Reddit Scary Stories: Terrifying Cult Encounters (feat. Amanda Montell)
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Today, we're discussing real terrifying encounters that people had with alleged cults. We’re talking Scientology, people from a “church” showing up at your door to maybe kidnap you, and more. Joined by Amanda Montell, author of the book Cultish, and the host of the Sounds Like A Cult podcast.
Where to Find Amanda & Sounds Like A Cult:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmandaMontellPodcasts
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cult-of-kundalini-yoga/id1566917047?i=1000702659814
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/452tBQmqzU9wcisVglD8vW?si=rQYnpUTqQZmKD9SpRFr1zA
If you feel you need help getting out of a cult-ish situation, below is a support group:
https://www.igotout.org
TW: Stalking, Emotional Abuse, Grooming, Suic**e mention, Kidnapping themes.
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0:00 Meet Amanda Montel
4:25 My parents are moving us to a compound
18:49 My experience with the church of Scientology
40:52 I was almost Kidnapped by a "religious" group
52:12 Stalked by a Twin Flames believer
1:03:22 Is it a Cult?
#Cults #Scientology #TrueCrime
Today, we're discussing real terrifying encounters that people had with alleged cults. We’re talking Scientology, people from a “church” showing up at your door to maybe kidnap you, and more. Joined by Amanda Montell, author of the book Cultish, and the host of the Sounds Like A Cult podcast.
Where to Find Amanda & Sounds Like A Cult:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmandaMontellPodcasts
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cult-of-kundalini-yoga/id1566917047?i=1000702659814
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/452tBQmqzU9wcisVglD8vW?si=rQYnpUTqQZmKD9SpRFr1zA
If you feel you need help getting out of a cult-ish situation, below is a support group:
https://www.igotout.org
TW: Stalking, Emotional Abuse, Grooming, Suic**e mention, Kidnapping themes.
Watch More!
3 Deadly Abandoned Theme Parks You Can't Visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SdrOn1LMC4&list=PLY7bFJ2eh_BqApT7iF1ALZ1dnJiDiOF-D
3 Camping Mysteries That'll Keep You Up at Night
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSKLBmL3aZ0&list=PLY7bFJ2eh_BqApT7iF1ALZ1dnJiDiOF-D&index=3
Creepy Stories From Appalachia That Will Give You Chills
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvKXA5cjZBY&list=PLY7bFJ2eh_BqApT7iF1ALZ1dnJiDiOF-D&index=4
❥๑━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━๑❥
About Heart Starts Pounding
Hosted by Kaelyn Moore, Heart Starts Pounding explores the terrifying, the mysterious, and the downright spooky. Kaelyn brings you chilling true crime, unexplained phenomena, and haunting stories from across the globe and submitted by listeners like you.
Have a heart-pounding story to tell or a case request? Submit your story at https://www.heartstartspounding.com/stories
Socials
https://www.instagram.com/heartstartspounding/
https://www.tiktok.com/@heartstartspounding
https://www.facebook.com/heartstartspounding/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mbxMOHKjy7jQGl3V08rE3
ApplePodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-starts-pounding-horrors-hauntings-and-mysteries/id1618084297
Web: https://heartstartspounding.com/
0:00 Meet Amanda Montel
4:25 My parents are moving us to a compound
18:49 My experience with the church of Scientology
40:52 I was almost Kidnapped by a "religious" group
52:12 Stalked by a Twin Flames believer
1:03:22 Is it a Cult?
#Cults #Scientology #TrueCrime
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