Scammers and Saints

Nandi Anyabwile

A millennial who managed to escape a cult and an abusive marriage with *most* of her sanity intact, explores the commonalities shared between narcissistic relationships, MLM's, and other high-control groups. Follow the show on Instagram @scammersandsaints_podcast!

Episodes

  1. 07/02/2025

    Til' Death or Deliverance

    Nandi unpacks the grief that comes with losing people—and illusions. From narcissistic family ties to cult-shaped love, she gets real about what it takes to mourn the living, untangle manipulation, and start healing on your own terms. Resources: The birth of modern gynecology OBGYN and BIPOC Nandi on Exes & Tea Nandi on Life After MLM Contact: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@scammersandsaints_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: hello@scammersandsaints.info An eternity of gratitude to: Whitney Burton Haley Luciani Joshua Dilley Aaliyah Christina Dani Rodriguez Roberta Blevins and Amanda Tricomi

    57 min

  2. 06/11/2025

    Malevolent Mentorship

    Ex-cult member and S&S host Nandi elaborates on the strategies that World Wide Group/Amway has historically utilized to establish mind control over herself and countless others. Resources: Grooming Thought Replacement BITE Model of Authoriatarian Control Contact: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@scammersandsaints_podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: hello@scammersandsaints.info An eternity of gratitude to: Whitney Burton Haley Luciani Joshua Dilley Aaliyah Christina Dani Rodriguez Roberta Blevins and Amanda Tricomi

    1h 32m

  3. 06/04/2025

    Dystopian Marriage

    Nandi recounts some of the worst nightmares of her marriage. Resources: Reactive Abuse Narcissists in Couple's Therapy Bait and Switch Contact: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@scammersandsaints_podcast⁠⁠⁠ Email: hello@scammersandsaints.info An eternity of gratitude to: Whitney Burton Haley Luciani Joshua Dilley Aaliyah Christina Dani Rodriguez Roberta Blevins and Amanda Tricomi

    1h 1m

  4. 05/28/2025

    Illusions Unraveled Pt. 2

    This is the continuation of Episode 4, which homes in on the day-to-day patterns of abuse one might experience in a marriage with a narcissist.

    59 min

  5. 05/22/2025

    Illusions Unraveled Pt. 1

    Nandi zooms in on the subtleties of narcissistic abuse that are hidden between the threads of mundanity in married life. Resources: Trickle Truth Gaslighting Weaponized Incompetence Dog Whistling Contact: Instagram: ⁠⁠@scammersandsaints_podcast⁠⁠ Email: hello@scammersandsaints.info An eternity of gratitude to: Whitney Burton Haley Luciani Joshua Dilley Aaliyah Christina Dani Rodriguez Roberta Blevins and Amanda Tricomi

    51 min

  6. 05/15/2025

    Forced Compliance

    The third installment of an eight-part digital journal of host Nandi as she recounts her five-year journey inside a pyramid scheme cult and her marriage to a narcissist. We will update with resource links shortly. :)

    1h 12m

  7. 05/08/2025

    Smoke & Mirrors

    In this episode, host Nandi Anyabwile delves into the complex world of multilevel marketing and its emotional impact on individuals. Through personal anecdotes, she explores the allure of these business opportunities, the pressure to conform, and the psychological effects of being involved in such communities. The conversation highlights the importance of recognizing red flags in relationships and the often manipulative nature of motivational tactics used in MLMs. Nandi's journey reveals the struggle between ambition and the reality of exploitation within the systems. Resources: How Cults Hook You History of Amway's Tool Racket Lovebombing in Narcissistic Dating How Cults Utilize Lovebombing An eternity of gratitude to: Whitney Burton Haley Luciani Joshua Dilley Aaliyah Christina Dani Rodriguez Roberta Blevins and Amanda Tricomi Contact: Instagram: ⁠@scammersandsaints_podcast⁠ Email: hello@scammersandsaints.info

    43 min

  8. 05/01/2025

    The Entrapment

    Meet Nandi, a creative nomad whose pursuit of community and love made her a prime target for manipulation and exploitation. This is the story of how her ex-husband recruited her into a cult. *This has been a passion project in the works for over a year. Bear with us on the technical hiccups; this is very much a "you don't need to be perfect, you just need to start" situation. Thank you for listening! An eternity of gratitude to: Whitney Burton Haley Luciani Joshua Dilley Aaliyah Christina Dani Rodriguez Roberta Blevins and Amanda Tricomi Contact: Instagram: @scammersandsaints_podcast Email: hello@scammersandsaints.info Resources: Doctor Ramani Mirroring Common Narcissistic Manipulation Tactics

    37 min
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About

A millennial who managed to escape a cult and an abusive marriage with *most* of her sanity intact, explores the commonalities shared between narcissistic relationships, MLM's, and other high-control groups. Follow the show on Instagram @scammersandsaints_podcast!

Information

  • Creator
    Nandi Anyabwile
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nandi Anyabwile
  • Show Website
    Scammers and Saints