Proud Defector: Claire Headley On Scientology (Part 2)

A Little Bit Culty

Sarah Edmondson & Anthony “Nippy” Ames

True Crime, Society & Culture, Education

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 26 February 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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And…we’re back for part two of our conversation with Claire Headley, a defiant Scientology whistleblower who still owes the shadowy organization a billion minus 30 years on her contract. (Don’t hold your breath, David Miscavige.) Born and bred in England’s Scientology boarding schools before rising up through the ranks all the way to headquarters, Claire’s escape after a lifetime of indoctrination is nothing short of heroic. In this follow-up, she shares more about the details of her exit, her thoughts on the future of Scientology, and her role as an expert witness for the prosecution in the Danny Masterson trial. This episode is as insidery as an insider account of L. Ron’s house gets. Also, paging Trey Parker and Matt Stone: We see you and we appreciate you.

SHOW NOTES:

Claire Headley escaped L. Ron’s Church of Scientology, bravely emerging from its dark depths to share her harrowing experiences with the world. Since breaking free 18 years ago, Claire has become a prominent advocate for survivors, shedding light on the church's practices, its culture of control, and the struggles faced by those who leave. She’s also continued to be abused by its powerful reach. As President of The Aftermath Foundation, Claire helps others – often with no work experience or family beyond Sea Org – leave Scientology. You can find lots of details at Blown for Good, on Twitter, and YouTube.

There are more ALBC episodes on Scientology:

Leah Remini: Heal That Sh*t: Leah Remini & The Aftermath

One Billion Years: Mike Rinder on How Scientology Could End

Or remix, Scientology SUCKS | Ft. Leah Remini, Mike Rinder, and Jon Atack

Also…Let it be known far and wide, loud and clear that…

The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody’s mad at you, just don’t be a culty fuckwad.

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0:00.0	This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or mental health advice.
0:05.2	The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast
0:10.0	and are not intended to malign any religion group club organization business individual anyone or anything. I'm Sarah Edmondson and I'm Anthony air quotes nippy aims and this is a little bit
0:30.8	guilty a podcast about what happens when things that seem like a great thing at first go bad.
0:35.9	Every week we chat with survivors, experts, and whistleblowers for real cult stories told directly
0:40.8	by the people who live through them.
0:42.6	Because we want you to learn a few things we've had to learn the hard way.
0:46.2	Like if you think you're too smart to get sucked into something culty,
0:49.8	you're already prime recruitment material.
0:52.3	You might even already be in a cold.
0:54.0	Oops, you better keep listening to find out.
0:56.7	Welcome to season six of a little bit colty.
1:00.4	Sinking down to the depths of the ocean
1:05.0	hanging on to win my love.
1:09.0	If I let go of it all I could leave, but I don't know. Welcome back everybody to the follow-up with our personal hero.
1:17.7	Welcome back everybody to the follow-up
1:20.0	with our personal hero Claire Hedley.
1:22.4	The redo.
1:23.1	If you haven't heard part one, I recommend rewining
1:26.3	and going back and listening.
1:27.5	I don't think you rewind podcast, but yeah, you get the gist.
1:29.9	Let us know what you think on Patreon and Instagram or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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