Session 267: A Deep Dive Into Cults

<p>The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.</p> <p>In recent years there’s been no shortage of documentaries, podcasts and articles about cults and the people who lead them. I’ve been very curious about the psychology behind cults and how members become part of them and wanted to talk with someone to help shed some light on how it tends to happen. Joining me this week is Dr. Ashley Tisdale,  a Postdoctoral Fellow at American University researching the intersection of disability, race, and horror. Dr. Ash is also the author of Cult Community, a newsletter for cult fanatics. She and I chatted about the history of cults, cult leaders, survivors, and victims, the similarities between cults and abusive relationships, and things that may alert you to something being a cult. </p> <p><strong>Resources</strong></p> <p>Visit our <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/therapy4bgirls">Amazon Store</a> for all the books mentioned on the podcast.</p> <p>Get updates about <a href="https://sisterhoodheals.com/">Sisterhood Heals</a>. </p> <p>Join us for our Minority Mental Health Month programming at <a href="https://therapyforblackgirls.com/capes">therapyforblackgirls.com/capes</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Where to Find Dr. Ash</strong></p> <p><a href="https://cultcommunity.substack.com/about">Newsletter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/whoaskedash/?hl=en">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/whoaskedash?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Stay Connected</strong></p> <p>Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at <a href="https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox">therapyforblackgirls.com/mailbox</a>.</p> <p>If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the director