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Raised in a Cult: Escaping The Way International | Luna's Story
I Was Raised in The Way International — Luna Westish shares what it was like growing up inside one of America's most controversial high-control religious groups. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about life inside The Way International, the challenges of leaving a controlling religion, and the long journey of rebuilding trust, identity, and freedom.
We explore how high-control groups shape the way members think about money, relationships, sexuality, and personal autonomy. Luna explains the subtle ways questioning was discouraged, how love bombing and recruitment drew people deeper into the organization, and why leaving wasn't a single moment—but a decision that took years to fully form.
The conversation also examines spiritual abuse, coercive control, financial manipulation, and the dangers of offshoot fellowships. Luna shares her experiences with boundary violations, sexual coercion, and the lasting impact these environments can have on self-worth, relationships, and the nervous system.
Most importantly, we discuss healing after a cult. Luna reflects on rebuilding boundaries, learning to trust herself again, creating healthy community, navigating chronic illness, and finding freedom after years of religious control.
Whether you're recovering from religious trauma, curious about how cults operate, or supporting someone leaving a high-control group, this episode offers powerful insight into coercive influence, resilience, and reclaiming your life.
In this episode:
Growing up in The Way International
High-control religion & cult dynamics
Religious trauma & spiritual abuse
Love bombing & recruitment tactics
Financial manipulation in religious groups
Sexual coercion & boundary violations
Leaving a cult and rebuilding identity
Healing from religious trauma
Self-trust, boundaries & recovery
Life after a high-control religion
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