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Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedFrom Scientology to Freedom: How the Church Attacks Defectors - Scientology Attacks - Episode #1Send us a textMarc and Claire Headley share their 20-year journey of relentless harassment from Scientology since escaping the Sea Organization in January 2005. They detail the elaborate surveillance, infiltration tactics, legal threats, and family disconnection policies the Church employs to silence former members who speak out.• Left Scientology's Sea Org in January 2005 after 15 years inside• Received "Suppressive Person declares" without their knowledge• Scientology demanded $163,000 in "freeloader fees" for their freedom• Private investigators constantly surveilled their home and businesses• Phone records illegally accessed, trash collected, family connections exploited• Scientology infiltrated their busine...2025-07-151h 07Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedThe Tragic Death of Stacy Moxon Meyer: Scientology's Dark SecretSend us a textTwenty-five years ago, on June 25, 2000, Stacy Moxon Meyer took her own life at Scientology's secretive Gold Base in Gilman Hot Springs, California. She was just 20 years old. In this powerful and emotional conversation, Claire Headley is joined by former high-ranking Scientology executive Tom DeVocht to uncover the truth behind this tragedy and expose the organization's elaborate cover-up.Claire and Tom take listeners deep inside the oppressive world of Scientology's Sea Organization, where Stacy had been separated from her husband for nearly two years, forced to work at a location so secretive...2025-07-081h 23Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedThe Truth About "Clear" Has Nothing To Do With Clarity - Scientology Secrets #7Send us a textMarc and Claire Headley host a Friday evening Q&A session to answer viewer questions about Scientology while sharing insider experiences from their years in the Sea Organization.• Clearing up misconceptions about the state of "Clear" in Scientology and its marketing as a solution to life's problems• Revealing how Sea Org members were prevented from interacting with non-Scientologists in Clearwater• Explaining that Scientology has never "cleared" even a single city block despite decades of operation• Discussing L. Ron Hubbard's Mission Earth books and their inappropriate, explicit content• Analyzing...2025-07-011h 06Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedWorking 100+ hours is just another week in the Sea Organization. Scientology Q&A #44Send us a textMarc Headley unveils the grueling daily schedule of Scientology's Sea Organization members, from early morning musters to midnight cleaning sessions, and everything in between.• Sea Org members work approximately 100-120 hours weekly for about $50 ($45 after taxes)• Basic schedule runs from 9am to midnight daily, with additional all-nighters expected at least once weekly• Members perform "Chinese School" at musters, reciting Scientology definitions and policies in unison• Saturday "renovations" require all members to perform construction, maintenance, or landscaping regardless of their regular position• Food budget for Sea Org members is approxi...2025-06-241h 07Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedFrom Sea Org to Freedom: Marc and Claire's Journey Beyond the Cult - Scientology Q&A #41Send us a textMarc and Claire Headley host an impromptu Q&A session addressing audience questions about their experiences in Scientology's Sea Organization and life after leaving the cult.• Marc shares the infamous "Theta Potato" story about Scientologists using "postulates" to disable a parking enforcement officer's vehicle• Claire reveals she was removed from her position and put in "the hole" for refusing to divorce Marc at David Miscavige's insistence• Discussion of Miscavige's abusive leadership style and creation of "Pie Face" badges to humiliate staff members• Explanation of how Scientology financially exploits members...2025-06-031h 01Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedFrom Enforcer to Defector: Marty Rathbun's Complex Journey Through Scientology - Scientology Q&A #40Send us a textFour former high-ranking Scientology members reveal the complex, troubling story of Marty Rathbun – once David Miscavige's right-hand man who later became one of Scientology's most significant defectors before mysteriously returning to defend the organization.• Marty Rathbun served as Inspector General of RTC and David Miscavige's primary enforcer despite escaping the Sea Org multiple times• Marc Headley recounts being physically assaulted by Rathbun during an interrogation when he refused to confess to something he hadn't done• After his final escape in 2004, Rathbun began speaking out against the church and created a blog t...2025-05-272h 03Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedSpace Cooties and Empty Promises - Scientology Secrets #6Send us a textMarc and Claire Headley expose the systematic financial scams Scientology perpetrates against its own members, revealing internal secrets from their combined 28 years at Scientology's International Headquarters.• The "Bridge to Total Freedom" prominently displays OT levels 9-15, but these levels don't actually exist• L. Ron Hubbard died after only completing materials up to OT8, yet Scientology continues selling the promise of these non-existent levels• Scientology constantly moves the goalposts for releasing these levels (first all orgs reaching "St. Hill size," then becoming "Ideal Orgs")• The L. Ron Hubbard Hall in Clear...2025-05-201h 28Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedSeverance: Cults and Corporate Control - Severance & Scientology - #3Send us a textClaire Headley and Ian Rafalko delve into the disturbing similarities between the hit show Severance and their experiences in Scientology, highlighting how the series captures cult dynamics with eerie accuracy.• The "innie" versus "outie" identity parallels the cult versus pre-cult personality split• Corporate control structures in Severance mirror Scientology's hierarchical authority• The "break room" procedure's similarity to Scientology conditioning techniques• How both organizations create scripted responses to outside questioning• The physical control tactics like white glove inspections and constant surveillance• The complex and obstructed process of trying to le...2025-05-081h 15Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedYesterday's Guardians, Today's Ghosts: The Collapse of Scientology's Intelligence Apparatus - Scientology Q&A #39Send us a textMike Rinder and Marc Headley dive into the current state of Scientology's Office of Special Affairs (OSA), revealing how the once-powerful intelligence arm is now struggling to keep up with mounting challenges and criticisms.• OSA is Scientology's spy wing, previously known as the Guardian's Office which perpetrated the largest infiltration of the US government in history• Many Guardian's Office members are still working in OSA today despite Scientology's claims they were removed• Key legal figures like Kendrick Moxon (unindicted co-conspirator) still work as OSA's legal counsel• Warren McShane, Presiden...2025-05-061h 56Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedUnmasking Scientology's Grand Spectacle - Scientology Q&A #38Send us a textMarc Headley, Mike Rinder, Claire Headley, and Christie Collbran discuss the upcoming Scientology IAS event at Saint Hill Manor in the UK, offering insider knowledge about the extravagant production and likely appearance of David Miscavige.• Construction of a massive $300K+ tent at Saint Hill Manor indicates David Miscavige will attend the IAS event after four years of absence• Discussion of the over-the-top, grandiose intros to IAS events featuring knights on horseback who are actually performers from Medieval Times• Former executives explain how the Patron's Ball functions as a mandatory fundra...2025-04-291h 33Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedScientology Fair Game: Letters of Intimidation Hit Client List - Scientology Secrets #4Send us a textMarc and Claire Headley reveal Scientology's Office of Special Affairs has renewed their harassment campaign by sending defamatory letters to Marc's business clients, attempting to damage his professional reputation with a 20-year-old photo.• STAND League (Scientologists Taking Action Against Discrimination) sent nearly identical letters to those from February 2023• The letter features a photo of Mack passed out on Hollywood Boulevard during his first birthday after escaping Scientology in 2005• The photo was originally shared by Mark in 2012 to preempt a blackmail attempt by an OSA operative• Scientology added new signator...2025-04-241h 42Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedRaising Children After Escaping Scientology's Grip - Scientology Q&A #35Send us a textFormer Sea Org members share their experiences of becoming parents after leaving Scientology, exploring the challenges of starting families without educational backgrounds or parental models to follow. They discuss how disconnection from their own parents impacted their approach to parenting and how they've built successful lives despite the organization's efforts to hinder them.• Marc and Claire Headley discuss raising three boys while processing their own experiences of parental separation in Scientology• Janice Gillum-Grady shares her journey of being pregnant when leaving the Sea Org and building a family outside the orga...2025-03-271h 00Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedUnmasking Scientology's Suppressive Declare Orders - Scientology Stories #53Send us a textTony Ortega and Claire Headley examine a newly revealed Scientology document that exposes the church's step-by-step process for declaring enemies and using confidential information against them.• The document is a checklist for writing Suppressive Person declares, confirming what ex-members have claimed for decades• Scientology regularly violates its own confidentiality policies, using personal confessions from "auditing" sessions against people who leave• The declare orders are deliberately crafted to prevent sympathy and include "dead agent" material to destroy credibility• Scientology's organizational structure is designed to protect David Miscavige while maintaining his abso...2025-03-141h 03Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedFinding Little Davy: The Hunt for Scientology's Leader - Scientology Q&A #33Send us a textMarc and Claire Headley reunite on their channel to discuss recent developments in Scientology, including newly discovered spy files and their ongoing efforts to expose the organization's practices.• Over 40,000 pages of Scientology's internal spy files have been uncovered, revealing extensive surveillance operations• Despite Scientology's claims that abusive practices ended years ago, recent escapees report identical tactics still being used• Marc and Claire's appearance on Australia's 60 Minutes reached 1.6 million viewers, helping spread awareness about Scientology• Announcement of "Little Davy Doll" fundraiser to benefit the Aftermath Foundation supporting former members• Up...2025-03-132h 26Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedThe Severance Factor: Scientology's Parallels to TV's Darkest Workplace Drama - Severance & Scientology #1Send us a textMarc and Claire Headley explore the eerie similarities between Apple TV's hit show "Severance" and their 15 years as executives in Scientology's Sea Organization headquarters, finding the dystopian workplace drama to be a near-perfect parallel to their actual experiences.• The show's core concept of "innies" and "outies" mirrors Sea Org life where members exist almost exclusively in work mode• Founder "Kier Egan" clearly references L. Ron Hubbard, complete with busts, memorized quotes, and office spaces in every location• "Break room" interrogations using the "woe meter" directly parallel Scientology's "ethics" interviews using...2025-03-111h 18Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedWhat do they call the aliens in Scientology? - Scientology Stories #51 w/ Claire & Marc HeadleySend us a textThis episode originally aired on YouTube on February 23, 2025. In this episode, we delve into the intricate lexicon of Scientology, exploring key terms like “blown,” “Xenu,” and “overts” to understand their meaning and underlying implications on members. Through a nuanced discussion of how language functions as a control mechanism within the church, we uncover the profound effects of these terms on identity, belief, and community cohesion. • Discusses the term "blown" and its implications for those who leave Scientology • Explains the concept of Xenu and its significance in the church • Explores "over...2025-02-251h 05Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedUncovering Scientology's Mysteries: Shelly Miscavige, Chiropractor Influence, and Personal Triumphs - Scientology Q&A #28Send us a textThis episode originally aired on YouTube on May 12th, 2023. Due to popular demand, these episodes are being made available on the podcast as well. This episode investigates the mysterious disappearance of Shelly Miscavige, the wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige. Through personal anecdotes and insights, Mark and Claire Headley discuss Shelly's life, her significance within Scientology, and the broader implications of her absence while also shedding light on the church's treatment of its members. The episode encourages listeners to engage in discussions about transparency, personal agency, and the ongoing struggles against co...2025-02-132h 07Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedJenna Elfman Surprise, Hilarious Tiziano Memories, and the Art of Bobble Picks: Scientology Q&A #17 w/ Claire & Marc HeadleySend us a textThis episode explores personal experiences within Scientology, focusing on how humor serves as a vital tool for healing. Claire and Mark share memorable celebrity encounters, insights from their recent Indie Authors interview, and highlight the significance of community support in overcoming past trauma while engaging with their audience through a lively Q&A.• Discussion on the role of humor in coping with trauma • Sharing of unique celebrity encounters while in Scientology • Insights from the Indie Authors interview about their experiences • Importance of community support for those leaving the church 2025-01-072h 08Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedScientology Legal Battles, Bobblehead Creativity, and Support for Escaping Members w/ Claire & Marc Headley - Scientology Q&A #13Send us a textEver wondered what happens when the world of Scientology intersects with creative contests and heartfelt community support? Join us as we announce the winners of the Mike Rinder bobblehead photo contest, featuring some truly unique submissions from within Scientology organizations. We also dive into major updates, including the news that David Miscavige has been served in a longstanding lawsuit, providing an in-depth analysis with insights from Aaron's channel. Our discussions seamlessly transition into Claire's exciting future projects and the vibrant creativity driving our community, with highlights on innovative bobblehead entries and the powerful...2024-12-191h 41Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedUnveiling Scientology's Festive Alliances: LAPD Collaborations, Holiday Performances, and the Dark Side of Social Media Surveillance - Scientology Spy Wing Stories #3 w/ Claire & Marc HeadleySend us a textWhat happens when the Church of Scientology and the LAPD join forces during the holiday season? We're pulling back the curtain on this unlikely partnership, revealing both the glitz and the controversies. From the festive "Scientology Christmas Stories" at the Celebrity Center in Hollywood to the financial dealings that link stars like John Travolta and Tom Cruise with law enforcement, we tackle the complex web of influence and intrigue. You'll hear about uniformed LAPD officers taking the stage, the fundraising efforts that raise eyebrows, and the ripple effects this has on community relations.2024-12-171h 09Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedUnveiling Scientology's Hollywood Tactics: Safe Pointing, Celebrity Entanglements, and the Allure of Glitzy Events - Scientology Spy Wing Stories #2 w/ Claire & Marc HeadleySend us a textEver wondered how Scientology infiltrates Hollywood's glitzy events? We're pulling back the velvet ropes to reveal the church's surprising connections and tactics. Join us in our brand-new studio, a quirky space filled with collectibles like Davy dolls and exclusive bobbleheads, as we discuss the 'safe pointing' strategy that Scientology employs during events like the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Claire and I, finally podcasting from the same room, dive into these complex relationships, sharing laughs and insights about how celebrities become unwitting allies of the church.But that's not all—behind the facade of...2024-12-101h 22Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedUnveiling Scientology's Underbelly: Bobblehead Fundraisers, Global Decline Insights, and Escaping the Cult's Clutches w/ Claire & Marc Headley Scientology Stories (Live) #49Send us a textCan a bobblehead be more than just a collectible? We think so! Join us as we share the journey of how a Scientology hate video inspired a fundraising phenomenon, with the proceeds powering the life-changing work of the Aftermath Foundation. We celebrate the launch of our Leah Remini bobblehead, a project five years in the making and packed with challenges from getting the right likeness to navigating entertainment industry hurdles. Our SP Shop items, including Mike Rinder's bobblehead and SP bracelets, are more than quirky memorabilia—they're tools for supporting those looking to es...2024-11-051h 01Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedUnveiling Scientology's Impact on Family: Phil Jones' Journey, Guardian's Office Secrets, and the Battle for Reconnection - Scientology Stories #48 w/ Claire HeadleySend us a textImagine embarking on a journey as a curious teenager only to find yourself ensnared in an organization that reshapes your life's path. Join me, Claire Headley, as I sit down with my dear friend Phil Jones, who candidly shares his fascinating journey with Scientology that began in Ontario, Canada. From attending a Narconon lecture to experiencing hypnotic group processing sessions, Phil opens up about the unexpected detour that led him from aspiring filmmaker to navigating the shadowy corridors of the Toronto Org. His story sheds light on the internal struggles and the pull...2024-10-291h 12Blown for Good: Scientology ExposedExposing Scientology's Distorted Realities: Email Manipulation, Scarred Parallels, and Unveiling Hubbard's Myths - Life After Scientology #2 w/ Claire & Marc HeadleySend us a textHave you ever wondered what life is like after leaving a cult? Join us as we recount our 20-year journey since escaping the confines of Scientology. Throughout this episode, we explore the resources that have helped us recover and understand the dynamics of cults, from eye-opening books and engaging podcasts to hard-hitting documentaries. We draw striking parallels with other groups like NXIVM, reflecting on Sarah Edmondson's book "Scarred," and share personal stories of how our private emails were manipulated during legal battles. By the end of this episode, you'll grasp the critical importance...2024-09-2448 minBlown for Good: Scientology ExposedUnveiling Scientology's Sea Org Weddings: Claire & Marc Headley's Wedding Ordeal, Work-Life Struggles, and 32 Years of Resilience - Scientology Stories #46 w/ Claire & Marc HeadleySend us a textHave you ever wondered what it's like to get married in the world of Scientology's Sea Organization? Join us as Claire and I pull back the curtain on our own wedding day, filled with rigid rules and overwhelming scrutiny. We dive into the intricate approval processes that dictated every aspect of our ceremony, from navigating stringent policies on physical contact to dealing with the bureaucratic hurdles involved in planning our special day. As we share our personal memories and the emotional journey of retrieving our wedding video after escaping Scientology, you'll get a...2024-09-172h 10