209 Wanting to return to a cult ... is normal

Discussing why people want to return to a cult and the period in time in which this is most likely, plus how to avoid doing this. Using examples from others & my own time in Adidam (following Adi Da Samraj). Live 3/4/2026.0:00 – Intro to discussing leaving & returning to a cult2:18 – Time when most likely to return to a cult | not knowing/out of touch with the world outside a cult | loss of comfort zone outside cult6:07 – Break | offering french fries for covid shot7:54 – Situation leading to my leaving Adidam cult | questioning Adidam stories11:49 – Formally leaving Adidam14:16 – Wanting to return to Adidam in months following departure due to all feelings that led me to join | joining a cult due to depression & bad life | looking for place of hope & solutions17:46 – Joining the world outside a cult is scary | growing up in a cult & not prepared to deal with real world19:55 – Break | Elvis Whiskey20:48 – What happens immediately after leaving a cult | positive vs negative situations | Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center story | replacing cult with positive alcoholic26:14 – Cult is a comfort zone | natural instinct to return to cult, like staying in abusive relationships27:46 – My attempt to return to Adidam via Facebook, keeping Adi Da Samraj as part of my spirituality & returning depression | gaslighting by Adidam devotees | Sri Dharma Pravatarka Acharya of DharmaNation helped break me of Adidam's immature teachings | breaking emotionally | leaving Sri Acharya 36:14 – Many want to return to cults | dealing with our cult past & issues & emotions | questioning personal beliefs39:25 – Being in a cult is 24/7 | Satya Sai Baba cult story | woke progressives are a cult44:31 – Responding to comments | Stray Kids K-Pop group | not "crying about libs" when liberal politicians act like babiesThis podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.REGULAR LIVE SHOW for independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff. Unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist, and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma). This channel formerly known as Practical Spirituality: Hinduism & Current Events with Premanand Das BhagatEmail: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM