JessiStories Unheard Voices

Jessi Hersey

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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.

4D AGO

Conversations on Cults, Trump & Influence

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jessi sits down with guest Erin (Let the Fresh Erin) for a candid conversation about The Cult of Trump by Steven Hassan and Cultish by Amanda Montell. They dive into what makes a cult, the us-versus-them mentality in politics, Twin Flames Universe, Scientology, MLMs, and how cult tactics are showing up everywhere — from influencers to social media algorithms. A raw, eye-opening discussion you won't want to miss

48 min
MAY 6

The Truth about Scientology with Pamela Nickel Williams a Survivor!

Send us Fan Mail What if you were born into a cult with no choice, no escape, and no one telling you it wasn't normal? Pamela Nickel Williams was. In this episode, she shares her remarkable story of growing up inside Scientology, the trauma she buried for decades, and why she finally decided to speak out. Her memoir Clearly Lies Are True is just the beginning. Music By: AJ Music Group Lyrics By: Jessi Hersey Artwork By: Zummi Here are my social media links: Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/clearlyliesaretrue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearlyliesaretrue TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clearlyliesaretrue Website: https://www.clearlyliesaretrue.com Substack: https://www.substack.com/clearlyliesaretrue Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/57033102.Pamela_Nickel_Williams Where to purchase my book: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Pamela-Nickel-Williams/author/B0FCDMXD39?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1752342259&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=358751ac-e860-4347-baf9-57eee8b2389a Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/clearly-lies-are-true-pamela-nickel-williams/1148272559?ean=9798218670757 Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=Clearly+Lies+Are+True Here is the link to The Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation. My book is included in their library of book resources. The Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation: https://www.theaftermathfoundation.org

37 min
APR 29

April Little — Leaving Evangelical Christianity

Send us Fan Mail Note: This episode was previously recorded in 2024. In this episode of Jesse's Stories: Unheard Voices, Jessi sits down with April Little — a queer, autistic theologian and podcaster — to discuss her journey leaving a conservative evangelical church, coming out as queer, and navigating an autism diagnosis. April shares powerful excerpts from her memoir-in-progress, breaks down the rise of Christian Nationalism, and advocates for LGBTQ+ and disabled communities. A raw, honest, and eye-opening conversation. You can find April's Podcast here: Reclaiming the Garden - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Music By: AJ Music Group Lyrics By: Jessi Hersey Artwork By: Zummi All opinions are our own and not meant to malign any group or institution.

27 min
APR 22

I Was Raised in a Cult & Expelled for Being Gay | Andrew's Story

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the world you grew up in turns against you for simply being yourself? This week, Jessi sits down with Andrew — a cult survivor who found his voice the hard way. A raw, eye-opening conversation you won't want to miss. Views expressed in this each individuals own views and experience and not meant to harm any group or entity. You can find Andrew on his podcast: podcasts - Andrew Pledger

1h 8m
APR 15

From Cults to Care: A Conversation with Dr. Tabitha a NXIVM cult survivor

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jessi sits down with Dr. Tabitha Chapman, Executive Director of the Freedom Train Project — a nonprofit proYouviding support services for those leaving coercive groups and cult environments. They explore her path into advocacy, her personal experiences, and what healing can look like on the other side. You can find her services here: The Freedom Train Project - The Freedom Train Project Incorporated Artwork By: Zummi Music By: AJ Music Group Lyrics By: Jessi Hersey

51 min
APR 8

Stockholm Stories: Victims and Voices in Film — Interview with Mimi Wilcox & Max

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a label designed to silence women gets passed off as science? Jessi sits down with documentary filmmaker Mimi Wilcox and producer Max to dig into their Oscar-shortlisted short Bad Hostage — a deeply personal film that challenges everything you think you know about Stockholm Syndrome. They get into the making of the film, the story behind it, and what it really means to center the people history tried to erase. Plus: the realities of an Oscar campaign, disability and neurodivergence in filmmaking, and a few unexpected tangents that tie it all together. Music By: AJ Music Group Lyrics By: Jessi Hersey Artwork By: Zummi

1h 8m
APR 1

Inside the Cult Documentary: A Producer Mike Untold Story

Send us Fan Mail Mike Brilliant, field production coordinator for Netflix's "Escaping Twin Flames," shares behind-the-scenes stories from making the documentary. He discusses coordinating with producers, creating safe spaces for trauma survivors, and how people get drawn into cults through manipulation and isolation. Music By: AJ Music Group Lyrics SLAM Poetry By: Jessi Hersey Artwork By: Zummi

25 min
MAR 25

The Animation inside Escaping Twin Flames with Amy and Alan

Send us Fan Mail This podcast episode features Jessi interviewing Amy and Alan from Yukfoo Animation studios about creating animated sequences for the Netflix documentary "Escaping Twin Flames." They discuss their creative process—initially designing tarot card-style 3D animation that Netflix rejected, then pivoting to atmospheric moving paintings. The conversation covers working across time zones, depicting victims' stories respectfully, and specific animation challenges. Jesse, a former Twin Flames cult member featured in the documentary, shares firsthand experiences of coercive control, being assigned a false gender identity, and ultimately escaping. The episode explores cult awareness, documentary ethics, and collaborative storytelling. Music By: AJ Music Group Lyrics By: Jessi Hersey Artwork By: Zummi

56 min

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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