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.
Take Back Your Life Recovery is a collaborative effort between Dr. Janja Lalich, educator, author, and international authority on cults and coercion, and two experienced mental-health professionals: Beth Matenaer, Licensed Professional Counselor and...
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...
I’m simply ecstatic to announce that my book “Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults & Abusive Relationships” has just been released in audio format, narrated by Sarah Edmondson. Available at Audiobooks.com and Audible...
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...
These are some of the best books and publications about cults, thought reform, and related topics. Some of these titles may be out of print or difficult to find, but many are well worth the search. On Cults & Their Techniques of Influence and...
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...
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...
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...
For Survivors of Cults, High-Control Groups & Coercive Relationships First Series Starts May 1, 2021 Hosted by: Janja Lalich, PhD, Beth Matenaer, LPC & Sally Martin, LCSW This 4-week “expert interview” style program will meet weekly for 90...
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...
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.