In this gripping and deeply human episode of Radiant Resilience, Tawny sits down with Andrew-Ryan Profaci — author of The War on Love — to share his shocking yet redemptive journey from trauma and manipulation to freedom and healing.
Andrew’s story spans from growing up in a family with deep Mafia roots to surviving a fatal car crash, spiritual seeking, addiction, and ultimately being drawn into the infamous Love Has Won cult — where his ex-partner, Amy Carlson, was worshiped as “Mother God.”
Together, Tawny and Andrew unpack how spiritual curiosity can turn into control, how charisma can hide deep wounds, and what it truly takes to reclaim your identity and peace after psychological abuse and betrayal. Andrew also opens up about his later battle with cancer, what finally set him free, and the power of authenticity and self-love on the path to rebuilding.
This is a powerful reminder that healing isn’t linear, resilience is real, and authenticity is the truest freedom.
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Email: andrew@thewaronlove.com
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