{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Bonus Drop: NXIVM, Life Issues & the Sisterhood of Survivors (Part 1)","description":"We\u2019re dropping in with a bonus two-parter featuring Lauren and Aaliyah\u2014two former NXIVM insiders who became fast friends while navigating the pressure-cooker world of \u201clife issues,\u201d ranking systems, and weaponized empowerment. In part 1, we talk about how it all starts: the acting classes, the \u201cjuicy\u201d coaching, the promises of personal growth\u2026 and how that slow creep into cult control messes with your sense of self, your relationships, and your gut instincts. We also take a minute to sound off on some recent headlines\u2014because when powerful men keep dodging consequences (hi, Diddy), it\u2019s hard not to draw comparisons to Keith and the crew. And yes, we\u2019re still waiting on that Ghislaine Maxwell client list. This one\u2019s about gaslighting disguised as growth, friendships forged in the fire, and the red flags that just kept waving. Stay tuned for part two next week. Also\u2026 let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody\u2019s mad at you, just don\u2019t be a culty fuckwad. **PRE-ORDER Sarah and Nippy's newest book here Check out our lovely sponsors Join \u2018A Little Bit Culty\u2019 on Patreon Get poppin\u2019 fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Amanda Zaremba and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: \u201cCultivated\u201d by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin ","author_name":"A Little Bit Culty","author_url":"http:\/\/www.alittlebitculty.com","html":"