82. Sarah Edmondson Set the NXIVM Cult on Fire

All The Wiser - A podcast by Kimi Culp

Do you think you could never be indoctrinated into a cult? Sarah Edmondson wants you to think again. Sarah spent 12 years in the NXIVM cult, where otherwise bright, well-meaning women were being coerced, abused and turned into sex slaves by the now convicted felon, Keith Raniere. In this episode, Sarah shares how her own intuition was slowly dismantled by the cult, and how you can spot the red flags of any type of abusive power before it’s too late. In this episode:Sarah's life before NXIVM.The core promises of the cult.Rules and rituals of the community.Making the decision to leave and meet with the DEA.The process of healing and deprogramming.Where Sarah’s life is today and her hope moving forward.Stay connected with Sarah:Website: www.sarahedmondson.comBook: Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped Nxivm, the Cult That Bound My LifeCharity Donation: www.igotout.orgPodcast: A Little Bit CultyInstagram: @sarahedmondson | @alittlebitcultyResources to help anyone:in a high-control group or a culttrying to figure out if you are in onetrying to help someone else get out of a oneGet episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE!Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge.Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram.Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you!Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy