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I Was Raised in a Family Cult... Here's How I Escaped

A mother tells her child that one “impure” thought could mean eternal fire and she claims she can read minds. That fear becomes the fuel for a family-run, high-control religious group where confession lasts until 3 a.m., “demons” explain every human impulse, and doubt is treated like a moral failure. Peggy, author of *Surviving the Family Kingdom* and a psychotherapist, unpacks what it’s like when the cult leader is also your parent. Peggy walks us through the early chaos that made her mother vulnerable to extreme beliefs, the Pentecostal influence that normalized spiritual spectacle, and the slow shift from searching for faith to building a closed system of control. We talk about coercive control tactics like sleep deprivation, isolation, punishments, the “hot seat,” and how love bombing can flip into fear the moment someone stops complying. Then we follow the moment everything breaks open: motherhood. Peggy describes how parenting clarified what she could no longer accept, how she stopped policing her own mind, and why leaving required a strategy that protected her from manipulation. We also explore the harder, less-discussed part of cult recovery and religious trauma: rebuilding identity, living with triggers, and navigating a complicated relationship with an aging parent who never offers acknowledgement. Peggy shares how EMDR helped neutralize the images and body memories that kept her feeling haunted. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review so more listeners can find stories of survival and recovery. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward! If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.orgEmail: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectivepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorgReddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispectiveSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispective Producer & Host: Jennica Sadhwani Editing: Stephan Menzel Marketing: Lucas Phiri Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...

54 min

25 may

106 The Hidden Signs of ADHD Most People Miss

“Everybody has a little bit of ADHD” is one of those phrases that sounds harmless until you measure impact. ADHD isn’t just distractibility or being late sometimes. It’s a neurodevelopmental disorder that can shape attention regulation, executive dysfunction, working memory, impulse control, and emotional dysregulation in ways that strain jobs, relationships, sleep, and self-trust. We sit down with Leah, an ADHD life and mindset coach, to unpack what adult ADHD looks like in real life and why the label can be both clarifying and confusing. We get into ADHD types (inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, combined), why so many women were missed as kids, and how ADHD can be misread as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, autism (AuDHD), or “just stress.” Leah also breaks down how the ADHD diagnosis process can differ across countries and clinics, and why support shouldn’t stop at a prescription. From there, we move into what actually helps: shifting self-talk from shame to neutral reflection, understanding how executive functions create a domino effect, and building low-friction systems that make follow-through easier. Think night-before setups, habit stacking (yes, meds on the coffee machine), and a regulation toolbox that can include journaling, breathwork, sensory supports, and yoga nidra (non-sleep deep rest). The takeaway is simple but powerful: pick one or two changes, give them two weeks, and let consistency compound. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a rating and review so more listeners can find the show. What’s one small step you’re willing to try this week? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward! If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.orgEmail: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectivepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorgReddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispectiveSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispective Producer & Host: Jennica Sadhwani Editing: Stephan Menzel Marketing: Lucas Phiri Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...

46 min

11 may

0105 How to Communicate Better in Dating, Work & Conflict

Unhealthy relationships can feel like a whirlwind, and that speed can be the point. We sit down with Laurilyn to trace how early conditioning around silence, safety, and approval can echo into adulthood as people pleasing, self-abandonment, and repeating the same relationship dynamics. Her story moves from a childhood shaped by fear and consequences to the reality of emotional abuse, violence, and the complicated question of when it’s safe to speak your truth. From there, we get practical about healing. Laurilyn explains why personal safety is her top core value, how she exits conversations that aren’t safe, and what it looks like to rebuild self-trust one choice at a time. We also dig into concrete self-love practices that aren’t fluffy, including daily journaling, “dating yourself,” and learning to stop outsourcing your worth to partners. The big shift is moving from need and negotiation to alignment and boundaries. Then the lens widens to communication skills. Laurilyn shares what solo travel taught her about nonverbal communication, tension, and the power of the unspoken. She breaks down her CHAT Communication System, a communication styles framework designed to help you meet people where they are, whether you’re navigating dating, family dynamics, leadership, or workplace conflict. You’ll also hear actionable tips for writing emails and CVs that land with different communication styles. Subscribe to Multispective, share this conversation with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more listeners can find these stories. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward! If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.orgEmail: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectivepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorgReddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispectiveSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispective Producer & Host: Jennica Sadhwani Editing: Stephan Menzel Marketing: Lucas Phiri Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...

54 min

27 abr

0104 Hiding Bipolar, PTSD & Shame: On Telling the Truth and Healing

Natasha Pierre spent years carrying a secret that shaped every room she walked into: the fear of being found out. Under the ambition and the “I’ve got this” energy lived survivor’s guilt, PTSD, panic, depression, disordered eating, and a bipolar diagnosis she didn’t feel safe naming out loud. The most powerful part of her story isn’t just what she survived, it’s how she learned to stop letting shame run the show. We start with her childhood where she learned ownership early by helping run a tourist shop and chasing big dreams. She shares about school life, feeling unlikeable, getting teased, being sick often, and later discovering old journal entries that revealed how early depression had really begun. We also talk about why adults should treat kids’ behavior as information, not attitude, and how curiosity and support can change a life. She shares about mental health treatment and self-advocacy. Natasha breaks down what hypomania can feel like, why sleep is a non-negotiable, how “medication roulette” works in real life, and why symptoms can overlap with ADHD and autism. She also shares what shifted when she finally told the truth publicly, and how her books connect to reclaiming happiness and using imposter syndrome as a signal for growth. Subscribe for more honest conversations about mental health, trauma recovery, and living well with a diagnosis, and if this resonated, share it with someone who needs it and leave a review. What’s one “clue” about your mental health you understand differently now? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward! If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.orgEmail: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectivepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorgReddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispectiveSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispective Producer & Host: Jennica Sadhwani Editing: Stephan Menzel Marketing: Lucas Phiri Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...

56 min

13 abr

0103 PTSD to Peace: How Meditation Changed My Life

PTSD doesn’t always look like movie flashbacks. Sometimes it looks like a body that can’t downshift, a mind stuck on alert, and a craving for intensity that turns “normal life” into something flat and unbearable. Mark knows that terrain firsthand. He walks us through the path from working class Philly to the Marines, then back into civilian life carrying hypervigilance, depression, heavy drinking, and the quiet isolation many veterans feel when the structure disappears and the adrenaline is gone. We also get honest about what comes after survival: risky behavior, identity built around being “high strung,” and the kind of suicidal thinking people hide because they’re still functioning on paper. Parenthood becomes the turning point, the moment he decides he needs real mental health support if he’s going to be a father. From there, the conversation opens into spirituality and mindfulness without the fog machine, where “spiritual” means how you treat your family, how you drive in traffic, and whether you can meet your own inner chaos without running from it. Mark’s Zen meditation approach is radically simple and surprisingly hard: sit down, expect nothing, and pay attention. We talk Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, why guided practices can accidentally plant outcomes, how to relate to a wandering mind, and why breath awareness becomes powerful over years instead of minutes. He also shares a memorable blue light story that connects meditation, grief, and community in a way that feels both mystical and practical. If you want a realistic way to start a daily meditation practice for stress, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation, this one gives you a method you can actually do today. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a rating and review so more listeners can find the show. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward! If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.orgEmail: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectivepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorgReddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispectiveSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispective Producer & Host: Jennica Sadhwani Editing: Stephan Menzel Marketing: Lucas Phiri Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...

47 min

30 mar

0102 How I Healed Depression & Anxiety Using Mind-Body Healing

In this episode, Alisha shares her journey through depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, and how years of searching for answers left her feeling hopeless and exhausted. At her lowest point, when she finally stopped searching for external solutions, something unexpected happened — everything began to shift. After attending a talk that deeply resonated with her, Alisha was introduced to the world of mind-body healing and subconscious work. What followed was a powerful transformation that changed not only her mental health, but her relationships, purpose, and life direction. Today, she is a mind-body mentor, helping others uncover and release subconscious blocks, emotional pain, and limiting beliefs. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: The connection between mental health and the subconscious mind Why traditional approaches didn’t work for her How mind-body healing can help with depression and anxiety Practical steps to start your own healing journey How to release emotional blocks and find inner peace If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like nothing is working — this conversation may give you a new perspective on healing. 💬 Comment below: What has helped you most in your healing journey? 🔔 Subscribe for more real stories and powerful mental health conversations. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward! If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.orgEmail: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectivepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorgReddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispectiveSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispective Producer & Host: Jennica Sadhwani Editing: Stephan Menzel Marketing: Lucas Phiri Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...

50 min

16 mar

0101 The Hidden Link Between Mental Health and Physical Disease

What if many physical illnesses actually begin with mental and emotional stress? In this episode, medical practitioner Dr. Bob Smith challenges the traditional approach to healthcare and argues that doctors must understand their patients’ mental health, life circumstances, and emotional wellbeing before making accurate diagnoses. Modern medicine often focuses on treating symptoms or isolated pain points, but Dr. Smith believes this approach misses the bigger picture. According to him, many physical diseases stem from psychological stress, trauma, anxiety, and unresolved mental health struggles. Dr. Smith explains why medical education needs to change, criticizing universities for not embedding psychiatry and mental health training deeply enough in medical programs. Without this training, doctors may unintentionally overlook the root causes of illness. By taking time to truly understand patients- their mental state, lifestyle, stress levels, and personal history- physicians can provide more compassionate care, better diagnoses, and more effective treatment plans. 🔎 In this episode we discuss: • The connection between mental health and physical disease • Why symptom-based treatment often fails • The role of psychiatry in modern medicine • How doctors can improve patient care and compassion • Why medical schools must rethink their training models This conversation offers a powerful perspective on the future of holistic healthcare and patient-centered medicine. 💬 Should mental health training be mandatory for doctors? Let us know in the comments. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward! If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.orgEmail: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectivepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorgReddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispectiveSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispective Producer & Host: Jennica Sadhwani Editing: Stephan Menzel Marketing: Lucas Phiri Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...

39 min

2 mar

0100 Surviving Medical Child Abuse and Munchausen by Proxy

Chaos didn’t arrive all at once for Charissa; it accumulated.. custody hearings, restraining orders, police lights outside the window, until crisis felt like the only rhythm of home. We sit with her through the memories most people look away from: sibling fights recorded for proof, eighty-plus CPS reports that opened and closed like revolving doors, and a medical maze where stimulants and SSRIs masked trauma instead of meeting needs. What emerges is a rare, unflinching map of how systems miss children when they treat behavior without context and listen to adults more than the kids living the truth. Charissa explains how overmedication took her childhood offline, sleeping through classes, wired at night, and twice rushed from school with a 160 resting heart rate while suspicions of Munchausen by proxy pulsed beneath the surface. She draws careful lines between control disguised as care, fragmented providers, and a culture that treats children as parental property until eighteen. When an arrest at 18 forced independence, she found a way out: temporary housing, college, and a mission to make sure other young people don’t get swallowed by the same gaps. Today, she’s shaping policy, co-creating a national playbook of best practices, and pushing for adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Across the conversation, we unpack what “best interests of the child” should mean in practice: youth voice at the table for hearings and family meetings, transparent case communication, limits on polypharmacy, tracking doctor switching, and trauma-informed support that tackles root causes instead of staging a calmer scene. Teresa’s ask is simple and radical: believe kids enough to investigate the inconvenient explanation. If we center respect, agency, and safety, we can transform CPS touchpoints from crisis management into real protection—and stop calling survival symptoms “the problem.” If this story moved you, subscribe to Multispective, share it with someone who cares about child welfare, and leave a review with the one change you think would protect kids faster. Your voice helps push reform forward. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Additionally, you can now also watch the full video version of your favourite episode here on YouTube. Please subscribe, like or drop a comment letting us know your thoughts on the episode and if you'd like more stories going forward! If you would like to offer any feedback on our show or get in touch with us, you can also contact us on the following platforms: Website: www.multispective.orgEmail: info@multispective.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/multispectivepodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/multispectiveorgReddit: www.reddit.com/r/multispectiveSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/multispective Producer & Host: Jennica Sadhwani Editing: Stephan Menzel Marketing: Lucas Phiri Fatty15 promotes healthy metabolism, balanced immunity, and heart health. 2 out of 3 customers report near-term benefits, including calmer mood, deeper sleep or less snacking, within 6 weeks. 20% off on purchases link and code: ...

38 min

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I Was Raised in a Family Cult... Here's How I Escaped

106 The Hidden Signs of ADHD Most People Miss

0105 How to Communicate Better in Dating, Work & Conflict

0104 Hiding Bipolar, PTSD & Shame: On Telling the Truth and Healing

0103 PTSD to Peace: How Meditation Changed My Life

0102 How I Healed Depression & Anxiety Using Mind-Body Healing

0101 The Hidden Link Between Mental Health and Physical Disease

0100 Surviving Medical Child Abuse and Munchausen by Proxy

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I Was Raised in a Family Cult... Here's How I Escaped

106 The Hidden Signs of ADHD Most People Miss

0105 How to Communicate Better in Dating, Work & Conflict

0104 Hiding Bipolar, PTSD & Shame: On Telling the Truth and Healing

0103 PTSD to Peace: How Meditation Changed My Life

0102 How I Healed Depression & Anxiety Using Mind-Body Healing

0101 The Hidden Link Between Mental Health and Physical Disease

0100 Surviving Medical Child Abuse and Munchausen by Proxy

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