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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