by Dr. Janja Lalich | Jun 2, 2021 | In the Media
“Join us as I discuss the political cult of Donald Trump with Dr. Janja Lalich. Dr. Lalich is a Sociologist and an expert on Cults. She is the most respected and cited authority on the growing influence of cults in our society. Dr. Lalich is a prolific author,...
by Dr. Janja Lalich | May 22, 2021 | In the Media
Note: This episode contains some discussion of cults and sexual abuse. For our first episode of season 2 we are extremely happy and honored to have Dr. Janja Lalich who is a leading world authority in cults and extremist groups. Dr. Lalich is a former Fulbright...
by Dr. Janja Lalich | May 12, 2021 | In the Media
Janja Lalich, Ph.D. is a researcher, author, and educator specializing in cults and extremist groups, with a particular focus on charismatic relationships, political and other social movements, ideology and social control, and issues of gender and sexuality. She has...
by Dr. Janja Lalich | May 12, 2021 | In the Media
How far would you go for your ideals? Sociologist and author Janja Lalich chats with Lola and Meagan about her time in the 70s as part of a radical Marxist-Leninist group called the Democratic Workers Party, how she became a high-ranking member, and the toll it took...
by Dr. Janja Lalich | May 11, 2021 | In the Media
EPISODE SUMMARY When discussing the difference between nature and nurture (and the connection between the two), we have to acknowledge the ways in which human beings are hyper-wired for social relationships. This idea really comes to life when we discuss the subject...
by Dr. Janja Lalich | Mar 30, 2021 | In the Media
Dr. Janja Lalich’s book about the cult recovery process was a game-changer for Sarah and Nippy when they first began unpacking their NXIVM experiences. It still is. As Nippy says: “She’s someone who has been through (her own) heavy-duty cult indoctrination,...
