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Extreme Practices in a Cult-like Group
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44:30 - 48:53 (04:22)

Women were subjected to extreme practices including watching violent videos and wearing fake cow udders over their breasts as punishment for not following orders in a cult-like group led by Masters, who would dictate acts of self-denial.

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A look at the subculture of women in the NXIVM cult who were referred to as "slaves" and subjected to strange and harsh self-discipline techniques by their "masters".
44:30 - 46:09 (01:38)
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NXIVM
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A look at the subculture of women in the NXIVM cult who were referred to as "slaves" and subjected to strange and harsh self-discipline techniques by their "masters".

Chapter
Extreme Practices in a Cult-like Group
Episode
Part Two: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The podcast hosts discuss R. Kelly's alleged sex cult and question whether the current situation is truly what a sex cult looks like.
46:09 - 46:38 (00:28)
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R. Kelly
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The podcast hosts discuss R. Kelly's alleged sex cult and question whether the current situation is truly what a sex cult looks like.

Chapter
Extreme Practices in a Cult-like Group
Episode
Part Two: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The podcast hosts discuss how Keith Raniere, founder of the cult NXIVM, imposed extreme rules on his followers including forcing women to stick to low-calorie diets and attend classes wearing fake cow udders, along with his obsession with using a brain scanner during sex.
46:38 - 47:31 (00:53)
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cult
Summary

The podcast hosts discuss how Keith Raniere, founder of the cult NXIVM, imposed extreme rules on his followers including forcing women to stick to low-calorie diets and attend classes wearing fake cow udders, along with his obsession with using a brain scanner during sex.

Chapter
Extreme Practices in a Cult-like Group
Episode
Part Two: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The hosts discuss the behavior of Keith Ranieri, founder of the controversial self-improvement group NXIVM, debating whether he displays signs of narcissism or sociopathy.
47:33 - 48:10 (00:37)
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Keith Ranieri
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The hosts discuss the behavior of Keith Ranieri, founder of the controversial self-improvement group NXIVM, debating whether he displays signs of narcissism or sociopathy.

Chapter
Extreme Practices in a Cult-like Group
Episode
Part Two: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
Podcast
Behind the Bastards
The women of NXIVM's DOS secret society were subjected to extreme psychological manipulation, leading to a state of near-starvation and submission to disturbing practices including branding with hot metal pokers.
48:10 - 48:53 (00:42)
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NXIVM
Summary

The women of NXIVM's DOS secret society were subjected to extreme psychological manipulation, leading to a state of near-starvation and submission to disturbing practices including branding with hot metal pokers.

Chapter
Extreme Practices in a Cult-like Group
Episode
Part Two: The Child Molester Whose Sex Cult Taught Women Friendship
Podcast
Behind the Bastards