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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.

Was I In A Cult?

In the gripping conclusion to Jeanne Nolan's story, the idyllic facade of Zendik Farm finally shatters. Beneath its promises of revolution and a self-sustaining community lies a darker reality: broken families and devastating power plays. Jeanne recounts her heart-wrenching separation from her baby, the unraveling of relationships under the commune’s twisted rules, and her ultimate escape after 17 long years. Through painful truths and a hard-won sense of clarity, Jeanne forges a new life outside the cult, turning trauma into a legacy of love, family, and a thriving organic gardening business that inspires others to embrace sustainability, growth, and connection… and all in a very healthy and not-at-all culty way of course. This is a story of resilience, transformation, and the extraordinary ability to cultivate beauty from even the darkest of places.

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Buy Jeanne’s book here!! 

Jeanne’s incredible business “The Organic Gardener” https://www.theorganicgardener.net/ 

And if you want more Zendik, read Helen Zuman’s memoir, “Mating in Captivity”

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Zendik Farm PT2: “Embracing the Death Culture”

Today we’re joined by Finrod Jellybottoms, a chosen elf who escaped Santa’s magical workshop. Beneath the candy-striped facade lies a grueling cultic system of manipulation, free labor, and fear-based loyalty. Finrod shares his harrowing journey from a hopeful young elf in Frost Hollow to years of exploitation under Santa’s rule, uncovering the dark truths behind the “joy” of Christmas and the infamous Elf on a Shelf. We are glad Finrod got out and is able to remind us about the true meaning of Christmas… 

Happy holidays everyone! Thank you for your continued support. We’ll be back JAN 13th 2025!!! Until then, stay safe and out of cults! 

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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

Santa is My Cult Leader: “He Sees Everything”

Hosted by Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi, Was I In A Cult? is a documentary-style podcast featuring far-out, first-hand stories of survivors who unwittingly joined, lived in, and escaped, cults. 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?"
 
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Trailer: Was I In A Cult?

Faced with the fear of an impending apocalypse, Joanne and her husband move to a small Utah town to live "Mormonism on steroids", which means wearing long underwear, communicating with the dead, prophetic visions, odd temple rituals, cookies with Jesus, and the law of celestial marriage (i.e. polygamy).
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.
Link to Joanne's Book, "It's Not About Sex My Ass: Confessions of an Ex-Mormon Ex-Polygamist Ex-Wife": https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-About-Sex-Ex-Polygamist-ebook/dp/B008Q4D6E4
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Mormon…More Women PT 1: "My Husband’s Wife"

Faced with the fear of an impending apocalypse, Joanne and her husband move to a small Utah town to live "Mormonism on steroids", which means wearing long underwear, communicating with the dead, prophetic visions, odd temple rituals, cookies with Jesus, and the law of celestial marriage (i.e. polygamy).
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.
Link to Joanne's Book, "It's Not About Sex My Ass: Confessions of an Ex-Mormon Ex-Polygamist Ex-Wife": https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-About-Sex-Ex-Polygamist-ebook/dp/B008Q4D6E4
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Mormon…More Women PT 2: "I do… I do… I don’t."

When the LA party scene didn't fit Jessica's lifestyle anymore, she replaced martinis and after-hour clubs with green juices and tonic bars. But the reemergence of a childhood trauma forced her to examine her inner self. 
One day, a friend told her about a class that could improve her life even more. That class turned out to be part of a larger entity.
A self-empowerment company that purported to help you become the master of your own life. 
A little group called... NXIVM.
Jessica Joan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovejessjoan/?hl=en
You can purchase Jessica's book here:
http://theuntouchablejessicajoan.com
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Women Only Secret Society (NXIVM) PT 1: "The Magic Sauce"

"It's exclusive," she was told. A women only secret society. 
She was a chosen one, after all. 
A badass ninja warrior woman, she was ready to set the world on fire. 
Finally surrounded by people that shared her same vision, she would do whatever it takes. 
Jessica Joan was ready for anything.
Well... almost anything. 
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If you, or anyone you know, has successfully escaped a cult, please reach out to us. We'd love to hear from you and have your story and voice be heard on a future episode: info@wasiinacult.com
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Jessica Joan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovejessjoan/?hl=en 
You can purchase Jessica's book here:
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Women Only Secret Society (NXIVM) PT 2: "Collateral Damaged"

With rockstar aspirations, Daniel O'Brien wasn't looking for anything but a good time. But when heartbreak rocked his world, he tripped into something that lifted his spirits and rallied his hopes - the Jehovah's Witnesses. 
Before he knew it, Daniel had traded his guitar for a green Bible and found himself rapidly rising through the ranks of the religion. A wife, and two kids later, he was a fully indoctrinated, high ranking Elder in the church.
But when Daniel realizes that he's part of a life much different than the one he originally signed up for, he knows that he must leave. 
The only problem is... he can't. 
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If you, or anyone you know has ever been in a cult, please email us at info@wasiinacult.com, we'd love to hear from you. Your story could be featured in a future episode...
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Jehovah’s Witnesses: “Shut Up and Be Blessed“

When you're born into a cult, it's difficult enough. But when you're born into a cult with a raging alcoholic pedophile as the leader, it's a nightmare. 
Author, Flor Edwards was raised in the Children of God. And praise the lord she got out. 
But getting out didn't come without its own challenges... 
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Link to Flor's autobiography: 
https://www.amazon.com/Apocalypse-Child-Flor-Edwards/dp/1683367685
 
Follow Flor on social media: @floredwardsauthor
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Children of God: “Pray for Death”

This is not your typical cult. But for comedian, Ariel, it was all she knew. Filled with isolation and abuse, it would take her years to break free. 
 
Ariel's Insta: @Arielsnotamermaid
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Atypicult: “Mental Parental”

There are many a Christmas tale that we all know and love, but this one, dear listener, we can (almost) guarantee... that you have never ever heard this one.
 
'Twas the night before Christmas and through the town's center, not a creature was stirring, not even a cult member...
 
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! From our family, to yours.
 
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Research
NY TIMES ARTICLE FROM 1899: Mnason got arrested 
GUILTY!
After Mnason got out of prison, 1903
Thomas Nast Changed Santa 
Mnason T Hunstman Obituary
 
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CHRISTMAS BONUS!: “Here Comes Santa Cult”

CHRISTMAS BONUS!: “Here Comes Santa Cult”

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