Shows
Pete Vs Anxiety!!!!!The Dark Side of Spirituality: A Cult Survivor's TaleSummaryIn this episode, Andrew Ryan Profaci shares his incredible journey from growing up in a strict Roman Catholic mafia family to surviving a life-changing car accident that sparked his interest in spirituality. He recounts his experiences with the Love Has Won cult, led by Amy Carlson, detailing the manipulation, addiction, and toxic dynamics he witnessed. Andrew discusses the challenges he faced while trying to help Amy confront her issues and the eventual downfall of the cult. After leaving, he wrote his memoir, 'The War on Love,' to share his story and help others navigate similar experiences. Now...
2025-11-191h 00
Radiant Resilience - Real Conversations with Tawny Palm80. Andrew-Ryan Profaci - Surviving “Mother God”: Escaping the Love Has Won CultSend us a textIn this gripping and deeply human episode of Radiant Resilience, Tawny sits down with Andrew-Ryan Profaci — author of The War on Love — to share his shocking yet redemptive journey from trauma and manipulation to freedom and healing.Andrew’s story spans from growing up in a family with deep Mafia roots to surviving a fatal car crash, spiritual seeking, addiction, and ultimately being drawn into the infamous Love Has Won cult — where his ex-partner, Amy Carlson, was worshiped as “Mother God.”Together, Tawny and Andrew u...
2025-11-101h 09
Be BOLD BrandingEscaping Mother God’s Cult (Part 2)What does freedom cost when you've escaped a cult but the trauma follows you out? In this Part Two episode, we continue Andrew-Ryan Profaci's journey beyond Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God. After breaking free from his role as the groomed "Father God," Andrew faced the daunting task of rebuilding his identity, processing his trauma, and finding purpose in the aftermath. Throughout his recovery, Andrew transformed his darkest chapter into a mission: helping others recognize the warning signs of manipulation and coercive control before it's too late. His memoir, The War on Love, chronicles not just his...
2025-10-1530 minBe BOLD BrandingEscaping Mother God’s Cult (Part 1)How do you expose a cult from the inside out when you were once one of its proclaimed deities? In this Part One episode, we dive into the untold origin story of Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God with Andrew-Ryan Profaci. Andrew was Amy Carlson’s confidant, best friend, and lover during her rise as the infamous "Mother God”. This unbelievable story and its tragic ending have been featured on Dateline NBC, HBO, VICE, and numerous other media outlets. Throughout his journey, Andrew witnessed the evolution from genuine seeking to dangerous deception. His memoir, The War on Love...
2025-10-0821 min
The Shari Leigh Roberts PodcastEp. 20 - Father God's Fall: Dismantling a Cult from Within with Andrew-Ryan ProfaciMost cult stories are told from the outside looking in. This one comes from the throne itself.Andrew-Ryan Profaci didn't stumble into the Love Has Won cult—he helped lead it. As "Father God" alongside the notorious "Mother God" Amy Carlson, he knew the inner workings more intimately than anyone who's still alive to talk about it.But before the cameras, before Dateline and HBO, before the viral memoir, there was a teenager whose father left his mother for a man. No explanations. No transition. Just sudden full-time custody with his dad and his dad's bo...
2025-09-291h 35
True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy PodcastMy Escape from Mother GodWhat if the person you trusted as a spiritual guide turned out to be the reason you lost yourself? In this gripping episode, Andrew-Ryan Profaci shares his harrowing experience inside the 'Love Has Won' cult, where he lived as 'Father God' under the control of Amy Carlson, known as 'Mother God.' From overcoming addiction and surviving stage four cancer to being manipulated and ultimately realizing the harsh truth, Andrew's story is a powerful testament to the struggle of reclaiming one's identity and finding real faith. This isn't just about escaping a cult; it's about d...
2025-09-111h 01
The Cluttered Path#24 Andrew Profaci - Lessons From a Cult SurvivorSend us a textIn this episode, we delve into Andrew Profaci's incredible escape from the notorious Love Has Won cult, revealing the darkest corners of psychological manipulation and leading to the illuminating light of truth. As Amy Carlson's closest companion, Andrew witnessed firsthand how cult leaders exploit vulnerabilities through powerful psychological control, transforming ordinary individuals into devoted followers. What makes Andrew's story compelling goes beyond sensational headlines featured on Dateline, HBO, and Vice; it encapsulates a universal human struggle with vulnerability and belief systems. His tumultuous childhood experiences left him susceptible to the cult's s...
2025-09-111h 09
Flying Upstream Podcast120: From Father God to Freedom: Andrew-Ryan Profaci’s Healing Journey Beyond the Love Has Won CultIn this powerful episode of Flying Upstream, we sit down with Andrew-Ryan Profaci—cult survivor, author, and speaker—whose story has been featured on HBO Vice and Dateline NBC. Once known inside the infamous Love Has Won cult as Father God, Andrew’s life took a dramatic turn after a near-fatal car accident that sparked a profound spiritual awakening.Andrew opens up about his struggles with addiction recovery, the illusions of finding his “tribe,” and the heavy burden of being labeled a divine figure. He shares how he began questioning authority, recognizing manipulation, and ultimately reclaiming his authentici...
2025-09-0231 min
Let's Get NakedWalking Away from Life as "Father God" With Andrew-Ryan ProfaciSend us a textIn this powerful episode of Let’s Get Naked, Anne sits down with Andrew-Ryan Profaci, a former cult leader once known as “Father God” in the infamous Love Has Won movement. Andrew opens up about his turbulent childhood, the trauma of losing a friend in a devastating car accident, and the path that led him from seeking meaning to becoming a central figure in one of the most controversial modern-day spiritual cults. With raw honesty, he shares how vulnerability, manipulation, and a longing for connection can draw people into destructive systems—and how he ultim...
2025-08-281h 00
The Silver Linings Handbook162. The Love Has Won Cult with Andrew-Ryan ProfaciAmy Carlson claimed to be the reincarnation of Robin Williams, Joan of Arc, Marilyn Monroe, Jesus Christ and the Hawaiian goddess Pele—along with being Elvis Presley’s mother and Donald Trump’s daughter in other lifetimes. In 2023, the HBO documentary Love Has Won: The Mother God Cult traced Carlson’s journey from a McDonald’s manager in Dallas to cult leader, promoting beliefs that the COVID pandemic was planned, 9/11 was staged, Sandy Hook was a hoax and drinking silver particles was a path to spiritual and physical healing.Blending QAnon, New Age mysticism, authoritarian religion, pseudoscientific wellness i...
2025-08-191h 04
BruCast#100 - Andrew-Ryan ProfaciAndrew-Ryan Profaci survived a year inside the infamous Love Has Won cult as “Father God.” He exposes the cult’s darkest secrets and teaches how to break free from manipulation, trauma, and impossible odds.https://thewaronlove.com/⚡️ BUY BRUCAST MERCH ⚡️ ⚡️ https://bru-cast.com/store ⚡️💬 CHAT WITH US ON DISCORD 💬 💬 https://discord.gg/XnCDf8g3gn 💬 📱 GET THE BRUCAST APP 📱📱 Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3QX8rfy 📱📸 BE A BRUCAST MODEL (and get free stuff!)📸 Send a photo of you...
2025-08-141h 28
Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast#43 - Former Cult Insider: Inside the Dark World of “Love Has Won” | Andrew-Ryan ProfaciAndrew-Ryan Profaci thought he found spiritual truth, but instead became entangled in the bizarre world of a modern cult known as “Love Has Won.” Driven by curiosity and a deep desire for meaning, Andrew-Ryan quickly rose from outsider to insider, witnessing firsthand the manipulation tactics of cult leader Amy Carlson, referred to by members as “Mother God,” whom he once cared for deeply.
In this raw and honest conversation, we talk about:
- What initially drew Andrew to the cult known as "Love Has Won."
- A vivid portrayal of daily life withi...
2025-08-122h 00
Grow Your Impact, Income & InfluenceTrapped in a Cult. Worshipped as God. Andrew-Ryan Profaci Speaks Out.
🎙️ Escaping the Illusion: Andrew-Ryan Profaci's Journey from Cult Worship to Clarity
Ever wondered what it feels like to be revered as a deity within a cult? In this eye-opening episode, Andrew-Ryan Profaci shares his chilling experience inside the 'Love Has Won' cult, where he was once worshipped as a god. This gripping tale offers a glimpse into the manipulative world of cults and the mental gymnastics required to break free.
🔍 Inside the Cult's Web of Deception
Andrew reveals how the cult's leader, Amy Carlson, known as 'Mother God,' wove conspiracy theories i...
2025-08-0439 min
Stories from Real LifeEp. 139 - Andrew-Ryan Walked Away from a Cult (Part 2/2)Part 2 of 2: He was once “Father God” — the chosen partner of cult leader Amy Carlson.In this raw, powerful conversation, Andrew-Ryan Profaci shares how he got pulled into Love Has Won, what life inside the movement was really like, and how he found freedom on the other side, despite a devastating cancer diagnosis.This is a story about belief, control, and what it really means to heal.Links:The War on Love bookAmy CarlsonStuck in a cult?Watch the Stories from Real L...
2025-08-0146 min
Stories from Real LifeEp. 138 - He Walked Away from a Cult. Then He Told Me Everything. (Part 1/2)He was once “Father God” — the chosen partner of cult leader Amy Carlson.In this raw, powerful conversation, Andrew-Ryan Profaci shares how he got pulled into Love Has Won, what life inside the movement was really like, and how he found freedom on the other side, despite a devastating cancer diagnosis.This is a story about belief, control, and what it really means to heal.The War on Love bookAmy CarlsonStuck in a cult?Watch the Stories from Real Life video on YouTubeW...
2025-08-0152 min
Professor of Perseverance PodcastEp 258 Inside the Infamous Love Has Won Cult with Andrew-Ryan ProfaciAndrew-Ryan Profaci survived both stage 4 cancer and life inside one of the strangest modern cults — Love Has Won. Amy Carlson, known as “Mother God,” chose him to be her “Father God.” He helped build the cult’s spiritual system… then had to find the strength to break free and expose it.
Website: https://thewaronlove.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewrprofaci
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_ryan_profaci/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrprofaci/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewryanprofaci
You may also contact him through email...
2025-07-2555 min
A Chat with Jay "Remove your Mask, Write your Story, Authentic Opinions, Views & Stories"“Ep 85 Pt 2: Escaping the Divine — Andrew Ryan Profaci on Cult Life & Cancer Survival”🎙️ Jays exclusive talk with Andrew Profaci from New York In this emotionally charged and unfiltered conversation, Jay speaks with Andrew‑Ryan Profaci, a former high-ranking member and “Father God” within the notorious Love Has Won group. Drawing on unprecedented access, Andrew unveils never-before-heard details about the psychological manipulation, power dynamics, and spiritual control wielded by Amy Carlson (a.k.a. “Mother God”)parentingadultchildrenpodcast.locals.comHe reveals how he came to realize the cult’s darker turn, ultimately breaking free, surviving stage‑4 cancer, overcoming addiction, and reclaiming his path to healing and purpose This episode is a must-listen for an...
2025-07-2336 min
The Elisha ShowEscaping a Cult, Surviving Cancer & Finding God — Andrew-Ryan Profaci’s Incredible Story of Truth and TriumphIn this powerful and emotional episode, Andrew-Ryan Profaci, author, survivor, and truth-seeker, shares his gripping journey through a manipulative spiritual cult ("Love Has Won"), surviving a stage 4 cancer diagnosis, battling addiction, and discovering unshakable faith in God.
Andrew opens up about his time in the cult led by Amy Carlson ("Mother God"), how he exposed the deception within, and the mental and spiritual toll it took on him.
He also details how he survived a near-fatal car accident, overcame addiction, and miraculously beat stage 4 cancer — a testimony of divine healing, inner stre...
2025-07-1724 min
The Watchers Digital NetworkI survived Love Has Won Cult. Inside Mother Gods Cult with Andrew RyanAndrew Ryan Profaci is a survivor of the Love Has Won cult, also known as Mother God’s cult. In this powerful interview, Andrew shares his personal journey, exposes the manipulation and control tactics of the group, and explains his mission to raise awareness about spiritual abuse and cult recovery. 👉 Learn more about Andrew’s work and advocacy here: https://www.insidemothergodscult.com 🎙️ In this episode we cover: Andrew’s personal story inside Love Has Won How the cult operated and manipulated members The path to healing and breaking free His mission to support other survivors and spread awareness ⚡ If you found this c...
2025-02-211h 42
Short Time Wrestling PodcastSenior Sendoff: NCAA Division I Championship SeniorsThe Senior Sendoff for the senior All-Americans in NCAA Division I for 2020. This tradition started with Todd Hibbs and has been carried on throughout college wrestling national championships, most noticeably at the Division I championships. It’s been present at D1, D2, D3 and the NAIA over the years, but this year, the three NCAA divisional championships and the NAIA women’s invitational didn’t get the chance to see its seniors compete for medals. The Senior Sendoff is the work of the PA announcers from those championships - Jason Bryant, Bryan Hazard, Dort Mayabb, Brian Zins, John Peterson, Kat Balch...
2020-06-0819 min