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Unraveling Truth: Jonathan Hirsch on Storytelling, Cults, and Identity

Unraveling Truth: Jonathan Hirsch on Storytelling, Cults, and Identity

Update: 2025-02-08
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What defines a cult? How do we make sense of the past, and what happens when the stories we inherit no longer serve us? In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Hirsch—journalist, audio documentarian, and VP of Podcasts at Sony Studios—to explore his journey from growing up in a cult-like spiritual community to becoming one of the most compelling voices in audio storytelling. We discuss the psychology of cults, the resurgence of new-age movements, and his deeply personal memoir Mind Is Burning, which delves into family, faith, and the complexities of caring for an estranged parent. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on identity, belief, and the stories that shape us.


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https://www.neonhum.com/




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Unraveling Truth: Jonathan Hirsch on Storytelling, Cults, and Identity

Unraveling Truth: Jonathan Hirsch on Storytelling, Cults, and Identity

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