Ep 230: Profiling NXIVM, Coercive Controllers, Psychopaths with Sarah Edmondson, Part 1

Join Laura and Sarah Edmondson as they break down cults, coercive control, narcissism and psychopaths, as well how to help someone who is being manipulated and controlled. Sarah is a 12-year-NXIVM-member-turned-whistleblower. In March 2016 Sarah gathered with several other women in the belief they were entering a secret sisterhood they were told was created to empower women. She was not prepared for what came next. Each woman was told to strip naked and branded with what turned out to be Keith Raniere’s initial – the ultimate act of ownership and coercive control. For more in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst   #Cults #NXIVM #CoerciveControl #CoerciveControllers #Psychopaths #Narcissism #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #MaleEntitlement #Patriarchy #KeithRaniere #TrueCrimePodcast   Clips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXKJyh_rl0I   Sources https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/17/nyregion/nxivm-women-branded-albany.html https://www.amazon.com/Scarred-Story-Escaped-NXIVM-Memoir/dp/1452184267 https://youtu.be/fa7uN2vo6rc?si=M5OJlZD-wn9gTB4n   Sarah Edmondson sarahedmondson.com A Little Bit Culty Podcast alittlebitculty.com Facebook: facebook.com/sarahjedmondson Instagram: @sarahedmondson X: @sarahjedmondson YouTube: youtube.com/@sarahedmondsonactor   Thank You to Crime Analyst Sponsors Who Make the Show Possible. Support The Show Through the Sponsors: Take the next step to improving your health: go to lumen.me/CRIMEANALYST to get 20% off your Lumen. Start your initial free online visit today at forhers.com/CRIME Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/CRIMEANALYST when you use our code: CRIMEANALYST   REGISTER For Laura’s 2025 Masterclasses: laurarichardspa@gmail.com   More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com   YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices