High Control

May 22 2024 9 ep. 72 mins 29
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Are you concerned that you or a loved one might be in a cult? High Control is a podcast about identifying, leaving, recovering from high-demand, high control groups (cults). Hosts Ally Henny and Scot Loyd share their experiences with high-demand religious groups, how they got free, and their journey of disentangling from toxic groups.

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Residue

May 22 2024 79 mins  
In this season finale episode, Scot and Ally discuss the residue that remains in their lives after leaving high-control groups. They reflect on the “positive” residue of skills learned within their high-control groups as well as the residue of trauma that they still cope with. They explore the loss of identity and the struggle to find a sense of self outside of the cult. Scot a

Picking up the pieces

May 15 2024 71 mins  
Hosts discuss detoxing and recovering from their experiences with high-demand, high-control groups and their faith journey after the cult. In this episode, Scot and Ally discuss the process of picking up the pieces on the other side of high control religion. They explore the feelings and emotions experienced after leaving cult-like groups, including the loss of community and identi

Leaving a cult

May 08 2024 73 mins  
In this episode, Ally and Scot discuss their experience of leaving cults. Scot shares about leaving the United Pentecostal Church (UPC), which he was born into. Ally's experience of leaving the UPC was more combative, as her entire church left due to disagreements with the organization's teachings. Ally and Scot share personal stories and offer advice for those who have experienced

Cult Math

May 01 2024 67 mins  
In this episode, Ally and Scot discuss the concept of 'cult math,’ that is, the rules and practices within high control groups that don’t make sense and are often flat out hypocritical. They share examples of cult math from their experiences in high-control groups. They highlight the ways that cult math shapes the mindsets and behaviors of individuals in high-control groups. Al

I showed up to worship Jesus, and all I got was this lousy trauma

Apr 25 2024 76 mins  
THIS VERSION REPLACES AN EARLIER VERSION WITH MISSING AUDIOAlly shares her experiences of joining multiple high-control groups and the trauma she faced. She talks about her involvement with the United Pentecostal Church (UPC) and the strict standards and control imposed by the church. Despite initially joining with a passion for Jesus, Ally found herself conforming to the church's

Growing up culty

Apr 17 2024 73 mins  
Scot shares his experience growing up in a high control environment within the United Pentecostal Church. He discusses the contributing factors that led him to be a part of this organization and the lack of exposure to the outside world. Scot also talks about his realization of being in a cult and the gradual process of leaving the UPC, emphasizing the importance of agency and seek

Cults are for white people

Apr 10 2024 75 mins  
It seems like most of the time, when people talk about cults, they mean groups led and populated by white people. Are white people more prone to joining cults, or is something else at play? Ally and Scot attempt to answer these questions and discuss their observations about race and racism in their own cult experiences.Questions? Comments? Ideas for the show? Email us at highcontro

Nobody joins a cult

Apr 03 2024 62 mins  
Nobody willingly signs up to be in an abusive environment. In this episode of High Control, Scot Loyd and Ally Henny discuss their experiences in high-control groups. They explore the reasons why people join these groups, shedding light on the complex factors that contribute to individuals joining and remaining in high-control groups. The episode emphasizes the vulnerability of int

Was I in a cult?

Feb 29 2024 70 mins  
Hosts Ally Henny and Scot Loyd discuss their experiences with high-control groups and wrestle with the question of whether or not they were each in a cult.Resources:The BITE ModelCombatting Cult Mind Control by Steven HassanUncultured: A Memoir by Daniella Mestyanek Young12 Signs That Someone May Be in a Cult by Ewan MorrisonQuestions? Comments? Ideas for the show? Email us at high