Ep. 243: I Didn’t Know I Was in a Cult Until I Left

Melissa joins the show to share how isolation during the pandemic led her into a small, highly controlled group that slowly crossed the line from spiritual study into manipulation and control. What began as online classes and one-on-one mentorship gradually turned into isolation from family, pressure to quit her career, and constant psychological influence. As a therapist who had studied cult behavior, Melissa explains how subtle the process really is, why people don’t realize what’s happening until they’re out, and how easily anyone can be pulled in when control is introduced a little at a time.Website: www.sifsniffs.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sifsniffsPodcast: www.sillageandsorcery.comYouTube for Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRiHYIzXDXy2uylMJmt47FQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tinfoil-tales--6147818/support. Want to be a Guest? If you have a paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at [email protected] or use the contact button on our website. http://www.tinfoiltales.com Let's schedule you for a future episode and dive into the mysteries together! Got Weird Stuff?Have some strange physical evidence you want to share? Mail it to:Tinfoil TalesP.O. Box 302Peru, IN 46970📱 Follow Us on Social Media: Stay engaged on Facebook to join the conversation. http://www.facebook.com/tinfoiltales and look for Brandon Tinfoil TalesExplore mysterious visuals on Instagram and share your own experiences. https://www.instagram.com/tinfoiltalespodcast📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: