Cults and the Culting of America

Cults and the Culting of America

Daniella Claire Mestyanek Young and Scot Loyd

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Daniella Mestyanek Young is a captivating figure in the study of cults and group psychology. Raised in the notorious Children of God cult, she escaped as a teenager and later joined the U.S. military, where she specialized in studying terrorists and other extreme groups as a military intelligence officer. Daniella holds a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Harvard Extension School and is the author of "Uncultured," a critically acclaimed memoir. Today, she is a scholar of cults, extreme groups, and toxic leadership, leveraging her unique experiences to illuminate the dynamics of cults and the manipulative tactics of charismatic leaders. Together with fellow cult survivor Scot Loyd, Daniella delves into the intricacies of some of the world's most notorious cults and reveals how these same manipulative techniques are present in various aspects of our society.
71 - Cults & the Culting of America w/ Knitting Cult Lady & Dr. Scot Loyd | 71 | Unionizing a non-profit
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Daniella Mestyanek Young is a captivating figure in the study of cults and group psychology. Raised in the notorious Children of God cult, she escaped as a teenager and later joined the U.S. military, where she specialized in studying terrorists and other extreme groups as a military intelligence officer. Daniella holds a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Harvard Extension School and is the author of "Uncultured," a critically acclaimed memoir. Today, she is a scholar of cults, extreme groups, and toxic leadership, leveraging her unique experiences to illuminate the dynamics of cults and the manipulative tactics of charismatic leaders. Together with fellow cult survivor Scot Loyd, Daniella delves into the intricacies of some of the world's most notorious cults and reveals how these same manipulative techniques are present in various aspects of our society.

Episodes

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Cults & the Culting of America w/ Knitting Cult Lady & Dr. Scot Loyd | 71 | Unionizing a non-profit

Fri, 03 Apr 2026
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Cults & the Culting of America w/ Knitting Cult Lady & Dr. Scot Loyd | 70 | Cult tactics and social media

Tue, 17 Mar 2026
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Cults & the Culting of America w/ Knitting Cult Lady | 69 | Who runs our Elections?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026
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Cults & the Culting of America w/ Knitting Cult Lady & Dr. Scot Loyd | 68 | Drum Core & Performance

Thu, 12 Mar 2026
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Cults & the Culting of America w/ Knitting Cult Lady | 67 | Angry Male Vet on Pushing Back

Mon, 09 Mar 2026