Go to http://ground.news/C2C for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through our link. Celebrating 250 episodes with these 5 incredible women! We explore ways in which different Amish and sometimes Mennonite settlements had the same methods of control and even ab*se. We cover their rules, restrictions, medical allowances (or lack thereof), why CSA is rampant and how the perpetr*tors are often protected rather than truly held accountable. The stories and wisdom are beautifully shared amongst survivors supporting each other. They also share ways in which they believe women can take back their power in or outside a cult and gain clarity and freedom. Find and support our guests! Lizzie Hershberger Swartzentruber AMISH: The Unknown SINISTER Side of the Strictist Settlement https://youtu.be/15R3V8r3gR8?si=y6-2BP8HSijPGOHv Swartzentruber AMISH: Seeking JUSTICE Against the Strictest Settlement https://youtu.be/SqHGcmPHVJ4 Resources: https://www.theplainpeoplespodcast.com/resource Her book: “Behind Blue Curtains: A True Crime Memoir of an Amish Woman’s Survival, Escape, and Pursuit of Justice” https://amzn.to/3PKs1L0 Website: https://www.lizziehershberger.com/ IG @lizzie.hershberger www.instagram.com/lizzie.hershberger Naomi Swartzentruber AMISH: How Growing Up in the Strictest Settlement Led to Dr*gs and S*x Work https://youtu.be/YuniEvSKmWg Naomi’s book: The Amazing Adventures of an Amish Str*pper https://amzn.to/43vqHC4 IG & TT: @AmishInspiration FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Aq4Tw6q9h/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/AmishInspiration https://www.tiktok.com/@amishinspiration Elizabeth Hilty AMISH: Her Unlicensed Midwives Used Veterinary Tools https://youtu.be/qR8ymZQOgXs Connect with Elizabeth on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086961966923&mibextid=ZbWKwL Meg Delagrange-Belfon “Sins of the Amish” Doc: Darker Details than They Were Willing to Release on TV https://youtu.be/96RGRjyTTNI Find and Support Meg! Her artwork: https://www.coloringspirit.com/ Her Blog: https://blendedmix.life/ IG: @coloringspirit https://www.instagram.com/coloringspirit/ Plain Anna https://www.amazon.com/Plain-Anna-Amish-Memoir-Schwartz/dp/1737270110 Mary Byler AMISH Woman "Sinned" by Taking Her Brothers to Court for SA https://youtu.be/b9Ls34mDZpw Mary's Website: IG @plainrainbows_mary https://www.instagram.com/plainrainbows_mary/ Website https://www.themisfitamish.com/amishresources Mary's Book: Reflections and Memories of An Amish Misfit: "My therapist says that’s not true, but I digress" https://a.co/d/d6fFrtV Fb: https://www.facebook.com/Mary.A.Byler/ TikTok: the.misfit.amish Chapter Marks Subscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClips Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast. Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here! https://cults-to-consciousness-shop.fourthwall.com/en-usd Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousness Venmo @sheliseann Find us on Social media! Instagram @cultstoconsciousness https://www.instagram.com/cultstoconsciousness Host Instagram @sheliseann https://www.instagram.com/sheliseann/ Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_ https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.rosales_ TikTok @cults.to.consciousness https://www.tiktok.com/@cults.to.consciousness Twitter @cultstocon https://twitter.com/cultstocon **Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**