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The Jordan Harbinger Show
The book was repeatedly highlighted as a practical guide for listeners dealing with cults, undue influence, and mind‑control situations. Jordan Harbinger and mental‑health expert Dr. Steven Hassan both recommended it, noting its clear explanations of the BITE model, common fear‑inducing tactics, and strategies for safely exiting coercive groups. The discussion consistently framed it as a valuable resource for anyone trying to help loved ones break free from controlling environments.
Episode: 989: Bad Behavior Uncorrected Leaves Dad Unprotect...
Dr. Hansen, a licensed mental health counselor and cult expert, mentioned his book, "Freedom of Mind", as being relevant to the listener's story. It was suggested to help the listener navigate the difficult situation with their family.
Dr. Hansen reminded us about a book called Educated by Tara Westover.
It's a memoir written by a woman who escaped her survivalist family in Idaho and ended up studying at Harvard and Cambridge.
She has an amazing story, very inspiring. We'll link to that in the show notes for you.
Episode: 686: An Abuser's Dead: Get Him Out of Your Head |...
It was mentioned as a helpful resource in the context of understanding undue influence and mind control, and how to potentially help people trapped in such situations.
He's the author of Freedom of Mind and Combating Cult Mind Control, both great books and he's also been on the show a bunch of times.
that's from his book Freedom of Mind.
Episode: 577: I Wish It Were Cheaper to Be My Sister’s Keep...
It was mentioned as a great book by Dr. Steven Hassan, an expert in undue influence and cults, who has been writing and talking about those topics for over 40 years.
He's the author of Freedom of Mind and combating cult mind control both great books.
Episode: 487: Connect with Cult Father, or Don't Even Bothe...
It was recommended alongside another book by the same author, for its insightful information regarding cults and coercive organisations, particularly for individuals leaving or trying to leave such groups.
I definitely start with Stephen Hassan's two books doctor Stephen Hassan's two books on this topic freedom of mind and combating cult mind control they're both fantastic reads especially for people leaving or trying to leave any kind of coercive organization
Episode: 471: Steven Hassan | The #iGotOut Guide to Quittin...
Steven Hassan's own book, discussed throughout the podcast, specifically mentioned as a place to find a BITE model analysis of QAnon, and the basis of rapport and trust building.
i did a bite model analysis of qAnon it's on my website freedom of mind calm
it's the basis of rapport and trust building in my book freedom of mine
Episode: 238: Steven Hassan | Combating Cult Mind Control P...
In his book, Hassan discusses phobia indoctrination in cults, including how people are made to fear leaving the group and the irrational fears they might experience.
and in my book freedom of mind I have four pages single space of the most common phobias that I've encountered in my career uh you'll be hit by a car you'll get cancer you'll die of a drug overdose you'll be possessed by demons you'll be reincarnated 10,000 times
Episode: 238: Steven Hassan | Combating Cult Mind Control P...
It was mentioned as a follow-up to Combating Cult Mind Control, focusing on techniques to help individuals awaken from cult mind control. It includes a list of common phobias encountered in his career.
combating cult mind control is 30 years old it tells my story about the monies in depth and gives a good overview and the freedom of mine book is you know kind of the advanced stuff on how to help somebody wake up from from a mine control cult.
and in my book freedom of mind I have four pages single space of the most common phobias that I've encountered in my career uh you'll be hit by a car you'll get cancer you'll die of a drug overdose you'll be possessed by demons you'll be reincarnated 10,000 times um but the idea Jordan is that when you're under mind control cult mind control you can't imagine being free and happy and fulfilled spiritually you can only generate negative models in your brain.
Episode: 686: An Abuser's Dead: Get Him Out of Your Head |...
It was mentioned as a useful text in combating cult mind control and undue influence, particularly in the context of disinformation and propaganda.
bottom line he thinks about mind control as a mental illness
people who are free have the moral responsibility to exert flexibility
the worst thing you can do with a relative or friend is, you know, cut them off because it's too annoying or upsetting for you to interact
Episode: 577: I Wish It Were Cheaper to Be My Sister’s Keep...
It was mentioned as a great book by Dr. Steven Hassan, who specializes in undue influence and cults, and was discussed in the context of a listener's sister who had fallen victim to scams.
Dr. Hassan is a mental health counselor who has been writing and talking about undue influence and cults for over 40 years. He's the author of Freedom of Mind and combating cult mind control both great books.
Episode: 487: Connect with Cult Father, or Don't Even Bothe...
It was recommended along with another book by the same author for understanding cults and coercive organizations, likely discussed in relation to escaping a cult.
I do recommend reading a few books that might help. I definitely start with Stephen Hassan's two books... Freedom of Mind... they're both fantastic reads, especially for people leaving or trying to leave any kind of coercive organization.
Episode: 471: Steven Hassan | The #iGotOut Guide to Quittin...
It was mentioned as a website where information on the BITE model and QAnon is available. The book is also said to contain the basis of rapport and trust building.
it's on my website freedom of mind calm and people act like there have been programmed into this radical
it's the basis of rapport and trust building in my book freedom of mine and she does more of the scientific research what actually works in communication
Episode: 238: Steven Hassan | Combating Cult Mind Control P...
It was briefly mentioned as containing a list of the most common phobias he encountered in his career, which are often instilled in cult members.
and in my book freedom of mind I have four pages single space of the most common phobias that I've encountered in my career uh you'll be hit by a car you'll get cancer you'll die of a drug overdose you'll be possessed by demons you'll be reincarnated 10,000 times