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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 1H 15M

#0017 - From Cult to Neuroscientist: Dr. Leah Zitter's Journey of Breaking Free

from Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences · host Paul Puscas | Stories of Belonging and Cultural Exploration

Dr. Leah Zitter shares her extraordinary journey from spending over two decades in an extremist religious cult to becoming a neuroscientist who developed the "as-is method" for rewiring the brain. Learn how our minds are programmed by our environments and how we can break free from harmful conditioning to reclaim our authentic selves. A powerful story of transformation, resilience, and understanding cultural differences.

Dr. Leah Zitter shares her extraordinary journey from spending over two decades in an extremist religious cult to becoming a neuroscientist who developed the "as-is method" for rewiring the brain. Learn how our minds are programmed by our environments and how we can break free from harmful conditioning to reclaim our authentic selves. A powerful story of transformation, resilience, and understanding cultural differences.

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