Let's Talk About Sects

Host Sarah Steele of Let's Talk About Sects interviews former member Faye West about her decade-long involvement with the Soulful Journey, a Minnesota-based group led by Solaire Alaray (born Lynn Young), who claims to channel an omniscient being called G.

Host Sarah Steele of Let's Talk About Sects reunites with Ruwan Meepagala, a former OneTaste member and now author of Orgasm: A Memoir, to discuss the sentencing of OneTaste founder Nicole Daedone (nine years) and second-in-command Rachel Cherwitz (six and a half years) following their convictions for conspiracy to commit forced labor.

Host Sarah Steele of Let's Talk About Sects interviews Dominique Bayens, ABC journalist and host of the Expanse podcast, about her investigation into the 2007 disappearance of the Nannup Four — Chantelle and Leela McDougall, Simon Cadwell, and Tony Poppage — who left a note on their Western Australian farmhouse claiming they were going to Brazil and have not been heard from since.

Host Sarah Steele of Let's Talk About Sects interviews Harry Robert Bruner, who joined Sri Chinmoy's organization at age 12 as the nephew of Chinmoy's spiritual consort, about his decade-plus involvement as a disciple of the Indian spiritual leader who claimed to lift over 7,000 pounds with one arm and faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct before his death in 2007.

Journalist Natalie Robehmed, host of 'Allison After NXIVM,' speaks with Sarah Steele about her decision to produce the first in-depth interview series with former Smallville actress and convicted NXIVM member Allison Mack.

Journalist Emma Lehman discusses the troubled teen industry, a network of for-profit facilities that often abuse the youth they claim to help.

An interview with Thomas Parsons about his experience in the Twelve Tribes community in Hiddenite, North Carolina.

An interview episode discussing the book 'The Hate Next Door' about neighbor conflicts and crime.

Rachel Bernstein discusses cults, including the Twelve Tribes and Dwell, and promotes a new podcast about conspiracy theories and crimes.

Rosanna Overcomer shares her experience growing up in a controlling religious community and how watching a documentary about Jonestown led her to question her beliefs.