EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 21 MIN
The Psychology of Cults: Love Bombers, Prophets, and Prisoners, OH MY!
from Killing Time · host Dr. Aaron Ghering
This week Dr. Ghering examines the psychology of cults from their leaders to their practices to their victims. Using Dr. Steven Hassan’s BITE model and Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a foundation framework to dive into the way cults work and the consequences left in their wake. Some of Dr. Hassan’s books are linked below:Combatting Cult Mind Controlhttps://a.co/d/iDUf10yThe Cult of Trumphttps://a.co/d/dEl8EsvFreedom of Mindhttps://a.co/d/aH8jV2ZIf you know someone who might be a victim of a cult or high control group, here are some helpful resources.International Celtic Studies Association:https://internationalculticstudies.org/https://www.icsahome.com/support/consultationsupportgroupsPeople Leave Cultshttps://www.peopleleavecults.com/services/support-groupsNational Association of Forensic Counselors https://www.peopleleavecults.com/services/support-groupsIf you would like to reach out to us find us on Instagram, TickTok, or YouTube or email us directly at [email protected]
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This week Dr. Ghering examines the psychology of cults from their leaders to their practices to their victims. Using Dr. Steven Hassan’s BITE model and Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a foundation framework to dive into the way cults work and the consequences left in their wake. Some of Dr. Hassan’s books are linked below:Combatting Cult Mind Controlhttps://a.co/d/iDUf10yThe Cult of Trumphttps://a.co/d/dEl8EsvFreedom of Mindhttps://a.co/d/aH8jV2ZIf you know someone who might be a victim of a cult or high control group, here are some helpful resources.International Celtic Studies Association:https://internationalculticstudies.org/https://www.icsahome.com/support/consultationsupportgroupsPeople Leave Cultshttps://www.peopleleavecults.com/services/support-groupsNational Association of Forensic Counselors https://www.peopleleavecults.com/services/support-groupsIf you would like to reach out to us find us on Instagram, TickTok, or YouTube or email us directly at [email protected]
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