Uploaded July 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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On this episode Dr. Steven Hassan, an expert on undue influence, brainwashing, and unethical hypnosis, along with Tristan Harris, discuss techniques used to help people free themselves from cults.

Dr. Hassan is a former member of the Unification Church (also known as the Moonies), which was developed in Korea in the 1950s. Since leaving the Moonies, Dr. Hassan has helped thousands of individuals and families recover from cults and undue influence.

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