About this episode

The episode explores how Neuro-Linguistic Programming was used as a tool for indoctrination in the NXIVM sex cult, featuring insights from co-founder Nancy Salzman.

How did Neuro-Linguistic Programming become an indoctrination tool for one of the most notorious sex cults of the 21st century? Co-founder Nancy Salzman reveals how she brought NLP to NXIVM, and how leader Keith Raniere—now serving a 120-year sentence for sex trafficking and other crimes—turned the methods against her.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Nancy Salzman

Topics covered

• Neuro-Linguistic Programming
• indoctrination
• sex cults
• criminal justice
• psychology

Keywords

• NXIVM
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming
• indoctrination
• Keith Raniere
• sex trafficking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NXIVM

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