11 Minutes To Inspiration

When most people think of a cult, there’s horns and sacrifices involved. Many people don’t realize how deceiving and manipulative cults truly are. Hoyt Richards, a model and actor, fell victim to the manipulation and tactics practiced by a cult group. After 20 years of committing his life to his cult community, Hoyt recognized it for what it truly was and began his journey of recovery.  In this conversation, Danny Bader and Hoyt cover the dynamics of a cult, the process of escaping, and how to recover from a traumatic experience. To hear more about Hoyt’s experience and enlightening insight on cultic practices, tune into this episode of Back to Life.  Show Highlights:  Transitioning from a football career to a full-time modeling career  Surviving a cult  How cultic members raise stakes and control people emotionally  The way narcissists manipulate individuals  Informing people to raise awareness to vulnerability  How faith is shaken after experiencing extreme religious groups  How cult leaders manipulate peo