How To Leave A Cult
"How to Leave a Cult" combines the gripping biography of cult survivor Brooke Walker with essential education on cult dynamics. Uncover the true story of how she escaped the clutches of a small church in Arizona and gain insights into the psychological tactics used by these groups. Beyond storytelling, the podcast provides practical guidance on recognizing warning signs and offers support for those on the journey to recovery. Explore the dark side of charismatic leaders and find empowerment in the process of healing and rebuilding post-cult. Join us on this enlightening and compassionate exploration of the world of cults.
How To Leave A Cult
Latest Episodes
From Toxic Shame to Self‑Love: Surviving Religious Judgment
In this episode of How to Leave a Cult, I share the relationship that became a breaking point—not because it failed, but because of how it was treated when it ended. Ministers and leadership, including Duran, used shame as a weapon—tearing me d...
Love Under Surveillance: The Truth About Dating Inside the Cult
In this episode, I open up about a part of cult life I’ve never fully unpacked in one place: what it meant to navigate relationships—romantic ones—while still inside the group. Dating wasn’t a normal developmental experience. It wasn’t p...
The Final Step: Separation, Survival, and the Start of Something New
In the final part of my conversation with Lane Kamp, we reach the moment everything began to change — not just internally, but in action. Lane opens up about the painful, careful process of separating from the cult, protecting his family, and b...
Performing Devotion, Planning Departure
In Part 3 of my conversation with Lane Kamp, we explore the dual life of the cult during its time in Tonto Village — a small mountain town where the group integrated deeply into the community while privately maintaining layers of spiritual cont...
The God Who Punishes: Fear, Shame, and Breaking the Rules
What happens when your concept of God is shaped more by fear than by love? In this episode, I explore the fear-based spiritual teachings that governed my childhood—where consequences weren’t just earthly, but eternal. From hellfire and damnatio...
Fan Mail
Just found you! Reading Dark Squares by Danny Rensch and in looking for the Church of Immortal Consciousness, you popped up. Even the Roman Catholic Church, which I, as you, became a member of involuntarily, is cultish. Thank you for having the courage to do this! Steve Armiger. Originally from Maryland, currently from Montana.
Dillon, Montana