Are You in a Cult? Recognizing the Subtle Signs of Manipulation

Harmony Slater and Russell Case sit down with Tonya Ridings, a trauma therapist and Kundalini yoga teacher, to explore the often-overlooked dynamics of high-control groups, cult-like communities, and spiritual bypassing. Tonya shares her deep knowledge of somatic psychotherapy, religious trauma, and the subtle ways manipulation can creep into even well-meaning spiritual spaces. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How trauma leads people into high-control environments ✅ The subtle manipulation tactics used in spiritual communities ✅ The fine line between dedication and coercion ✅ Red flags that indicate a group may be controlling or cult-adjacent ✅ How to reclaim personal autonomy after leaving a high-control environment ✅ The role of somatic healing in processing trauma About Our Guest: Tonya Ridings is a therapist specializing in trauma healing, particularly in the context of high-control religious and spiritual environments. With over 35 years of experience, she integrates somatic therapy, psychology, and yoga to help individuals reclaim their autonomy and inner wisdom. Connect with Tonya: 🌍 Website: TonyaRidings.com 📸 Instagram: @TonyaRidings   Connect with Harmony: Book a Clarity Call with Harmony: https://harmonyslater.as.me/Clarity-Session Find your Spiritual Archetype! What is your Spiritual Entrepreneur Archetype? Take the Quiz! Connect with Us (We love to hear from you!) Harmony Slater's Website: http://harmonyslater.com Finding Harmony Community  https://harmonyslater.com/harmony-slater-coaching Find Harmony on Instagram⁠ Follow the Finding Harmony Podcast on IG ⁠Two Minute Breathwork Session⁠ FIND Harmony: https://harmonyslater.com/

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