JessiStories Unheard Voices
Welcome to JessiStories: Unheard Voices — a space for the untold, the unseen, and the underestimated. From the shadows of documentary filmmaking to the resilience of queer voices and survivors of coercive control, these stories reveal truth, courage, and the power of being heard. Let’s inspire change, one voice at a time.
Episodes
19 episodes
Conversations on Cults, Trump & Influence
In this episode, host Jessi sits down with guest Erin (Let the Fresh Erin) for a candid conversation about The Cult of Trump by Steven Hassan and Cultish by Amanda Montell. They dive into what makes a cult, the us-versus-them ...
The Truth about Scientology with Pamela Nickel Williams a Survivor!
What if you were born into a cult with no choice, no escape, and no one telling you it wasn't normal? Pamela Nickel Williams was. In this episode, she shares her remarkable story of growing up inside Scientology, the trauma she buried for decad...
April Little — Leaving Evangelical Christianity
Note: This episode was previously recorded in 2024.In this episode of Jesse's Stories: Unheard Voices, Jessi sits down with April Little — a queer, autistic theologian and podcaster — to discuss her journey leaving a cons...
I Was Raised in a Cult & Expelled for Being Gay | Andrew's Story
What happens when the world you grew up in turns against you for simply being yourself? This week, Jessi sits down with Andrew — a cult survivor who found his voice the hard way. A raw, eye-opening conversation you won't want to miss.Vie...
From Cults to Care: A Conversation with Dr. Tabitha a NXIVM cult survivor
In this episode, Jessi sits down with Dr. Tabitha Chapman, Executive Director of the Freedom Train Project — a nonprofit proYouviding support services for those leaving coercive groups and cult environments. They explore her path into advocacy,...
Stockholm Stories: Victims and Voices in Film — Interview with Mimi Wilcox & Max
What happens when a label designed to silence women gets passed off as science? Jessi sits down with documentary filmmaker Mimi Wilcox and producer Max to dig into their Oscar-shortlisted short Bad Hostage — a deeply personal film that...
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Inside the Cult Documentary: A Producer Mike Untold Story
Mike Brilliant, field production coordinator for Netflix's "Escaping Twin Flames," shares behind-the-scenes stories from making the documentary. He discusses coordinating with producers, creating safe spaces for trauma survivors, and how people...
The Animation inside Escaping Twin Flames with Amy and Alan
This podcast episode features Jessi interviewing Amy and Alan from Yukfoo Animation studios about creating animated sequences for the Netflix documentary "Escaping Twin Flames." They discuss their creative process—initially designing tarot card...
Interview with Cult Expert Dr.Lalich on the Making of Escaping Twin Flames
In this powerful episode of Jessi's Stories: Unheard Voices, host Jesse sits down with Dr. Janja Lalich, cult expert and sociology professor emerita, to discuss cult dynamics, control tactics, and the journey to recovery. Dr. Lalich shares her ...
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Ex Members of Twin Flames Universe Take Back There Life!
Join Jessi as she sits down with Keely to discuss cult recovery, healing, and the power of sharing our stories. Keely shares her experiences escaping Twin Flames Universe and her journey toward reclaiming autonomy and identity. As they bo...
Uncovering the Truth behind Twin Flames Universe with Sarah Berman
In this powerful conversation, journalist Sarah Berman discusses her investigative work exposing Twin Flames Universe, the online group that promised true love but allegedly exploited its members. Sarah shares the story behind her groundbreakin...
Associate Producer of Escaping Twin Flames Nadine on Netflix
In this candid behind-the-scenes interview, Nadine, associate producer of Netflix's "Escaping Twin Flames," shares her unique journey working on the docuseries. She discusses her role building relationships with contributors, the emotional chal...
Portrait of Avery Fox: Production, Trauma Informed, and Truth - Behind the Scenes of Escaping Twin Flames
Ever wonder what it’s really like to bring a powerful story to the screen? In this week’s episode, I sit down with Avery Fox, Associate Producer of the upcoming docu-series Twin Flames Universe, to pull back the c...
Producing of Escaping Twin Flames with Morgan Poferi
Music intro By: AJ Music GroupLyrics: Jessi Hersey aka slam poetryArtwork By: Zummihat does it take to expose a dangerous online cult? Morgan Poferi, supervising producer of Netflix's "Escaping Twin Flames," reve...
Archival Producer Jesse H of Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix
In this episode we talk about what it means to be a Archival producer on the set of Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix. Jessi and Jesse sit down for a short talk about they do.Lyrics By: Jessi HerseyMusic By: AJ Music Grou...
Editing Escaping Twin Flames with Mimi Wilcox Inside Scoop!
Join Jessi Stories for an in-depth conversation with Mimi Wilcox, one of the editors behind Netflix's acclaimed docuseries "Escaping Twin Flames." In this 37-minute interview, Mimi shares her experience working remotely from New York, the colla...
Making the Docuseries: A Conversation with Story Producer Zoe from Escaping Twin Flames
In this behind-the-scenes interview, Jessi sits down with Zoe, the Supervising Story Producer of Netflix's "Escaping Twin Flames," to discuss the making of the documentary series. Zoe shares insights into the production process, from researchin...
The Making of Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix with Director Cecilia Peck
In this episode of Jessi’s Stories, we sit down with acclaimed director and showrunner Cecilia Peck to discuss the making of “Escaping Twin Flames” on Netflix. From Emmy nomination news to the challenges of trauma-informed filmmaking, Cec...
We Unpack Trust, Trauma, And The Editorial Choices Behind A Viral True-Crime Series
A soulmate promise can sound sweet — until it’s packaged, sold, and enforced.We sat down with the executive producer and post-production showrunner of Escaping Twin Flames to reveal how the series came together and why the story...
