About this episode

Ross Rosenberg interviews Chris Shelton about the parallels between cult indoctrination and narcissistic abuse.

Are you in a relationship, or are you in a "cult of one"? 🚩 In this special full-length interview, Ross Rosenberg sits down with Chris Shelton—an author, cult recovery expert, and former Scientologist who spent 25 years inside the organization. Together, they break down the terrifying similarities between cult indoctrination and narcissistic abuse. You will discover how pathological narcissists use the exact same deceptive tactics as destructive cults—such as love bombing, isolation, bait-and...

People in this episode

Host: Ross Rosenberg

Guest: Chris Shelton

Topics covered

• cult recovery
• narcissistic abuse
• mind control
• indoctrination
• love bombing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scientology

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