Press and Media Appearance
In this clip from the BBC News program, QAnon: After the Storm?, Rachel has a conversation with QAnon supporter Nick about feelings of safety, community, and his allegiances.
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Podcast
Explore a collection of podcasts featuring Rachel as a guest
- The Cult Vault: Ep. 225 Part 1-A Conversation with Rachel Bernstein from Indoctrination miniseries | 1/18/2023
- The Cult Vault: Ep. 225 Part 2-A Conversation with Rachel Bernstein from Indoctrination miniseries | 1/18/2023
- This Much Is True: 04 | This Much Is True - Getting Out (19:19) | 9/10/21
- Conspirituality: 65: Long-Haul QAnon (w/ Rachel Bernstein & Jitarth Jadeja) | 8/20/21
- Solace and the City: EP86 - Rachel Bernstein - That One Time I Was Recruited Into a Sex Cult... | 5/3/21
- I want what She has: #151 Rachel Bernstein LMFT "IndoctriNation Podcast" | 12/24/20
- Sweeney Talks: Hunting Ghislaine: Demons | 12/24/20
- Write About Now: Startling Signs That You're in a Cult | 12/8/20
- Year of Polygamy Podcast: Episode 186: Cults vs. Religions with Rachel Bernstein | 12/7/20
- Meredith for Real: the curious introvert: EPS 57: What Makes a Cult a Cult? | 11/16/20
- Inside The Program: Ep. 11: Rachel Bernstein LMFT & Cult Recovery Expert | 11/2/20
- Directionally Challenged: “Cults” with Rachel Bernstein | 10/19/20
- On Belief: A Podcast About Cults: Episode 202: Cult Therapy with Rachel Bernstein | 9/24/19
- The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast: The Cult Obsession | 6/14/19
- Deliberations: 19: Jury Break with Rachel Bernstein LMFT | 5/3/19
- Generation Cult: Ep. 5 Let's Call an Expert! | 8/18/2018
- Sensibly Speaking Podcast 2.0: #130 Helping Someone in a Narcissistic Relationship ft. Rachel Bernstein | 2/17/18
- Sensibly Speaking Podcast 2.0: #119 Codependency 101 ft. Rachel Bernstein | 12/2/17
- Sensibly Speaking Podcast 2.0: #107 Helping Second Generation Cult Members ft. Rachel Bernstein | 9/9/17
- Sensibly Speaking Podcast 2.0: #79 Recovery Counselling, What to Look For ft. Rachel Bernstein | 3/4/17
- Come Get Sum: Come Get Sum (EXTRA) Scientology Edition: Rachel Bernstein P2 | 2/3/17
- Come Get Sum: Come Get Sum (EXTRA) Scientology Edition: Rachel Bernstein P1 | 1/27/17
- Sensibly Speaking Podcast 2.0: #68: Narcissists, Psychopaths and Sociopaths - Oh My! | 12/10/16
- Sensibly Speaking Podcast 2.0: #52 Toxic Relationships ft. Rachel Bernstein | 8/20/16
- Sensibly Speaking Podcast 2.0: #15: Rachel Bernstein on Scientology and Cult Recovery | 11/21/15
- Nobody Listen To Paula Poundstone: #139 Cult Classics | 3/9/21
- Twin Flames by Wondery: Piecing Together | 3/28/22
Shows
- Cult expert: Lori Vallow convinced she was helping kids by killing them | Cuomo - Newsnation | 5/13/2023
- Getting Cult Members Out of Cults (Rachel Bernstein Interview) - The David Pakman Show | 1/23/2023
Television and Television Consulting
How to Become a Cult Leader | 2023
Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence | 2023
QAnon: After the Storm? | BBC World News, featured specialist | 2022
The Doctors | 2021
Tamron Hall | 2020
Dr. Oz | 2020
Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult: Starz, Featured specialist | 2020
(Un)Well: Netflix, featured specialist | 2020
The Path: Hulu, Story-line consultant | 2016-2018
Joy Behar: Say Anything! | 2011
The Exit: MSNBC | 2010
Various news programs such as ABC News, CNN, Dateline NBC, E Entertainment, Larry King | 1990s
Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence | 2023
QAnon: After the Storm? | BBC World News, featured specialist | 2022
The Doctors | 2021
Tamron Hall | 2020
Dr. Oz | 2020
Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult: Starz, Featured specialist | 2020
(Un)Well: Netflix, featured specialist | 2020
The Path: Hulu, Story-line consultant | 2016-2018
Joy Behar: Say Anything! | 2011
The Exit: MSNBC | 2010
Various news programs such as ABC News, CNN, Dateline NBC, E Entertainment, Larry King | 1990s
DVD and Film
The 13th Step: Specialist | 2016
The Source Family: Interview | 2012
Martha Marcy May Marlene: Special Feature interview on DVD | 2011
Paradise Recovered: Interview | 2010
The Source Family: Interview | 2012
Martha Marcy May Marlene: Special Feature interview on DVD | 2011
Paradise Recovered: Interview | 2010
Two of the many “Best of...” lists featuring Rachel’s podcast, IndoctriNation:
"6 Podcasts About Cults and Their Enduring Sinister Attraction" The New York Times | 03/20/2023
"10 Jaw-Dropping Podcasts About Cults" Oprah Daily | May 30, 2020
Websites, Newspapers, and Magazines
"The 9 Most Common Personality Traits In Cult Leaders" Huffpost | 03/08/2024
"Is a ‘twin flame’ a soulmate? The meaning of the term, and why it’s controversial" | Today | 11/23/2023
"In new Bob Jones University podcast, former students and faculty blast ‘insular’ culture" Religion News Service | 9/12/2023
"Even some left-leaning people support RFK Jr. Here's why conspiracy theories are so attractive" Salon | 6/21/2023
"Fascinated by cults? Here are 10 gripping podcasts to listen to now" Stylist | 5/16/2023
"Why do people join cult-like organizations?" Newsnation | 5/10/2023
"Yellowjackets Illustrates How Cults Can Prey on People With Trauma Histories" Slate | 5/5/2023
"What happened 30 years ago in Waco?" Audacy | 4/19/2023
"6 Podcasts About Cults and Their Enduring Sinister Attraction" The New York Times | 3/20/2023
"Stolen Youth' Director on Importance of 'Not Judging' Larry Ray's Victims" - Newsweek | 2/9/2023
Stolen Youth’ Director on Surprising Way He Obtained Footage, Why He Didn’t Include Interview With Sarah Lawrence Cult Leader Larry Ray - Variety | 2/9/2023
"The “Sickening” Story of the Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult " - Vanity Fair | 2/8/2023
"A stronger social safety net could reduce the number of conspiracy theorists, researchers say:" Salon | 7/28/22
"4 signs that someone you know has joined a cult, according to a mind-control expert" Insider | 6/28/22
"Can You Ever Come Back From QAnon?:" Cosmopolitan | 10/13/21
"Thousands of People Are Trying to Leave QAnon, but Getting Out Is Almost Impossible" Cosmopolitan | 10/13/21
"Cults are Going Virtual, but Deprogramming Needs One Old-School Tactic, Says Experts:” Inverse | 8/17/21
“A Commune Goes Viral on TikTok — Now,Former Members Are Speaking Out:” Distractify | 7/16/21
“Divided States: Efforts to Pull Together When Things Fall Apart:” KCRW | 7/5/21
“Navigating the Cult-Like World of Fitness Classes, Self-Help Guides, and Groupthink:” Shondaland | 6/25/21
"Talk About Extreme! These 10 Fascinating Podcasts About Cults Will Blow Your Mind" Parade | 6/1/21
"The Art of the Scam: The Best Books, Podcasts, and Documentaries About Cults" Vulture | 5/21/21
"Cult recovery experts explain how to "deprogram" QAnon adherents" - Salon | 3/14/21
“Determined, Disillusioned, or Despondent?:” Fort Worth Weekly | 1/27/21
“How Cults Like QAnon Respond To Embarrassing Failures:” Bloomberg Businessweek, Medium| 1/22/21
“Former NXIVM member "Jane Doe" reveals identity: "I finally felt like I was ready":” CBS | 12/17/20
Reddit AMA with India Oxenberg and Rachel Bernstein: Reddit | 11/2020
Nxivm’s Leader Is Guilty of Ugly Crimes. These Die-Hards Stand by Him. - The New York Times | 11/10/20
“How a cult-recovery therapist helps former NXIVM members regain their independence: 'There's a huge amount of fear and loss':” Insider | 10/27/20
"3 reasons why people join cults, according to a cult-recovery therapist" - Insider | 10/23/20
"Why Did NXIVM Members Stay? An Expert On The Psychology Of Cults" Refinery29 | 9/30/20
“The 3 main personality traits of cult leaders” Insider | 9/25/20
“How to Help a Friend Who Believes in QAnon Conspiracy Theories:” Cosmopolitan | 8/28/20
"Tantric sex students say gurus have used the promise of enlightenment to sexually abuse their students" - Insider | 8/20/20
“Deprogramming From AA- When a Fellowship Resemebles a Cult:” Filter Magazine | 5/2/19
“Tied the knot after dating for 6 months or less? Here's what marriage counselors want you to know:” Hello Giggles | 2/7/18
“Online Conspiracy Groups Are a Lot Like Cults” Wired | 11/13/18
"A closer look at destructive cults and their influence" - Daily Sundial | 5/28/17
“Going Clear,’ Star Defections, Parodies- How Scientology Lost Its Grip on Hollywood:” The Wrap | 2015
Chicago Tribune
LA Times
The Jewish Journal
More Magazine
Manhattan Spirit Magazine
Self Magazine
Big Apple Parent
The Jerusalem Report
LA Mom Magazine
LA Parent Magazine
"Is a ‘twin flame’ a soulmate? The meaning of the term, and why it’s controversial" | Today | 11/23/2023
"In new Bob Jones University podcast, former students and faculty blast ‘insular’ culture" Religion News Service | 9/12/2023
"Even some left-leaning people support RFK Jr. Here's why conspiracy theories are so attractive" Salon | 6/21/2023
"Fascinated by cults? Here are 10 gripping podcasts to listen to now" Stylist | 5/16/2023
"Why do people join cult-like organizations?" Newsnation | 5/10/2023
"Yellowjackets Illustrates How Cults Can Prey on People With Trauma Histories" Slate | 5/5/2023
"What happened 30 years ago in Waco?" Audacy | 4/19/2023
"6 Podcasts About Cults and Their Enduring Sinister Attraction" The New York Times | 3/20/2023
"Stolen Youth' Director on Importance of 'Not Judging' Larry Ray's Victims" - Newsweek | 2/9/2023
Stolen Youth’ Director on Surprising Way He Obtained Footage, Why He Didn’t Include Interview With Sarah Lawrence Cult Leader Larry Ray - Variety | 2/9/2023
"The “Sickening” Story of the Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult " - Vanity Fair | 2/8/2023
"A stronger social safety net could reduce the number of conspiracy theorists, researchers say:" Salon | 7/28/22
"4 signs that someone you know has joined a cult, according to a mind-control expert" Insider | 6/28/22
"Can You Ever Come Back From QAnon?:" Cosmopolitan | 10/13/21
"Thousands of People Are Trying to Leave QAnon, but Getting Out Is Almost Impossible" Cosmopolitan | 10/13/21
"Cults are Going Virtual, but Deprogramming Needs One Old-School Tactic, Says Experts:” Inverse | 8/17/21
“A Commune Goes Viral on TikTok — Now,Former Members Are Speaking Out:” Distractify | 7/16/21
“Divided States: Efforts to Pull Together When Things Fall Apart:” KCRW | 7/5/21
“Navigating the Cult-Like World of Fitness Classes, Self-Help Guides, and Groupthink:” Shondaland | 6/25/21
"Talk About Extreme! These 10 Fascinating Podcasts About Cults Will Blow Your Mind" Parade | 6/1/21
"The Art of the Scam: The Best Books, Podcasts, and Documentaries About Cults" Vulture | 5/21/21
"Cult recovery experts explain how to "deprogram" QAnon adherents" - Salon | 3/14/21
“Determined, Disillusioned, or Despondent?:” Fort Worth Weekly | 1/27/21
“How Cults Like QAnon Respond To Embarrassing Failures:” Bloomberg Businessweek, Medium| 1/22/21
“Former NXIVM member "Jane Doe" reveals identity: "I finally felt like I was ready":” CBS | 12/17/20
Reddit AMA with India Oxenberg and Rachel Bernstein: Reddit | 11/2020
Nxivm’s Leader Is Guilty of Ugly Crimes. These Die-Hards Stand by Him. - The New York Times | 11/10/20
“How a cult-recovery therapist helps former NXIVM members regain their independence: 'There's a huge amount of fear and loss':” Insider | 10/27/20
"3 reasons why people join cults, according to a cult-recovery therapist" - Insider | 10/23/20
"Why Did NXIVM Members Stay? An Expert On The Psychology Of Cults" Refinery29 | 9/30/20
“The 3 main personality traits of cult leaders” Insider | 9/25/20
“How to Help a Friend Who Believes in QAnon Conspiracy Theories:” Cosmopolitan | 8/28/20
"Tantric sex students say gurus have used the promise of enlightenment to sexually abuse their students" - Insider | 8/20/20
“Deprogramming From AA- When a Fellowship Resemebles a Cult:” Filter Magazine | 5/2/19
“Tied the knot after dating for 6 months or less? Here's what marriage counselors want you to know:” Hello Giggles | 2/7/18
“Online Conspiracy Groups Are a Lot Like Cults” Wired | 11/13/18
"A closer look at destructive cults and their influence" - Daily Sundial | 5/28/17
“Going Clear,’ Star Defections, Parodies- How Scientology Lost Its Grip on Hollywood:” The Wrap | 2015
Chicago Tribune
LA Times
The Jewish Journal
More Magazine
Manhattan Spirit Magazine
Self Magazine
Big Apple Parent
The Jerusalem Report
LA Mom Magazine
LA Parent Magazine
Radio
“Safe Recovery:” Radio guest and featured specialist | 2010s
“Newswalk:” The Cult of Isis and its Recruitment Tactics; Calgary | 2014
WFLA: Millennialism and the Increase in Cultic Activity; ABC Tampa | 2000
“Newswalk:” The Cult of Isis and its Recruitment Tactics; Calgary | 2014
WFLA: Millennialism and the Increase in Cultic Activity; ABC Tampa | 2000
