Inside the Cult of Scientology with Anne Gollert Hill (Part 1)

In this episode of the Get Obsessed podcast, hosts Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor speak with Anne Gollert Hill about Scientology, her years in the Sea Org, and her eventual escape from Scientology after nearly two decades inside the organization.  Anne is a Canadian writer, survivor, and creator of the blog My Scientology Story, where she shares her experiences inside one of Scientology's highest-ranking divisions and her journey toward rebuilding her life after leaving. Anne shares how a search for purpose led her into Scientology and eventually into the Sea Org, where she signed the Billion-year contract and spent years inside the organization's inner ranks. She discusses life under David Miscavige, the influence of celebrity Scientologists, including Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, and Leah Remini, and her journey toward freedom after leaving. **In this episode, we discuss:** - Anne’s background and how she became involved with Scientology - How Scientology recruited her through emotional vulnerability - What Scientology is and how it presents itself publicly - The path to joining the Sea Organization and signing the billion-year contract - Recruitment to international management and life inside Scientology leadership - David Miscavige’s leadership and the atmosphere of fear inside the Sea Org - Community inside the Sea Org and the policy prohibiting children   **ABOUT THE GUEST:** Anne Gollert Hill is a Canadian writer, survivor, and creator of the blog My Scientology Story, where she shares her experiences inside Scientology and her journey toward freedom. After joining Scientology in 1988 during a difficult chapter in her life, she became deeply involved in the organization and was eventually recruited into the Sea Org's international communications division, serving at some of Scientology's highest-level facilities, including Gold Base. After nearly two decades inside the organization, Anne left Scientology on August 3, 2007, walking out of the Flag Land Base in Clearwater, Florida, with only the clothes on her back. Today, she speaks openly about coercive influence, recovery, personal freedom, and the lasting impact of life inside a high-control organization. Through her writing and advocacy, she helps others better understand the realities of indoctrination, escape, and rebuilding life after leaving Scientology.   **MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:** - (Book) Troublemaker by Leah Remini - https://www.amazon.com/Troublemaker-Surviving-Scientology-Leah-Remini/dp/1101886986 - (Video) Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath (Netflix) - https://www.netflix.com/title/81229101 - (Reference) BITE Model of Authoritarian Control - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model-pdf-download/ **CONNECT WITH ANNE GOLLERT HILL:** - Website: My Scientology Story: http://agollerthill.wordpress.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annehillwriter/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agollerthill - Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annegollerthill   **ABOUT GET OBSESSED** Website: www.getobsessedpodcast.com Be a Guest! http://www.getobsessedguest.com  Reach Out To Us! [hello@getobsessedmedia.com](mailto:hello@getobsessedmedia.com)  The Get Obsessed podcast is dedicated to exploring the passions, mindsets, and habits that drive high performers. We believe that what you obsess over defines your future. LISTEN, RATE, REVIEW AND SUBSCRIBE - Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.   **LEGAL DISCLAIMER:**  The views, personal accounts, and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the guest, Anne Gollert Hill, based on her own lived experiences and recollections. This podcast makes no independent factual claims regarding the Church of Scientology or any of its members, leaders, or affiliated individuals. All statements reflect the guest's personal perspective and memory and should not be construed as established legal fact. The Church of Scientology denies many of the claims made by former members. Neither this podcast, its hosts, its production team, nor its parent company endorses, verifies, or assumes legal responsibility for the guest's account. This episode is produced for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners are encouraged to seek out multiple sources when forming their own conclusions. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal advice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.