Episode 26 - On an underdone 2020 story about a US-based sex cult

The second part of the TIYS holiday series, where both m* and John explore the bizarre and shocking story of the apparent self-help organisation NXIVM. As discussed there is much to be considered with this group and similarities of the group to other organisations people find themselves dropping into. 

*CW Trigger warning* some themes raised within this podcast may disturb listeners. Listeners' discretion advised. 

Episode links:

The Vow documentary - The Vow NXIVM Documentary Series- Official Website | HBO

Another key NXIVM documentary created by India Oxenberg - Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult (TV Mini-Series 2020) - IMDb

Film dramatising NXIVM - Escaping the NXIVM Cult: A Mother's Fight to Save Her Daughter (TV Movie 2019) - IMDb

Explanation of NXIVM and sub-groups like DOS - Inside alleged sex cult NXIVM - YouTube

Toastmasters International – a good high-control organisation! Toastmasters International | Australia and Papua New Guinea website