Cults to Consciousness
Cults to Consciousness, hosted by Shelise Ann Sola and Jonathan Rosales, presents firsthand survivor stories of escaping cults, high-control groups and abusive families. The show has 475 episodes, released about every two days, with a median length near 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated). Suggested rate is $360 to $2,000 per episode. Its Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 627 ratings stands out.
Engaged survivor-story audience with 627 ratings averaging 4.9 stars
- 475 episodes released about every two days build a deep, steady catalogue.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 627 ratings signals a loyal, responsive listener base.
- Survivor-led storytelling with long-form interviews, averaging about 70 minutes per episode.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, co-hosted discussion
- Tone
- earnest, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Titles reference child sacrifice, sexual control, abuse and a pimp (e.g. 'At 9 Years Old, My Mormon Mom Said God Wanted Her to Sacrifice Me'), and the show is not explicit-flagged but covers abuse in depth.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/cults-to-consciousness |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1635013492 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6ac3c2599610f265be0… |
Benchmark score: 43 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Jeffs’ Son & Sam Bateman’s 13th (Ex) Wife Reveal Their Unexpect | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 23 min |
| I Escaped My Father’s Polygamous Cult… Then Became a Mormon Missionary | 2026-10-12 | 1 h 27 min |
| Warren Jeffs’ Son Reveals What It Was REALLY Like Growing Up With Him | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 26 min |
| My Criminal Father Groomed Me to Take Over His Empire | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 25 min |
| Growing Up With a Narcissistic Mother Everyone Else Worshipped (ft. Ji | 2026-10-05 | 51 min |
| I Started Investigating My Dad’s Death— and Uncovered My Family’s Dark | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 20 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 2 days.
For the curious & compassionate. Firsthand Survivor Stories of escaping cults, high-control groups & people. The Cults to Consciousness Podcast (and YouTube channel) is Hosted by Shelise Ann Sola (a former devout Mormon / CSA survivor) and her Producer husband, Jonathan Rosales. Not anti-religious but firmly anti-abuse, they aim to shed light on manipulative practices and systems, while promoting…
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About Cults to Consciousness
Cults to Consciousness is a podcast and YouTube channel that presents firsthand survivor stories of escaping cults, high-control groups and abusive families. Hosts Shelise Ann Sola, a former devout Mormon and childhood sexual abuse survivor, and her producer husband Jonathan Rosales describe the show as firmly anti-abuse rather than anti-religious. The show is hosted on Acast, according to its feed and website.
The show has published 475 episodes, with a new episode roughly every two days, and a median running time of about 70 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows 627 ratings averaging 4.9 stars. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000, based on those ratings and the show's catalogue size; this is an estimate and not a published figure. The audience is estimated to skew toward adults aged 25 to 44 in the United States.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. A rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode would suit mental wellness, counseling, education and trust-driven brands that accept a dark subject matter.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Cults to Consciousness can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Cults to Consciousness
How much does Cults to Consciousness charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per mid-roll host-read episode, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms.
What is Cults to Consciousness about?
The show features firsthand survivor stories of escaping cults, high-control groups and abusive families. Hosts Shelise Ann Sola and Jonathan Rosales promote accountability and understanding of manipulative practices.
How do I contact Cults to Consciousness about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.
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