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cult behavior
Cult behavior refers to group dynamics characterized by unquestioning loyalty to a leader or ideology, manipulation, isolation from outside perspectives, and often authoritarian control structures. It can manifest in religious, political, or social movements.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche engages directly with accusations of cult dynamics—both as they appear in broader culture (politics, movements) and reflexively within her own community. Rather than dismissing the charge, she confronts callers and critics head-on about what constitutes genuine cult mechanics versus passionate community, making the distinction between devotion and exploitation a recurring point of friction and clarification on the show.
Episodes (2)
EP.322
Unmasking the Cult A Fiery Rant on Trump and Hypocrisy
A heated exchange between the host and an angry caller discussing Trump and cult-like behavior, with profanity-laden confrontation about political divisions.
Welcome to the Madness
Psyche opens the show with energetic intro content, welcomes new members, and begins an in-depth reading and discussion of HG Tudor's 'The Devil's Toolkit,' focusing on narcissistic manipulation tactics and the psychological mechanisms abusers use to maintain control.
🐇 Rabbit Hole
Topics that frequently appear alongside cult behavior
narcissistic personality disorderhypocrisyHypocrisy is the practice of claiming to hold beliefs or values while acting in contradiction to them, often involving deception or moral inconsistency.denialideological conflictIdeological conflict refers to disagreement or confrontation arising from fundamentally opposing belief systems, values, or political worldviews.political discoursePolitical discourse emerges on the show as a volatile and unfiltered space where divisive contemporary issues—particularly around Trump, cult dynamics, and ideological tribalism—surface unexpectedly and often combatively. In the Psycheverse: Psyche treats political friction as live material, engaging rather than deflecting when callers or guests bring charged partisan arguments into the stream. These moments reveal how spiritual and esoteric communities themselves are fractured along political lines, and whether spiritual authority can coexist with direct political confrontation.
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