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The Surprising Connection Between Cults, Community, and Choosing Joy
This week’s episode is a wild ride! I’ve been bouncing between books about cults, propaganda, childhood trauma, capitalism, and why it’s so damn hard to build a society where everyone’s needs are met…all in time for Election Day here in the US!
I keep coming back to the idea of how so much of what cults offer folks is a sense of connection, belonging, and structure. A place where they feel understood.
Honestly, why do we find that weird?!
Especially in a society where so many of us have been taught to ignore our own needs and blame ourselves for the systemic issues that cause us to struggle…
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