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Confessions of a Former Scientologist

Born into Scientology, Claire Headley spent decades rising to its highest ranks—until she realized everything she had been taught was wrong. This is how…

April 1, 2026

1HR 47M

How a Wellness Start-Up Became a ‘Sex Cult’

A wellness start-up promoted female pleasure and empowerment. Now, its founders sit in jail. What happened at the elusive company OneTaste?

November 25, 2025

Rafaela Siewert

1HR 3M

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