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Let's Talk About SectsA single-host, storytelling deep dive into a different cult each month. Author: Sarah Steel
Let's Talk About Sects is an award-winning monthly podcast focusing on a different cult each episode. Sarah takes a storytelling, deep dive approach, looking at the history of a sect's leaders, the recruitment of members, their experiences, psychological aspects, and notable incidents during its existence.You can support us on Patreon, with a one-off donation, or grab some merch. Sarah Steel's debut book Do As I Say is available now.A fascinating and well-researched look into cults and the charismatic leaders behind them. Peter Wells, The Sydney Morning HeraldA fantastic examination of sects, cults, and religion a fact-based program thatll hook you in and keep you coming back for more. Zach Johnston, UproxxCleverly named, meticulously researched. Elena Nicolaou, Refinery29The best podcast of its kind I cant wait for another episode! Apple Podcasts review from a US listenerI study cults and sects and for this reason listen to many podcasts on these subjects. This one is by far the best. Apple Podcasts review from a US listenerBest podcast about cults Ive found. Apple Podcasts review from an Australian listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Documentary, Society & Culture, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Nephew of the Universe: Sri Chinmoy with Harry Rob Bruner
Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Harry Robert Bruner was brought into Sri Chinmoy as a child, joining the organisation run by Chinmoy Kumar Ghose at the age of 12. Chinmoy claimed he lifted weights totalling 7063¾ pounds (or over 3,200kg) with one arm on 30 January 1987. He also faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct with female devotees. Harry left at the age of 30, and wrote and performed a solo show about this experiences in Sri Chinmoy called ‘Nephew of the Universe’. Through Creative Exit Coaching he now helps others disentangle from destructive beliefs, reclaim their voice, and tell their own stories.LinksCreative Exit Counselling — Harry's work assisting survivors to reclaim their creativity after leaving a high-control groupI Was in a Cult. Leaving Wasn’t the Hardest Part — by Harry Rob Bruner, Medium, 16 August 2025The Media’s Love Affair With Alleged Sex Criminal Sri Chinmoy — by Edwin Lyngar, Salon, 9 May 2014New York Times Crossword — 10 December 2025If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support with or donate to Cult Information and Family Support if you’re in Australia (via www.cifs.org.au), and you can find resources outside of Australia with the International Cultic Studies Association (via www.icsahome.com). Find Sarah's audiobook Do As I Say here. With thanks to Money Saver Home Loans, supporting partner for this episode of Let's Talk About Sects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
