490 - Trust Me
- Jul 24, 2025
- 1:03:13
- Full Episode
<p>This week, Karen and Georgia sit down with the hosts of Exactly Right’s newest podcast, <em>Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation</em>. Survivors Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth share their firsthand experiences, discuss what draws people into high-control groups like Heaven’s Gate, the Manson Family and NXIVM and explore how to find a way out.</p> <p><em>Trust Me</em> premieres on July 30 with new episodes every Wednesday.</p> <p>Follow, rate and review <em>Trust Me</em> wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show on Instagram at @trustmepodcast and TikTok at @trustmecultpodcast.</p> <p>For our sources and show notes, visit <a href="http://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes">www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes</a>.</p> <p>Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g">https://bit.ly/3UFCn1g</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Hosts discuss cult psychology, personal experiences, and modern influences on cult-like behavior.
Key points
- Trust Me Podcast Hosts Join. Hosts Lola Blanc and Megan Elizabeth discuss their experiences with cults and manipulation.
- Cults and Online Communities. Discussion on how online communities can resemble cults and the dangers involved.
- Mormon Background and Cult Experience. Lola shares her mother's harrowing experience with a self-proclaimed prophet.
- The Prophet's Revelation. Discovering the truth about a self-proclaimed prophet changed everything for them.
- The Archie Connection. A surprising detail about their upbringing involving Archie comic books.
- Generational Trauma. The struggle of breaking free from a deeply rooted family tradition.
Episode highlights
- Trust Me Podcast Hosts JoinHosts Lola Blanc and Megan Elizabeth discuss their experiences with cults and manipulation.“Congratulations, and we're so happy to have you.”3:32Jul 24, 2025
- Cults and Online CommunitiesDiscussion on how online communities can resemble cults and the dangers involved.“We're like at the peak loneliness in America, like ever in history.”5:48Jul 24, 2025
- Mormon Background and Cult ExperienceLola shares her mother's harrowing experience with a self-proclaimed prophet.“He was able to prey upon that.”20:34Jul 24, 2025
- The Prophet's RevelationDiscovering the truth about a self-proclaimed prophet changed everything for them.“I was like, oh, sick. He's a prophet.”21:53Jul 24, 2025
- The Archie ConnectionA surprising detail about their upbringing involving Archie comic books.“If you ever see someone with an Archie tattoo, you're like, what's up?”24:28Jul 24, 2025
- Generational TraumaThe struggle of breaking free from a deeply rooted family tradition.“Four generations. That just is a hard thing to break.”32:28Jul 24, 2025
- FBI InvestigationsThe shocking revelation that the two by twos are under FBI scrutiny.“Did the FBI come to my house? They did. Shut up.”40:10Jul 24, 2025
- Dinner Parties and CynicismExploring the complexities of social gatherings and personal cynicism.“You do, you know, you're missing out on stuff, but you're like, not going to fall for it.”43:02Jul 24, 2025
