Un-Aired Details From the Cast of “Escaping Polygamy” | Where Are They Now? (2024 Reunion)
Un-Aired Details From the Cast of “Escaping Polygamy” | Where Are They Now? (2024 Reunion)  
Podcast: Cults to Consciousness
Published On: Tue May 20 2025
Description: “Escaping Polygamy” was a hit international tv show that ran from 2014-2019 following a small group of ex-polygamous cult women who helped others escape their polygamous cults on camera.  @TheAmandaRaeGrant  continues to help women who have escaped, by hosting an annual retreat in Malibu for connection and community. We were lucky enough to be invited and spend time getting to know these amazing ladies. While there, we got to film with most of the cast of the show (Amanda, Andrea, Jessica and Shanell) and talk about their experiences while filming, behind the scenes and the aftermath. Click here to watch on YouTubeResource for those escaping polygamy: https://holdingouthelp.org/Find and support Amanda!YouTube: ​⁠​⁠​⁠  @TheAmandaRaeGrant  IG: @amandaraegrant Find Shanell!FB: https://www.facebook.com/shanell.snowIG: https://www.instagram.com/shanellsnow/We want to meet you in real life!  Come adventure with us on our 2nd C2C VACATION!  Click here to go to the official booking pageSubscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel!Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannFind us on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousness Host Instagram @sheliseann Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_ TikTok @cults.to.consciousness Twitter @cultstocon **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.**00:00:00 Intro00:01:02 Dealing with backlash00:02:44 The Order cult, explained00:04:37 Amanda Rae talks what it was like filming the Escaping Polygamy TV show00:06:20 The internal conflict the first years of filming for Jessica00:08:17 The show helped bring community for Shanell00:09:04 Jessica & Andrea reveal how the Escaping Polygamy TV show got started00:16:09 Shanell talks why she joined the show00:18:41 Not wanting to keep Order secrets anymore00:20:12 Stipulations the cast had for the show00:21:37 Jessica regrets saying they needed security00:23:33 Amanda wishes they producers were more aware everyone's state of mind 00:26:51 Did they have anyone trauma informed on set?00:32:50 Did the show try to create divides between the girls?00:36:24 Dealing with backlash00:38:22 What the self sacrifice looked like00:44:52 What the daily mental health was like for the cast00:50:52 The show's after effects on Amanda Rae and Jessica00:55:57 Jessica thought the show and their efforts would bring change with The Order01:04:37 What can someone do to help members in The Order?01:07:18 Are the girls religious after leaving The Order?01:14:39 Updates!  How is the cast doing now?01:21:59 What was it like for Shelise to infiltrate the retreat as an outsider?01:28:16 Linda, listen 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.