I Fell in Love with a Professional Predator
I Fell in Love with a Professional Predator  
Podcast: Cults to Consciousness
Published On: Sat Nov 02 2024
Description: Blinded by what appeared to be special psychic gifts and years of professional accreditation, Lauren Geertsen fell hard for an energy worker who manipulated her emotionally, financially and spiritually. A predator who had many other victims simultaneously. This is the story of a whistleblower who risked it all and lost almost everything to expose him. Check out Lauren's book: The Scorpion and the LionFind and support Lauren:YT: @LaurenGeertsenIG: @body_connection_coachOur Merch!Patreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannWebsite CultsToConsciousness.comFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconChapter Marks00:00:00 Intro00:03:34 Spiritual truth paradox00:05:30 Defining grooming00:09:11 When someone is unable to give informed consent00:11:32 Lauren's upbringing and how it laid the groundwork for future ab*se00:16:16 How religious and purity culture prevents awareness of signs of a predator00:22:14 S*xual repression in Purity Culture00:26:06 Going from one end of the spectrum to the other00:28:04 A divine pathway and higher purpose00:31:26 The signs of grooming00:36:50 Spiritual gaslighting00:40:54 Using spiritual power as a manipulation tactic00:45:20 Figuring out the truth01:00:20 Using trauma as an excuse for toxic and bad behavior01:04:13 Having to dissolve the business01:08:17 Friendships during the healing journey01:12:37 Being an example for others on the same journey01:18:19 How Lauren is doing today01:22:25 Linda, listen01:23:07 OutroTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.