I Escaped a Sex Cult: Scary Tactics Cults Use to Recruit You | NXIVM Survivor Sarah Edmondson (Part 1)

In this week’s episode of the Write Your Own Story podcast, Betsy sits down with Sarah Edmondson — actress, author, podcast host, and survivor of the NXIVM cult — to uncover how she was recruited and why intelligent, ambitious women can be especially vulnerable to manipulation.In Part 1, Sarah opens up about: 🔹 Her early life as a “seeker” and what made her open to self-improvement groups 🔹 The subtle tactics NXIVM used to draw people in and build dependency 🔹 The MLM-style structure hidden beneath a “personal growth” program 🔹 Red flags she missed — and how they apply not just to cults, but also to relationships, communities, and families 🔹 Why anyone can fall prey to manipulation, and the psychology that keeps people stuck👉 Part 2 (coming next week, 9/24) will reveal Sarah’s breaking point, the shocking branding ritual, and how she finally escaped to become a whistleblower.If you’ve ever wondered how someone ends up in a cult — or how to recognize the red flags before it’s too late — this conversation is a must-listen.✨ Connect with Sarah Edmondson:Follow Sarah: sarahedmondson.comFacebook: facebook.com/sarahjedmondsonInstagram: @sarahedmondsonX: @sarahjedmondsonYouTube: youtube.com/@SarahEdmondsonActorLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahjedmondsonWatch Sarah’s TEDx talk on TED.com: https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_edmondson_how_to_spot_a_cult?subtitle=en Listen to A Little Bit Culty wherever you listen to podcasts: alittlebitculty.comSupport the showFREE FEEL BETTER SPRINT (7 DAYS)https://admirable-cake-433.myflodesk.com/feelbetterin7daysJOIN THE WAITLIST, NOW WHAT: https://forms.gle/upoSwPQEu5vm1wYW6Connect with Betsy:Website: writeyourownstory.coEmail: [email protected]: write_your_own_story_co Or betsyleoYoutube:writeyourownstorypodcast