In this ground breaking and deeply moving episode, Sula joins to share for the first time publicly the harrowing truth about how her childhood therapist was not a healer but a programmer. Beginning at just 3 years old, Sula was subjected to hypnosis, soul-fracturing abuse, and constructed inner worlds as part of a broader scheme of spiritual and psychological control.
Dan and Sula uncover the disturbing intersection of ritual abuse, occult initiation, and Disney-themed programming—including false safe places and sexualized internal constructs. Sula opens up about how this foundation of trauma made her vulnerable to further trafficking, spiritual assault, and end-times programming.
But her story does not end in trauma. Sula boldly testifies to the power of Jesus Christ to redeem, restore, and deprogram the most shattered soul offering not only insight but hope to survivors and those working in trauma-informed care.
Covered in this episode:
00:00 Introduction to Sula's Story
01:34 Meet Sula: Trafficking Survivor and Advocate
02:56 The Anti-Trafficking Movement: Challenges and Awareness
04:26 Ritual Abuse and Its Impact on Survivors
06:39 The Consequences of Disbelief in Ritual Abuse
10:34 Historical and Biblical Context of Ritual Abuse
18:27 Sula's Personal Journey: Early Life and Abuse
25:30 Therapy and Further Programming
33:46 Spiritual Warfare and Healing
40:46 Miraculous Survival and Faith
41:22 Disney Programming and Trafficking
45:41 Trauma and Spiritual Realms
49:17 Healing and Freedom in Christ
01:01:34 The Power of Dissociation
01:15:58 Advocacy and Support for Survivors
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