The Cult Next Door

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  • Hosted by Mattie Lasiter and Ashleigh Teeter, siblings who were separated for more than 25 years due to the shadow of their shared past.

    Their father, a charismatic but enigmatic figure, led a cult that consumed the lives of its members, leaving their family torn apart and forbidden from contact.

    They have reunited to share their journey with you while unravelling the haunting tales of cults from around the world, shedding light on the warning signs that can help prevent others from falling into their grasp.
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  • Ep.46: Christian Nationalism w/ Dr. Laura E. Anderson

    Ep.46: Christian Nationalism w/ Dr. Laura E. Anderson
    Jan 8 2025
    Season 3, Episode 2: Christian Nationalism and Religious Trauma with Dr. Laura E. Anderson In this powerful episode of The Cult Next Door Podcast, hosts Mattie Lasiter and Ashleigh Teeter sit down with Dr. Laura E. Anderson, a licensed psychotherapist, trauma resolution coach, and founder of the Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery. Dr. Anderson specializes in religious trauma, adverse religious experiences, and the impact of high-control systems.

    She’s also the author of When Religion Hurts You: Healing From Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion. Together, they explore the unsettling rise of Christian Nationalism and its impact, particularly on survivors of high-control religion. Dr. Anderson shares her insights into why this political and religious ideology can feel especially triggering, evoking feelings of fear, grief, and loss of autonomy for those with lived experiences of coercion and authoritarianism.

    Highlights of the conversation include: Understanding what Christian Nationalism is and how it differs from other religious and political expressions. Exploring why this ideology feels particularly devastating to survivors of religious trauma. Discussing the "us vs. them" mentality central to high-control religion and its political implications. Strategies for coping with feelings of helplessness, including finding "glimmers" of hope amidst overwhelming fear. The critical role mental health professionals play in helping people navigate the intersection of trauma and political fear.

    This is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the emotional fallout of the recent election or seeking to understand the deep psychological effects of high-control religion and Christian Nationalism.

    Find Dr. Laura Anderson at: Website: www.drlauraeanderson.com Instagram: @drlauraeanderson Center for Trauma Resolution and Recovery: www.traumaresolutionandrecovery.com Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone who may find it helpful. Your support helps us continue amplifying voices and stories that matter.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep.45: Back In The Saddle Again

    Ep.45: Back In The Saddle Again
    Jan 1 2025
    We’re kicking off Season 3 of The Cult Next Door Podcast with a bang! In this episode, Mattie and Ashleigh reflect on the journey so far, share exciting updates, and dive into what’s ahead this season. From cult survivor stories to exposing high-control groups, we’re ready to bring you more truth, more healing, and more conversation. Let’s saddle up for another season of uncovering the untold.

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    33 mins
  • Patreon Exclusive: "This is how was going to fix my life."

    Patreon Exclusive: "This is how was going to fix my life."
    Sep 11 2024
    Teaser for a Patreon exclusive episode available at patreon.com/thecultnextdoorpodcast

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    3 mins

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