I would define reclaiming as to take back what was yours.

Something you possess is lost or stolen, and ultimately you triumph in finding it again.

Listen to Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky wherever you get your podcasts.

Scam Factory, the explosive new true crime podcast from Wondery exposes a multi-billion dollar criminal

empire. Every suspicious text you ignore masks a huge network of compounds where thousands are held

captive and forced to scam others under the threat of death. Follow Scam Factory on the Wondery app

or wherever you get your podcasts. The Amazing Kate Casey.

Welcome back for another episode of Reality Life with Kay Casey.

Now, if you've been a long time listener, you know,

I've always been fascinated by Colts.

And in the process of this show,

I've interviewed so many people that have been members of Colts

or who have executive produced or directed documentaries or series about cults.

Today's episode is about a new Hulu series.

It is called How I Escapeed My Cult.

A cult is considered a religious or quasi-religious group.

It's characterized by unusual or atypical beliefs, seclusion from the outside world,

and authoritarian structure. In most cases, they are secretive and hostile to non-members.

They're typically led by a charismatic individual. They're persuasive with a magnetic personality,

dynamic and convincing, and may be seen as a genius

or a religious figure, and of course they have absolute power and they don't allow criticism.

They use coercive control, a pattern of behavior used to dominate, intimidate, and manipulate

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