The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steven Hassan Podcast
1) Pam Hemphill on Leaving MAGA and Making Amends
Pam Hemphill has been fighting MAGA propaganda since the day she realized it nearly killed her. A retired substance abuse counselor cancer survivor and one of the most visible former participants of t...Show More
2) Restart and Restore: A Journal for Survivors of Manipulation with Rachel Bernstein, LMFT, MSEd
Rachel Bernstein is a licensed marriage‑and‑family therapist in Los Angeles and a seasoned cult specialist with more than 35 years of experience. Rachel specializes in helping individuals exit authori...Show More
3) From JD Vance’s Family of Origin: ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ Christian Nationalism and Potential Vice‑Presidential Succession with Nikki McCarty
With speculations by experts that Donald Trump’s health appears to be deteriorating regularly noting bruises on his hands occasional stumbling or slurring in his speech and gait. The White House has d...Show More
4) End Time Politics: From the Moral Majority to QAnon with Keri L. Ladner, PhD
For many Americans, untangling today’s U.S. politics feels especially tough because the rise of religious‑right conservatism can seem sudden and ominous. Without a grounding in religious history and i...Show More
5) NEST Harm Reduction: Licensed Clinicians Delivering Psychedelic‑Adjunct Care With Erica Siegal, LCSW
Research on psychedelics has shown that one of the most profound effects of the experience is how it places people in a more vulnerable, highly susceptible state. Along with creating time dilations, t...Show More
6) The Gaslight Report: Understanding Narcissism, Addiction, and Neuroscience with Frank R. George, PhD
Dr. Frank R. George is an internationally recognized authority in psychology, neuroscience, narcissism, and addiction. Through his Substack newsletter, The Gaslight Report, he demystifies pathological...Show More
7) Defining Exit Ramps for Militia Members with Former Propagandist Oath Keeper Jason Van Tatenhove
The violent coup attempt of January 6th which sent Oath Keepers to jail was justice. Until Trump pardoned all of those people who were convicted and in jail, including Oath Keeper Stewart Rhodes. Now ...Show More
8) Empire of Orgasm: An Investigative Look into a Cult of Orgasmic Meditation with Ellen Huet
Cults and high-control groups often use sexuality to access and manipulate a person’s emotional regulation. Some cults, like the Moonies, used it to create a barrier of fear and shame surrounding sexu...Show More
9) Propaganda and Algorithmically Driven Persuasive Communication with Disinformation expert, Alex Alvarová
On her highly successful Czech podcast, Canaries in the Net, Alex co-hosts on topics surrounding digital propaganda and toxic algorithms. She combines her experience as a communication advisor to the ...Show More
10) Sins of my Father: Growing up with America’s Most Dangerous White Supremacist with Kelvin Pierce
Neo-Nazi sentiment has seen a recent resurgence globally, fueled by political polarization, economic disparities, and social grievances. The internet and social media have played a significant role in...Show More