A new episode is now available with Karen Pressley, a former Sea Org member who worked directly with David Miscavige at the international scientology base, and was in charge of the Celebrity Centre. She shares how she got into scientology, stories about her experiences in the Sea Org, how she purged scientology from her mind and what she has been up to since leaving.
Listen to the episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2267616/15219902
She wrote an excellent book: Escaping Scientology: An Insider’s True Story
In the course of our discussion she mentions another book she highly recommends: Trauma and Recovery Judith Lewis Herman
Karen also recommends The Tattooist of Auschwitz:
Mike an excellent episode and very ‘detoxifying,’ especially for those who have been in SO. Karen is simply fantastic. Thank you both.
This is one of my favorite episodes ever! I love that Karen was able to completely purge Scientology from her system through getting a college education. She is a wonderful speaker and I could definitely listen to many more chats with her. Thank you for sharing Karen!
Once again a fantastic podcast episode. It was nice to listen to Karen’s experiences being in Scientology, and finding her way out and building a life outside of it. It’s always inspirational to hear the stories.
Reality will eventually catch up to Scientology.
Once again an incredible and informative podcast episode. I love hearing people’s stories that I didn’t know much about.
Wow. Such an incredible episode this gives me alot to think about especially about how people can get in Scientology, then leave and start a new life. Anyways
Karen seems like a wonderful person her story is very interesting. Now I have another book to look for and read.