What Happens Inside a Secretive Cult Like SIST?

from Cult Diaries · host Brooke Deanne

In this deeply powerful and possibly triggering episode, (trigger warning) we sit down with Martha Glory Kartaoui, a cult survivor who has transformed unimaginable experiences into a life devoted to healing, truth, and empowerment.Martha courageously shares her story of life inside Samanta Roy Institute of Science and Technology (SIST)—a secretive, fundamentalist group based in Shawano, Wisconsin. Led by Avraham Cohen (formerly R.C. Samanta Roy or Rama Behera), the group has been described by former members and media as a cult, with allegations including emotional abuse, financial exploitation, and severe physical torture.This conversation goes beyond headlines and into the lived reality of what it means to be inside a high-control environment—and what it takes to break free from it.Martha’s journey didn’t end with escape. After more than 14 years of deep, intentional healing, she has become a powerful leader in the trauma-healing space. She is the creator of Unbound, an immersive experience designed to help individuals release the past and reclaim their power, and the founder of Unbound: The Collective, a global community of “battle angels” rising into wholeness.She is also an international bestselling author, speaker, trauma-informed coach, and host of Let Glory Shine, using her voice to awaken, empower, and guide others back to themselves.In this episode, we explore:– What it really takes to break free from cult programming– The long and layered process of healing the mind, body, and nervous system– Reclaiming identity after control, fear, and conditioning– And how to rise into purpose after surviving the unimaginableThis is more than a story—it’s a reclamation.If you’ve ever felt controlled, silenced, or disconnected from your truth, this episode will meet you there—and gently guide you forward. Because healing isn’t just about surviving what happened it’s about becoming who you were always meant to be.Grab her book or listen to her show below:https://lnk.bio/MarthaGloryKartaoui