104: Love Has Won: The Amy Carlson Story

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This week, we delve into the controversial and unsettling story of the Love Has Won cult. Led by the enigmatic Amy Carlson, known to her followers as "Mother God," this New Age group promised spiritual healing and enlightenment but quickly spiraled into disturbing practices and manipulation. We'll explore how Love Has Won gained a devoted following through social media, the bizarre beliefs that drove the group, and the tragic end that shocked the nation.

Tune in as we untangle the web of mind control, manipulation, and spiritual abuse that defined Love Has Won, and explore the lasting impact on its members and their families.

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Resources for:

-Mental Health:

• https://culteducation.com/directory-of-cult-recovery-resources.html
• https://mhanational.org/
• https://www.samhsa.gov/
• https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help

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Sources:

• My Friend Still Believes in ‘Mother God’ After Amy Carlson’s Tragic Death
• Amy Carlson (religious leader) - Wikipedia
• 'Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God' Director on QAnon, Amy Carlson
• Love Has Won - Wikipedia
• Love Has Won: The True Story Behind the HBO Docuseries | TIME
• Love Has Won: Where are Amy Carlson's children now? | Woman & Home
• Who is Amy Carlson? Cult leader whose death in Colorado made headlines is now the subject of an HBO documentary - CBS Colorado
• What's Love Has Won? A primer on the Colorado cult from HBO's new series
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