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The Truth that HealsLeaving an MLM (Ryan Anthony Unfiltered)This solo episode (which is part of my new segment Ryan Anthony Unfiltered) was inspired by my interview with Brandie which will be released later this week.
I have never shared anything about my MLM experience so now is the time for me to start opening up about that part of my life story.
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The Truth that Heals#67- All About Resilience: Interview with Michelle DickinsonToday's Guest: Michelle Dickinson
Topic: The Truth About Resilience
Guest Bio: Michelle E. Dickinson is a renowned figure in mental health innovation, known globally as a keynote speaker, Workplace Resilience Trainer, TED speaker, and bestselling author. With over 4000 hours dedicated to training and coaching educators, Michelle’s expertise catalyzes profound shifts in emotional well-being, emphasizing self-reliance and personal mastery. Her dynamic presence and engaging storytelling inspire individuals to unlock their inherent power and lead lives of fulfillment. Michelle’s impact is profound and pervasive, extending across a myriad of industries including logistics, banking, pharmaceuticals, and biot...2024-07-0318 min
The Truth that Heals#66- Healing After Leaving a Cult| Annabel's StoryOne of the biggest challenges for ex cult members is trying to get their life back in order.
After living in a cult environment for many years it can be difficult to live a "normal" life.
In this episode with my dear friend Annabel we will revisit some topics that we discussed in our previous interview, however, in this episode we aim to highlight the challenges ex cult members face once they return to society as well as the importance for each person to find their journey towards personal healing and strength.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters...2024-05-2051 minThe Truth that Heals#65- Art & HealingLorwen Nagle is a clinical psychologist, artist, podcaster, and writer. For more information about Lorwen check out the following links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativecollective1https://
www.twitter.com@LORWEN108
https://www.medium.com@lorwenpaintingspersonal email: lorwenpaintings@gmail.com
My art website: https://www.lorwenpaintings.com2024-05-1448 minThe Truth that Heals#64-How to Heal Yourself with Sarah DawkinsSarah Dawkins BSc. MSc. AMC.
www.sarahdawkins.com
Sarah is a Holistic Health and Healing Coach, Keynote Speaker, the Author of HEAL YOURSELF, a
Multi-Award winning Entrepreneur and previously, she was a Registered Nurse for twenty years.
She has extensive experience in health and wellness gained from naturally self-healing a multitude
of health issues and her work as a Registered Nurse.
Sarah supports clients to find and heal the root cause of their health problems, thereby improving
their health and ultimately their...2024-05-0941 min
The Truth that Heals#63-Talking Cults and Healing with Vennie KocsisVennie Kocsis was born into a Naval family, beginning her life with a childhood filled with adventure and exploration as her father retired from the Navy and went to work for Northrup Grumman. However, her idyllic years came to an abrupt end when her mother was lured into an evangelical cult known as Sam Fife’s Move of God. In her memoir, “Cult Child,” Vennie delves into the challenging circumstances of her upbringing within two wilderness compounds, highlighting the resilience that got her through those difficult, formative years.
In the episode, Vennie shares the harsh conditions she grew up in and th...2024-05-021h 04
The Truth that Heals#62- Trauma, Human Trafficking, and Healing with Dr. Indhushree RajanHello everyone! In today's episode I will be interviewing Indhushree Rajan, a clinical psychologist who devoted her time trying to make the world a better, and safer place. By listening to this episode you will also learn more about the projects that she has and the passion she has in helping others.
You can find her on Youtube @theconsciouspsychologist Facebook: The Conscious Life Psychological Services
IG: theconsciouslifepsych
Website: www.theconscious-life.com
Giveaway by Dr. Indhushree Rajan:
1. Free professional personality test download + free 15 min consult (on my website) (this test and consult can cost between $500-800)
2. Individual or couples relationship coaching pr...2024-04-2350 minThe Truth that Heals#61- Healing and Growing after Childhood TraumaLisa Tickel, a resilient childhood abuse survivor, is on an inspiring healing journey, dedicated to breaking free from her past shadows and paving the way for a brighter future. Her unwavering determination and inner strength have transformed her into a powerful advocate for others, inspiring and empowering others on their own paths to healing.
Lisa has launched the empowering podcast “Healing & Growing, Hand in Hand.” Her primary purpose behind creating this podcast is to help others “shorten their pain.” Drawing from her own personal experiences, Lisa bravely shares stories of abuse and healing, fostering a safe environment for others to openl...2024-04-0936 min
The Truth that Heals#60- Interview with Carisa Erickson: The Flicker of HopeWelcome to The Truth That Heals Podcast! Today's interview is with Carisa Erickson who shares with us the difficulties she has faced in life, from growing up in a traumatic background to experiencing postpartum depression. Despite these hardships, however, an important part of this interview is to highlight how she was able to hold on to that flicker of hope and how important it is to have a loving family who is supportive.
You can find Carisa Erickson on social media@
Officalcarisaerickson2024-03-2056 min
The Truth that Heals#59- A Cult Survivor Meets a Psychiatrist- Interview with Dr. Rebecca AllenWelcome to The Truth That Heals Podcast!
This episode seeks to understand the importance of taking care of our mental health as well as the role psychiatry has in assisting people to getting the help they need.
Joining me for today's episode is Dr. Rebecca Allen who walks us through what the process is like becoming a psychiatrist, what depression looks like, and we even get to talk about a few movies and tv shows, and more!
In the latter part of the interview we steer the discussion towards a different direction. As...2024-03-121h 13The Truth that Heals#58-Interview with Stroke Survivor and Writer Beth BonnessToday's guest Beth Bonness shares with us her story of recovery, healing, and determination. After experiencing a stroke and aphasia Beth found herself on the road towards recovery which eventually led her to writing her own book!
For more information on Beth Bonness please check out her website
: www.bethbonness.com
Her Book : https://a.co/d/faAaCtU2024-03-0646 min
The Truth that Heals#57- The Adventure of a Lifetime with author Don St. JohnIn today's episode we explore the beauty of the healing journey, human potential, and the adventures we can have when we allow ourselves to heal the wounds from childhood.
Today's Guest: Author Don St John
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Wounds-Childhood-psychologists-discoveries/dp/0997130105
Website: www.pathsofconnection.com2024-03-0135 minThe Truth that Heals#56- The Truth on Processed Food AddictionWhy are certain products so addicting? What is it about these unhealthy food products that has us coming back for more?In today's episode with Dr. Joan Ifland we are able to understand how addiction works and the effects that are happening to our brain.
This episode doesn't only talk about the need to eat healthy. It goes much further than that. Dr. Ifland presents to us the whole business plan to keep us addicted and how these unhealthy choices negatively impact the brain.
Dr. Ifland is the lead author of the book: Processed Food Addiction
https://www.amazon.com...2024-02-2453 min
The Truth that Heals#55- Importance of Situational Awareness & Personal Safety with Beth Warford (Pretty Loaded)Have you ever found yourself in a dangerous situation without knowing what to do? In this episode I speak with Beth Warford who founded Pretty Loaded which gives people the preparation and the training needed to prevent harm or tragedy from happening in certain situations. The main goal is to PREVENT crime from happening. For more information please
visit: www.prettyloaded.org2024-02-1226 minThe Truth that Heals#54- Nutrition and BioEnergetics with Laurie RagerLaurie is a Certified IIN Integrative Nutritionist currently in San Antonio. She recently left her career working in the corporate world to focus on her passion for helping others with their nutrition and overall health. Now, with her nutritional background, she is adding bioenergetics to her toolbox as a way to helping others.
You can find more information at her business website:
www.holisticwellthsa.com2024-02-0338 minThe Truth that Heals#53- ShameGuilt: The Jig is Up! Interview with author and filmmaker Lois HollisIn this podcast episode I was able to speak with Lois Hollis to learn more about shame and guilt as well as the importance of healing from this problem. I learned a lot from this conversation and I hope that the audience also finds this to be very useful.For more information about today's guest you can check out her website:www.loishollis.com2024-01-2640 min
The Truth that Heals#53 Kit Morgan from The Liberated Porch (Special Guest)A huge thank you to Kit Morgan for joining me here on The Truth That Heals Podcast to share their journey and their wisdom.
I have truly learned a lot through this interview.
Check out Kit Morgan's podcast The Liberated Porch Podcast as well as their webpage:www.theliberatedporch.com
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The Truth that Heals#52- A Sky of Infinite Blue Author Kyomi O'ConnorKyomi O'Connor is the author of the award winning memoir A Sky of Infinite Blue.
To learn more about Kyomi and to purchase a copy of her book please visit her website
https://kyomioconnor.com/
or on Amazon
https://a.co/d/gpSenS22023-12-1239 min
The Truth that HealsUpdate on The Truth That Heals Podcast. Finding Healing in Podcasting.This episode is a recap on what the podcast has been like over the past 2 years and the need for me to go back to the roots of this creation. I am also giving an update on the direction that I am intending for this podcast to go for the future.
Find me on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/truththathealspod/
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The Truth that Heals#51- Witness Underground: Interview with Filmmaker Scott HomanToday's episode is an interview with filmmaker Scott Homan to discuss his documentary film project titled Witness Underground.Currently there is a kickstarter campaign to get the word across about this documentary as well as to raise funds to make this film available on a larger scale. If you would like to learn more about the campaign and the documentary please check out:http://witnessunderground.com/2023-11-0733 minThe Truth that Heals#50- Sophia Dias: Becoming BulletproofSophia Dias shares her experiences of leaving a toxic relationship and how she was able to overcome her challenges and use her energy and talents to do focus on helping others through acts of charity as well as through creativity.
Her story is that of resilience and faith.
For more information about Sophia Dias please check out her website:
2023-11-0632 min
The Truth that Heals#49- Human Trafficking and the Documentary EXIT. Interview with Filmmaker Alison Jayne WilsonHere are some links to go watch the documentary EXIT. Please share
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/exitdocumentaryfilm
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/exitversionespanolhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BYTL7PXJ https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Sarah-Lynn-Dawson/dp/B0C6XHJRJM
https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/exit/umc.cmc.17jsy54csg1foil6vqxk0h0wq
https://tubitv.com/movies/100005013/exit?start=true
Website for EXIT DOCUMENTARY:
https://www.discourser.online/
Keep an eye out for Alison Jayne Wilson as she has a short documentary coming out soon.
To support my journey and my channel check out my links:Linktree: https://linktr...2023-10-2946 minThe Truth that Heals#48- To Forgive and Forget? My Journey After Leaving a CultI used to think that forgiveness meant forgetting the past and pretending like nothing bad ever happened. I didn't have self respect. I blamed myself. I let the abusers from the cult off the hook. Later I realized that I wasn't actually forgiving. Instead, I was ignoring the wounds that I had within me. Instead of blindly forgiving everything and anything I decided to acknowledge what happened to me, to willingly make the choice to forgive, and to learn a lesson that boundaries are okay. Speaking up is okay.
So now instead of pretending like everything is okay, like everything...2023-10-2115 minThe Truth that Heals#47- Was I Trafficked by the AHFI Cult?Over the years I tried ignoring all of the red flags. Everything was the fault of the members. But then I started to open my eyes and became aware of what happened to me. The fraud. The manipulation. The fear. And so for today's episode I want to talk about trafficking that I believe I experienced. Many will say that I wasn't trafficked and that I chose that life. The truth is many of us couldn't leave. The superiors of the group held onto our passports and other important documents to make sure that we wouldn't leave and some ex...2023-09-2436 minThe Truth that Heals#46- Finding Light After Darkness. Healing After Abuse. Interview with Twana LawlerIn today's episode on The Truth That Heals Podcast I was able to listen to the powerful story of Twana Lawler. She is a strong woman who was has faced lots of pain and suffering in this life. But that hasn't stopped her from trying to live the best life that she can. She shares about the tragedies she has experienced in life, from abuse to disease. Today, she shares her story to bring hope to people through her poetry, her screenplays, and through motivational talks.
For more about Twana you can find information about her at this link:
www...2023-09-0946 minThe Truth that Heals#45- Interview with Peter Young: Escaping from a Family GuruToday's episode is a conversation with author Peter Young who talks with us about his book Stop The Tall Man, Save The Tiger: A Memoir as well as his experiences inside a family cult lead by a family guru.
It is a powerful true story on Faith, Family, and Friendship.
For more information on Peter Young check out his website:
www.authorpeteryoung.com
Order a copy of his book today!
https://a.co/d/jgV1Zay
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Here is some more information on Barbara Legere and where you can order a copy of her bookswww.barbaralegere.com
Talk to Me I'm Grieving: Buy Best Books about Grief For Adults Online | Barbara Legere https://www.barbaralegere.com/bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Kevens-Choice-Mothers-Journey-Addiction/dp/1956955143/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689022350&sr=8-3https://smile.amazon.com/Kevens-Choice-Mothers-Journey-Addiction-ebook/dp/B09WL1QP6G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8https://smile.amazon.com/Epiphanies-Project-Twenty-Personal-Revelations/dp/1737664607/ref=sr_1_2?crid=21NJZ5...2023-08-1841 minThe Truth that Heals#43- The Difficulties of Leaving an End Times Cult and Finding HealingOnce you are in an End Times Cult it's as if you have been frozen in time. All you look forward to are persecutions and THE END. After being inside for so long I finally found my freedom however I soon discovered that I still felt trapped. I felt like a prisoner and a part of me wanted to go back to the cult. I didn't have any life skills. I didn't have any idea of what the real world was like. I was trained, or programmed, to look at education and relationships as something toxic. It took quite a...2023-08-0925 min
The Truth that Heals#42- The Guru- Interview with AnnabelIn today's episode you will hear me interviewing Annabel who shares her story of what life was when she started her involvement with a particular group (cult), how life was like inside the community, as well as how life was like after leaving.
Thank you for listening to The Truth That Heals Podcast!
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The Truth that Heals#41- A Discussion On Purity CulturePurity Culture has been coming up a lot lately in my quest to understand life, religion, trauma, and healing. To get a better understanding of what this culture was like I sat down and discussed this theme with Erin so that my understanding of it would be clearer. We talked about some of the good things regarding purity, but, we also talked about the things that many don't want to be talked about, or, the dark side of purity culture.
While many may think that Purity Culture only focuses on staying virgin one will begin to see that there is...2023-07-2256 min
The Truth that Heals#40- The Cult's Views on Purity and ControlOne of the hardest things for me to do is to breakdown the story of my cult experience in a way that is not complicated or all over the place. My journey inside the cult has been difficult at times to talk about, even to this day, but for me to tell my story I believe that it is best to simplify things to make the cult experience understandable for those who were not members.
In no way is this episode an attempt to bash those who seek to live a life of purity and who cherish the chaste life...2023-07-1936 min
The Truth that Heals#39- The Shaming Behind Purity Culture with Radiant StyleIn today's episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Radiant Style (tiktok name) to listen to her experiences of being in a Christian religious group, which she and many others, have found to be culty and controlling. Furthermore, Radiant Style breaks it down for us about how "Purity Culture" was used to shame and control members, especially the women.
While purity was hammered down upon the women and so much focus was given to modesty she noticed that there was a lack of attention on other important issues like morality, consent, boundaries, and the understanding of what it...2023-06-2358 minThe Truth that Heals#38- Healing After Trafficking: Interview with Kellie from the Unbroken PodcastToday’s guest is Kellie from the Unbroken Podcast. In today’s interview she breaks down her life after escaping the world of being sex trafficked as well as how she was able to find hope despite her trials.
If you would like to check out Kellie’s link press the link
https://www.afterthelastsalefoundation.com/
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The Truth that Heals#37- Interview with Andrew Pledger: Healing from Religious TraumaToday's Guest: Andrew Pledger
Bio
Andrew Pledger is a survivor, creator, and activist who uses social media to share his story and inspire others. He is a religious trauma survivor homeschooled K-12 and raised in a fundamentalist Christian cult (Independent Fundamental Baptist movement). He brings awareness to spiritual and religious abuse. Being a part of the LGBTQ+ community and experiencing religious trauma has inspired him to pursue psychology to help survivors. After being homeschooled, he found his way to Bob Jones University. He attended the fundamentalist Christian college for over three years until he was expelled in his last semester...2023-05-261h 17The Truth that Heals#36- Rising Above the Darkness: My Healing JourneyLeaving a cult has a lot of dark moments especially when a person has been so deep inside of it for so long. In this episode I want to share the darkness that I have been through and to shed light on how difficult this journey has been.
To support my journey and my channel check out my links:
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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/truththathealspod2023-05-1612 minThe Truth that Heals#35- What's the Meaning of Being Alone?Lately I have been examining my life and my journey after leaving the cult. So many moments have been spent alone. Not all moments alone are necessarily negative. But I just want to share my thoughts and my insight after experiencing years of healing after leaving an End Times Cult.
To support my journey and my channel check out my links:
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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/truththathealspod2023-05-0310 minThe Truth that Heals#33- Making Connections After Leaving a CultI want to share with the audience how difficult it was for me at first to connect with people after leaving the cult. It took me years of hard work, not only for me but also hard work by my family members, to be able to reconnect after years of separation. I would often feel guilty for enjoying life and I would even feel anxiety from socializing with family and friends. I know I hid it well but when I came home I felt like a complete wreck. It is my hope that by sharing my story and my healing...2023-04-2917 min
The Truth that Heals#32- My Healing Journey after leaving an End Times CultI want to share my journey after leaving an End Times Cult To support my journey and my channel check out my links:
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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/truththathealspod2023-04-2226 minThe Truth that Heals#31- Healing From an End Times CultMy Healing Journey after leaving the End Times Cult has not been easy and it’s definitely not over yet. It is my goal that by sharing my journey people will begin to understand what life was like living under Fr. Bing’s End Times Cult. Spending time alone in an End Times basement was one of the darkest things I’ve ever experienced. Nuclear war was right around the corner. We were told to drink colloidal silver as that would keep us safe from any sickness including nuclear radiation. Also, Fr. Bing told us to cover the windows with black...2023-04-1842 min
The Truth that HealsCult Vault Podcast: Interview with KaceyIn todays episode I was honored to sit down with one of my good friends Kacey from @CultVaultPod who was an inspiration for me in my own podcast journey.
In this episode we will talk about cults, podcasting, survivor stories and more!
If you haven’t followed the Cult Vault yet I highly recommend it
https://www.cultvaultpodcast.com
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cultvaultpodcast@gmail.com
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The Truth that HealsMy Story of Solitary Confinement:
The Dark Side of Victimhood and IsolationThis episode dives into my experiences i had feeling isolated by the “Community” and the “Victimhood” theology used by Fr. Bing to keep members silent about abuses in the community. I was put on silence and expected to be in prayer like a robot. Dead to emotions and dead to myself. I was expected to “rejoice” when I received obedience that gave me suffering because that was how a “victim soul” is supposed to behave. But this theology gave a pass to superiors to be abusive and even harsh because as victim souls members were trained to rejoice because the more pain we rec...2023-03-3153 minThe Truth that Heals#30- The painful truth on shunningShunning family members and friends is something that destroys a person. It breaks hearts and minds. I believe it is necessary to shed a light on this form of abuse and torture.
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The Truth that Heals#29- Interview with author of Mentally Diseased Micah LoshHere are links to where you can order a copy of Micah's book Mentally Diseased https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mentally-diseased-moses-montgomery/1142825523
https://www.amazon.com/Mentally-Diseased-Apostasy-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B0BPPGWXL8/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=eab5333c-ae4c-49d2-a8a8-5d685853d98f
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mentally-Diseased-Hardcover-9798218115876/26186074352023-03-101h 23
The Truth that Heals#28- Persecution Delusion in the Two Hearts MovementIn this episode we will be diving into the persecution delusion that I saw in the founder of the Two Hearts movement and the growth of the Us versus Them mentality which had us living in fear and constant paranoia.2023-03-0341 min
The Truth that Heals#27- An Intro on a Catholic Community's Development into a Cult Bending and Breaking Canon LawTo Support my channel please visit my patreon
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Many times there will be people in life who try to bring us down or who just use us as a steppingstone to their own success.
In this interview Deciderio shares his experiences of getting through bad friendships, bad business partners, and how creating music was been the anchor in his life to keep him focused in life.
Follow his links here:
http://www.instagram.com/xdeciderio
http...2023-02-171h 31The Truth that Heals#25- Inside the Community Part 2 Interview with Junel (DISCRETION- TALKS ABOUT ABUSE)In part 2 of my interview with Junel we talk a lot about our community experiences as well as many of the bizarre practices that we witnessed while living there. A lot of it had to do with abuse so Discretion is advised as some of the conversations in this episode may make many people uncomfortable.
It was also very interesting for me personally to have Junel as a guest on the show because he witnessed me getting beaten and punished for no real reason which gives credibility to the things that I have been sharing on this platform.
Follow me...2023-02-1249 minThe Truth that Heals#24- Inside the Community: Interview with Junel Part 1Part 12023-02-1100 minThe Truth that Heals#23- The Truth about the Darkness of Sex TraffickingI am joined by the speaker from The Unbroken Podcast2023-01-281h 13
The Truth that Heals#22- Interview with Dr. Tamara MC on the Healing Journey after Leaving a CultIn todays episode we listen to Dr. Tamara MC share her story from the time she was in a religious cult as well as her experiences after leaving the cult. To follow Dr. Tamara MC you can find her here: https://tamaramc.com/
https://twitter.com/TamaraMCPhD
https://www.instagram.com/tamaramcphd/
https://www.facebook.com/tamaramcphd/2023-01-211h 16The Truth that Heals#21- Taking Back Your Power After Leaving a Toxic RelationshipIn this episode Melody in Motion shares her story about leaving a toxic relationship and recovering her health after years of trauma. Here’s a bit more about Melody in Motion: Digital Nomad, certified by NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) for Group Fitness Trainer, Personal Trainer, and Nutrition Coach. In the past I was on a self-destructive path, morbidly obese, suffering from PTSD, depression, and anxiety triggered by an ex-boyfriend turned stalker. Now, after years of fighting for my health and fitness I’m in the best shape of my life. This was all due to changing my mindset, my diet...2023-01-131h 20The Truth that Heals#20- Fear and SufferingHappy 2023 everyone! For today's episode I wanted to talk about the fears I've had to push through when it came to starting this podcast. It hasn't been easy but I am glad that I found the courage to do this.
Secondly, I wanted to talk about suffering. There are so many discussions that can be recorded on suffering and I wanted to focus on the way the cult sees suffering: they pretty much glorified it... versus the suffering that people endure while trying to be virtuous. It's hard to really explain but I am just sharing my thoughts on the...2023-01-1025 min
The Truth that Heals#19- Uncultured: interview with Daniella M YoungToday on the Truth that Heals Podcast we listen to author Daniella M Young as she shares with us about her bestselling memoir titled Uncultured. She was raised in the religious cult Children of God and later found herself joining the US Army. She shares with us her story of not only survival but also of finding the courage to share her story by writing her memoir. (NOTE: This episode will be discussing sexual abuse) You can find her book at all major book stores or you can buy it on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Uncultured-Memoir-Daniella-Mestyanek-Young-ebook/dp/B09NTK34N7...2022-12-241h 17
The Truth that Heals#18- The SPA LIFE Part 2 interview with Diane Halfmancontinuation of my interview with Diane Halfman2022-12-2029 min
The Truth that Heals#17- The SPA LIFE: Part 1 interview with Diane HalfmanIn this two part episode I was able to sit down and chat with Diane Halfman who has an amazing story of resilience and uncovering the tools to help a person grow. We talk about her background working as an undercover police officer to look into the human trafficking that was going on and how her experiences shaped her into the amazing person she is today.2022-12-2035 min
The Truth that Heals#16-Interview w/Erika Bornman Pt 2: Healing From Cultic AbusePt 22022-12-131h 02
The Truth that Heals#15- Interview w/Erika Bornman: When Leaving Isn't EnoughIn today's episode we listen to the experiences of Erika Bornman from her time within the Mission. It was a place which preached a lot about God however not all was good and holy. There came a point where she knew that she had to leave this place. This is her story.2022-12-101h 05The Truth that Heals#14- Forbidden to Mourn or Grieve: A Culty ExperienceToday I tell the story of how I was not allowed to mourn or grieve the loss of a family member when I was in the cult2022-11-1425 min
The Truth that Heals#13- Owning Yourself and Who You Are with Claire MillaneWelcome back! For this episode I am joined by Claire Millane to talk about the importance of owning yourself and who you are despite the difficulties which may arise in life.
She's an actor, writer, filmmaker and newbie stand-up comedian. She's Dublin based but originally from County Galway in the West of Ireland.
She's experienced a lot of ups and downs throughout the years including mountains of failure. She even failed her driving test...before she left the centre. But it hasn't been all bad. She's also met some amazing people, experienced a lot of laughs, had the craic (of...2022-11-121h 29
The Truth that Heals#12- Healing from Childhood Trauma and life after leaving the Mormon Church with Angie Berrett Pt. 2Angie Berrett (she/they) is an Intuitive Movement Coach, Registered Nurse, Advanced Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Instructor who understands
the human body and how it works. She helps people relieve stress, anxiety, depression and trauma through play, movements and fun so they can have healing and peace in their lives.
After going from child abuse survivor to registered nurse to yoga instructor, she has spent much of her life caring for others. In 2017 she hit rock bottom and started
on a journey to heal. Discovering playful ways of using movements helped her learn to listen to...2022-11-0533 min
The Truth that Heals#11- Healing from Childhood Trauma: Conversations with Ex-Mormon Angie Berrett Part 1In today's episode I was able to sit down with Angie Berrett to hear her story and experiences growing up Mormon and the trauma she experienced in her childhood. In the second episode we will learn more from Angie on how she was able to find healing in her journey.
Angie Berrett (she/they) is an Intuitive Movement Coach, Registered Nurse, Advanced Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor and Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga Instructor who understands
the human body and how it works. She helps people relieve stress, anxiety, depression and trauma through play, movements and fun so they can have healing and...2022-10-2833 min
The Cult Vault#208 The Alliance of the Holy Family International - Interview with Ryan Anthony Hernandez, Host of The Truth That Heals PodcastIn this interview I speak with Ryan Anthony Hernandez, host of The Truth That Heals Podcast. Ryan has an incredible story of becoming deeply involved in an abusive Catholic sect known as The Alliance of The Holy Family International Representing Jesus, Mary and Joseph.Ryan's subsequent escape and recovery from the group is both inspirational and empowering. Listen to more of Ryan's story on his own podcast here -https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-truth-that-heals/id1559758565https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDspcPEdITAadgtJGBMvzZA?app=desktopGet in Touch or Support -Patreon - patreon.com/thecultvaultCult Vault Shop - cultvaultpodcast.com/shopCrimecon UK 2022 - ...2022-10-212h 13The Truth that Heals#10- My Battles with Thought Reform and BrainwashingIn today's episode I give details how we were trained to die to ourselves and to no longer think freely. Free Will no longer existed. The only thing that existed was the Community. There was no I in the community. I break down the battles I had to go through when trying to leave and how hard it was to pierce through all of the brainwashing from over the years. I held on to the smallest bit of hope and that has helped me get through the darkest thoughts.
If you would like to make a contribution to help me...2022-10-1737 min
The Truth that Heals#9-Conversations with former JWIn today’s episode I sat down with good friend Gilbert Gonzalez to hear his story regarding faith, individual journey, healing, and surviving after leaving the Jehovah Witnesses.2022-10-0132 minThe Truth that Heals#8- the EX members of the Community. The HEXED MembersIn this episode I want to give examples of how Fr. Bing gave us an US VERSUS THEM MENTALITY so that you can understand what religious abuse, spiritual abuse, and cult abuse looks like from the world I lived in.
If you would like to support my podcast with a donation you are welcomed to do so as your help gives me the assistance to keep my work going. You may go to this link: https://anchor.fm/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support
Follow me on twitter @TruthThatHeals2022-09-2750 minThe Truth that Heals#7- Healing Friendships in DublinThank you for coming this far with me in my healing journey!! Today I wanted to share the importance of having a friend to be there for you and to listen to you. Being told to keep quiet about my traumas has been so devastating and has been painful however I’ve had a few friends step it up and show their support and love. So I came to Dublin to find healing through friendship. It’s been a short trip but it has been completely worth it ❤️ ❤️🩹2022-09-2014 minThe Truth that Heals#6- Fr. Bing, Exorcisms, and Dover, Delawarein this episode I share with you the narrative that Fr Bing and his closest superiors shared with the people when we were kicked out from the Diocese of Wilmington in Dover, Delaware. He made it look like we were an innocent community receiving unjust persecution from the Church. However, as an insider during these events, I want to share what REALLY happened as I watched things play out in real time. You deserve to know the ENTIRE TRUTH2022-09-1637 min
The Truth that Heals#5- Pushing my Limits with PurposeHey y'all! It's been a while since I last did a podcast. As your can hear from my voice I am so rusty and nervous but I felt that it was time to get back to doing something which I find to be exciting. Not long ago my father passed away. I always looked up to him and seeing him helpless on his deathbed sort of woke me up on the need to give life my best and to follow my dad's example of putting love in everything he did.
At the end of this episode I put a challenge...2022-09-1313 minThe Truth that Heals#4- When Following God Feels like a MistakeHey y'all! I am still hella nervous when doing podcasting so for now I am reading from my blog. I still don't feel comfortable talking on a mic but I love pushing myself a but. Plus its fun.
In todays podcast I am describing a bit about myself and my journey with God. There are some people who took advantage of my eagerness to follow God. I met a lot of wolves in sheeps clothing but I also met many amazing people on my journey as well.2022-09-1317 min
The Truth that Heals#3- Outside the Kingdom Hall with Natalie GrandTo order Cult Girls
https://www.amazon.com/Cult-Girls-Natalie-Grand/dp/1736764799
More about Natalie Grand
https://jwsurvivorsoriginal.com/cult-survivors-stories-1/f/post-cult-success-can-be-yours-author-of-cult-girls-speaks-up
Petition Links
https://www.change.org/p/petition-invisible-is-calling-on-congress-to-pass-a-childrightsact-abused-children-in-strict-religions-churches-cults-often-have-nowhere-to-turn-for-help-metoo-churchtoo-childabuse
https://www.change.org/p/end-child-abuse-and-neglect-in-america2022-09-101h 18
The Truth that Heals#2- Healing From Cult Experiences with Dr. Janja LalichI am joined today by cult expert Dr. Janja Lalich. She has authored books which will help people to understand the healing journey for cult survivors and how those around them can be very supporting in their healing journey.
Leaving the cult life had left me feeling wounded, lost, confused, and at times even feeling shame. Dr. Janja Lalich really breaks down the ways my experience was culty and she also gives hope that healing and recovery is possible. For more information you can check out her website here:
http://janjalalich.com/
http://www.tbylr.com/
Janja Lalich, Ph.D. P...2022-09-031h 03
The Truth that Heals#1- The TRUE meaning of Consent with Joyce Short and Nina LucasIn today’s episode we will be learning the true meaning of consent to avoid confusion and to protect ourselves. As a survivor of cult tactics and manipulation one of the biggest hurts I had was the thought that I had consented to allowing the craziness to happen to me. Joyce and Nina helped me to see the deception that happened and to understand that I never gave full consent. #FGKIA FREELY GIVEN, KNOWLEDGEABLE, and INFORMED AGREEMENT. For more information here are a few links:
http://consentawareness.net/
https://www.change.org/p/supporting-bill-a6540a-and-s6200a-to-define-consent-in-penal-law?redirect=false
https://m.you...2022-08-281h 19
The Truth that HealsInterview w/John Corcoran: A Love StoryI met John as a postulant in Delaware a few years back. Although he was only there for a few months we became very good friends. Today he shares his story on how he was recruited into the Community, how he was able to leave the Community, and how he ultimately found True Love. Here is the link to their CatholicMatch story https://plus.catholicmatch.com/articles/crystal-wore-an-arwen-costume-when-she-met-john-at-the-airport2022-08-211h 35
The Truth that HealsMy experience Leaving Religious Cult LifeIn the movie Vanilla Sky there is a scene where "revolution of the mind" is mentioned. Tom Cruise then starts to understand that he is in a nightmare and wants to wake up.
When I was in the cult everything was "perfect" until I started seeing the truth for what it really was instead of the "truth" fed to me by the community.
In today's episode I want to share how I started to change my mind about the group and how I broke free from their iron grip on my mind.2022-08-1636 minThe Truth that HealsMy Recruitment Storypeople often ask me how come I stayed in this religious community/cult for so long. Today i want to answer that question by sharing how i was recruited in the first place2022-07-3022 minThe Truth that HealsCall For Convent Reform with fellow podcaster AlyciaFor today’s episode I had the honor of chatting with fellow podcaster Alycia who is the host of Call For Convent Reform. We discuss the reasons for her podcast and the things she saw in the convent which need to be addressed. (After editing this episode and fixing a few glitches I am republishing this episode. As a podcaster I am still learning so please bear with my mistakes :) )2022-07-2746 minThe Truth that HealsCall For Convent Reform with fellow podcaster AlyciaIt was a great honor collaborating and recording this podcast with Alycia. She also tried the religious life and encountered many trials during her journey. In this episode we talk about our experiences and the need for a change in convents and religious life. If you would like to listen to her podcast you can find on Spotify: Call For Convent Reform
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· Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2022-07-2653 minThe Truth that HealsWays Religious Abuse was Justified in my ExperienceHave you ever been in a cult? Or in a religious community that took things way too far that abuses were allowed and at times even justified? Today I share two ways in which I saw abuses getting justified as being for a greater good.
I am not a expert or doctor of psychology or anything like that however in this podcast I simply share what my experiences were after living in a cult environment for over a decade.
The ways religious abuse was justified in my environment might not be what you have experienced...2022-07-1728 minThe Truth that HealsLoving Your Genuine Self: Healing After Trauma with Claudia M. VillanuevaIn today's episode with Claudia Moreno Villanueva I open up about some of the verbal abuse that I and other members had gone through and the process that needs to start in order for healing to happen. For me it was a mixture of verbal abuse, religious bullying and harassment, manipulation and shaming. After speaking with Claudia I felt so much resilience within me and a new sense of hope. It had been a long journey and I am still trying my best to love my genuine self. I thank God for sending me friends like Claudia M. Villanueva who...2022-07-1046 min
The Truth that HealsPositives and Negatives of the Alliance (Interview w/Daniel Holland)In today's episode I am joined by my good friend Daniel Holland who also joined the same religious community that I joined. You will hear his story from his point of view.2022-06-282h 51The Truth that HealsExorcisms in a Cult/Religious Community and Mental HealthThe Catholic Church has protocols in place to make sure that exorcisms are done carefully and with much respect to the person in need of deliverance. In today's episode I want to share my experience of having exorcisms done on me and the rest of the members in a bizarre way and how the founder, in his cult like ways, used exorcism at his own whim instead of following the proper protocols which have been put in place by the Church. Unfortunately, many mental issues would be dismissed and they would label everything as a spiritual issue instead.2022-06-1137 minThe Truth that HealsWhat is Spiritual Abuse?In todays episode I quoted from an article I found on spiritual abuse. The link to that article can be found here https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/spiritual-abuse-occurs-more-frequently-believed-vatican-official-says
Sadly there is spiritual abuse that happens and my goal is that by speaking up people will be aware as to what it is and be open to allowing victims to heal instead of always putting victims down.2022-05-2821 minThe Truth that HealsCalling For Transparency of a CultThere are so many dark areas in cults. I joined a religious community in 2004 and was there for 11 years. I thought I was just joining a good religious community until I discovered after leaving that in fact the way some superiors ran the show was very cult like. The side that wanted to do things the right way are being very transparent and are working on doing things the right way and I applaud them for their endeavors. The side that went with Fr. Bing however are still in the dark and are unable to see the lack of...2022-05-2219 minThe Truth that HealsToxic Environments and the Cross: Understanding the DifferenceIn today's episode I want to shed light on how people can mistaken being in a toxic environment as carrying your cross and following God. With the cross there should also be prayer and discernment.
For music shout out to my cousin Mauricio. You can find him on Instagram under @decideriobeats and you can find his band @wallatheband2022-05-1732 min
The Truth that HealsSeparating the Christ Like from the Cult LikeIn today's episode I will be discussing some questions and clarifications which were brought up to me by a few of the listeners. We'll be talking a bit more of some of the cult like details and how these tactics make people feel that it is their fault for being the victim. Also will be discussing the need for priests and religious men and women to be allowed to have a proper education.2022-05-1345 minThe Truth that HealsWas I in a CultIn today's episode I want to share the tactics which I experienced as well as observed on how the Founder Fr. Bing took the community down a path of fear and paranoia and made it a cult like experience. Trigger Warning: This episode deals with a lot of abuse.
If you would like to read my blog format which may get into different details of the same tactics you may find it here at this link
https://ryantonyblogs.wordpress.com/2022/04/28/was-i-in-a-cult/2022-05-0453 minThe Truth that HealsSilenced and Shamed- A Deeper look into tactics to keep victims of abuse silentRead my blog post Why I remained Silent part 3 here https://ryantonyblogs.wordpress.com/2022/04/01/why-i-remained-silent-part-3-the-founder/
In this episode I talk a bit deeper about the lies that were fed to the members and how there is abuse that is allowed to happen in the Alliance Movement.
The mission might be good. I am not against spreading devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
I am however against the lies, manipulation, and abuse that happens all under the disguise of saving souls.2022-04-1931 minThe Truth that HealsWhy I remained Silent Part II Plus CommentaryIn this episode I continue talking about my experience in Alabama after trying to find peace with the religious community I had just left. I thought it would be nice to see them but instead I saw how messed up they treated me and other ex members. You don't wanna miss the commentary!2022-04-0828 min
The Truth that HealsWhy I Remained Silent Part 1 plus BONUS COMMENTARY at the endFor years I have been living in silence about the things that I went through as well as the pain and suffering I observed in a religious community, which in my opinion, evolved into a cult and has a cult leader. This story is Part 1 in a series of 3 parts. This part of my life was very critical because I still did not see this as a cult at the time but once we get to the end you will understand why I had more questions.
here is the link to my blog https://ryantonyblogs.wordpress.com/2022/03/19/w...2022-03-3019 minThe Truth that HealsHow to talk to ex religious Followed by: CALLING OUT CULT LIKE MEMBERSAs I was leaving the religious life I was approached by two religious members from my community. One of them was offering me his prayers, support and wishing me the best. The other member tried to shame me and put me down which resulted in me putting my foot down that his behavior towards me would not be tolerated anymore.
Towards the end of this podcast I call out the members who have been cult like by brainwashing their members and manipulating people that they come clean and be transparent with the church and with the people instead of always...2022-03-1021 minThe Truth that HealsBeaten but not BrokenIn this episode I talk about the current journey I am on when it comes to healing and the long road that I have been on over the years. Sadly, many victims of abuse are silenced and shamed. I want to bring hope by sharing my journey and the difficulties that I have been in. For years I had felt all alone.
In this episode I also pick up from where I left off in my last episode and describe an incident that really set me off and brought me into a deep darkness. I was beaten f...2022-02-1928 minThe Truth that HealsHidden in the Jungle: Dark Side of Religious LifeI continue sharing my experiences from the religious life on this podcast. In today's episode I share the story when I was sent to a jungle area up in the mountains in the Philippines. At first I was under a superior who treated me well until he was replaces by a superior who loved to slap, humiliate, and physically beat members through the vow of "obedience." I had tried to do every thing in my religious life perfectly by the standards of my superiors yet I was always getting punished. I had wanted to leave but I did not...2022-02-0827 minThe Truth that HealsThe Good Side of Religious LifeIn this podcast episode I share about what I loved from living the religious life. It’s a beautiful vocation however the life of obedience can often be abused. I want to make a distinction between the wrong ways of religious life and the beauty of the religious life when it is done the right way.2022-02-0424 minThe Truth that HealsWhen Following God Feels Like a Mistake Part IIIn this podcast episode I tell the true story about how I held on to my sanity while being isolated from the other community members and how my family life was played with. Psychological abuse and gaslighting was a big part of it. There is a web of lies in this story and I want to get to the truth.2022-01-2628 minThe Truth that HealsSanto AngHELLIn this podcast I talk about how there was a force of good and evil that was very much alive during my time as a religious brother.
There was one side of religious life that was truly Christian and there was another side of it that was Cultish and abusive.
The Cultish members tried to ruin my life and found pleasure in seeing my sufferings and the sufferings of others which caused me severe PTSD.
Being between the two sides of good and bad members in religious life was very difficult but I was able to hold on to HOPE...2022-01-1618 minThe Truth that HealsPTSD of a former religiousIn this podcast I touch briefly on the excitement I had when I first joined the religious life and the depression and misery that resulted after my return.2022-01-1024 minThe Truth that HealsResponse to Episode When Following God Feels like a MistakeI am overwhelmed by the amount of people have reached out to me. I had to make a response to that episode because I want to be clear: I am not doing this to please people or as some sort of healing. I primarily want to do this because I believe that my story is something that can be shared with many people, particularly those who left religious life.
Entering the religious life as a Catholic was so exciting but by the time I left I was so messed up. It has taken years for me to find peace. Now...2022-01-0313 min
The Truth that HealsIntroductionHere i share the reason why I’m doing this podcast. I’m very new at this and no expert but I BELIEVE in what I am doing. :)2021-04-0706 minThe Truth that HealsSkating misfitMy first podcast. Briefly interviewing Aaron Gutierrez on the life of being a skateboarder in Texas.2021-03-2103 min