Born and Razed with Beth Granger

From Read The Damn Book by Michelle Glogovac

March 17, 2026 · 41 min · Episode 34

About this episode

Michelle Glogovac interviews Beth Granger about her memoir detailing her experience in a cult and her journey to recovery.

In this episode of Read the Damn Book , host Michelle Glogovac speaks with author Beth Granger about her powerful memoir Born and Raised . Beth shares her harrowing 30-year experience living in a cult, her journey toward healing and recovery, and how she ultimately broke free from coercive control. Together, they discuss the warning signs of cult dynamics, the psychological impact of manipulation, and the importance of trusting your intuition. This conversation offers powerful insights into resilience, survival, and recognizing unhealthy power structures. What We're Talking About... How cults often present themselves as elite, successful institutions to attract and control members The role of family relationships and how cult environments deliberately dismantle family ties Why trusting your intuition can be a powerful tool for recognizing and escaping coercive control The long journey of cult recovery and the importance of patience, healing, and self-compassion The need for vigilance in education systems to prevent manipulation, indoctrination, and abuse of power Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:28 Life in a Cult 07:26 The Impact of Cult Life 11:23 Family Dynamics…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Glogovac

Guest: Beth Granger

Topics covered

cult dynamics
coercive control
psychological impact
healing and recovery
trusting intuition
resilience
family relationships

Keywords

cult
memoir
coercive control
manipulation
resilience
family dynamics
survivor
psychological impact

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Born and Raised