Cult of self-improvement

In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Sarah Edmondson, actor, author, producer, podcaster of @alittebitculty, and the whistleblower who risked everything to expose the NXIVM cult. From her first steps into what seemed like an ordinary self-improvement course, to becoming a leader inside the organization, Sarah unpacks how blurred lines between growth and exploitation can entrap even the most ambitious and idealistic people. She shares how instinct, motherhood, and courage finally led her to break free, bring NXIVM down, and reclaim her voice. This is an honest and revealing conversation about power, language, and the resilience it takes to turn trauma into purpose. FeaturingSarah EdmondsonCo-host A Little Bit Culty https://alittlebitculty.com/ Sarah Edmondson is a multifaceted talent with over 40 film and TV credits and an extensive voice acting portfolio including "Transformers Cybertron" and "My Little Pony." Beyond her acting career, Sarah gained recognition as a whistleblower and author of "Scarred," detailing her escape from NXIVM. She co-hosts "A Little Bit Culty" podcast with her husband Anthony Ames, exploring the fine line between devotion and dysfunction. Featured in HBO's "The Vow" and CBC's popular podcast "Uncover," Sarah dedicates herself to helping others identify and avoid abusive situations while balancing her roles as an artist, entrepreneur, and mother. Hosted byMo DhaliwalCEOSkyrocket Digital Software engineer turned marketer, Mo is an entrepreneur, cultural curator and technologist. In his role as founder and CEO of Skyrocket Digital, he helps clients with business, brand and technology to launch new ideas and grow their businesses. — High Agency: Conversations that Drive Growth and Transformation⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/highagencypod⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-agency-pod/⁠X: ⁠https://x.com/highagencypod⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@highagencypod⁠ — Presented by Skyrocket Digital⁠https://skyrockdigital.com/⁠ ⁠⁠Skyrocket is the digital agency for ambitious leaders. Our capabilities empower business and marketing leaders with the confidence to launch new initiatives, grow their brands, and undergo the transformation necessary to achieve breakthrough results.