EPISODE 188: BONUS EPISODE — LET’S TALK ABOUT CULTS (WITH RACHEL WHITE)

This episode briefly covers sensitive subjects such as rape, sex trafficking and cults. Listener discretion is advised.

Rachel White, known as “the Skeptical Shaman” for her inherent pragmatism and intellectual curiosity,  first appeared on A Psychic’s Story in Episode 116: TOTEM Readings. Rachel is back to provide her insight based on research and perspective about cults and multi-level marketing (MLM) schemes.

Nichole and Rachel cover some of the basics of cults – how are they defined, what are the characteristics, what are they comprised of, how do they recruit, things to watch out for, and more. Nichole and Rachel also cover what MLM organizations look like and debate whether they are cults or not.

Documentaries, shows and the movie discussed in this episode include:

·       Love Has Won

·       Escaping Twin Flames

·       The Vow

·       Betting on Zero

·       Sound of Freedom.

TOTEM Readings’ Substack cult-related posts include:

·       Love Has Won: Cult of Mother God

·       The Grift is Real (Part 1)

·       The Grift is Real (Part 2)

·       A Post Cult Life

Some cult and/or coercive control resources are:

·       Rick Ross and the Cult Education Institute (website)

·       A Little Bit Culty podcast on Apple or Spotify

·       The Dream Podcast on Apple or Spotify

·       WTF is on My Mind with Mark Vicente podcast on Apple or Spotify

·       The Rise and Fall of LuLaRoe podcast on Apple or Spotify

·       Shady Shit with Casey Balsham podcast on Apple or Spotify

·       I Prefer the Pod episode on Apple or Spotify

For more information about Rachel, her virtual events, coaching services, or to schedule a reading, visit her website or Instagram @totemrach. Check out her podcast the Skeptical Shaman wherever you get your podcasts. The organization Rachel volunteers at is Magdalene House.

Get your hardcopy or paperback of Nichole’s book with Dr. Scott Guerin, Looking for Angels: A Guide to Understanding and Connecting with Angels, at your favorite local bookstore, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target or Walmart. Signed paperback copies are available at lookingforangelsbook.com. The audiobook is available on Audible, and iTunes.

This podcast is intended to inspire you on your personal journey toward inner peace. The podcast host, co-hosts or guests are not psychologists or medical doctors and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.