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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.

PODCASTS:


This Much Is True: 04 | This Much Is True -- Getting Out (19:19) | 9/10/21

​Conspirituality: Long-Haul QAnon (w/ Rachel Bernstein & Jitarth Jadeja) | 8/20/21

The Purple Principle: Online Conspiracies and Virtual Cults: Social Extremes in Our Hyperpartisan Age | 6/1/21

Solace and the City: 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

Hunting Ghislaine with John Sweeney: Demons | 12/23/20

Write About Now with Jonathan Small: 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 with Candice King and Kayla Ewell: “Cults” with Rachel Bernstein | 10/19/20

CLEANING UP THE MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf: Why People Join Cults, the Difference 
Between Sociopaths, Psychopaths + Tips On Healing from Abusive Relationships with Therapist Rachel Bernstein | 8/12/20

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 

Sensibly Speaking Podcast 2.0: #181 The Psychology of Social Media | 2/23/19

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

SAFE RECOVERY: RACHEL BERNSTEIN Cult Deprogramming Expert - Therapist | 2/9/16   

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 | 2/28/22

Television and Television Consulting

Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence | 2023
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​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

Websites, Newspapers, and Magazines

"6 Podcasts About Cults and Their Enduring Sinister Attraction" The New York Times | 3/20/2023

"The Last Of Us Ties Into A Terrifying Real-World Truth About Cults - Slashfilm | 3/6/2023
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"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
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"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
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