Podcasts
Episode 100: Brat Camp - Episode Description - "For our very special 100th episode we go into the new Paris Hilton documentary, which leads us to a discussion on the murders, suicides, rapes and disappearances frequently found in the Troubled Teen Industry, and Brace's experience with the same.". September 16, 2020
141 Troubled Teen Industry Podcasts
Troubled: The First Episode - Episode Description - "Two survivors of institutional abuse, Meredith Yannuzzi and Miranda Sullivan reunite after 15 years, on New Years 2020 in NYC. Listen in as they discuss the climate of the Troubled Teen Industry, and recount their personal experiences as teenagers at The Family Foundation “school” in Hancock, NY."
Miranda's Story (Part1/2) - And It Didnt Have Anything To Do With The..." & Miranda's Story (Part 2/2) - From The Least Abused Among Us... - Episode Description - "In the 1st part of "my story", we visit mini me for a little background on who and how one gets served up into "The Troubled Teen Industry", with some mundane 90s childhood memories thrown in there for good measure. 40 minutes into the podcast or 17 years into my life (in case you need to skip ahead; no judging - get it), we find ourselves in the Catskills where we get real Troubled real fast."
"Take a trip to the dark side of behavior modification, cult based reprogramming, and institutional child abuse. Just please try to remember, it didn't have anything to do with the tuna." TRIGGER WARNING: This Podcast contains first hand descriptions of child abuse, cults, brainwashing, sexual assault and death. If this is also relatable for you, please be gentle. We're glad you're still here and selfishly want to keep you, so tread lightly back down the rabbit hole."
The Time Out Room With Cross Creek (WWASP) Survivor Rose - Episode Description - "Rose Cardella is an Alumna of Cross Creek Programs (the "hub" of WWASP) in Southern Utah. She talks to us about her time there and what it was like. We may even talk about dating and sex! You’ll just have to listen to find out." Feb 3
Introducing Our House Brother - Episode Description - "TRIGGER WARNING! This Episode of Troubled is dedicated to Tom Malkowski, we will NEVER forget, we are #breakingcodesilence for YOU! Our 1st 3-Way Call with our beloved Family 3 House Brother. Its been over 15yrs since we met at a cult run behavioral modification program within the multi-billion dollar "Troubled Teen Industry". We discuss our shared experiences, from Survivor bullying to watching our peer die together. #KidsinCages is historically American, let's stop repeating it. It's time to save the children and face our Shadow. Connect with us on social media. #iseeyousurvivor" Mar 6
10 Minute Table Topics: Synanon - Episode Description - "Welcome to our new 10 Minute Table Topics segments! Our first topic is Uncle Chuck & Big Daddy Synanon." Mar 10
Tough Love At Mystic Bay - Episode Description - "We interview, Elizabeth Sowden, author of the fictional "Tough Love at Mystic Bay", which comes out on April 1st! You sent us your questions and concerns, we sure hope we covered them all, but let us know if we didn't." Mar 16
Exposing Circle Of Hope #whereisrachaelkellso - episode description - "The daughter of Boyd Householder, owner of Circle of Hope, is coming forward with video evidence and witness testimony hoping that the public will advocate for the past/present victims of her father. We are especially Troubled by the life sentence currently being served by Rachael Kellso, a specially abled COH program attendee who entered as a teen and was later permanently committed and will never ever escape, without YOUR HELP. HEAVY TRIGGER WARNINGS: Child Abuse, Rape, etc #whereisrachaelkellso" Mar 19
"If The Table Won't Turn, Flip It The F*ck Over!" And More From Liz Ianelli - Episode Description - "Liz Ianelli is a Psychotherapist - Traumatologist - Licensed NY STATE Clinical Social Worker - Mental Health Police Instructor who has appeared on national television, a Cover of the NYT, she was featured IN ICSA - and is first Troubled teen survivor featured in publication... (international Cultic studies association).... OR she's just Our Beloved Big Sis Liz, from the Family. Either way, she has finally graced her Troubled fan base with some EXCLUSIVE announcements including some URGENT calls to action for those abused within TTI in NY."
Introducting Infinity Metanoia - Episode Description - "Infinity Metanoia is a Spring Creek Lodge Survivor who is ever healing and evolving into a facilitator of all mission based expressions in the Survivor Community. We discuss quarantine parallels and the TTI perspective. If you connect with our sister PLEASE reach out to her livefreebewell8@gmail.com OR on IG @destination.infinite or on FB under Infinity Metanoia #iseeyousurvivor"
Stolen Dignity: An Expose Of The Troubled Teen Industry With Andy Hirschfeld - Episade Description - "I mean, there are very few protections in the juvenile detention system, but there ARE protections -- the Troubled Teen Industry makes the Private Prison Industry look tame."
"Join NY based Journalist, Andy Hirschfeld, whose work has been featured on ABC, CBS, CNN, NPR, NYT Syndicate etc (from the establishment media to the fringe). He's also literally the guy who wrote the book on TTI "Stolen Dignity: An Expose of the Troubled Teen Industry" so NBD" March 27
"It's OK Not To Be Ok & Love Yourself Anyway" With Laura Cowen - episode description - "We connect with Laura (aka CJ) who was in Family 3 at FFS just like us. She outlines the most clear and comprehensive daily rundown at the Family Foundation School to date. In our 2nd part, her wife joins us for a rare opportunity into the mind of a Survivor Spouse. We apologize for resorting back to our low audio quality; during lockdown some episodes will be compromised as we are recording from off grid on a not-very-smart phone." March 29
"#iseeyousurvivor Anthem" - Episode Description - "This anthem was written by our big sis Liz Ianelli when the #iseeyousurvivor campaign was originally launched. We are taking this torch and passing it forward so that each Survivor & ally can light their own fire and send out their own call. If you feel called to, please write & record a poem or song or just the standard #iseeyousurvivor testimonial video. Survivors are still feeling invalidated and we need the truth to ring loud and clear on ever mountain top. No one is free until the children are. No more kids in cages!" April 1
SIA: Survivors Of Institutional Abuse #unitedwithonevoice - Episode Description - SIA President & Survivor Mentor, Jodi Hobbs, joins us to discuss the last decade in advocacy against TTI. We must start by honoring the advocates who made it possible to have the conversations we are having now while proactively working towards adding far fewer generations to that conversation. However, if you got into the Survivor club before it's too late and you're ready to activate, connect with SIA. http://sia-now.org/ We are stronger together #unitedwithonevoice #iseeyousurvivor April 2
Troubled Talks TTI with Onbelief Poscast - Episode Description - We could not be more thrilled to share this EXCLUSIVE content with our Troubled Tribe! On Belief is a Canadian based broadcast by Karen Geier that digs deep into the Cults all around us. We've been a fan of Karen's work for a while now as her journalistic contributions have been featured in The Guardian, Vice etc; but On Belief definitely merges our worlds. While the program is subscription based, you can binge away on the 17min freebies for each episode HERE: https://onbelief.fireside.fm/ OR you can join Karen's patreon and have full access to both seasons for $5/mo HERE: https://www.patreon.com/karengeier
However, since Karen and her OnBelief base are now allies of ours, she has given us full access to share OUR full episode with our Troubled Tribe, pretty cool huh?! Pretty please hop on the Twitters and give her some love for the gift of using her international platform to lift up our voices and support the cause. With allies like these, we WILL expose the Troubled Teen Industry and we should start drafting TTI's eulogy pronto. April 8
Exposing COH: The British Girl Who Became "America's Most Wanted" Runaway - Episode Description - The 2nd (published) Circle of Hope Interview features Chanel Mare, who joined us from across the pond to discuss her 4yrs at COH, the effects, and how she wound up on America’s Most Wanted. If you are a TTI Survivor in the UK, please reach out Chanel to join the mission. P.S. Thank you for your patience with our tech burps, and please enjoy the super long epically awkward pauses utilized to avoid “talking over in rendering” and chain smoking giveaways that we couldn’t edit out. April 21
3-Way Call With Family 3: Cult Sister Sass With Phylicia #macneil2020 - Episode Description - "Another 3-Way Call of the Slumber Party Girl Gab variety in our first unsupervised conversation in 15yrs between 3 girls from the same cult spawned boarding school. Also, vote for Colin MacNeil for President 2020 #iseeyousurvivor." May 19
#justice for cornelius Call To Action! - Episode Description - "16yr old Cornelius Frederick was restrained to death after throwing a sandwich at Lakeside Academy in Kalamazoo last month. There are NO charges and NO arrests have been made. He was in foster care after his mother died & his stepfather incarcerated. For four years Michigan tax payers funded his abuse, and eventual murder. Please join us in raising awareness so that we can get some semblance of justice for our brother #sayhisname #icantbreathe #blacklivesmatter" June 19
Death Row Academy #justiceforcornelius - Episode Description - An anonymous ex Lakeside staffer who knew Cornelius Frederick, speaks out about the young man who was murdered for throwing a sandwich. His testimony solidifies the public outcry for this 'homicide' to be treated as 'murder' instead of 'manslaughter'.
Please sign the petition and call the Prosecutor, Jeff Getting to demand that ALL individuals involved in this illegal restraint be charged, as well as their supervisors & management from both Lakeside and their owner, Sequel. June 28
Letters From Lakeside: Trash School - Episode Description #justiceforcornelius "A former student shares his experience at Lakeside Academy 20 years ago.
If YOU have a letter you'd like to share about your experience at Lakeside Academy please email thetroubledpodcast@gmail.com or call (469) 708-7859. Calling all former students, staff, teachers, parents, to come forward and share the truth about this institution." July 8
#justiceforcornelius Mingus Mountain Academy - Episode Description - "Today marks the 4 month anniversary since the death of Cornelius Frederick at Lakeside Academy in Kalamazoo, MI and our investigation into Sequel Youth & Family Services continues. In the latest installment of our #justiceforcornelius series, Emma investigates another crooked Sequel facility - Mingus Mountain Academy. Call to action at the end of the episode. As always, connect with us on TikTok or Twitter @talktroubled." August 31
Survivors Assemble: It's Time To Take On The Troubled Teen Industry - Episode Description - "Photo from Joe vs Elan online graphic novel made by a Survivor. Make sure you checkout NEW EP48 https://elan.school It’s time to activate the Avenger Advocates battle cry buddy system. With the recent release of #ThisisParis, relaunch of the #breakingcodesilence campaign, continuation of #justiceforcornelius, and upcoming Troubled Teen Industry conference hosted by NYRA; there’s a lot of updates to go over in Survivor Land. #iseeyousurvivor founder, psychotherapist & traumatologist, Liz Ianelli is back from the frontlines of Covid to catch us up on the homefront frontlines against America’s predatory & profitable mass legal child abduction, trafficking, detainment, rape, torture & abuse club. Most importantly, the NY Child Victim’s Act has been extended until January, so if you have any questions on how to navigate the system, or be connected with an attorney, email iseeyousurvivor@gmail.com" September 15
Meet The Music Man: Join Our Black Parade - Episode Description - [set to the tune of “do you know the muffin man”] Do you know the Music Man? Big little “man”, can’t run or tan. Do you know the Music Man? Who came to childrens’ pain.” TRIGGER WARNING: Let’s get too close and too personal to one of the Family Schools most prolific predatory pedophiles. While he’s not the only ex-staffer from FFS with a body trail from all the body autonomy he bulldozed through, he was the most voracious and indiscriminatory with his appetite. Often with cheeseburger in hand, the Music Man was ever present as was the threat that you might be next to be fed to him, few would survivor. Today, the first woman to name him in the NY Supreme Court steps forward to speak her truth and ask other Survivors to join her. If YOU were violated by the Music Man (or anyone in NY ever) and are ready to engage in this limited time offer of too-little justice too-late through the NY Child Victims act; email iseeyousurvivor@gmail.com we are #breakingcodesilence #iseeyousurvivor September 17
Circling Back To Circle Of Hope - Episode Description - "TW: Per usual please heed the heavy trigger warning on ALL of our content. This episode discusses graphic topics such as institutional, religious, psychological, physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse of children. We also close out this episode with a reading of the final letter of our most recently stolen Agape Brother, to whom this episode is dedicated. We ask our Troubled family to support the family of Joe Barnett, who left this dimension early due to compound trauma from the torture he endured at Agape Boarding School for boys in Missouri (where Amanda Househoulder grew up as a Staff Child)." Sept 21
Meet NYRA: Age Of Youth - Episode Description - "Introducing Margin Zheng and Brian Conner of NYRA (National Youth Rights Association)! We found two more humans alleging that youth have rights in these Un-united States of America. We tried to let them down easy, yet they insist, so much so that they're hosting a virtual conference on these "youth rights" next week so make sure you grab your Tickets so you don't miss Miranda on the Troubled Teen Industry Panel.
Speaking of which, some of your other favorite advocates will be joining us! Amanda Househoulder, who recently shuttered her father's abusive girls ranch, Circle of Hope will be joining our Survivor brother Gabriel Gonzalez with the Freedom Village Experience, whose very own Jaz wrote the Covid Letter that Congress is still ignoring.
Also, please make sure that you're already stalking our favorite (Oregon) State Senator, Sara Gelser, so that you don't miss a moment of the revolution happening in real time.
It's time to ask yourself, do you REALLY believe in HUMAN RIGHTS, or just your own...P.S. that’s Cicadas...and yes Miranda is heavy breathing while trying to run away from them. Thank you for your patience as we low cost off grid this #breakingcodesilence" September 26
EP6 Rose Cardella 9-29-19 - Episode Description - "In the 6th episode of Deprogrammed Ryan and Germs welcome their first guest, Rose Cardella. She went to the Cross Creek program and has her own story to tell. Thanks Rose!"
EP7 Rose Cardella 9/30/19 - Episode Description - "In this episode we get another chance to talk with Rose Cardella from "The Time Out Room". Tragically we had an audio fail so it sounds terrible in comparison to our other episodes but listenable. Enjoy!"
EP1 WWASP... A History - Inside The Program - Episode Description - "Join us in The Program this week to unpack the sordid and child abuse laden history of WWASP, or the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs. WWASP was an umbrella organization that ran a plethora of specialty programs throughout the world, but headquartered in Utah. These programs masqueraded as a last ditch resort for parents with unruly teenagers. The schools promised to whip their kids into shape...but instead subjected these children to abuse, neglect, and violated their most basic human rights. These are their stories."
EP2 The Academy At Ivy Ridge - Inside The Program - Episode Description - "The Academy at Ivy Ridge was a WWASP school located in Ogdenburg, NY. Before being shut down by the state of New York, this school was fraught with allegations of abuse, misconduct, and fraud. Join us in this episode to uncover the inner workings of the school and an upfront look at the behavior modification practices that left hundreds of students reeling with ongoing anxiety and flashback years later."
EP3 My Journey To Hell And Back - Inside The Program - Episode Description - "My most revealing, and vulnerable episode I’ve ever released. Join me for an uncensored account of my life, before the program, during, my battle with addiction and how the program set me up the be the perfect victim of domestic violence. "
EP4 Alex Ramage - Surviving The Academy Of Ivy Ridge - Inside The Program - Episode Description - "Alex Ramage, a survivor of the Academy at Ivy Ridge, shares his experience at the program. From being jumped, to enduring the riot, and his journey in healing his relationship with his mother. This episode is a rollercoaster through a full spectrum of emotion, from anger to laughter to remorse and sadness….get ready for all the feels.' "
EP 5 Hayley Hedrick Resistance And Restraint - Inside The Program - Episode Description - "Special guest and WWASP survivor, Haley Hedrick, gives an incredibly personal perspective on how she resisted the programming at the Academy at Ivy Ridge which resulted in her being continuously and violently restrained, she recounts her time in solitary confinement and the mental and emotional aftermath that she still lives with today, 15 years later."
Troubled Teen Industry Exposed by Jack Hodgson Episode Description - "On this edition of Parallax Views, the Troubled Teen Industry offers parents a way to "fix" their rambunctious children by sending them to schools and programs that specialize in tough love behaviour modification. It turns out, however, that the Troubled Teen Industry appears to do more harm than good, leaving a trail of destruction and abuse in it's wake. Jack Hodgson, the filmmaker behind the upcoming Emancipated: A Troubled Teen Documentary, joins us to discuss the harrowing story of this abusive industry.
Among the topics discussed:- What the troubled teen industry is; how children get taken away by the industry - WWASP and CEDU programs; the relationship between these programs and the violent cult Synanon founded by Charles Dietrich and claiming to help heroin addicts - The experiences of the teens sent to these programs - Whistleblowers within the troubled teen industry - And much, much more."
#17 CEDU - The Birth Of The "Troubled Teen" Industry - Part 1 - Episode Description - "In this episode, we go from Synanon to CEDU. Described at times as a "Boarding School for Naughty Children" or "Therapeutic Behaviour Modification" for so-called "Troubled Teen". CEDU opened in 1967 and closed its doors in 2005. Whilst it was open, CEDU staff subjected its residents to emotional, physical, sexual and verbal abuse. Brainwashing and indoctrination appear to take place throughout its history, during CEDU's infamous "Emotional Growth" curriculum."
Utah's Troubled Teen Industry - Trib Talk - Episode Description - "Paris Hilton recently went public with allegations that she was abused at a Utah teen treatment facility and it motivated others to speak out. Critics of the industry say weak oversight and regulations lead to children being harmed at for-profit therapeutic treatment centers, like Provo Canyon School.
On this episode of “Trib Talk,” reporter Jessica Miller spoke with Jen Robison from Breaking Code Silence, an online movement which aims to bring awareness to the troubled teen industry."
Mini Crawlers: Provo Canyon School & The "Troubled Teen" Industry - Episode Descritpion - "In her documentary, Paris Hilton claimed she was abused and tortured while at Provo Canyon School, a treatment center in Utah for misbehaving teenagers. The “troubled teen” industry is a largely-unregulated billion dollar industry that preys on vulnerable kids and parents. There are almost 100 youth reform schools in Utah alone, where the concept of wilderness therapy originated. ALSO: Maria wants to open a reform school called Scared Silly. Ali explains what Somatic Therapy is."
Michelle Troubled Teen Industry Survivor - Trauma Informed - Episode Description - "In this episode of the Trauma-Informed Podcast Jeff Friedman Ph.D. LCSW interviews Michelle Muenstermann about her experience of surviving a Troubled Teen Industry Program in Utah."
American Rehab Chapter 2: Miracle On The Beach - Episode Description - "Cenikor’s bizarre form of rehab has its roots in Synanon: a revolutionary rehab that started in the 1950s on a California beach. Its charismatic leader, Charles Dederich, mesmerized the nation by claiming to have developed a cure for drug addiction. The program became a phenomenon and quickly spread across the country. But soon, Dederich wanted to profit off its success, and this “miracle” began to change." July 4
American Rehab Chapter 3: A Venomous Snake - Episode Description- "After amassing a small fortune, Synanon’s megalomaniac leader turns the revolutionary rehab into a violent cult, with mass sterilization, a paramilitary group and a rattlesnake in a mailbox." July 11
A Deep Pause - My Favorite Murder With Karen KIlgariff and Georgia Hardstark - Episode Description - "Karen and Georgia cover the Élan School and the Martha Moxley murder." September 24
A Circle Of Hope - The Time Out Room - Episode Descritpion - "Amanda Householder grew up in ‘Circle of Hope Girls Ranch.’ Years later, she is now exposing this school for what it really is." May 25
Troubled - The Time Out Room - Episode Description - "Interview with the ‘Troubled’ Podcast Ladies. Our experience at facilities." Feb 17
Savage - The Time Out Room - Episode Description - "My guest Charlene shares her experience at Cross Creek Programs" November 2019
Orange Must Be The New Black - The Time Out Room - EpisodeDescription - "Cross Creek Programs: what happens when you are in trouble..." September 2019
Deprogrammed - The Time Out Room - Episode Description - "Here is my interview with the ‘Deprogrammed’ guys. To get more information on them click the link below." https://m.facebook.com/Deprogrammedpod/ October 2019
Reverse The Reverie - The Time Out Room - Episode Description - "Katy and I talk about our experiences revisiting the Cross Creek Facility" AUgust 2019
Welcome To Cross Creek - The Time Out Room - Episode Description - "Part 1 of my time spent locked up" August 2019
Its A Hard Knock Life - The Time Out Room - Episode Description - "Part 2 of Cross Creek Programs" August 2019
Cross Creek Program - The Time Out Room - Episode Description - "Katy and I talking about our time at cross creek" May 2019
132 Aweful Peanut - Eposode Description - "Karen and Georgia cover the cult of Synanon and the death of Azaria Chamberlain." August 2018
#13 The History Of Synanon - The Cult Vault - Episode Description - "In this episode, we take a deep look into the very first, no doctors, drug rehabilitation programme and how it turned from a group of fellow recovering alcoholics and drug addicts offering eachother support, right through to extreme cult behaviour leaving abuse and terror in its wake." July 6
Treating America's Opiod Addiction Part 2: Synanon And The Tunnel Back To The Human Race - Episode Description - "Our current devastating opioid crisis is unprecedented in its reach and deadliness, but it’s not the first such epidemic the United States has experienced or tried to treat. In fact, it’s the third.
Treating America’s Opioid Addiction is a three-part series that investigates how we’ve understood and treated opioid addiction over more than a century. Through the years we’ve categorized opioid addiction as some combination of a moral failure, a mental illness, a biological disease, or a crime. And though we’ve desperately wanted the problem to be something science alone can solve, the more we look, the more complicated we learn it is.
Part 2 focuses on a controversial rehabilitation program called Synanon, which became the first significant therapeutic community for opioid addiction. From the time it opened its doors in 1958, it seemed to do what no other hospital, prison, or sanitarium had done before: cure the supposedly incurable heroin addict. But over the years its changing methods became increasingly questionable, and the controversy would ultimately lead to its demise. Despite its faults Synanon had a profound influence on subsequent generations of drug treatment programs—many of which still exist today. CORRECTIONS: In the original episode we said that by the time John Stallone joined Synanon in 1965, stages two and three had been eliminated—meaning that there was no timeline for him to ever leave. In fact, the phasing out of those stages took longer to implement, and they were still in place when he arrived. This statement has been edited out of the updated audio version. In the original episode David Deitch says that he found his dog hanging by a noose outside his house, and he believed that a member of Synanon was responsible. However, this story did not happen to David Deitch but to another former Synanon member named Jack Hurst. This story has been edited out of the updated audio version. All other statements made by David Deitch have been corroborated by other sources." September 2018
DPP #21 Straight Inc. - A Survivors Story - Drug Positive - Episode Description - "In this episode I interview Frank Haines, who describes his experiences being held captive for more than a year in Florida's notorious anti-drug cult, Straight. Started by millionaire shopping mall developer and founder of the Partnership for a Drug Free America, Mel Sembler, in the 1980s, Straight was eventually shut down after numerous successful lawsuits exposed systemic violence, including physical abuse and torture." April 11
Speaking With Survivor Of Bethel Boys Academy - Xposing TheSystem - Episode Description - "to get the book go here>https://www.amazon.com/SURVIVING-BETHEL-story-Allen-Knoll-ebook/dp/B07JQ2DDV2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=surviving+bethel&qid=1594065113&sr=8-1" July 6
Talking With A Survivor From Straight Incorporated - Xposing The System - Episode Description - "in this episode i poke with bret "more" we discussed the beginnings of the war of drugs in the 80s and the birth of the troubled teen industry." August 16
Speaking With Amanda Householder From Exposing Circle Of Hope - Xposing The System - August 23
American Rehab And The Dark History Of Rehabilitative Treatment - Episode Description - 1A - "A lot of people believe instilling a work ethic in people with substance abuse disorders will cure them, but what we found is that these programs don't work for most people," says reporter Shoshana Walter." July 9
Florida Rehab Gone Wild - American Greed Podcast - Episode Description - "Kenny Chatman runs a string of corrupt drug rehab facilities in South Florida stealing millions by keeping insured addicts hooked on drugs. His sick plans include turning patients into prostitutes and sober homes into drug-fueled brothels. (Original television broadcast: July 2, 2018)" October 2019
This Is Paris/Provo Canyon School - Sex, Drugs & Spirituality - Episode Description- "The new YouTube original documentary This is Paris has been receiving great reviews.
It profiles Paris Hilton, and delves into a part of her past she's never spoken about publicly before.
Paris was sent to many reform schools, the last of which was Provo Canyon School, possibly the most abusive one in the country.
Sidney recaps the documentary to save you the 2 hours to watch it, and delves into what exactly goes on at these "residential therapeutic facilities." September 23
8. ReKapping 'This Is Paris' (feat. a Provo Canyon Survivor) - ReKaps - September 22
What Happened To Paris Hilton?! Her Traumatic Past - No Bleeps - Episode Description - "Today we are discussing the Paris Hilton documentary that was released on September 13th, called "The Real Story of Paris Hilton". This is a troubling story that details her childhood and the terrifying experiences she faced at several schools her parents sent her to attend. Paris is breaking her silence for the first time ever in support of other survivors of this school, all participating in the Breaking Code Silence movement." September 17
The Last Stop: What Happened At The Elan School - Roberta Glass True Crime Report - Episode Description - "Talking with the "Last Stop" documentary filmmaker Todd Nilssen about the Elan School. Elan sold itself as a life saving therapeutic boarding school but some alumnus claim it left them with emotional scars and PTSD that have never healed." December 2019
Joe vs The Cult - An Elan School Interview - Dark Dark World - A True Crime Podcast - Episode Description - "In a special edition of Dark Dark World, host Jordan Crittenden interviews Joe, the creator of the web-comic Joe vs Elan School: A True Cult Classic. Joe tells of his experiences at a behavioral school called Elan. His story begins at age 16, when two large men broke down his bedroom door, hogtied him, carried him downstairs, stuffed him into a van and drove away. This was the start of a bizarre and confusing time for Joe. At Elan, he would suffer fear, humiliation and abuse. All in the name of "therapeutic behavioral modification." June 2019
Troubled Teen Deep Dive - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Marcus ans Alexei get to the heart of the matter concerning the abuses that occur in the so called "Troubled Teen Industry." June 2019
Survivor Email Response - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - June 2019
Marcus Interviews Michael Atterbury - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Marcus Parrish interviews Michael Atterbury about his experiences with teen wilderness camps (Second Nature) and therapeutic boarding schools (The Monarch School)" April 2019
Joe vs Elan Chapters 1 & 2 - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Chapter 1 - Rude Awakening Chapter 2 - Running On Empty" February 2019
Joe vs Elan Chapters 3 & 4 - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Chapter 3 - Brighter Days Chapter 4 Big Brother" February 2019
Joe vs Elan Chapters Chapters 5 & 6 - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Audio version of the graphic novel on youtube #v2vpodcast" February 2019
Joe vs Elan Chapters 7 - 10 - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Audiobook version of a graphic novel by 18Joe Nobody" March 2019
Joe vs Elan Chapters 1 - 10 - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Audiobook version of Joe vs Elan - A Graphic Novel" - Chapters 1 - 10" March 2019
Joe vs Elan Chapters 11 - 12 - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "A graphic novel by Joe Nobody Chapter 11 - It's A Scream Chapter 12" March 2019
Joe vs Elan Chapters 13 & 14 - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "A graphic novel, audio version by Joe Nobody Chapter 13 - School Of Hard Knocks Chapter 14 - Hello Darkness" March 2019
Joe vs Elan Chapter 15 Starry Night - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "This is an audio version on the graphic novel Joe vs Elan by Joe Nobody." March 2019
Joe vs Elan Chapters 18 & 19 - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "A graphic novel by Joe Nobody Chapter 18 - Back In The Day Chapter 19 - The Ring" March 2019
Joe vs Elan - The True Story Of Elan Chapters 1 Through 17 - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "The first 17 chapters. Joe vs Elan The True Story of Elan" March 2019
Last Stop: The True Story Of The Elan School With The Director TJ Nilssen - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Marcus and Alexei interview Todd “TJ” Nilssen about the Troubled Teen Industry and his documentary film Last Stop." January 2019
Beyond Elan With Mark Babitz - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Mark Babitz speaks with Marcus and Alexei about the history and practices of The Elan School." January 2019
V2V Survivor Series - Alexei Lindes Interview - Annie Paschen - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Senior contributor Alexei Lindes interviews Annie Paschen, former student at the notorious E'lan School." January 2019
Marcus Parrish Interviews Dr. Kevin Fall - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Marcus talks with psychologist Dr. Kevin Fall about alternatives to troubled teen boarding schools and his book “How To Get Your Son Back” co-written with his son Austin." December 2018
Alexei Lindes Interviews Jessica Columbus - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Senior contributor Alexei Lindes interviews Jessica Columbus about her experiences in therapeutic boarding school." December 2018
Marcus Parrish Interviews Cat Scanlan - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Marcus Parrish Interviews Cat Scanlan about her experience in the cult like world of the Troubled Teen Industry." December 2018
Alexei Lindes Interviews Berna - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Alexei Lindes Interviews Berna about her experience as a student placed in therapeutic boarding schools." December 2018
V2V Podcast Episode #31 - Its A Trap! - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Admiral Ackbar, Article 13 and how to fight back against the Troubled Teen Industry. It’s a Trap!" Descember 2018
V2V Podcast Episode #3 - Troubled Teens? - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Top 10 Lists, Charlie Sheen, Drug Rehab and the Troubled Teens" - December 2018
Surviving Relationships With Marcus & Liz - Trust - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "In this new series, Marcus Parrish and Liz Ianelli explore relationships from the point of view of survivors of institutional trauma. Trust is the topic of this debut episode." December 2018
Sunset Bay Academy - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Marcus and Alexei investigate the Mexican boarding school known as Sunset Bay Academy." December 2018
Marcus Interviews Jane Doe - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Marcus Parrish talks to another survivor of troubled teen boarding schools." December 2018
Marcus Interviews Jaycie Henderson - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Marcus Parrish talks to Jaycie Henderson about her experience in therapeutic boarding school." December 2018
Marcus Interviews John Doe - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Marcus Parrish talk with John Doe about the Troubled Teen Industry" December 2018
The Heritage Community - V2V Survivor Series - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Marcus Parrish takes an investigative look at the troubled teen industry facility." December 2018
Alexei Lindes Interview Natalie From Redcliff Academy/Ascent - Channel Aurelius - Episode Description - "Part of our ongoing series examining what’s known as the Troubled Teen Industry (TTI)" December 2018
"Dark, Dark Room #10:Jordy and Dylan vs The Cult - Dark, Dark World - A True Crime Podcast - Episode Desciption - "This week in the Dark Dark Room, Jordy and Ed C. are joined by best friend of the podcast, Dylan Macturk. Dylan and Jordy proceed to tell Ed C. the story of how they first met at cultish drug rehab called Pathway." July 2019
41. The Traumatic Side Of The Adolescent Treatment Indusctry feat. Daisye Byrd Graham - She Persisted - Episode Desciption - "TRIGGER WARNING for anyone who has experience with sexual trauma or rape. - In this week's episode, I sit down with one of my best friends, Daisye Byrd Graham. This is Daisye's second appearance on She Persisted and in this episode we dive into her life story, trauma, wilderness experience, and how we came into each other's lives. If you're a parent considering wilderness or looking for a good laugh, this episode is for you!" September 4
115: Mystery. Where Did Forest Ferguson Run To? W/Reality Podcast. Sip & Shine: Scandals, Royals & Crimes, Oh My! - Episode Description - "Forest Ferguson went missing in December of 2010 from South Boston, Virginia. He was a student at Carlbrook School (which later closed) for teenagers with behavioral problems. This school also had connections with a member of the Synanon Cult and the model of CEDU." March 31
Tough Love At Mystic Bay - The TIme Out Room - March 10
A Firsthand Account Of The Troubled Teen Industry - Pause For Parrots - Episode Description - "The boys shine a light on those subjected to the mistreatment and abuse of the "troubled teen industry". David shares his own personal experience about the 9 months he spent in one of these establishments, details how the administrators of these programs avoid any kind of consequences, and the guys offer an analysis on how this particular moment in American history might be what it takes to achieve meaningful reform." September
Paris Hilton & The Troubled Teen Industry (feat.YOUR stories) - Health Is Hell - Episode Description - "TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS TALK OF EMOTIONAL & PHYSICAL ABUSE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS, AND SELF-HARM.
( *4:21* ) First, I delve into Paris Hilton's new documentary "This Is Paris," the incredible intel it revealed about her childhood trauma in reform schools & resulting FAKE adult identity...and how it inspired me to speak out about my own (by which I mean, like, write a 90 minute play about it. For real).
( *14:45* ) Then, I present a collection of anonymous voice notes about YOUR experiences in the "Troubled Teen Industry": a corrupted for-profit network of schools, programs, rehabs, and residences meant for "unstable," "out of control," "promiscuous," and drug-addicted young people. Some of these programs are notorious for kidnappings, forced medication, even brainwashing. All of them use emotionally or physically violent therapy and control tactics." September 28
Ep 6: Anonymous Survivor - Spring Creek Lodge & Liahona Academy - Inside The Program - Eposide Desciption - "In Episode 6, our anonymous guest recounts his experience of being sent to the WWASP facility Spring Creek Lodge in his early teens. Only 2 months later, he would then be transported to a similar program, the Liahona School….while having a bad trip on acid. After graduating from this program, he would be sent back yet again, where he would witness the neglect of a student who died while in the care of Liahona." September 29
Ep 7: Valerie Roman - Spring Creek Lodge - Inside The Program - Episode Description - "Valerie Roman shares the incredible story of her fight to survive before, during, and after her stay at the WWASP facility, Spring Creek Lodge. Before ever attending the program, Valerie had suffered abuse at home and she gives us an up-close account of the mental anguish that occurred from being subjected to one abusive environment to the next, at Spring Creek Lodge, and how her journey in healing from these catastrophic events has led her to take her power back and break the trauma cycle by parenting her child with mindfulness, compassion, and intention." October 2
Ep 8: Kristi - Escaping The Family Foundation School - Inside The Program - Episode Description - "Kristi, a survivor of RedCliff Ascent and the Family Foundation School, shares with us one of the most incredible stories yet. After enduring abuse in the home, and being made to believe that she was a full blown addict after only experimenting with weed, Kristi was sent to a wilderness program, but the 63 days she spent surviving off the land in Utah would not prepare her for the horrors she would experience at the Family Foundation School. After, successfully escaping the program, Kristi ran for her life and would stay in hiding until after she turned 18." October 8
The Salt Lake Tribune: Transforming Transparency In Utah's Troubled Teen Industry - Troubled - Episode Description - "If you're already in the anti-cool cult-kids club, then you're probably already following Pulitzer winning journalist, Jessica Miller on Twitter. Her current breakout series with the Salt Lake Tribune, is answering questions in Utah that generations of Survivors had previously dismissed as futile. The Tribune and their tenacious truth-seeker are definitely headed for yet another Pulitzer. Just the next, and certainly not the last, for both Jessica and the respectively revered legacy of journalists that put investigation first when it came to mass legal child abuse. If you haven't seen her LIVE #TribTalk with Breaking Code Silence founder, Jen Robinson, then click no further. Since the Tribune is a non-profit, and up against some serious obstacles in their quest for foraging facts (as detailed in this interview), please donate (if you can) HERE. If you are a Survivor, or Staff, or Parent who has personal experience with the Troubled Teen Industry in Utah, and would like to participate with the Tribune's ongoing investigation; fill out this survey." September 29
Touching On Touchy Subjects With Wes Good of Deadwulf - Troubled - Episode Description - "While we've been talking about our brothers quite regularly recently, we haven't spoken WITH one of them in far too long. So enjoy this 2hr special with Wes Good, as we make up for a loss in the masculine perspective. Whether you know Wes from the Family School, his real world life, or his band Deadwulf; you're about to know him a lot better.
Consider this a conversational rant-esque catch-up. We follow a spectrum of shiny subjects into and out of the darkness including but not limited to: first/teen love, decking your dad while being "legally kidnapped", the impact of and impressions made by our captors, "what is Stockholm syndrome?", the glaring gender gap in representation of our Survivor brothers, talking with our parents about TTI etc." September 30
#justiceforcornelius UPDATE: 16x6 ft Under an Unmarked Grave - Troubled - Episode Description - "Please Share & Support the GoFundMe to provide murdered foster child, Cornelius Frederick, with a headstone. The 16yr old who was restrained to death for throwing a sandwich is currently lying 6ft under an unmarked grave: https://www.gofundme.com/f/headstone-for-cornelius-fredericks If you are unfamiliar with this situation please listen to EP18 of our podcast “Death Row Academy” September 25
Strange Country Ep, 150 Synanon: Strange Country Podcast - Episode Description - "If you're like us, you likely never heard of Synanon, but its tactics live on in "tough-love" drug rehabilitation programs. Synanon was founded in 1958 by Charles Dederich, and it was the first ever non-medical drug rehabilitation program. And then it became a cult. Join Beth and Kelly as they share the story of shaved heads, forced abortions and the origin story of one of Nancy Reagan's favorite programs" July 9
Synanon - Let's Talk About Sects - Episode Description - "Synanon began as an addiction support group that gathered in a grimy Californian flat in the late 1950s. It would grow to become a well-funded utopian society throughout the late ’60s and early ’70s, before declaring itself a religion in 1974. This organisation would attract Hollywood stars like Leonard Nimoy and Jane Fonda to participate in its so-called “Game”, and eventually break up married couples, force men to have vasectomies and women to have abortions, amass assets worth tens of millions of dollars, and become entangled in a web of violence.Synanon’s leader Charles Dederich is often credited with coining the phrase “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” September 18.
Ep .148 This Is Paris - We Talk To Katherine McNamera Who Appears In The Paris Hilton Documentary - Girls With Goals - Episode Description - "On this week's episode our host, Niamh Maher, is joined from California by survivors' advocate, Katherine McNamara.
Katherine appeared in the recent Paris Hilton documentary 'This Is Paris' which deals with the alleged emotional and physical abuse the heiress endured at reform schools growing up. We ask Katherine what exactly the 'Troubled Teen' industry is, what her personal experiences and memories are and what #BreakingCodeSilence hopes to achieve." September 27
Ep.9 Dr. Janet Parker - Investigating The Troubled Teen Industry - Inside The Program - Episode Description - "Dr. Janet Parker, Director of the Medical Whistleblower’s Advocacy Network, first began investigating the Troubled Teen Industry in the 1980’s after public health officials noticed a dramatic uptick in teen suicides in several counties in Florida. They were able to correlate these deaths to directly to former enrollees of the program Straight, Inc. Dr. Parker is an investigative veteran of the Troubled Teen Industry. DO NOT MISS this episode as she shares her firsthand wisdom of the inner workings of these corrupt institutions." October 17
1: Daniel - The Lost Kids - Episode Description - "Hosted by journalist Josh Bloch (“Uncover: Escaping NXIVM”), THE LOST KIDS dives deep into the search for a missing teen, uncovering the dark and twisted business of tough-Love programs for “troubled teens” and their ties to one of America's most dangerous cults." June 1
2. Pulling A Daniel - The Lost Kids - Episode Description - "Hosted by journalist Josh Bloch (“Uncover: Escaping NXIVM”), THE LOST KIDS dives deep into the search for a missing teen, uncovering the dark and twisted business of tough-Love programs for “troubled teens” and their ties to one of America's most dangerous cults." June 1
3. Tell It All - The Lost Kids - Episode Description - "Hosted by journalist Josh Bloch (“Uncover: Escaping NXIVM”), THE LOST KIDS dives deep into the search for a missing teen, uncovering the dark and twisted business of tough-Love programs for “troubled teens” and their ties to one of America's most dangerous cults." June 1
4. The Game - The Lost Kids - Episode Description - "Hosted by journalist Josh Bloch (“Uncover: Escaping NXIVM”), THE LOST KIDS dives deep into the search for a missing teen, uncovering the dark and twisted business of tough-Love programs for “troubled teens” and their ties to one of America's most dangerous cults." June 1
5. Lots Of Tough & Almost No Love - The Lost Kids - Episode Description - "Hosted by journalist Josh Bloch (“Uncover: Escaping NXIVM”), THE LOST KIDS dives deep into the search for a missing teen, uncovering the dark and twisted business of tough-Love programs for “troubled teens” and their ties to one of America's most dangerous cults." June 2
6. Searching For Daniel - The Lost Kids - Episode Desscrption - "Hosted by journalist Josh Bloch (“Uncover: Escaping NXIVM”), THE LOST KIDS dives deep into the search for a missing teen, uncovering the dark and twisted business of tough-Love programs for “troubled teens” and their ties to one of America's most dangerous cults." June 3
Agitating Agape - by Troubled - Episode Description - "This episode includes both a BREAKING update on Circle of Hope as well as some BREAKING NEWS on Agape Baptist Boarding School & Ranch for Boys as reported by the Kansas City Star. If you have not yet caught up on the series that Star has been doing regarding multiple Lester Roloff / IFB "Troubled Teen Industry" behavior modification centers, deep dive and catch up. Agape's official response is included in this episode and they're correctly predict that Judy Thomas and the Kansas City Star are the next in line to join the lineage of investigative journalists who have secured Pulitzers for their part in exposing and closing abusive programs. How did the parents of the Agape boys not hear that as a cause for concern?" November 19
Childrens Rights With Erin McGuiness #freeouryouth - by Troubled - Episode Description - "#freeouryouth "Trigger Warning: per usual, this episode will include descriptions of violence against children and delve heavily into the systemically racist foundation of United States fostercare This is (hands down) our favorite episode and we could not be more thrilled to release it from the vault it's been waiting in since July. We are soo grateful to Erin McGuinness for her invaluable education. Children's Rights began as a project of the New York Civil Liberties Union and, later, the American Civil Liberties Union, and in 1995 became an independent nonprofit organization." November 10
The Bad Place - by Reveal - Episode Description - "The vacant building that once housed the Riverside Academy in Wichita, Kansas, was covered in haunting graffiti: “Burn this place.” “Youth were abused here … systematically.” “This is a bad place.” The facility, run by the for-profit company Sequel Youth & Family Services, promised to help kids with behavioral problems. But state officials had cited the facility dozens of times for problems including excessive force by staff, poor supervision and neglect." November 21
#18 CEDU - The Tangents Of The TTI - Part 2 - by The Cult Vault - Episode Description - "In this episode, we look at the tangents within the Troubled Teen Industry that have come from Synanon and the model of CEDU."
Breaking Code SIlence W/Caroline Lorson - by IndoctriNation - Episode Description - "Caroline Lorson is a survivor of the troubled teen industry. At the age of 14, she was forcibly removed from her home in Southern California by two transporters and was flown across the country to a lockdown behavior modification school in Upstate New York. Caroline stayed at this facility for 29 months and was stripped of all of her human rights and subjected to coercive thought reform techniques. It took Caroline years to recover from her experience and she now actively works to reform the troubled teen industry through the Breaking Code Silence organization and her podcast, Inside the Program. Breaking Code Silence is a movement organized by a network of survivors and activists to raise awareness of the problems in the Troubled Teen Industry, and the need for reform." November 25
EP. 28 The Dark Side Of Teen Behavioral Modification Programs With Sidney Montana - by Recovering From Reality - Episode Description - "At 15 years old, Sydney was sent to a behavior modification program for troubled teens. This program was traumatizing, and caused her a great deal of pain. Her and I discuss being an addict in rehab at 13, why she was sent to this program, and how she is doing today, 10 years later. Sydney’s growth and recovery is incredibly inspiring to me, and my heart hurts for all children that suffered these reform “school” experiences." August 2019
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