{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"S2 Ep. 23: Esther Friedman (P1) on her book, \u201cThe Gentle Souls Revolution\u201d, both memoir &amp; healing guide for recovery.","description":" Esther Friedman is a licensed mental health counselor, expressive art therapist, songwriter, author, and ex-cult member.&amp;nbsp;In 2006, a \u201cnew friend\u201d introduced her to an &quot;esoteric school.&quot; In 2011, she left a secret cult. Afterwards, she researched, obsessively, and recognized \u201cschool\u201d as a cult. She posted a blog. Soon, Cult Confessions, a CD of ten original songs, followed.  Every time she spoke or sang out, she felt calmer and clearer. She started an \u201cedu-tainment campaign\u201d presenting her misadventure to private audiences.&amp;nbsp; Releasing secrets freed her voice and mind. The Gentle Soul personality profile and a mission to empower other empaths unfolded. She published, The Gentle Souls Revolution, a memoir, a public service announcement, and recovery guide and template to help Gentle Souls navigate exploitative relationships.&amp;nbsp;  Today, her story and songs are weaving together into a mini-musical. She has a full time therapy practice for all survivors of narcissistic abuse.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  Purchase \u201cThe Gentle Souls Revolution\u201d:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BW2ZM3SQ?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860  Help fund the Audio version of \u201cThe Gentle Souls Revolution\u201d: https:\/\/shoutout.wix.com\/so\/8aOeE98-I?languageTag=en  Esther\u2019s website: https:\/\/www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com\/therapy  For more on the cult &amp;amp; Esther\u2019s writings: www.cultconfessions2.com  Esther\u2019s profile on the igotout.org website. Support the hashtag survivor movement &amp;amp; share your story: https:\/\/www.igotout.org\/new-collaborators\/esther-friedman  Follow Esther on: Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/esther.friedman.16100 Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/estherruthfriedman2021\/  Our podcast features a beautiful song by Jaia Suri called, \u201cLeaving the Cult\u201d.&amp;nbsp;Subscribe to Jaia Suri on Spotify and access the song here.  If you feel moved to support Jaia\u2019s music,&amp;nbsp;please join&amp;nbsp;her at Patreon.  Jennifer is a cult and religious recovery counselor. She is certified in a specialized approach working with survivors that is research based and rooted in the work of Dr. Gillie Jenkinson. She has a Masters in the Psychology of Coercive Control and functions as an expert witness in such cases. Jennifer is also a research associate at Salford University.&amp;nbsp; For more information, please visit her website,&amp;nbsp;Jennifer-French.com.  Follow Jennifer on social media at: Facebook  InstagramYouTube  If you would like to be on the Project Hope Podcast or have any inquiries regarding the show, please email,&amp;nbsp;projecthopepodcast@jennifer-french.com. ","author_name":"Project Hope Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/jennifer-french.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27834399\/height\/300\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"300\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/27834399"}