Alexandra Stein PhD: Attachment in cults and coercive relationships

Dr Alexandra Stein, one of the leading experts on cults joins us today for a fascinating interview. She talks about her own experience within a cult, the application of attachment theory to cults and coercive relationships as well as discussing the physical effects of these damaging and toxic relationships. We also discuss the historic lack of research from a multi-generational (born-in) perspective and whether talk about the the 'cult self' versus the 'authentic self' is universally useful. Dr Stein was incredibly generous with her time and thoughtfully engaged with everything we asked. Useful Links www.alexandrastein.com/publications https://www.thefamilysurvivaltrust.org   For donations to support the work of the Family Survival Trust: https://www.justgiving.com/thefamilysurvivaltrust Why Not become a 'What should I think about patron..?' for just £1 (or equivalent) https://www.patreon.com/whatshouldithinkabout