Analyzing Modern Cults

Dr Kirk and Humberto analyze today’s cults.<br /><br /><br /><b>From our sponsor, BetterHelp: Need a therapist? Try BetterHelp! https://www.betterhelp.com/kirkGet started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. Discount code “KIRK" will be automatically applied.</b><br /><b></b><br />00:00 How many current cults are there?<br /><br />08:38 What is a cult?<br /><br />16:00 Charismatic &amp; authoritarian leader<br /><br />33:48 Emotional indoctrination<br /><br />51:24 Isolation of followers<br /><br />1:13:15 Systems of control<br /><br />1:21:10 No legitimate reason to leave<br /><br />1:25:05 Causing unreasonable harm<br /><br />1:32:15 Hard evidence of other criteria being met<br /><br /><br /><br />Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattle<br /><br />Email: https://www.psychologyinseattle.com/contact<br /><br />Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/psychology-in-seattle<br /><br />Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/kirkhonda<br /><br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychologyinseattle/<br /><br />Facebook Official Page: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyInSeattle/<br /><br />TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kirk.honda<br /><br /><br />April 17, 2023<br /><br /><br />The Psychology In Seattle Podcast ®<br /><br /><br />Trigger Warning: This episode may include topics such as assault, trauma, and discrimination. If necessary, listeners are encouraged to refrain from listening and care for their safety and well-being.<br /><br />Disclaimer: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or creates a counselor-client relationship. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. Your participation on this site is at your own risk, accepting full respons