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BONUS PREVIEW: Breaking Free from Trauma Responses pt. 1
March 6, 2026

BONUS PREVIEW: Breaking Free from Trauma Responses pt. 1

This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this Patreon bonus episode, Rachel Bernstein explains why pe...

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Unveiled: A Story of Surviving Gloriavale with Theophila Pratt
March 4, 2026

Unveiled: A Story of Surviving Gloriavale with Theophila Pratt

In this episode, Rachel interviews Theophila Pratt, a Gloriavale survivor now based in Auckland, New Zealand, nearly 10 years out and working as an occupational therapist with youth. Born into Gloriavale as “Honey Faithful,” ...

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Saved So Hard I Needed Therapy with Elise Heerde
Feb. 25, 2026

Saved So Hard I Needed Therapy with Elise Heerde

In this episode, Rachel Bernstein interviews Elise Heerde, a certified coach and mental health practitioner specializing in religious trauma, cult recovery, and coercive control. Elise recounts being raised in fundamentalist ...

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BONUS PREVIEW: Beyond Black-and-White Thinking
Feb. 20, 2026

BONUS PREVIEW: Beyond Black-and-White Thinking

This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/indoctrination In this Patreon bonus episode, Rachel Bernstein covers black-an...

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Weaponizing Religion with John Collins
Feb. 18, 2026

Weaponizing Religion with John Collins

In this episode, John Collins, founder of the William Branham Historical Research and the 'Leaving the Message' YouTube channel, shares his personal journey of escaping the cult of William Branham. Raised within the cult, whe...

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Neuroscience and Nurture with Susan Bookheimer
Feb. 11, 2026

Neuroscience and Nurture with Susan Bookheimer

In this episode, Rachel Bernstein speaks with Susan Bookheimer, a distinguished UCLA professor and neuropsychologist with over 40 years of expertise in brain imaging and human brain development. The discussion delves into the...

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