Top 10 Signs You're in a Manipulative Relationship | Rick Alan Ross - PT 1

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🗓️ 13 November 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Women of Impact, where today’s conversation will take you deep into the world of cults and manipulative relationships. I'm your host, Lisa Bilyeu, and joining me is cult expert Rick Alan Ross. In this episode, we unravel the insidious tactics of love bombing and conditional affection, the manipulation and dependency that cults and abusive relationships foster, and the isolation and indoctrination techniques that rob individuals of their autonomy. We also delve into the intricacies of leaving such environments and the intense feelings of shame and guilt that often accompany this challenging process. We'll discuss gender dynamics in narcissistic behaviors, the rise of female cult leaders like Amy Carlson and Elizabeth Claire Prophet, and the complex realities faced by cult members. From high-profile cases like Charles Manson’s manipulation tactics and Leslie Van Houten's eventual transformation, to the impact of modern social media in cult awareness, Rick offers invaluable insights into how cults recruit even the most intelligent individuals and celebrities. Plus, we explore the critical role of intervention and the journey towards recovery, touching on compelling stories like Elizabeth Smart’s and Patricia Hearst's abductions and subsequent reprogramming. Whether you’re curious about the psychological traps of cults, or looking for ways to protect yourself and others, this episode is a powerful guide to understanding and safeguarding your autonomy. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Beware of manipulation: Love bombing and control. 04:27 Isolation limits feedback, ensuring control and dependency. 08:31 Charismatic leader controlled, abused small devoted following. 12:04 Beware online groups for cult-like behaviors. 15:19 Keith Raniere trial: witnessed downfall after lengthy battle. 18:00 Seek professional help to understand and recover. 21:32 Mark uses social media to educate against cults. 25:15 Manson incited race war due to failed fame. 29:32 Cult leaders manipulate followers into apocalyptic narratives. 33:02 Leslie Van Houten: cult recovery, family support, transformation. 35:42 Elizabeth Smart kidnapped, abused, coerced, threatened family. 39:17 Patty Hearst, SLA involvement, prison, Carter commutation. 44:22 Defining cults, coercive tactics, and family concerns. 47:29 Love-based relationships reveal truth through discussions. 51:50 Find me on Twitter @XallenRoss; culteducation.com resources. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa OneSkin: Visit https://oneskin.co and use code LISA for 15% off to make your skin look, feel, and act younger with OneSkin! Helix: Get 25% off and 2 FREE Dream Pillows with any CORE mattress purchase or get a FREE Bedding Bundle with any Luxe or Elite mattress at https://helixsleep.com/woi FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:04.0	What up, guys? This is your homie. Lisa Biddleu here. And today we're diving into a mind-blowing conversation that has me sitting on the edge of my seat. Now, a lot of us women deal with heavy, deep, emotional, mental manipulation. And I cover a lot on this podcast about the signs
1:15.1	and how we start to navigate when we're being manipulated, controlled or someone's trying to
1:19.3	get our power. That's just something that I've struggled with my whole life and I know how many
1:23.5	women have also felt like that. Now when someone takes away your power, there's not where you
1:27.4	can have confidence, which is why I find it fascinating, because the time in my life that I felt the least confident is when I gave my power over. Now, how the hell does that happen? Well, today, I have a guy on that is going to help us understand not just manipulation tactics but the master the master
1:46.9	class of manipulation and it comes from someone that not only can manipulate one woman or one person
1:53.6	it's the person that has the skills to be able to manipulate and control possibly hundreds if not not thousands of people. Now, yes, I'm
2:03.8	talking about cult leaders. When you think about the tactics that we talk about on this show,
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