JessiStories Unheard Voices

Jessi Hersey

 Welcome to JessiStories: Unheard Voices — a space for the untold, the unseen, and the underestimated. From the shadows of documentary filmmaking to the resilience of queer voices and survivors of coercive control, these stories reveal truth, courage, and the power of being heard. Let’s inspire change, one voice at a time. 

Episodes

  1. Escaping Twin Flames with Archival Producer Jesse H

    3D AGO

    Escaping Twin Flames with Archival Producer Jesse H

    In this episode we talk about what it means to be a Archival producer on the set of Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix. Jessi and Jesse sit down for a short talk about they do. Lyrics By: Jessi Hersey Music By: AJ Music Group Art By: Zummi

    20 min
  2. Behind the Scenes: Editing Escaping Twin Flames with Mimi Wilcox

    JAN 28

    Behind the Scenes: Editing Escaping Twin Flames with Mimi Wilcox

    Join Jessi Stories for an in-depth conversation with Mimi Wilcox, one of the editors behind Netflix's acclaimed docuseries "Escaping Twin Flames." In this 37-minute interview, Mimi shares her experience working remotely from New York, the collaborative editing process, and the challenges of crafting a compelling narrative about coercive control and high-control groups. Music By: AJ Music Group Lyrics By: Jessi Hersey

    37 min
  3. Making the Documentary: A Conversation with Zoe from Escaping Twin Flames

    JAN 21

    Making the Documentary: A Conversation with Zoe from Escaping Twin Flames

    In this behind-the-scenes interview, Jessi sits down with Zoe, the Supervising Story Producer of Netflix's "Escaping Twin Flames," to discuss the making of the documentary series. Zoe shares insights into the production process, from researching the Twin Flames Universe cult to building trust with survivors. They discuss the challenges of condensing thousands of hours of footage into three powerful episodes, the importance of trans representation in the series, and the emotional impact of telling these survivor stories. Zoe also reveals her favorite episode, the team's investigative approach, and the ongoing impact of the documentary. Show Notes: 0:54 - Introduction & Role Zoe introduces her role as Supervising Story ProducerHow she joined the project in November 2022Team structure and bi-coastal workflow6:07 - Getting to Know the Story First impressions of the Twin Flames storyResearch process and diving into the "internet black hole"Interviewing nearly 20 people for the series11:18 - Building Trust with Survivors Importance of creating a safe space for contributorsRespecting boundaries and not rushing the filming processDifferences from other production companies13:55 - Coming Out & Cult Awareness Jessi's experience coming out as a cult survivorMisuse of the word "cult" by influencersRecommended reading: "Cultish" by Amanda Montell18:20 - Trans Representation in the Series Priority of approaching the trans storyline with sensitivityWorking with Dr. Adair and trans survivorsEnsuring the series wouldn't harm the trans community21:24 - Powerful Moments in the Documentary Jesse's realization moment in episode threeThe contrast between different family experiencesEmotional impact of reliving traumatic memories23:23 - Memory & Recovery from TFU How TFU affected survivors' memoriesTrigger words and rewiring the brain post-cultThe linguistics of cult language28:29 - Favorite Episode & Storytelling Episode 2 as Zoe's "baby"The challenge of showing escalation and dangerRevealing the divine feminine/masculine concept32:41 - Behind the Scenes Production Daily workflow and team coordinationSorting through 1,000+ hours of Jeff and Shaleia's videosThe storyboard process and rearranging episodes33:25 - Impact & What's Next The team's hope to make an impactOngoing behind-the-scenes work by survivorsPossibility of a season two

    56 min

  4. JAN 14

    The Making of Escaping Twin Flames with Cecilia Peck

    In this episode of Jessi’s Stories, we sit down with acclaimed director and showrunner Cecilia Peck to discuss the making of “Escaping Twin Flames” on Netflix. From Emmy nomination news to the challenges of trauma-informed filmmaking, Cecilia shares behind-the-scenes insights, the importance of building trust with contributors, and the creative process behind the series’ unique animation. Jessi and Cecilia also explore personal stories of resilience, the power of supportive relationships, and the impact of cult dynamics on identity and healing. This candid conversation offers a rare look at documentary storytelling, survivor advocacy, and the journey to reclaim one’s voice.

    47 min

  5. JAN 7

    How A Docuseries Exposed A Modern Cult With Evidence And Care With Inbal Lessner

    A soulmate promise can sound sweet — until it’s packaged, sold, and enforced. We sat down with the executive producer and post-production showrunner of Escaping Twin Flames to reveal how the series came together and why the story cuts so deep. From survivor trust and intense legal vetting to never-before-seen inner-circle footage, this conversation pulls back the curtain on a world most people don’t realize exists. Inbal Lessner and Jessi break down how lessons learned from covering NXIVM sharpened the team’s focus: coded language, rigid hierarchies, and “teachings” that slowly normalize control. When new hard drives surfaced late in editing, they exposed candid conversations about unpaid labor, shifting tax status, and how public charm turns into private pressure. At the heart of it all are the survivors — given time, choice, and care in telling their stories — and the families learning how to stay connected without pushing loved ones further in. We also explore how coercive groups trap members in cycles of enforcing harm, and what real repair can look like. This isn’t about gullibility. It’s about influence, vulnerability, and tactics that can work on almost anyone at the right moment. If you think “that could never be me,” this episode might change your mind. Listen, share, and Leave a review and tell us: what red flags do you see more clearly now? Music By: AJ Music Group Lyrics: Jessi Hersey

    44 min
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 Welcome to JessiStories: Unheard Voices — a space for the untold, the unseen, and the underestimated. From the shadows of documentary filmmaking to the resilience of queer voices and survivors of coercive control, these stories reveal truth, courage, and the power of being heard. Let’s inspire change, one voice at a time. 

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