BONUS PREVIEW: Beyond Black-and-White Thinking

This is just a preview of our Patreon exclusive Bonus Episode. You can hear the full episode by becoming a member at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this Patreon bonus episode, Rachel Bernstein covers black-and-white (all-or-nothing) thinking and how cults and controlling partners reinforce it through us-vs-them fear, loyalty demands, and discouraging questions. The episode covers how this mindset affects former cult members’ relationships, self-esteem, emotions, and decision-making, often fueling guilt, shame, anxiety, and paralysis. The episode also introduces CBT strategies and an exercise to practice more nuanced, evidence-based thinking and regain confidence outside a high-control group. Connect with us on social media: ⁠⁠ Watch full video episodes of IndoctriNation here: ⁠⁠ Support IndoctriNation on Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes and more: Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: Restart and Restore: A Journal for Survivors of Manipulation: Restart and Restore: Companion Notebook: Download a Free Chapter from Restart and Restore: Download Rachel’s Video Lectures and Webinars here: IndoctriNation is edited by The Podcast Consultant: ⁠ Advertising Inquiries:

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This episode is 6:30 long.

This episode was published on Feb 20, 2026.

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