Episodes

Jan. 24, 2025

Indoctrination with Rachel Bernstein, LMFT (TRAILER)

Welcome to IndoctriNation: A weekly podcast covering cults, manipulators, and protecting yourself from systems of control. I’m Rachel Bernstein, LMFT. I’ve been working with victims of cults and emotional abusers for over 30 ...

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Jan. 23, 2025

BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: The Cult Dynamics of Wicked w/Andrew Pledger

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Jan. 22, 2025

Takedown w/Laila Mickelwait

In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes Laila M…

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Jan. 15, 2025

On The Wrong Side w/Nicole Bedera, Ph.D

In this enlightening episode, Rachel sits down wi…

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Jan. 10, 2025

BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Deconstruction & Recovery w/Dr. Glenn Doyle

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Jan. 6, 2025

Nobody Should Believe Me w/Andrea Dunlop

In this poignant episode, Rachel is joined by And…

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Jan. 1, 2025

3HO's House of Fallen Cards w/Jules Hartley (From The Archives 2020)

This episode from the archives originally aired i…

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Dec. 25, 2024

An Abusive Relationship With God w/Dr. Laura Anderson (From The Archi…

This episode from the archives originally aired i…

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Dec. 18, 2024

UNLOCKED BONUS EPISODE: Navigating Different Types Of Grief

This is an unlocked bonus episode from our Patreo…

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Dec. 13, 2024

BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Superstition & Fear-Based Indoctrination

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Dec. 11, 2024

The MLM To Coaching Pipeline w/Jennifer Rajala Pt. 2

In this compelling follow-up episode, Rachel welc…

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Dec. 4, 2024

The MLM To Coaching Pipeline w/Jennifer Rajala Pt. 1

In this eye-opening episode, Rachel speaks with J…

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Nov. 29, 2024

BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Bridging Divides During the Holidays

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Nov. 27, 2024

Joseph Smith's Family Legacy w/Lyn Smith Gregory

In this captivating episode, Rachel welcomes Lynn…

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Nov. 20, 2024

Leaving Landmark w/Erik Rojas

In this revealing episode, Rachel sits down with …

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Nov. 15, 2024

BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Synanon's Dark History

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Nov. 13, 2024

Leaving The New Gnostic Society w/Lynn Short

In this compelling episode, Rachel speaks with Ly…

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Nov. 6, 2024

Trump Presidency: A Cult Survivor's Perspective w/Andrew Pledger

In this special post-election episode, Rachel wel…

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Nov. 1, 2024

BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW Election Anxiety In Cult Survivors

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Oct. 23, 2024

Manufacturing Mania w/Dr. John Hunter

In this compelling episode, Rachel introduces Dr.…

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Oct. 23, 2024

Theocratic Threats & Spiritual Colonization w/Nikki G.

Returning guest Nikki G. is a Certified Trauma Re…

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Oct. 18, 2024

BONUS EPISODE PREVIEW: Navigating Different Types Of Grief

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Oct. 16, 2024

8 Behaviors of the Traumatizing Narcissist w/Dan Shaw, LCSW

In this enlightening episode, Rachel continues he…

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Oct. 9, 2024

The Traumatic Narcissism Theory w/Dan Shaw

In this captivating episode, Rachel Bernstein wel…

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