How I Escaped a Cult (India Oxenberg’s NXIVM Story)

Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse and suicidal ideation What would you do if everything you believed in turned out to be a lie? This week, Susie sits down with India Oxenberg to share her harrowing experience in the NXIVM cult, a so-called self-help group led by convicted leader Keith Raniere. India opens up about being lured into the group at 19, the manipulation and abuse she endured, and the red flags she missed along the way. She also reflects on the strength it took to escape, rebuild her life, and repair her relationship with her mother, Catherine Oxenberg, whose determination helped expose the cult. India's story isn’t just one of survival—it’s about reclaiming her voice, finding purpose in her pain, and helping others recognize the lies that can trap them. This compelling conversation is a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to rebuild after betrayal. Don’t miss it. Be sure to keep up with India on Instagram and grab a copy of her book here LA Wildfire Relief: Los Angeles Fire Foundation Baby2Baby Pasadena Humane Society World Central Kitchen LAUSD Education Foundation Emergency Relief WatchDuty App Live, Laugh, Like and follow your host on Instagram @susiecevans, the podcast @livelaughliespodcast and subscribe to our YouTube at youtube.com/@LiveLaughLiespodcast Submit your lies and juiciest stories via our voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveLaughLiesVoicemail or email us at [email protected] Thank you to our incredible sponsors! Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/LIVELAUGHLIES to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Trigger Warning: Sexual abuse and suicidal ideation What would you do if everything you believed in turned out to be a lie? This week, Susie sits down with India Oxenberg to share her harrowing experience in the NXIVM cult, a so-called self-help group led by convicted leader Keith Raniere. India opens up about being lured into the group at 19, the manipulation and abuse she endured, and the red flags she missed along the way. She also reflects on the strength it took to escape, rebuild her life, and repair her relationship with her mother, Catherine Oxenberg, whose determination helped expose the cult. India's story isn’t just one of survival—it’s about reclaiming her voice, finding purpose in her pain, and helping others recognize the lies that can trap them. This compelling conversation is a powerful reminder of the strength it takes to rebuild after betrayal. Don’t miss it. Be sure to keep up with India on Instagram and grab a copy of her book here LA Wildfire Relief: Los Angeles Fire Foundation Baby2Baby Pasadena Humane Society World Central Kitchen LAUSD Education Foundation Emergency Relief WatchDuty App Live, Laugh, Like and follow your host on Instagram @susiecevans, the podcast @livelaughliespodcast and subscribe to our YouTube at youtube.com/@LiveLaughLiespodcast Submit your lies and juiciest stories via our voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/LiveLaughLiesVoicemail or email us at [email protected] Thank you to our incredible sponsors! Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/LIVELAUGHLIES to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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