What's Your Story with Jaime & Stan

What’s Your Story, Lisa Kohn? From Cult Survival to Self-Love and Second Chances

Episode Summary

In this unforgettable episode, Lisa Kohn shares her journey from growing up in the infamous Unification Church (the “Moonies”) to reclaiming her identity, healing deep trauma, and teaching others the radical power of self-love. From surviving a fractured childhood and cult indoctrination to becoming an author, speaker, and leadership coach, Lisa’s story is one of fierce resilience, joy, and rebirth.

Episode Notes

In this unforgettable episode, Lisa Kohn shares her journey from growing up in the infamous Unification Church (the “Moonies”) to reclaiming her identity, healing deep trauma, and teaching others the radical power of self-love. From surviving a fractured childhood and cult indoctrination to becoming an author, speaker, and leadership coach, Lisa’s story is one of fierce resilience, joy, and rebirth.

KEY TOPICS COVERED

• Growing up inside the Unification Church (the “Moonies”)
• Escaping cult life and rebuilding her sense of self
• Trauma recovery and how the body stores pain
• Overcoming addiction and self-loathing
• Healing through parenting and self-love
• Neuroplasticity and rewiring the brain for joy
• Life after cancer and living with purpose
• Faith, forgiveness, and finding meaning beyond religion

MEMORABLE QUOTES

• “I rewired my brain to be joyful. That’s neuroplasticity.”
• “No one joins a cult — they join a really good idea, until they realize they were trapped.”
• “Love yourself first, most, always.”
• “The body keeps the score — and it also knows how to heal.”
• “Every magician worth talking about creates something of their own. It’s a craft.”

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