52 min
619: Sarah Edmondson | Escaping the NXIVM Cult Travis Makes Friends
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- Entrepreneurship
In today’s episode, I talk to Sarah Edmondson. She is an actress, author, podcast host, and former member of the now-infamous cult NXIVM.
Sarah shares with us today her full experience being a part of the cult, from deciding to join to her escape. She also talks about her takeaways from the experience and how you can see the red flags early. Several years after escaping the cult, Sarah talks about her healing process and shining her light on others through content creation and writing. Sarah and I also talk about the series “The Vow” and a little preview of what’s coming next on the show.
Join me as Sarah takes us through her experience of escaping the NXIVM cult. Listen in!
[00:01 - 07:32] Opening Segment
I introduce Sarah to the showSarah’s backgroundHer childhood yearsBeing socially and politically activeActing and theatreAlways having the driven mentality
[07:33 - 26:53] Inside the Dark World of NXIVM
Sarah’s adult lifeJoining the cultHow Sarah got inFinding things weird early onThe “foot in the door” techniqueWhat got Sarah hookedHow promotions got people goingWhen the cult started crossing the line
[26:54 - 39:54] The Aftermath and Takeaways
How to see the red flags earlyUnchecked authorityWhy educating yourself is importantTrusting your gutSarah’s positive takeaways from the experienceConsistency on habitsTime managementNetworking skillsSarah’s thoughts on those who are still loyal to NXIVMOther red flags to watch out for
[39:55 - 48:19] Escaping the Cult
Seeing the reality of the whole pictureThe decision to go publicLife after the escapeSarah’s podcast and bookSarah gives a preview of the next episodes of “The Vow”
[48:20 - 52:28] Closing Segment
Sarah takes on The Random RoundAnother profession she wants to attemptHow Sarah consumes contentHer morning routineHow you can connect with SarahFinal words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Part of the healing process for me is [saying] ‘Yeah, this is the mistake that I made, I can’t change it, but I can learn from it and pass it forward and shine light on these things - You don’t have to make the same mistake.” Sarah Edmondson
Resources Mentioned:
Sarah Edmondson’s websiteSarah’s Book: Scarred
Connect with Sarah on Instagram!
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In today’s episode, I talk to Sarah Edmondson. She is an actress, author, podcast host, and former member of the now-infamous cult NXIVM.
Sarah shares with us today her full experience being a part of the cult, from deciding to join to her escape. She also talks about her takeaways from the experience and how you can see the red flags early. Several years after escaping the cult, Sarah talks about her healing process and shining her light on others through content creation and writing. Sarah and I also talk about the series “The Vow” and a little preview of what’s coming next on the show.
Join me as Sarah takes us through her experience of escaping the NXIVM cult. Listen in!
[00:01 - 07:32] Opening Segment
I introduce Sarah to the showSarah’s backgroundHer childhood yearsBeing socially and politically activeActing and theatreAlways having the driven mentality
[07:33 - 26:53] Inside the Dark World of NXIVM
Sarah’s adult lifeJoining the cultHow Sarah got inFinding things weird early onThe “foot in the door” techniqueWhat got Sarah hookedHow promotions got people goingWhen the cult started crossing the line
[26:54 - 39:54] The Aftermath and Takeaways
How to see the red flags earlyUnchecked authorityWhy educating yourself is importantTrusting your gutSarah’s positive takeaways from the experienceConsistency on habitsTime managementNetworking skillsSarah’s thoughts on those who are still loyal to NXIVMOther red flags to watch out for
[39:55 - 48:19] Escaping the Cult
Seeing the reality of the whole pictureThe decision to go publicLife after the escapeSarah’s podcast and bookSarah gives a preview of the next episodes of “The Vow”
[48:20 - 52:28] Closing Segment
Sarah takes on The Random RoundAnother profession she wants to attemptHow Sarah consumes contentHer morning routineHow you can connect with SarahFinal words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Part of the healing process for me is [saying] ‘Yeah, this is the mistake that I made, I can’t change it, but I can learn from it and pass it forward and shine light on these things - You don’t have to make the same mistake.” Sarah Edmondson
Resources Mentioned:
Sarah Edmondson’s websiteSarah’s Book: Scarred
Connect with Sarah on Instagram!
Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people.
Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!
If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Mint Mobile: www.mintmobile.com
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
52 min