Twin Flames: From Love Bombing to Liberation with Jessi Hersey
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4.8 • 566 Ratings
🗓️ 9 July 2025
⏱️ 78 minutes
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Summary
In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes Jessi Hersey, a courageous author and cult survivor, to share her transformative journey from the Twin Flames Universe cult. Jessi opens up about her experiences within the group, detailing the emotional manipulation and love bombing that initially drew her in, only to later reveal the toxic underbelly of the organization. Her candid reflections on the mirroring exercise highlight how it contributed to her feelings of confusion and self-doubt, ultimately leading her to question her identity and sense of self.
As they delve deeper into Jessie's story, Rachel and Jessi discuss the profound impact of being part of a high-control group, particularly on the LGBTQ community. Jessie emphasizes the importance of recognizing red flags and understanding the psychological tactics employed by cult leaders to maintain control. Their conversation sheds light on the struggles faced by many who leave such organizations, including the challenges of rediscovering one's true self and rebuilding a life after trauma.
Now, as a resilient advocate for others, Jessi is using her voice to empower those who have experienced similar struggles. She shares her passion for writing, including her impactful book "Lit: My Journey Back to Faith," and her commitment to creating inclusive narratives in her upcoming works. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of cult dynamics and the journey toward healing and self-acceptance.
To learn more about Jessie and her work, visit her YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@jessisstories9375
More about the aftermath of the Twin Flames documentary:
Michigan AG opens investigation into Twin Flames Universe after Netflix documentary
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to Indocination, a weekly conversation series about protecting yourself from systems of control. |
| 0:11.2 | I'm your host, Rachel Bernstein. |
| 0:13.5 | Hello, Indocination listeners. This is your host, Rachel Bernstein, and I appreciate your support for the podcast. |
| 0:23.5 | While Patreon helps to sustain the show, |
| 0:29.8 | I understand that a monthly commitment isn't always possible. So, if you'd like to contribute in another way, you can make a one-time donation via PayPal. The link is in the show notes. Thank you so, |
| 0:37.4 | so very much for your support. |
| 0:42.8 | Hello, everyone. Today on the show, we have Jesse Hersey. She is a passionate and resilient |
| 0:52.0 | author and cult survivor who has captured readers' hearts with her |
| 0:57.4 | Pencraft Award-winning book, Lit Soul, My Journey Back to Faith. A proud neurodivergent writer, |
| 1:05.0 | she was someone who bravely shared her story of leaving the Twin Flames universe cult, an experience that |
| 1:15.3 | nearly cost her everything, including her identity. Her upcoming memoir promises an unflinching |
| 1:23.2 | look at the harm inflicted on the LGBTQ plus community by this organization. |
| 1:31.1 | And when she's not writing, you can find her spending time with her beloved kitties, |
| 1:37.0 | Max and Matilda, and her newest companion, a spirited puppy named Rosie. |
| 1:43.4 | Together they explore the world and find solace under the open sky. |
| 1:49.9 | She's also on YouTube and you can see her videos there and we'll put a link in the show notes. |
| 1:57.8 | There's also been Twin Flames documentaries and I encourage you to be able to take a look at |
| 2:05.3 | them so that you can find out for yourself what has been uncovered about this group and the |
| 2:13.0 | people leading it. Here's Jesse now. |
| 2:18.3 | It is my pleasure to have Jesse Horses with me today. I have been waiting for this conversation for a while. |
| 2:39.4 | I am so happy to be able to talk to you about your experiences and about really wherever you want to take the conversation. |
| 2:48.0 | I know that you've had a specific experience in a specific |
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