Naomi Wright is the daughter of a former polygamous cult leader. In this interview, she shares what she knows about her father’s rise to leadership, the psychology of cults, what it was like growing up in a polygamous family, and the hidden manipulation tactics the cult used — tactics that are disturbingly common in many cults that are active today.

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Timestamps
00:00 – Trailer
01:05 – Makings of a Cult Leader
08:33 – Family Dynamics
21:25 – Life in the Home
32:18 – Cult Specifics
44:56 – The Unraveling
58:39 – Theological Rescue Mission
01:05:21 – De-Indoctrination
01:19:25 – Final Message

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