Aug 23, 2023
Esther Friedman is a licensed mental health counselor, expressive
art therapist, songwriter, author, and ex-cult member. In
2006, a “new friend” introduced her to an "esoteric school." In
2011, she left a secret cult. Afterwards, she researched,
obsessively, and recognized “school” as a cult. She posted a blog.
Soon, Cult Confessions, a CD of ten original songs,
followed.
Every time she spoke or sang out, she felt calmer and clearer. She
started an “edu-tainment campaign” presenting her misadventure to
private audiences. Releasing secrets freed her voice and
mind. The Gentle Soul personality profile and a mission to empower
other empaths unfolded. She published, The Gentle Souls
Revolution, a memoir, a public service
announcement, and recovery guide and template to help Gentle Souls
navigate exploitative relationships.
Today, her story and songs are weaving together into a
mini-musical. She has a full time therapy practice for all
survivors of narcissistic abuse.
Purchase “The Gentle Souls Revolution”: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW2ZM3SQ?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
Help fund the Audio version of “The Gentle Souls Revolution”: https://shoutout.wix.com/so/8aOeE98-I?languageTag=en
Esther’s website: https://www.gentlesoulsrevolution.com/therapy
For more on the cult & Esther’s writings: www.cultconfessions2.com
Esther’s profile on the igotout.org website. Support the hashtag survivor movement & share your story: https://www.igotout.org/new-collaborators/esther-friedman
Follow Esther on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esther.friedman.16100
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estherruthfriedman2021/
Our podcast features a beautiful song by Jaia Suri called, “Leaving
the Cult”. Subscribe
to Jaia Suri on Spotify and access the song here.
If you feel moved to support Jaia’s music, please join her at
Patreon.
Jennifer is a cult and religious recovery counselor. She is
certified in a specialized approach working with survivors that is
research based and rooted in the work of Dr. Gillie Jenkinson. She
has a Masters in the Psychology of Coercive Control and functions
as an expert witness in such cases. Jennifer is also a research
associate at Salford University. For more information, please
visit her website, Jennifer-French.com.
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If you would like to be on the Project Hope Podcast or have any
inquiries regarding the show, please email, projecthopepodcast@jennifer-french.com.