses and Scientology 8:15

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I was very fortunate to be able to travel and record an episode of Jubilee along with other ExJWs and Ex-Scientologists as we discussed our lives and the groups we came from. Their YouTube channel was kind enough to give us a platform on which to share. I took not just my own experiences, but all of the stories I've heard through the Shunned Podcas…

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How I recovered from a heroin addiction 1:05:17

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In this episode, Leon recounts a childhood cracked by coercive control, a slide from party drugs to 17 years on heroin, and the moment a tube platform changed his life. We unpack the tools that broke denial: a blunt warning, a rigorous NHS program, mindfulness, and the slow rebuild into purpose. • identity split between England and Scotland shaping…

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Reunions, Courtship & Kody Owning His Failure? Our Sister Wives S20E6 Breakdown 33:19

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In this episode we react to Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 6, and WOW… things got interesting.Kody actually admits that it was his fault the family fell apart, that he didn’t have the skillset for plural marriage, and that he would never be able to pull it off. After years of blaming his wives, this is a moment we didn’t expect.We also talk about t…

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Tim Squirrell - Incels, Redpill, and the Manosphere 1:11:14

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This week, researcher Tim Squirrel joins Lola & Meagan to break down the manosphere: incels, redpill, MGTOW, and the differences between some of the misogynistic subcultures in the online world of men. They discuss how isolation can leave boys vulnerable to harmful internet communities, and how the algorithm can radicalize young people looking for …

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Surviving the Unthinkable: Natasha’s Story of Suicide Loss, Abuse, and Life After the FLDS 30:51

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*WARNING: This podcast mentions suicide, sexual abuse & trauma and may be triggering. Episode Summary In this episode of The Survivors, Lisa Sugarman introduces her new co-host Natasha J. Layton, who shares her harrowing story of sexual abuse, religious trauma, domestic abuse, and survival after growing up in the FLDS cult as the niece of Warren Je…

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6: House of Horrors: What Happened After the Rescue Was Even Worse | The Turpin Family 52:34

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*PSA* Part of this episode includes an older recording of me discussing the case. It sounds extremely fast because that is when I would cover cases in 10 min or less (10 to life). Pacing will not always be like this. . On the surface, the Turpin family looked like a quiet, homeschooling brood, but behind closed doors sat one of the most disturbing …