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Cults to Consciousness

Shelise Ann Sola, Jonathan C Rosales
Cults to Consciousness
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    INSIDE GLORIAVALE: Pregnant or Breastfeeding for 22 Years Straight (a Woman’s Harsh Reality)

    10/21/2026 | 1h 25 mins.
    Born and raised inside New Zealand's isolated Gloriavale religious community, Ginny was taught that a woman's purpose was to obey, marry, and have as many children as possible. After entering an arranged marriage at 20, she spent approximately 22 years pregnant or breastfeeding while enduring relentless work demands, strict expectations, and limited reproductive freedom. But when her teenage daughter became the target of horrific mistreatment, Ginny and her husband faced an impossible choice: remain loyal to the only world they'd ever known or risk everything to protect their family. Now a mother of 11, she shares how they escaped with 10 children, the painful realities of starting over, and her ongoing fight for accountability.
    Click here to watch on YouTube
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    Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.
    Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!
    Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness
    Venmo @sheliseann
    Find us on Social media!
    Instagram @cultstoconsciousness
    Host Instagram @sheliseann
    Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_
    TikTok @cults.to.consciousness
    Twitter @cultstocon
    **Disclaimer: This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**
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    Arranged at 15: My FLDS Husband Became My Legal Guardian

    10/19/2026 | 1h 21 mins.
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    Raised in the Canadian FLDS community, Ange Johnson was just 15 when she offered herself up for an arranged marriage, believing it would prove her worthiness to God. As Warren Jeffs battled for control of the church, Ange faced unimaginable pressure from her family, including her father's threat to jump off a bridge if she didn't marry. She shares the disturbing reality of becoming a teenage bride, the restrictions placed on her autonomy, and her eventual journey toward freedom.
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angemfj/
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    Our Costa Rica Vacation has sold out! Join our waitlist in case of any cancellations
    Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel!
    Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.
    Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!
    Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness
    Venmo @sheliseann
    Find us on Social media!
    Instagram @cultstoconsciousness
    Host Instagram @sheliseann
    Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_
    TikTok @cults.to.consciousness
    Twitter @cultstocon
    **Disclaimer: This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Warren Jeffs’ Son & Sam Bateman’s 13th (Ex) Wife Reveal Their Unexpected Love Story

    10/14/2026 | 1h 23 mins.
    Two survivors. Two notorious FLDS leaders. One unexpected love story. Warren Jeffs’ son, Wendell Jeffs, and Nomz Bistline, who was once considered Sam Bateman’s 13th wife, are now in a serious relationship! After sharing their individual stories of escaping religious control on Cults to Consciousness, Wendell and Nomz are joining LIVE today on the Youtube channel to reveal their unexpected romance, how they found each other, and what it’s like discovering genuine love after growing up in a world where relationships, marriage, and even personal choices were controlled by religion.
    Click here to watch on YouTube
    Watch part 1 of Wendell’s interview
    Watch part 2 of Wendell’s interview
    Watch our interview with Nomz
    Watch our last live streams with Nomz and Makelle
    https://youtube.com/live/0DKkpKPoz6Q
    Follow and support Wendell and Nomz!
    IG: @wendell_jeffson
    IG: @nomzia_b
    TT: @nomzia_b
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/NomziBistline
    Our Costa Rica Vacation has sold out! Join our waitlist in case of any cancellations
    Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel!
    Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.
    Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!
    Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness
    Venmo @sheliseann
    Find us on Social media!
    Instagram @cultstoconsciousness
    Host Instagram @sheliseann
    Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_
    TikTok @cults.to.consciousness
    Twitter @cultstocon
    **Disclaimer: This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    I Escaped My Father’s Polygamous Cult… Then Became a Mormon Missionary

    10/12/2026 | 1h 26 mins.
    After escaping the FLDS at 18, Warren Jeffs’ son Wendell Jeffson, didn’t leave Mormonism behind… he joined the mainstream LDS Church and eventually became a Mormon missionary. In this follow up Part 2, Wendell reveals the strange transition from being raised as the Prophet’s son to preaching a new version of the faith, navigating dating and the outside world for the first time, and eventually questioning whether he had truly escaped religious control at all.
    Click here to watch on YouTube
    Watch part 1 with Wendell
    Find and support Wendell!
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/wendell_jeffson/
    Our Costa Rica Vacation has sold out! Join our waitlist in case of any cancellations
    Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel!
    Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.
    Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!
    Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness
    Venmo @sheliseann
    Find us on Social media!
    Instagram @cultstoconsciousness
    Host Instagram @sheliseann
    Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_
    TikTok @cults.to.consciousness
    Twitter @cultstocon
    **Disclaimer: This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Warren Jeffs’ Son Reveals What It Was REALLY Like Growing Up With Him

    10/09/2026 | 1h 26 mins.
    Wendell Jeffson, son of notorious FLDS prophet Warren Jeffs, reveals what it was really like growing up inside his father’s isolated world. From being separated from his mother and hidden away on the Texas compound to believing his father spoke for God. Wendell opens up about the extreme control, wealth, manipulation, medical neglect, family hierarchy, and disturbing practices hidden behind the compound walls.
    Click here to watch on YouTube
    Find and support Wendell!
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/wendell_jeffson/
    Our Costa Rica Vacation has sold out! Join our waitlist in case of any cancellations
    Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel!
    Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.
    Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!
    Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness
    Venmo @sheliseann
    Find us on Social media!
    Instagram @cultstoconsciousness
    Host Instagram @sheliseann
    Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_
    TikTok @cults.to.consciousness
    Twitter @cultstocon
    **Disclaimer: This podcast provides a platform for guests to share their personal experiences and opinions. The views expressed are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or producers. Any allegations discussed are unverified and represent personal accounts only. All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise. The podcast assumes no legal responsibility for statements made by guests.**
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Cults to Consciousness
For the curious & compassionate. Firsthand Survivor Stories of escaping cults, high-control groups & people. The Cults to Consciousness Podcast (and YouTube channel) is Hosted by Shelise Ann Sola (a former devout Mormon / CSA survivor) and her Producer husband, Jonathan Rosales. Not anti-religious but firmly anti-abuse, they aim to shed light on manipulative practices and systems, while promoting understanding and accountability. C2C has attracted a kind and engaged community who thoughtfully support their guests. Hit follow to join them on their advocacy mission! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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