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How Did We Get Here?
by emicat1018
Discover the dark underbelly of human behavior and explore the hidden world of cults
Episodes
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Question for Listeners
emicat1018 AI (00:00.088) What would it take for you to join a cult? You're probably snorting to yourself, knowing that you'd never do such a thing. Let's think of a better question. What is that one thing that would cause you to let your guard down? To give up your personhood? To lose it all?...
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7M: TikTok Terror?
Keywords TikTok, cults, 7M, Shekinah Church, Robert Shin, Wilking Sisters, mental health, psychological manipulation, family dynamics, cult psychology Summary In this episode, Emily O'Brien explores the intersection of TikTok culture and modern cults, focusing on the 7M organization and the...
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Heaven's Gate Part 4
Summary This episode explores the infamous cult Heaven's Gate and its tragic end. It discusses the factors leading up to the mass suicide, the beliefs of the cult, and the concept of free will. The episode also raises questions about the human capacity for belief and the willingness to make…
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Heaven's Gate Part 3
Summary This episode of How Did We Get Here explores the topic of cults, specifically focusing on the members of Heaven's Gate. The host discusses the types of people who join cults, including those who are well-educated, have time and money, and lack a solid religious background. The episode...
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How Did We Get Here Trailer 2
emicat1018 AI (00:00.098) Welcome to How Did We Get Here? The podcast where we dive deep and dissect the world of infamous and current cults and unearth the hidden psyche of their leaders. I am Emily, your guide in this journey and a professional psych nurse. That being said, I am not formally...
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Heaven's Gate Part 2
Summary In this episode, Emily O'Brien explores the beliefs and teachings of the Heaven's Gate cult, led by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles. The cult believed in the existence of extraterrestrial beings and the opportunity for humans to ascend to a higher level of existence. They followed…
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Heaven's Gate Part 1
Summary This episode explores the beliefs and actions of the Heaven's Gate cult, led by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Lou Nettles. The cult believed that planet Earth was about to be recycled and that their only chance for survival was to evacuate with the cult. The conversation delves into the...
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Cult Leader Psyche - Personality Disorders
SummaryIn this episode, Emily O'Brien explores personality disorders and how they pertain to cult leaders. She discusses the three clusters of personality disorders: odd and eccentric, dramatic and erratic, and anxious and inhibitive. Emily provides an overview of each disorder within these...
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The Children of Thunder
SummaryThe podcast explores the chilling and tragic tale of the Children of Thunder, a cult that terrorized California in the late 1990s. The story begins with Glenn Heltzer, the cult's charismatic yet troubled leader, and his descent into extreme religious delusions. The cult's beliefs and...
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FLDS
Summary This episode explores the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS) and the challenges faced by its members in leaving the cult. It discusses the history of the FLDS, the control exerted by its leaders, and the beliefs and practices that made it difficult for…
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The LDS Church: Is It a Cult?
SummaryThis episode explores the history and beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as the Mormon Church. It discusses the life of Joseph Smith, the founder of the LDS Church, and the central beliefs outlined in the Articles of Faith. The episode also…
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Waco Part 2
Summary This episode of the podcast explores the Waco Siege and the questions surrounding it. It delves into topics such as the First and Second Amendment rights, delusional thinking, the raid on the Mount Carmel compound, the use of tear gas, the fires, and the government's handling of evidence....
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Waco Part 1
Summary This podcast episode explores the history of the Branch Davidians, a religious sect that originated in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The episode also delves into the life of David Koresh, the infamous leader of the Branch Davidians, and his rise to power within the sect. It covers the...
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The Order of the Solar Temple
Emily brings you to Switzerland, Quebec, and to the star Sirius as she uncovers the secrets of this mysterious order
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Raelism
Join Emily as she shares the story of a Frenchman’s trip to space!
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The Source Family
Join Emily in Los Angeles as she dissects the experience that was the Source Family!
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The Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God
Join Emily as we delve into a fiery apocalypse in Uganda!
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The Manson Family
Join Emily as we explore one of the most chilling true crime stories of the 20th century. The Manson Family murders are one of the first and deadliest stories of its type. Learn how Manson, a broken boy, built a flock of girls to do his bidding.
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The Cult of Control
Listen as we discuss six characteristics of a cult along with some famous examples!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Discover the dark underbelly of human behavior and explore the hidden world of cults
HOSTED BY
emicat1018
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Discover the dark underbelly of human behavior and explore the hidden world of cults
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