Ex-Scientologist's Shocking NEW Revelations 

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What a beautiful human this lady. I am really enjoying this interview. I believe we are all controlled, perhaps to a lesser degree, or a greater degree than Scientology. We are brain washed from the cradle to the grave and to release that programming is so difficult. This girl is absolutely a delight and so strong and also brave. I cannot imagine what she went through. Thank you Andrew.

I feel for this young woman. Another childhood stolen by Scientology. And now she feels therapy is an ongoing necessity. She commented, Scientology creates little soldiers with no room to be a child. Just so sad. Therapy or not Dani seems quite strong to me. Strong enough to get out and create a normal life for herself. Thank you Andrew for this interview as it adds to the arsenal of information. And hopefully get more Scientologists to see the truth and leave this cult.

How disturbing to think of what it would do a person's psychology to have no boundaries, no trust, no ability to think for yourself. Being forced to attend "session" and "ethics" to force-mold your behavior - it's AWFUL.

I can relate to her ❤ growing-up as the black sheep of a narc family, i hid everything , i lied to survive , i had to. It's survival instinct. So glad this f....ry is being exposed increasingly, too many victims, too much generational trauma , too many taboos & secrets. Thank you very much 🙏

I went to a Delphi School for almost 4 years. Thank you both for bringing this angle to light. It’s been a wild journey “out” but I fully relate to your experience.

Dear Andrew, could you please consider to invite a psychiatrist or psychologist that is specified in cults to talk about the aftermath and possible PTSD (when escaping)? And how to deal with it, what to do. That would be interesting. Thank you so much. XX

Love this conversation with Dani. She is likable and articulate. Kudos to her for continuing to work on herself

Thank you Dani for sharing your story. You were so open, honest, articulate and brave beyond your years to do what you did to escape and stand by your mum. I’m really sorry for what that cult did to you as a child. The blatant hypocrisy of them declaring your mum when she’s suffering from alcoholism and had bought you some, meanwhile they’d sexually traumatised you, which probably rises to the level of abuse when you’re so young. The more I hear from Andrew’s guests and Aaron, I cannot believe this so called church is allowed to exist. There should be a class action lawsuit with all of you in it against them. Dani, I’m so happy you’re living your best life now with music. You are doing such a noble cause in rescuing animals, especially the dogs from South Korea. I applaud you wholeheartedly for that. 👏❤️🙏🎶

Andrew, thank you for having Dani on to share her story with all of us! 💗 The CoS can’t lose its tax-exempt status here in the States quickly enough.

I didn’t grow up in Scientology but in a Catholic family in Paris in the 70’s and I too were treated as a little adult at age 4. I was given the key to the front door and had to pick up my brother (we were both in kindergarten) and walk home with him. I was put on a train at age 6 to be picked up 6 hours later by the German border by an aunt. I couldn’t read well yet so I had to count the number of stations/stops to make sure I would get off the train in the right town. I too was a people pleaser and not allowed to make mistakes.

This beautiful young woman is doing so much better than many others would be able to do. I hope she knows she's a beacon of hope for so many others who've been born into a life that's off, made to make her feel that. She's going to be alright!! Bless her heart & sending her strength. She's much to be proud of!!❤❤❤❤

Dani is a very special, very intelligent and compassionate young woman. She deserves so much respect for sharing her story with us. I wish her the best and hope all her dreams and aspirations come true as she deserves it all.

Really good interview technique. This person felt so relaxed with Andrew at one point she realised she needed to hold back a bit. This is a gem of an interview, these Sci Fi based cults like S and Jedi. People want this way of life. Baffling.

I wonder if any Scientologists that watch these videos to monitor and report ever start to question and decide to escape. Thank you both for a good interview and talk 💚

I'm also Portuguese and I didn't realize there were ANY Portuguese people in Scientology. I really enjoyed hearing her story and feel blessed that I didn't grow up like that.

Thank you, Andrew, for your empathy throughout discussions.

Dani, you are an amazing human. So happy you are out of the CULT. Keep healing.

She is a joy to look at and to listen to. Even with such grave issues. And I really love the way you listen and let the story grow on its own. Your channel is one of the best and it is because of the way you are.

I wish this young woman, peace.

Great interview. I have so much respect for people who get out of cults and become forces of good in the world.

She is STUNNING ! I would have gone ultra mega clear right in front of Xenu if I knew there were Scientologists that looked like this ! Much love to both of you. This interview is heartbreaking.

Bless her heart. It’s unacceptable what’s happened to her but she is to be admired to share her story❤️ She’s doing wonderful things now.

That was great, really interesting to hear another perspective on this dreadful awful cult. Lovely lady ❤️ thanks for that Andrew 👏👊

Andrew, I can definitely verify that not everyone has parental instincts and/or has unconditional love for their kids, and even in the cult-like mentality of a narcissistic family it plays out just the same way. I lost everyone and everything overnight when my sociopathic husband (diagnosed aspd/npd) weaponized my narcissistic family against me when I was in the midst of a health crisis and at needed support more than ever before.

Fascinating interview and a scary insight into the indoctrination of children. Thanks both of you

Thank you for speaking up, lady. It was atrocious what THEY did to you. I hope you get some mental and emotional healing.⚘

i also grew up in scientology and i relate to this so much! Thank you very much

What an strong inspirational young woman and I love her animal charity work!

Great interview! How awful to "session" kids! So damaging! I love that Andrew actually listens to people instead of just waiting to talk. Well done! ✌️

In Japan, the children help clean the classroom in the school up, but they use brooms

Dani, I am so very sorry you suffered the abuse of the Scientology cult. Just plain awful and disgusting. Illegal. I am sorry for your trauma. 💔I hope you are able to recover from the abuse.

I lost my mum at 5 years old ,not knowing my Dad and his partner I was thrown into a life of a child that was made to suffer when their Father had to go out to work for weeks ,I only blamed myself. It's so astonishingly that it really will never matter how many years pass,It can and never will be okay . I lost so much ,all I ever needed was a responsibility Adult to take care of a fragile ❤in a volatile environment 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

Ha ha. The nuns used to make us chickenpick and clean the windows until a parent got wise and put a stop to it. Quote: "I'm not paying school fees for my child to do your cleaning." What a great guest! Thanks Andrew!

Thx Dani for your bravery in telling your story. I’m sure you are helping both yourself and others with similar stories to overcome all the twisted cultish programming. My best to you.

Love your channel Andrew. So honest and refreshing! Thanks and keep up the great work .

Directly to this young lady…I left what I believe to be a narcissistic mother and ex-husband. Each relationship was a mini cult of one. It effected my children similar to what you are talking about. I’m so sorry about the effect Scientology upon you. You are adorable, precious, and beautiful. You are so smart! I believe one day you will shine!!

I’m not a Scientologist, and I don’t defend them. BUT MAKING YOUR STUDENTS PICK UP LITTER TO KEEP THE SCHOOL CLEAN IS NOT MANUAL LABOUR!!

As an older person, having been raised Mormon, My brother decided to join Scientology, after LDS. Many of the emotional experiences you were subjected to, LDS have their same versions of the same thing.

I wasn't raised in scientology. I was raised by a narcissistic mother and I feel like I'm hearing the story of my childhood and the results I'm dealing with in adult life. Scientology is narcissistic abuse.

They did that to John Travolta. As soon as he made negative comments about Scientology suddenly there were tapes, in his voice, admitting very private thoughts, dragged out of him by his handler during sessions with that infernal e-machine. What sort of dirt they have on Tom Cruise must be staggering.

My parents raised us in Seventh Day Adventist church. They were both Farmers kids and youngest of 8. They raised us a lit like you say, work ethic was prime, doing excellently in all things was demanded. Its not so different from most who grew up in the '40s - '60s. Digging, snooping, questioning us ad-nauseum. It was sick in many ways. I'm 72 now and have had a lot of work to back out of that screwed way of living. Sad for you, many healing blessings. Love and light

Dani, thank you for being so open and honest. You are a strong, wonderful woman ❤ I am a friend of John Travolta. I've spent time with him and his family over the years.

Thank you for sharing your story and Congrats on your sobriety!

I decided I was going to read the book Dianetics many years ago. I only got through a tiny bit of it before I stopped reading. It's just a bunch of craziness.

Religious Colleges here in Australia can cost up to and beyond $30 thousand a year

I can't imagine having such a sad childhood. It's crazy to have to choose between parents. Growing up, I always had a dichotomous life, split between living with my grandmother who was religious but allowed a huge amount of freedom to learn and explore and visiting my parents on the weekend, who were a little stricter. (I had two bedrooms.) I never had to choose sides. I lived with my grandma during the week because she needed the company, and both my parents worked. My life was a typical 70s/80s childhood. You made your bed, cleaned your room, did chores, and then spent the rest of your time outside until the streetlights came on. There were no helicopter parents and crazy zealots to worry about. All of this was authoritative, not authoritarian training. The guidelines were good grades, good behavior, and having some responsibilities, with little micromanaging. Even though I had a rich religious heritage, it became my life's sanctuary and still is. It's easier to unplug from daily stresses with that element in my life. But, I am able to balance both of these worlds. One of the biggest balancing agents was the YMCA. I had been introverted until I became a member at our local Y, which gave me so many social skills. I still love Y culture and am almost a lifetime member, having brought my hubby of almost 35 years into it 23 years ago.

another very articulate guest and another story helping the rest of us to understand how our upbringing by well meaning parents who have been taken in by a cult can expose a child to experiences that brainwash the child to not question. The snitch mentality reminds me of what we hear it was like to grow up in a communist country. Dani has a strong spirit to have been able to see through it. Her cynicism is realistic. The hard part is to distinguish between those who are genuinely of good intent and those who are not - but with such a strong spirit she will, and she is helping others to, as well.

Great show as ever Andrew

Such a great interview!!!

I went to a C of E infant and primary school, but they were very accepting of all faiths despite our daily services and monthly church visits. I remember that there was a boy who was from a Jehovah Witness family who was allowed to sit out our assemblies etc

She’s a sweetheart; I saw her on C to C as well. I can’t believe how much Scientology is like the military. The snitching especially and also the special language, the acronyms, the suppression of thoughts etc

I'm in for this one, my own cult seems less weird the more I hear about others.

With shrinking membership, they have a hard time with the harassing behavior at the same level.

way to go girl!!! great interview andrew!!! i have to agree with danni about human nature. it is becoming more and more so as people become more desperate and greedy. some great insights acknowledged in this chat. my heart goes out to her but she seems to be a mighty resilient woman and the things she is doing now is inspiring.

What this girl desperately needs is a word clearer. She is in glee. Get yourself to the Academy!

She is a remarkable person.

Thank you so much for your bravery and honesty. I do believe that the maternal instincts are stronger in some women. I know mine are much stronger than my mother's - although she did try to make sure I was safe. My children have thanked me for being such a loving, but fiercely protective mom! I know how I feel, so it was great to have them validate my love and my fighting spirit that has kept them feeling loved and safe ❤🤗❤

😢 She needs a new therapist. One who helps her deal with her feelings and emotions surrounding her parents rather than the intellectualization of the events and injustices of Scientology. 😢

Also I need to say that Miss Armando is a beautiful human being she should be proud of being on this planet, we need more people like her to fix this mess ... she is a breath of hope!!!!

luv you sis thanks for speaking up

Thank you for sharing with us! I can't imagine what this amazing young woman has been through! These institutions are very powerful and I'm glad more people are starting to realize the corruption behind them especially scientology! God bless you guys!

Wow, I feel bad about ever complaining about any part of my childhood

She sounds like many young adults that aren't involved in any religion. Detached, needing therapy, choosing to be alone, wanting control. Difference is she sounds like she got a great education. Her issue now is from her mom's drinking and her mom's choices unfortunately. Hope she heals. Parents going through divorce and mom giving alcohol and cigarettes to her 16yr old daughter is not a practicing Scientologist. Of course the other parents wouldn't want that. Very sad. This poor girl lost everything at a critical teen age, and it's affecting her today.

You aren’t allowed autonomy in Scientology. You are merely a cog in the wheel.

I view her experience as severe child abuse. Why is this supported by the Govt's

Superb interview/disclosure

I agree with you completely, Andrew, about maternal and paternal instinct. My mother hated me. I don’t know why people get so upset by the truth. Dani has humanity summed up quite well.

It is not just 'brainwashing' it is the lack of attuned parenting and a secure attachment relationship from conception - and the impact this experience has on the body (nervous system) and the poor attention/ability to down-regulate/feel positive narcissism etc. It is missing out on all the good things a human needs PLUS the abuse. Complex developmental trauma,

Ron was Navy. I’m army, we did like she says, military calls it “policing the area”, (we used to pick up cigarette butts, etc.

Religous. Schools are not free. They charge

I’m so glad I finally got to watch this. What a beautiful human Dani is. The most insane thing about cos is the fact that in America they are allowed to continue their heinous activities. It just has to stop.

When I went to school and twenty years later when my son went to school (and now he is a teacher who teaches his students the same thing) we were both taught that if we came across the word we didn't understand to stop and look it up. That's not unique to Scientology that's just good teaching which exists all over the world.

I loved you interview I’m not into that cult stuff but I love to hear the stories of escaping losing that gazed look 😊 Happy to know your back with your mom & I wish you wonderful happiness ❤

This hits home hard for me. The anger part just broke me. So yeah I totally relate with that.

We cleaned up at all the schools I went too. Chicken Picken is normal.

You are such a strong, beautiful, courageous woman, I was also raised in a religious cult, and suffered abuse (it seems most of these cults are full of sexual perverts and abusers) I also now spend a lot of time alone with my animals, I dont like being around a lot of people, thank you for sharing your story with us xoxoxo

All this for the parents to please a narcissistic leader, shit happens.

I worked in schools in Aus & NZ and we got kids to pick up bits of rubbish on floor around desks (to make the cleaners job easier) so that it taught the kids self responsibility and a lot of kids have lists of chores to do at home and that’s not a bad thing as long as there is still room in their lives to be a child. Scientology took good practices to the extremes to suit COS benefits.

Great interview Andrew, thank you.

Wow! I commend Dani's unbelievable courage!

What harm to the poor children's self esteem- always pointing out what's wrong with them 😢.

I love your potcasts !!! All your guests are so intresting!!! Finally the Pandora box of cults and religions is open to the world. I follow you from Thailand. Thank you for all your contents they enrich me

Thank you Dani!

Danni nailed the one thing worthwhile in Scientology, the one damn thing: When you come to a word you don’t understand, stop, and look it up. OK. Ya don’t need to be Clear or OT or spend untold thousands of dollars to get the “advantages” of Scientology. Just look up the words you don’t understand. You’ll be richer in mind and Spirit.

Why are Scientologists allowed to do this to children isn’t there’s law against it ? It’s like slavoury

Thanx for this, very informative

Yay You did it Andrew! I cant believe I missed this. No notification 😢

My daughter raised my granddaughter to be a little adult. My belief is that a 4-year-old needs to spend an entire year learning to be four before he or she can transition to age 5. My daughter may as well be a Scientologist. I suppose that lifestyle or general behavior is inherent in different areas of society within certain people. That’s why certain people are drawn to cultish lifestyles.

Love this interview!

Thank you so much for sharing your story 🩵

Beautiful guest! Smart and inspiring… Love all your Scientology content., as it’s all I’ve seen so far ❤

I think I understand better now why Tom Cruz stays. As for John Travolta, I've seen a picture of him kissing a pilot on the lips, so I definitely can understand why HE stays. What a wicked organization!!

Thank you for your videos ❤

She doesn’t know Tom Cruise like that! come on man I don’t understand why people just trust this person.

"Dani" my new hero!

Good for you Dani❤

Dani is certainly an exceptional human being. So intelligent and empathetic. Nothing could kill her spirit. Thank you both for this superb interview. ♥

Excellent discussion.

Sounds like my Catholic upbringing as far as people pleasing