MAGA Mindset EXPOSED: How Mental Health Affects Our Ongoing Fight for Democracy

In this powerful episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, Dr. Steven Hassan sits down with award-winning journalist Kate Woodsome to unravel the deep connections between mental health, undue influence, political manipulation, and the fight to protect democracy. As a journalist who covered the January 6th insurrection firsthand, Woodsome shares harrowing insights on media distrust, authoritarianism, cult psychology, and the rise of Christian nationalism—all while reflecting on her own personal journey of resilience and healing from trauma.

🚨 Topics We Cover in This Episode:

✅ How authoritarian cult tactics shape modern politics

✅ The psychology of radicalization—why people fall for extremist narratives

✅ The role of media manipulation and the dangers of information control

✅ Trauma and moral injury—why self-censorship and fear keep people silent

✅ The rise of Christian nationalism and its impact on democracy

✅ How to engage with loved ones caught in undue influence

👉 If you've ever wondered how cult dynamics are shaping MAGA, QAnon, and extremist movements, this conversation is a must-watch. Dr. Hassan—an expert on mind control, psychological manipulation, and the BITE Model of authoritarian control—breaks down how we can reclaim our minds and fight for truth.

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Connect with Kate:

Substack: @kwoodsome // katewoodsome.substack.com

Instagram: @kwoodsome

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katewoodsome/

Website: katewoodsome.com

📚 LEARN MORE:

🔗 Dr. Steven Hassan’s website

🔗 Kate Woodsome’s work

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