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Podcast: Is This Real? Podcast
Episode: Shattered Illusions The Revealing of a Self-Help Cult's Dark Side
Description: Join us as we kick off Season 12 with an eye-opening conversation about the notorious cult NXIVM. Listen in as we peel back the layers of its dark underbelly, revealing the twisted secrets of the sex cult DOS and its horrific control over its members. We strike a balance between humor and gravity as we navigate through the cult's complex dynamics, uncovering how sex was weaponized as a tool for manipulation and power. This season promises a compelling exploration of some of the most infamous organizations and their profound effects on individuals, and we advise listener discretion due to the...