This Is Not A Cult. Despite our often overly jolly demeanors, we promise you our newly rebranded The Ion Channel podcast is not a cult.
Cults are often a subject of pop culture fanaticism, but in reality, they are dark psychological horrors that manipulate members with a host of tricks and literally brain-morphing activities. Join the full crew as we dive into a case study of two famous cults, Heaven's Gate and The Peoples Temple and the neurological trauma and impact of their terrifying practices + what you can do to prevent yourself from falling into a cult.
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