Collateral Damage
- Mar 2, 2021
- 1:21:01
- Full Episode
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<p>Former NXIVM members tell Kate Snow about life inside the controversial self-help group, and life since founder Keith Raniere’s conviction on charges including sex trafficking and forced labor.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
India Oxenberg recounts her harrowing experience in the NXIVM cult, revealing branding rituals and emotional struggles, while Keith Raniere speaks from prison.
Key points
- Inside the NXIVM Cult. Former members reveal the dark truths behind the self-help group NXIVM.
- A Mother's Intuition. Catherine's gut feeling about her daughter's involvement in NXIVM was alarming.
- Collateral Damage. Members were coerced into providing damaging personal information as collateral.
- The Pain of Branding. Women in NXIVM were subjected to painful branding rituals as a sign of loyalty.
- Catherine's Alarming Discovery. Catherine learns from Bonnie Peace that her daughter is in danger.
- Catherine's Media Crusade. Catherine goes public to expose NXIVM, risking her relationship with India.
Episode highlights
- A Mother's IntuitionCatherine's gut feeling about her daughter's involvement in NXIVM was alarming.“I just felt sick to my stomach.”14:01Mar 2, 2021
- Collateral DamageMembers were coerced into providing damaging personal information as collateral.“The collateral became increasingly more stressful and difficult.”18:40Mar 2, 2021
- The Pain of BrandingWomen in NXIVM were subjected to painful branding rituals as a sign of loyalty.“The pain was something that I had never experienced before.”24:20Mar 2, 2021
- Catherine's Alarming DiscoveryCatherine learns from Bonnie Peace that her daughter is in danger.“You have to save her.”29:11Mar 2, 2021
- Catherine's Media CrusadeCatherine goes public to expose NXIVM, risking her relationship with India.“I love her to the end of the world.”39:23Mar 2, 2021
- Raniere's ArrestKeith Raniere is arrested, marking a pivotal moment in the NXIVM saga.“Best phone calls of my life.”47:28Mar 2, 2021
- India's Journey to FreedomIndia finally leaves NXIVM after a long and painful process of deprogramming.“Slowly India took halting steps to leave NXIVM behind.”50:31Mar 2, 2021
- Danielle Roberts' DefenseDanielle defends her actions during the branding process, claiming it was consensual.“I branded 17 women total. All of the women that I branded were naked.”55:15Mar 2, 2021
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