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From Cults to Comedy: Reclaiming Lives Through Art

3/1/2026

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Story summary
  • Dave Mullins spent ten years in a gnostic cult and is now pursuing stand-up comedy to reclaim his life.
  • Sarah Blasko attended a Pentecostal church, where she experienced emotional manipulation and fear.
  • Both describe lasting embarrassment and guilt from their pasts.
  • They have since sought healthier communities, with Mullins pursuing stand-up comedy and Blasko finding solace in music.