The Psychology of Cults | Ashlen Hilliard | 104
Just wrapped one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had on the show.
Ashlen Hilliard, cult interventionist and creator of The Psychology of Cults
, joined me in the studio for a no-holds-barred deep dive into the mindset, manipulation, and madness of cult dynamics—past and present.
We broke down:
-Why “good” people join cults
-The devastating stories of Heaven’s Gate and Jonestown
-How cults evolve in real time—including ones you’ve never heard of
-The psychological hooks behind belonging and belief
-How to self-examine your own community dynamics
-What to do if you think someone you…
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