Jon Atack

The Scientology life — and Scientology death — of Romey Beliles 1.

An important new investigation into the perils of Scientology by our compadre Tony Ortega

I have posted a story this morning that I have been working on for several months.
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“It’s so crazy it’s funny!”
Marc Headley, former Scientology staffer and author of Blown For Good, talks about the insanity of the secret “Gold” Base.
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Steve Moffic, MD (aka Dr Jazz) joins Jon in a wide-ranging conversation about cults, bullying, race, culture, jazz and Uncle Tom Cobley and all (and all). Here's the NYT editorial that started the… Dr Jazz - cults and culture - with Dr. H. Steven Moffic

Want some new (old) music recommendations? Want to learn about cults and control?

Steve Moffic, MD (aka Dr Jazz) joins Jon in a wide-ranging conversation about cults, bullying, race, culture, and, of course, jazz.

#jazz #cults #bullying #culture

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When Cults Recruit on Campus! - with Rachel Bernstein, LMFT

Therapist Rachel Bernstein, LMFT, talks about her own experience on campus with cult front groups - and even a professor who ran her class like a cult. See the whole conversation here: youtu.be/vlbpUYZX_dc #cults #collegelife #therapy

When does religion become hypocritical? with Joe Szimhart

Joe talks about how he's not against belief, but is against hypocritical belief, and Jon shares an anecdote about a formative event in his education. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/5SE8MCuHsVI #faith #religion #hypocrisy

Nine Things You MUST Do for Yourself as a Cult Survivor
Fresh out of an abusive, high-control group or relationship?
Here are nine things you should do to help yourself on the road to recovery!
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/vlbpUYZX_dc

Jon and Joe discuss faith, therapy, and the value of helping others flourish.

Jon and Joe discuss faith, therapy, and the value of helping others flourish.

Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/5SE8MCuHsVI

#faith #therapy #god #helpingothers #therapeutic

A review of Jamie Mustard's Child X: A Memoir of Slavery, Poverty, Celebrity, and Scientology - Jon Atack Jon 's review of Child X, Jamie Mustard's Scienology childhood memoir.

Jon read Child X by Jamie Mustard and has a couple of concerns that this author writes with more of a desire for retribution than redemption. You can read his review here jonatack.co.uk/a-review-of-...

How Scientology uses language to confuse and control its members.

#Scientology #LRH #Loaded Language #Cults

See the full video here: youtu.be/paCTIlAMByE

If you'd like to know what links Adolf Hitler, Aliens From Outer Space and Lil Ron Hubbard, grab yourself a copy of Jon's new book today. If #Scientology Ruled the World: Nazi Occultists, Sex Magick, Space Aliens, and the Second Coming #Cults #UFOs #Books #GoodReads mybook.to/8CIggd

Our apologies, but not as yet, I'll pass this on to Jon and look into getting copies to libraries too. Please do ask your local library to stock as it may help.

Jon has written a new book. It's a deep-dive into the lies that bind #Nazis, #Scientology and the Occult beliefs of Aleister Crowley. There are extensive footnotes and receipts. You can grab your copy here www.amazon.co.uk/If-Scientolo...

In this compelling twelfth session from the "Getting Clear" conference in Toronto, Jesse Prince answers questions about his personal experiences with L. Ron Hubbard, David Miscavige, and much more! #davidmiscavige #hubbard #scientologycult #scientology Getting Clear 12 - Life at Scientology's Secret "Gold Base" - former staffer Jesse Prince tells ALL!

"Getting Clear 12 - Life at #Scientology's Secret 'Gold Base' - Former Staffer Jesse Prince tells all!"
Jon Atack, Family & Friends @jonatack.bsky.social
28 Jun 2025 [0:33:17]
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https://s.cultpodcasts.com/Av-ABgh6c06LfxK7tZcfdA

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I think #Eden has the best depiction of a female #Narcissist ever portrayed on screen.
cc: @samvaknin.bsky.social @jonatack.bsky.social
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Apologies for the delay, will pass this along to Jon.

In this sixteenth session of the Getting Clear conference, the inimitable Tory Christman takes the stage to tell her story of how she joined Scientology, how they convinced her that she "didn't need" her necessary medication, how she eventually fought back, and her work convincing others. An enlightening Q&A session follows. Check out Tory's channel, here: https://www.youtube.com/@UC__gcXYVQlmVocNLZykibUw The Medical Abuses of Scientology - Getting Clear #16 with Tory Christman

"The Medical Abuses of #Scientology - Getting Clear 16 with Tory Christman"
Jon Atack, Family & Friends @jonatack.bsky.social
12 Jul 2025 [0:47:07]
#Cult
https://s.cultpodcasts.com/cKJjoUV-PE6EPGHj7cSebA

In this explosive session from the Getting Clear conference, the amazing Jamie DeWolf, poet, performer, and great-grandson of L. Ron Hubbard, speaks out about his journey of discovery in uncovering his famous ancestor's strange secrets and what it was like growing up in a family that wanted to forget that the founder of the cult ever existed. #scientologycult #hubbard #dianetics #lronhubbard #scientologyhistory #scientology Jamie DeWolf - L. Ron Hubbard's Great Grandson Speaks Out! - Getting Clear #17

Jamie DeWolf, great-grandson of #LRH is an amazing storyteller and the best kind of crazy. #Scientology does not want you watching this guy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4230...

Why was Tory Christman chased across the country by Scientology staffers? What was David Miscavige REALLY like before (and just after) he took over the cult? In this eleventh session of the 2015 Getting Clear Conference in Toronto, Tory Christman recounts her harrowing escape and Jesse Prince tells all about Scientology's current leader David Miscavige. #davidmiscavige #scientologycult #hubbard #dianetics Escaping Scientology & Early Miscavige Stunts - Getting Clear #11 w/ Jesse Prince & Tory Christman

"Escaping #Scientology & Early Miscavige Stunts - Getting Clear 11 w/ Jesse Prince & Tory Christman"
Jon Atack, Family & Friends @jonatack.bsky.social
21 Jun 2025 [1:20:19]
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https://s.cultpodcasts.com/G59mZY3qEUaRGaMIgvTegA

She was chased across the country by #Scientology and Tory Christman (@torimagoo) is one of the very best ex-Scientologists. Check her out, she tells a great story. #cults #coercivecontrol #cultpodcasts www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yuS...

Our exploration of the early days of Scientology continues as Jon interviews Nancy Many and Jesse Prince about their life and times with Hubbard. Getting Clear Session Four: Nancy Many and Jesse Prince: Life with the Commodore

What's it like spying for a #cult? #Scientology #FBI #OpSnowWhite www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnfp...

In this tenth session of the Getting Clear conference, hosts Jon Atack and Jim Beverley are joined by Christian Szurko to discuss Scientology's status as a "... Getting Clear Conference Session 10 - Scientology as Religion w/ Christian Szurko & Chris Shelton

Is #Scientology really a religion? www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ggy...

the concept of flow is well known in psychology. Cults offer instant flow but it's a deception. Flow can only be achieved by experience. There are no short cuts to competence only to euphoria and dissociation. A fascinating discussion with leading expert Joe Szimhart. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's TED talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness Joe’s short video on flow: https://youtu.be/kB7BGnUTifA?si=yu7SQ8zzf4WMLjVH cults don't teach flow - with Joe Szimhart

"Cults don't Teach Flow - With Joe Szimhart"
Jon Atack, Family & Friends @jonatack.bsky.social
31 May 2025 [0:52:00]
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Jon's turning 70! His lovely wife, Pamela Atack-Wake, and his intrepid assistant, Spike Robinson, conspired, plotted and planned for over a month to create this special birthday salute. Jon was genuinely surpised and wishes to thank everyone for their kind messages. With the assistance of our guests: STEVEN HASSAN, PHD “ANONYMOUSE” RACHEL BERNSTEIN, LMFT HOYT RICHARDS STEPHEN KENT, PhD SPIKE ROBINSON KAREN DE LA CARRIERE FRANCES PETERS TONY ORTEGA AND STEVE CANNANE IRA CHALEFF EDWIN STRATTON PAT RYAN AND JOE KELLY BANDY LEE, MD MARK LAXER REX BASTERFIELD PETE GRIFFITHS BONNIE ZIEMAN PAMELA NICKEL-WILLIAMS KACEY @ THE VAULT JOE SZIMHART ALEXANDER DVORKIN, PhD JIM BEVERLEY, PHD H. STEVEN MOFFIC, MD CLAIRE HEADLEY JEFFREY AUGUSTINE ALEX SOROKA CHUCK BEATTY JOHN HUNTER, PhD CHRIS SHELTON, MSc BONNIE WOODS NANCY MANY ANTHONY SPURGIN M & N SHAWN McCRANEY GILLIE JENKINSON, PhD MICHAEL YODER LINDA DUBROW-MARSHALL, PhD ROD DUBROW-MARSHALL, PhD JEREMY SHERMAN MARK CRANMER CHRISTIAN SZURKO A Surprise Birthday Salute to Jon!

"A Surprise Birthday Salute to Jon!"
Jon Atack, Family & Friends @jonatack.bsky.social
5 Jun 2025 [0:57:27]
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In this footage from the 2015 "Getting Clear of Scientology" Conference in Toronto, Spanky Taylor, Nora Crest, and Nancy Many talk share their shocking stori... Scientology and Celebrities - Getting Clear Conference 9 w/Spanky Taylor, Nora Crest, and Nancy Many

If you ever wondered why #Scientology #celebs ignore the faults of the #cult, watch this great panel share their answers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP4J...

Opening Our Minds on Jon Atack

Simon Anderson wrote some very nice things about our Jon here, thanks Simon and sorry for the delay simontv.org/p/opening-ou...

As a child, Pamela was on the maiden voyage of L. Ron Hubbard's flagship. Aboard ship, she studied alongside the younger Hubbard kids. She tells the remarkab... Clearly Lies Are True with author Pamela Nickel Williams: reflecting on her childhood in Scientology

What was it like growing up around L. Ron Hubbard in #Scientology? #Cults #Podcasts www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZCk...

Paulette was one of the few people to get in contact with me when I faced #Cult "Fair Game" in 2022.
She is the example of Unbreakable.

in this session from the 2015 Getting Clear of Scientology conference in Toronto, Tony Ortega answer questions about how Scientology tried to break her - and... Getting Clear of Scientology - Q&A w/ Paulette Cooper & Tony Ortega

Today we time-travel to the bygone days of 2015 with The Unbreakable Paulette Cooper and the Inestimable Tony Ortega to talk #Scientology #cults and Lil Ronnie Hubbard. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1NK...

#Cult Conundrum! Which do you pick? #Theosophy, the Aryan Race, #Nazi occultism and #Scientology with Joe Szimhart www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ykz... AND/OR #Landmark exposed: Is This a Cult? with Anne L. Peterson www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLU1...

Authoritarian cults like Scientology use loaded language to restrict and control thinking. Spike joins Jon for a discussion of this and some of the vital way... Scientology and other language traps

How do manipulators use language to control thinking? Jon and Spike talk #Scientology and Ronald Hubbard's daddy issues.