Society & Culture
What happens when the very place you seek healing becomes the cage that breaks you?
In this powerful and deeply human episode of We Are Listening, host Pulkit Garg, Founder of Aanya Wellness, sits down with Isabella Young—a woman whose journey through trauma, loss, and awakening redefines what it means to heal and reclaim freedom.
Seventeen years ago, Isabella escaped from a messianic cult after enduring unimaginable emotional and spiritual abuse, and the devastating loss of her son. Raised in an atheist household that dismissed faith as weakness, Isabella’s search for meaning led her into the arms of a spiritual leader who promised enlightenment—but delivered control, manipulation, and psychological imprisonment instead.
In this unfiltered conversation, Isabella takes us through the chilling realities of cult programming, the invisible chains of mind control, and the lifelong process of rebuilding self-trust. She shares how nature, meditation, and what she calls “expanding consciousness” became her lifelines to reclaim sovereignty over her mind, body, and spirit.
From identifying red flags in controlling relationships to helping loved ones recognize cult-like behaviors, Isabella’s insights are a wake-up call for anyone navigating spiritual spaces or searching for belonging in a noisy, complex world.
The episode also explores her book, New Human of New Earth, where she bridges ancient Lemurian wisdom with modern healing practices—inviting listeners to step into their divine humanity and reconnect with the Earth.
This is not just a story of survival—it’s an invitation to awaken.
If you’ve ever questioned your beliefs, struggled with self-doubt, or felt trapped by invisible systems of control, this episode reminds you that healing begins when you choose awareness.
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