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The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steven Hassan

MeidasTouch Network, Dr. Steven Hassan

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Steven Hassan, PhD, is one of the leading experts on cults and undue influence in the world. A former member of the right-wing Moonie cult, Hassan was deprogrammed 45 years ago and has dedicated his life to helping people out of cults and destructive situations. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional and has written four books, including The Cult of Trump and the seminal book Combating Cult Mind Control. On this podcast, Steve will explain HOW mind-control works, and how to prot ...
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Timmy Did What?

Carah Burrell & Ryan Fisher

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Have you heard the Ballard of Timmy the Fraud? Tim Ballard—Mormon messiah or secret sinner? Carah Burrell and Ryan Fisher co-host a weekly O.U.R Fraudcast with all the exclusive interviews, evidence and updates.
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Gaslight (/ˈɡaslīt/). Verb. Manipulating someone by psychological means into questioning their own reality. The Gaslight Effect podcast is hosted by Dr. Robin Stern, co-founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of the best-selling book, The Gaslight Effect. On her podcast, Robin helps listeners identify gaslighting, to escape the destructive dynamic and reclaim their reality.
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Go Ask Ali

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Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com.
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Dr Phil spoke at Madison Square Garden saying Trump wasnt a bully. Ha! Professor Yamada is an internationally recognized authority on workplace bullying. He is a professor of law and the director of the New Workplace Institute at Suffolk University Law School in Boston. It is the primary drafter of model workplace anti-bullying legislation known as…
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In today's episode of the "Timmy Did What?" podcast, we are joined by Steven Hassan, a world-renowned cult expert here to bring us his analysis of Tim Ballard's anti-sex trafficking tactics. Links to check out more of Steven's work are below! Website: https://freedomofmind.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/cultcast 🤝 https://donorbox.org/help-fund-t…
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Big developments in the ongoing Tim Ballard saga. OUR is running away likely to avoid prosecution. Also, a major victory for the women in court! The press release is available on our Patreon. 🤝 https://donorbox.org/help-fund-truth-about-tim-ballard-mormon-corruption 📱 Venmo: CarahB: https://account.venmo.com/u/CarahB 👩‍💻 Patreon exclusives: https:/…
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When thinking about political leaders—those with influence over national or global issues—how often do we consider the role of their political followers? Could you or I say “no” to a toxic leader and courageously defy their commands? This consideration is critical. Leaders don’t operate in isolation. They need political followers who support, ampli…
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Join Carah Burrell and Ryan Fisher live as we dive into the controversy surrounding Operation Underground Railroad and Tim Ballard, now facing a major federal lawsuit and allegation of money laundering to hire prostitutes. Also, stick around for some exclusive evidence you won't find anywhere else. New lawsuit: https://www.documentcloud.org/documen…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Vanessa Reiser. Vanessa is a licensed clinical social worker, an expert on narcissistic abuse, the author of Narcissistic Abuse, and the founder of a teletherapy and life coaching practice that’s changing lives by helping people heal from the trauma of narcissistic relationships. Vanessa’s personal journe…
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Pornhub was once recognized as the largest and most popular porn site in the world. The site made it easy for users to upload and download content, which is desirable in other contexts. However, these features pose significant threats when applied to freely accessible user-generated, homemade, pornography. Reports suggest that without adequate safe…
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My latest guest on the Influence Continuum is Amanda Tyler, a graduate of Georgetown University and The University of Texas School of Law, who has practiced privately as an attorney, as a law clerk for a U.S. district court judge in Dallas, Texas, and at various positions within the federal level. She is currently the Executive Director of the BJC …
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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect podcast, Dr. Robin Stern explores the shadows of manipulation and the journey toward reclaiming our truth with a guest who knows this struggle all too well: Jessi Hersey. Jessi is a queer neurodivergent author and a Pencraft Award winner, featured in Netflix's Escaping Twin Flames docu-series, where she shares…
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Today we unravel the explosive scandal shaking Tim Ballard's "anti-sex trafficking" empire to its core. Former Miss Utah, Amy Morgan Davis, steps into the spotlight with damning accusations of sexual assault, grooming, and manipulation at the hands of Tim Ballard. Timmy, now in freefall, retaliates with a defamation lawsuit—but the evidence is too …
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United States history is often portrayed more through myth than historical fact. The true story of America, from its founding rebellion to the present day, is extraordinarily complex. The truth can sometimes seem almost unimaginable due to the numerous injustices and inequities throughout its history. Despite the ideals expressed by the nation’s fo…
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Heard about the Heritage Foundation Project 2025? Did you know it’s architect, President Kevin Roberts has ties to the far-right, secretive Roman Catholic group Opus Dei. Want to know more? I have been helping people involved with Opus Dei for decades and have read numerous books on them. I have a BITE Model of Authoritarian control on Opus day on …
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Join Ryan Fisher as he sets the record straight on some insane claims that Tim has been making in his fall from grace. 🤝 https://donorbox.org/help-fund-truth-about-tim-ballard-mormon-corruption 📱 Venmo: CarahB: https://account.venmo.com/u/CarahB 👩‍💻 Patreon exclusives: https://patreon.com/user?u=59737554&utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Marceia Cork, also known as The Change Coach®. Marceia is SHRM, HRCI, PROSCI®, and Grief Recovery Method® certified, with expertise in restorative communication. She specializes in helping people navigate the difficult journey of change by addressing a core issue that many of us overlook—grief. Through he…
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This week on the Influence Continuum, I had the pleasure of sitting down with two-time Emmy winner Dan Partland, an extraordinary documentarian. He asked me to speak on the MAGA cult in his new film, #UNTRUTH: The Psychology of Trumpism, which will be streaming on virtually every platform. Dan’s new film highlights what I have been saying for years…
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Have you ever learned from an expert in coercive control? Ever thought about the authoritarianism in a family structure? Maybe you or someone you know were married to a narcissist or knows of children being manipulated by an abusive parent. My latest guest, social worker Christine Cocchiola, is an expert on adult and child victims of coercive contr…
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Today we go live to read the career-ending Times article, start to finish. Join us! Link to the article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/us/tim-ballard-sound-of-freedom-sex-trafficking.html?searchResultPosition=1 🤝 https://donorbox.org/help-fund-truth-about-tim-ballard-mormon-corruption 📱 Venmo: CarahB: https://account.venmo.com/u/CarahB 👩‍💻 Pat…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by returning guest Dr. Steven Hassan, one of the world's leading experts on cults and undue influence. Steven is a mental health professional, former member of the Unification Church (familiarly known as "The Moonies") led by Sun Myung Moon, and the author of several bestselling books, including Combatting…
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When Kamala Harris was Attorney General for California she supported legislation to protect elderly people from undue influence. In this installment of The Influence Continuum, I sat down with Lisa Nerenberg, MSW, MPH, who has dedicated her career to ensuring dignity and justice for this vulnerable and growing population. Lisa is the founding execu…
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Ryan Fisher is back from testifying at Kely Suarez's trial in Colombia against Tim Ballard. In this episode, Ryan gives us a post-trip report with unbelievable details that lead us to believe that Kely did not have a fair trial. Help fund the truth about Tim Ballard and Mormon corruption! We have a lineup of mind-blowing interviews and evidence tha…
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This is one of the most important podcasts I've had the pleasure to do, as its focus is on free and fair election systems, the cornerstone of our Democracy. I spoke with Walt McKee and J. Larry Mayes, who co-chair the Braver Angels Trustworthy Elections Leadership Team, an organization I am also proud to be a member of. Braver Angels is a unique no…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with her good friend and colleague, Dr. Janet Patti, Ed.D. Dr. Patti is the Co-Founder and CEO of Star Factor Coaching, a leadership development organization specializing in the science of emotional intelligence. She is also a distinguished Professor of Administration and Supervision at Hunter College, CUNY. W…
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Tim Ballard is facing a heap of trouble from lawsuits involving former O.U.R. undercover operatives, a criminal investigation by the FBI, and the state of Utah, and he is currently under fire for his deceit in Colombia. Prior to this heat for his alleged crimes, the LDS Church released a statement citing “betrayal” and denouncing Tim Ballard for “m…
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Come join me for a personal discussion with the man I credit for helping me to reconnect with my Jewish identity and faith. Reb Moshe Waldoks helped me find a practice of Judaism that spoke to my soul. Reb Moshe is the son of Holocaust survivors and an “advocate for joy.” Reb Moshe spent 12 years as a teacher, storyteller, and comedian. He co-edite…
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In this episode of Influence Continuum, I spoke with my good friend and long-time colleague Joseph Szimhart. He is a cult and intervention expert and has an over 25-year history of working as a case worker in mental health. Want to understand the history of cult belief systems, including QAnon? Ascended Masters? Angles? Channelers? Mystics? Did you…
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This is the video that shows no mercy exposing Sound of Freedom's Tim Ballard. Join Carah Burrell and Ryan Fisher for a very important presentation that lays out Tim Ballard’s rescue ruses and despicable smears against his female operators. In a recent interview that was uploaded to YouTube and then hastily removed by the Ballard legal team, Tim bo…
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In this compelling episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern is joined by Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher, Survivor, and the host of the Perfect Pray Podcast. With a career dedicated to protecting children from abuse, Christine has been an advocate since the age of 19. Despite her deep…
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The November 2024 election will determine the future of America and the free world. Donald Trump has chosen J.D. Vance as his vice president, and the pair continue to get increasingly “weird,” and lying seems to be ramping up if that is even possible. Conservative attorney George Conway has created the Anti-Psychopath PAC and has publicly called ou…
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Let the O.U.R Fraudcast begin! Carah and Ryan are bringing you interviews, evidence, and updates from the Tim Ballard saga starting with the video Tim's lawyers don't want you to see. We discuss Tim's defense of his sperm on his executive assistant's skirt and so much more. WELCOME TO THE "TIMMY DID WHAT?" PODCAST! Help fund the truth about Tim Bal…
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With the election just a few months away and an unprecedented barrage of psychological warfare being leveled at Americans, as well as people around the world, we decided to reshare this podcast and blog from 2020. It features Dr. James Scaminaci’s expertise on psychological warfare and specifically something called Fourth Generation Warfare (4GW). …
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern delves into the intricacies of mental health, personal growth, and relationships, with her guest, Dr. Judith Logue. With over 50 years of experience in the field, Dr. Logue is a renowned psychotherapist and psychoanalyst who has dedicated her career to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of the…
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With the 2024 election coming in November, Trump has been ramping up his rhetoric about using the DOJ to go after his critics who he considers his enemies. He has managed to enthrall millions to think God is on Trump’s side. All I can say is that no one has experienced more directly the weaponization of the DOJ using former AG William Barr, than Mi…
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Kristy Norbert, co-founder and executive director of Empowered Network, is a licensed social worker with over 20 years of experience who has developed trauma-informed programs aimed at helping trafficking survivors achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency. Her insights reveal the critical intersection between human trafficking and mind cont…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Dr. Laura Artusio, where they explore the intricacies of emotional manipulation, mental health, and the journey to reclaiming one's sense of self. Dr. Artusio's expertise in emotional intelligence and psychology provide critical insights into the mechanisms and impacts of gaslighting. Dr. Laura Artusio, a…
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Humans crave connection. This need for connection is a vital aspect of the psychology behind cults, coercion, and undue influence. Isolation makes people vulnerable and fearful and more likely to be influenced in harmful ways. Psychiatrist Ravi Chandra discusses the psychology of connection, how institutions can take action to encourage empathy and…
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Did you know there are 8.6 million dedicated members of the Watchtower Society or Jehovah’s Witnesses, and supposedly, over 20 million people attend their annual big meeting (memorial attendance) worldwide? They are out on street corners, travel terminals in pairs. When I heard about a new book in Portuguese by a former elder, I wanted to learn mor…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern delves into the insidious tactics of manipulation and control that leave victims questioning their reality, with guest Chris Shelton. Chris is a former Scientologist and Sea Org member who spent 25 years within the Church of Scientology, enduring relentless physical and psychological abuse. Since his escape, Chris h…
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This fascinating interview is with Dr. Eva Selhub who worked at Harvard with Herb Benson developing and understanding about the mind body connection to health. Dr. Selhub is an internationally recognized resiliency expert who has worked as a physician, author, executive coach, keynote speaker, and spiritual advisor. She has written many books, incl…
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I had the privilege of a second opportunity to talk with Michelle Dowd, a journalism professor and author of Forager: Field Notes on Surviving a Family Cult. I watched Michelle’s three-and-a-half-hour interview on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Joe was utterly fascinated by Dowd’s cult experience and asked many questions, including what a cult is. Michelle m…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern welcomes Dr. Ramani Durvasula. Dr. Ramani is a renowned clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and a leading expert in the field of narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder. With her extensive research and deep insights into the dynamics of toxic relationships, she has become a beacon of hope for many n…
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I read David Lipsky’s article in Rolling Stone last year on how the Moonies have been the center for global climate denial for 50 years through their Washington Times organization. I immediately bought his book, The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial and wanted to interview him. Well, the paperback is now out and we had a great…
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For those who know Combating Cult Mind Control and my work, you know I was in the Moon cult. However, if you are under 50 years old, most people have no idea what the Moonies are about. Allen Tate Wood was a four-year member of the Unification Church–aka The Moon organization. He was the Chief Political Officer of the Unification Church in the Unit…
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Welcome to another episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, with Dr. Robin Stern. Today, Robin has a very special guest, Anne Blythe, the Producer and Host of the acclaimed BTR.ORG Podcast and author of the powerful book "Trauma Mama Husband Drama." Anne is not just a voice of experience; she's a beacon of hope and guidance for countless women navig…
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One of the most publicized authoritarian cults is Scientology and the world’s leading authority is Jon Atack. Jon and I have been friends and colleagues He is the author of Let’s Sell These People A Piece of Blue Sky, considered the definitive book on Scientology, Dianetics, and L. Ron Hubbard. During our podcast, we discussed the new audiobook ver…
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Jonathon Sawyer is urgently speaking out against involvement of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) in education for a very clear reason. He stated, “More people need to know that those who are discriminated against [sometimes] become those who discriminate.” In psychology, we call this the victim, victimizer paradigm. It is the idea that without h…
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On this episode, Dr. Robin Stern talks with Dr. Janja Lalich. Janja is a distinguished sociologist, a leading expert on cults and coercive control, and a guiding light for those navigating the dark waters of psychological manipulation. Drawing from her own years as a cult member of the Democratic Workers Party in California, she brings a deeply per…
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Anke Richter co-founded FACT (Fight Against Conspiracy Theories) and is organizing the first cult awareness conference in Australia, DECULT. Anke’s bestseller “Cult Trip: Inside the World of Coercion & Control” is about her ten-year investigation into sex cults –from tantra yoga to the Human Potential Movement to fundamentalist Christianity. She is…
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Mike tried to escape Scientology’s undue influence when he was 15. As punishment for trying to escape, he was isolated, sleep-deprived, and forced to do hard labor for over a year and a half. Mike reflects that he felt like a prisoner during this time. Mike finally escaped Scientology at age 27 and joined the military. He had little education and n…
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On this episode of The Gaslight Effect Podcast, Dr. Robin Stern unravels the complexities of belief, identity, and society with political correspondent and author Sarah McCammon. Sarah McCammon is not just a seasoned journalist; she's also a voice of insight and understanding in the midst of today's tumultuous political landscape. But what sets her…
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Rev. Dr. Todd F. Eklof has been the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, WA, since 2011. He’s appreciated for his mind-altering sermons, compassionate soul, and social activism. Unitarianism and Unitarian Universalism have traditionally been known as liberal religions, defined by their commitment to individual dignity and freed…
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