Today on the show, Eric Skwarczynski is joined by Dr. Steven Hassan. Dr. Hassan is a licensed mental health professional, a recognized expert on cults and undue influence, and possesses professional experience both in the US and abroad. His work encompasses various areas, including consultation, coaching, public speaking, media appearances, activism, writing, research, teaching, intervention, and recovery services, as well as expert consulting and testimony to aid individuals and families dealing with issues related to undue influence. Dr. Hassan’s expertise extends to the realm of undue influence in a wide array of contexts, including destructive one-on-one relationships, family dynamics, parental alienation, small cult-like groups, religious cults, therapy and self-improvement groups, professional abuse, institutional abuse, corporate settings, multi-level marketing, political groups, human trafficking, hate and violent extremism, and other challenging situations. He actively advocates for the recognition of terrorist groups as destructive cults and addresses their importance. Over the course of his 40-year career, Dr. Hassan has assisted numerous individuals and families in their recovery from undue influence. He is highly sought after as one of the foremost authorities on the subject of undue influence by both controlling groups and individuals. Steve possesses a unique perspective, having experienced life as a former cult member who was successfully deprogrammed in 1976, and as a clinical professional who has dedicated his life to aiding others in similar situations. ✖️✖️✖️ Resources Mentioned: – Try Audible Premium Plus and Get Up to Two Free Audiobooks: https://amzn.to/4adt2nS – Combating Cult Mind Control: https://amzn.to/43HpeIP – Å History of God: https://amzn.to/43H5e9b – Propaganda: https://amzn.to/3vyMdt0 – Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism: https://amzn.to/3PJBv9Q – Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How it Changes Us: https://amzn.to/49grwzV – The Cult of Trump: https://amzn.to/49grwzV – American Kompromat: https://amzn.to/4ayPRCe – Think Again: https://amzn.to/4adsLRS — Freedom of Mind: https://amzn.to/3TYIhv2 – Recovery After Mormonism Workshop: https://courses.freedomofmind.com/courses/recovery-after-mormonism-workshop – Influence Continuum Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan/id1603773245 – Substack: https://stevenhassan.substack.com/ ✖️✖️✖️ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help ✖️✖️✖️ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: preacherboyspodcast.com https://www.youtube.com/@PreacherBoys https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/ https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/ https://www.tiktok.com/@preacherboyspod To connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/ ✖️✖️✖️ **DISCLAIMER: I may receive affiliate commissions through some links shared in these show notes. Our Sponsors: * Check out factormeals.com/preacherboys50 and use my code preacherboys50 for a great deal on your Factor meal kits! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy