“I grew up in the Los Angeles area during the rise of Synanon hearing warnings and whispers about the cult. I found this podcast to be fascinating and convincing in its authenticity. I also suffered from alcoholism and became sober in 1984 in the South Bay through a group in the conventional 12 step spiritual program. To see the extent of the damage an alcoholic personality can cause in the case of Chuck Dederich was astounding. It makes me even more grateful for the gift and legacy of recovery, and underscores the importance of observing traditions.”
Jan Helm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/24/22