354: Healing from Religious Abuse: Deeper Dive Part 1 with Andrea Wenburg & Rosanne Moore

  In this episode of The Voice of Influence Podcast, Andrea Wenburg and Rosanne Moore take a deeper dive into the prior interview with Anna LeBaron, who discussed her experiences escaping a violent polygamist cult. They reflect on cult dynamics and the importance of personal agency, referencing historical and contemporary examples, both religious and secular. They also discuss themes like empathy, respect, and the psychological manipulation that sustains cult-like environments. The conversation emphasizes the moral courage required to break free from coercive control and the critical need for self-examination in personal beliefs. Mentioned in this Episode: 352: Escaping & Healing From a Violent Cult with Anna LeBaron & Ruth Wariner 353: Healing from Religious Abuse with Anna LeBaron Book: The Polygamist’s Daughter by Anna LeBaron Book: The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner Hulu Docuseries “Daughters of the Cult” 00:00 Introduction and Episode Recap 01:23 Revisiting Anna and Ruth's Story 03:18 Introducing Roseanne Moore 03:28 Understanding Cult Dynamics 11:23 Anna's Memoir: The Polygamist Daughter 23:23 Ervil LeBaron: The Mormon Manson 28:43 Acknowledging Manipulative Tendencies 29:55 Character and Charisma 32:10 The Daughters of the Cult Docuseries 36:05 Empathy and Compassion 39:59 Respect and Human Dignity 49:09 Blood Atonement and Fundamentalism 55:03 Concluding Thoughts and Next Episode Preview       Read the show notes here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/354 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact