The Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan
Society & Culture
Cults to Consciousness
by Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales
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| Date | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 3 | #170 |
About the show
For the curious & compassionate. Firsthand Survivor Stories of escaping cults, high-control groups & people.
The Cults to Consciousness Podcast (and YouTube channel) is Hosted by Shelise Ann Sola (a former devout Mormon / CSA survivor) and her Producer husband, Jonathan Rosales. Not anti-religious but firmly anti-abuse, they aim to shed light on manipulative practices and systems, while promoting understanding and accountability. C2C has attracted a kind and engaged community who thoughtfully support their guests. Hit follow to join them on their advocacy mission!
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