A Little Bit Culty ~ Understanding Cults, Control & Coercion
About this Event
Free In-Person Talk & Book Signing at Banyen Books in Vancouver.
Join Sarah Edmondson and Anthony "Nippy" Ames, hosts of the acclaimed podcast A Little Bit Culty, for an in-person evening at Banyen Books exploring their new book, A Little Bit Culty: Navigating Cults, Control & Coercion.
After helping expose NXIVM and contributing to the conviction of its founder, Keith Raniere, Sarah and Nippy have spent years examining how manipulation, coercive control, and undue influence operate in cults, relationships, workplaces, wellness communities, spiritual organizations, and online movements. Drawing on their own experiences, HBO's The Vow, and insights gathered through more than 250 podcast conversations with survivors, psychologists, researchers, and former cult members, they explore why intelligent, capable people can become vulnerable to high-control systems, how to recognize the warning signs of manipulation, and what it takes to reclaim autonomy, critical thinking, and trust in oneself. Blending personal stories, psychological insight, practical guidance, and hard-won wisdom, this engaging presentation offers an accessible roadmap for understanding coercive dynamics and building resilience in an increasingly complex world. A book signing will follow the presentation.
Praise for A Little Bit Culty
"A powerful, unfiltered guide to understanding how manipulation and control take hold, and how to break free."
— Leah Remini, New York Times bestselling author of Troublemaker and creator of Scientology and the Aftermath
"The absorbing stories and research in this book spotlight the many ways cults can show up—and remind us that the best parts of anyone can be exploited by manipulative systems." — Dr. Ramani Durvasula, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author
"A raw, comprehensive look inside the psychology that makes us all vulnerable and human."
— Evan Rachel Wood, actor and activist
Sarah Edmondson is an author, speaker, and former NXIVM whistleblower whose actions helped expose one of the most notorious cult organizations in recent history. She is the author of the bestselling memoir Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life, her TEDx talk How to Spot a Cult has reached more than a million viewers worldwide, and her story is featured in HBO's acclaimed documentary series The Vow. She is co-host of the podcast A Little Bit Culty.
Anthony "Nippy" Ames is a writer, producer, speaker, and co-host of A Little Bit Culty. A former NXIVM insider, he has become a leading voice in conversations about coercive control, psychological manipulation, and recovery from high-control environments. Through his podcast, speaking engagements, and advocacy work, he helps audiences better understand the dynamics of influence, autonomy, and personal empowerment.ourney for more than thirty-four years. She is widely known for her storytelling, generosity of spirit, and focus on resilience. Her many books span all ages and are used to share wisdom, knowledge, and hope. She lives with her family on the traditional territory of the WSÁNEĆ people near Victoria, British Columbia.
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