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Cult Diaries

Brooke Deanne

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 15

Welcome to Cult Diaries, a podcast where courageous voices come together to share the raw, real stories of life after cults. Hosted by an ex-Jehovah’s Witness who knows firsthand the journey from control to liberation, each episode dives into personal experiences of those who have broken free and are ready to tell all. Here, we believe these stories deserve to be heard—not only to shine a light on hidden truths but to empower others to know they, too, can rebuild their lives and find freedom. Join us for honest conversations, resilience, and a shared journey toward reclaiming identity and hope

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - spirituality
24/05/2025
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Breaking The Cycle: Giving My Kids the Freedom I Never Had

Season 1 · Episode 14

Monday, April 21, 2025 • Duration 36:43

Donovan Johnson left the Jehovah's Witnesses over 8 years ago, after losing his mother. She had confessed that she had questioned things for years, and told him before she passed. He then took that and began to awaken himself to the reality of the religion that he had been taught to believe. In today’s deeply personal episode of Cult Diaries, we’re talking about one of the most powerful forms of rebellion: choosing to live your life freely and giving your children the life you were never allowed to have.

For those of us raised in high-control religions, cults, or toxic systems, freedom wasn’t something we grew up with—it was something we had to fight for. Parenting after that kind of upbringing is layered with grief, healing, and conscious choice. It means unlearning everything you were taught about love, obedience, and worth—and replacing it with truth, softness, and sovereignty.

This episode is an invitation to all the cycle-breakers, the survivors, the mothers and fathers doing it differently. You may not have been raised in safety, but you’re creating it now. That matters. That’s revolutionary.

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The Cost of Leaving Jehovah’s Witnesses

Season 1 · Episode 12

Monday, March 31, 2025 • Duration 41:29

Born into a fourth-generation Jehovah’s Witness family, today's guest grew up deeply entrenched in the faith, striving to be the perfect believer while secretly battling feelings of inadequacy and doubt. Like many, she followed the path laid out for her—getting baptized at 13, pioneering, and building a life by Jehovah’s Witness standards.

But when her husband voiced his doubts, everything changed. What started as a simple Google search led to a life-altering discovery that shattered the foundation of her faith. She uncovered the hidden truths about the organization, its cover-ups, and its real dealings—and in a single moment, everything she believed came crashing down.

The hardest part? Choosing truth over family.

In this episode, she shares:
⚡ The mental and emotional turmoil of deconstructing a lifelong belief system
⚡ How the fear of losing family kept her trapped longer than she wanted
⚡ The moment everything changed after uncovering hidden truths
⚡ The agonizing decision to leave, knowing it meant complete shunning
⚡ How she and her husband fought for their kids' freedom from indoctrination
⚡ Her healing journey and why she now speaks out against high-control groups

If you've ever struggled with religious trauma, deconstructing faith, or the fear of losing everything just for choosing yourself, this episode will speak directly to your soul.

💡 Trigger warning: This episode discusses themes of religious trauma, family estrangement, and mental health.

🎧 Listen now and share this with someone who needs to hear they are not alone.

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Breaking Free From The Jehovah's Witness Religion Part 2

Season 1 · Episode 11

Monday, March 24, 2025 • Duration 37:42

Leaving a high-control religion is more than just walking away—it’s unraveling years of subconscious programming, fear-based conditioning, and deep psychological ties that still shape your thoughts, emotions, and decisions. In this episode, I share Part 2 of my journey—the moment I finally left Jehovah’s Witnesses for good, the devastating loss of my marriage and identity, and the painful truth I uncovered about the organization’s hidden abuse scandals and doctrinal contradictions. But beyond the heartbreak came clarity—a chance to rewrite my story, heal from religious trauma, and help others do the same.

This episode isn’t just about deconstructing faith; it’s about the psychological impact of religious indoctrination, trauma bonding, and the fear that keeps so many trapped. Healing after leaving a cult-like religion means confronting cognitive dissonance, reprogramming your nervous system, and reclaiming the parts of yourself you were forced to suppress. If you’ve ever felt the weight of religious trauma, struggled with guilt for questioning your faith, or are seeking validation for your journey—you are not alone, and you are not broken. Tune in as we expose the illusions, break free from fear, and step into the freedom that was always meant to be ours.

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When Faith Becomes a Weapon: Surviving Spiritual Manipulation & Domestic Abuse

Season 1 · Episode 10

Monday, March 17, 2025 • Duration 51:52

What happens when faith is weaponized against you? When the very institution meant to protect and guide you becomes the foundation of your abuse?

In this gripping and raw podcast, Anna Marie Lopes shares her journey of surviving the dangerous intersection of spiritual manipulation and domestic violence within the church. At just 18, she was drawn into a world where biblical principles were twisted to control me. By 19, she was married to a youth pastor—a man who used his position of power to justify verbal, mental, physical, sexual, financial, and spiritual abuse. For six years, she endured unimaginable cruelty while being told she was fulfilling my role as a “good Christian wife.”

But the most shocking part? Her abuser wasn’t just a pastor—he was grooming a minor and having an affair, yet he remains in the pulpit to this day, protected by a system that refuses to hold him accountable. Even her own mother, a survivor herself, sided with him—forcing her to navigate betrayal, isolation, and the painful realization that abusers thrive in spaces designed to hide them.

This podcast is a call to break the silence. It’s a deep dive into the realities of religious abuse, the insidious ways narcissists manipulate faith, and the resilience it takes to break free. If you’ve ever questioned how predators continue to thrive in positions of power—or if you’re a survivor searching for validation, healing, and hope—this is for you.

You are not alone. And together, we’re shattering the illusions, reclaiming our voices, and exposing the truth.

🎙️ Subscribe now and join the conversation. It’s time to unmask the wolves in sheep’s clothing.

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