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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 57 MIN

127. I Was In A Cult For 36 Years [with Brooke Deanne]

from Go Regulate Yourself · host Brianne Roberge

Imagine waking up and finding out that you've been living inside an abusive cult for 36 years of your life... and you didn't even know it. Beyond terrifying, right?Well today's Friday's with Friends guest, Brooke Deanne, is walking us through exactly what that moment looked like for her- including the moments that led up to it and the entire aftermath that followed.We're diving deep into religious trauma, the 'taboo' parts of spirituality that no one wants to talk about, and the massive impact that this type of childhood environment had on her and her life.Together we explore what it's like to walk away from everything you've ever known, rewrite your entire identity, and ultimately- choose a path for your life that others might not understand or support.This episode is equal parts juicy and wild- and you don't want to miss a second of it.So let’s dive in now, shall we?__________________________Here's A Little About Brooke + Her Journey:Brooke Deanne is a Trauma Healing Mentor, Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), and NLP Practitioner who empowers survivors to reclaim their lives by rewriting their stories. Having personally overcome indoctrination, abuse, and toxic relationships, Brooke brings profound insight and unwavering dedication to her work. As a highly sought-after speaker, best-selling author, and passionate advocate against religious abuse and domestic violence, Brooke's influence extends well beyond her practice.She empowers women to shatter the chains of abuse and childhood trauma, enabling them to create healthier relationships and reclaim their true lives. She specializes in helping women break free from the cycles of abuse and trauma to build fulfilling and authentic lives. With her holistic approach, Brooke works through years of emotional baggage in half the time of traditional talk therapy.By helping her clients create a new foundation for their sense of self, healing their nervous systems, and removing outdated stories and patterns, she enables them to access new levels of mind, body, and spirit integration. This transformative process empowers women to reclaim their power and live in their authenticity.Find + Connect With Brooke Here:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | FIND HER BOOKSEE HER BEHIND-THE-SCENES QUESTIONS HERE_____________________EXTRAS + SOCIALS Connect on Instagram:Brianne RobergeGo Regulate YourselfConnect on Facebook:Brianne RobergeGo Regulate Yourself

Imagine waking up and finding out that you've been living inside an abusive cult for 36 years of your life... and you didn't even know it. Beyond terrifying, right?Well today's Friday's with Friends guest, Brooke Deanne, is walking us through exactly what that moment looked like for her- including the moments that led up to it and the entire aftermath that followed.We're diving deep into religious trauma, the 'taboo' parts of spirituality that no one wants to talk about, and the massive impact that this type of childhood environment had on her and her life.Together we explore what it's like to walk away from everything you've ever known, rewrite your entire identity, and ultimately- choose a path for your life that others might not understand or support.This episode is equal parts juicy and wild- and you don't want to miss a second of it.So let’s dive in now, shall we?__________________________Here's A Little About Brooke + Her Journey:Brooke Deanne is a Trauma Healing Mentor, Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), and NLP Practitioner who empowers survivors to reclaim their lives by rewriting their stories. Having personally overcome indoctrination, abuse, and toxic relationships, Brooke brings profound insight and unwavering dedication to her work. As a highly sought-after speaker, best-selling author, and passionate advocate against religious abuse and domestic violence, Brooke's influence extends well beyond her practice.She empowers women to shatter the chains of abuse and childhood trauma, enabling them to create healthier relationships and reclaim their true lives. She specializes in helping women break free from the cycles of abuse and trauma to build fulfilling and authentic lives. With her holistic approach, Brooke works through years of emotional baggage in half the time of traditional talk therapy.By helping her clients create a new foundation for their sense of self, healing their nervous systems, and removing outdated stories and patterns, she enables them to access new levels of mind, body, and spirit integration. This transformative process empowers women to reclaim their power and live in their authenticity.Find + Connect With Brooke Here:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | FIND HER BOOKSEE HER BEHIND-THE-SCENES QUESTIONS HERE_____________________EXTRAS + SOCIALS Connect on Instagram:Brianne RobergeGo Regulate YourselfConnect on Facebook:Brianne RobergeGo Regulate Yourself

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