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Women and Crime

Daniella Mestyanek Young - Part 1

Women and Crime

Cloud10

True Crime, Social Sciences, Science, Society & Culture

4.62.7K Ratings

🗓️ 14 March 2023

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Ep 118: (Part 1) Raised in one of the most notorious sex cults, one woman’s memoir brings their atrocities out of the shadows and into the light. This is the Daniella Mestyanek Young story - part 1. For more information about Daniella's work, or to learn about her book, Uncultured; visit her website: https://www.uncultureyourself.com Sources for Today's Episode: Uncultured: A Memoir of Cults, War and Belonging by Daniella Mestyanek Young Interview with Daniella Mestyanek Young Davidberg.org Childrenofgod.com Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Prose (Personalized Haircare) Prose is the key to achieving all your hair goals this year. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/women This is Actually Happening (Podcast) Follow THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING wherever you listen to podcasts. You can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery App. https://www.thisisactuallyhappening.com Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced & Edited by James Varga Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Daniella Mestyanek Young Help is Available: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic or other violence, there are many organizations that can offer support or help you in your specific situation. For direct links to organizations please visit https://womenandcrimepodcast.com/resources/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This podcast may contain content that is graphic and disturbing in nature.

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Listen or discretion is advised.

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Raise them one of the most notorious sex cults.

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One woman's memoir brings their atrocities out of the shadows and into the light.

0:14.0

This is the Dengiella Mesténec Young Story.

0:30.0

Good morning, Megan.

0:39.0

Good morning.

0:40.0

Today we're covering something a little bit different, but very interesting episode.

0:44.0

I can't wait for this one, especially because I was able to meet Dengiella as well,

0:49.0

and I'm so interested.

0:50.0

Today's a little bit different because we're covering a topic that we don't usually dive into,

0:54.0

which is the crimes committed by a cult.

0:57.0

And while cults are not exactly in our criminal domain, we did cover a few recall,

1:02.0

Megan, the Anne Hamilton Bern story.

1:04.0

I sure do remember that one.

1:05.0

That was actually our first exclusive Patreon episode if I recall.

1:09.0

But I don't believe that we have ever unpacked cults on our main feed.

1:14.0

More specifically going to be looking at the life of Dengiella Mesténec Young.

1:18.0

Now, she recently published her book Uncultured,

1:21.0

and this is where she parallels her experiences growing up inside the children of God Cult

1:26.0

and her experiences in the military as a woman in combat.

1:30.0

You know, I love memoirs, Megan.

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