Quite Frankly Ep. 17: "Scientology, Escaping Cults, Calls & EXTRAS" ft Chris Shelton 7/31/25

In Episode 17 of Quite Frankly, Frankie Val welcomes guest Chris Shelton for a deep dive into the psychology of cults, starting with Shelton’s personal experience as a former Scientologist. Together, they explore how authoritarian control structures are built, maintained, and disguised, whether in religious movements or broader societal institutions. Shelton breaks down the emotional manipulation and coercive tactics used within Scientology and explains how those same patterns appear in politics, media, and culture today.

The conversation touches on mass formation, psychological warfare, and the challenge of helping others recognize when they’re trapped in a system designed to think for them. With sharp insight and mutual respect, Frankie and Chris unpack what it means to truly deprogram, and how awakening starts with asking the right questions.

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