Leaving Eden Podcast
Leaving Eden Podcast, hosted by cult survivor Sadie Carpenter with co-host Gavi HaCohen, covers fundamentalist Christianity, cults, cult-related media and religious deconstruction. It has 343 episodes released weekly, with a typical length of about 65 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged, weekly cult-survivor audience with a loyal Patreon community
- 343 weekly episodes since August 2020 give a long, steady run for sponsor placements.
- Apple Podcasts shows 724 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, a sign of an invested listener base.
- Listeners follow the show into Facebook and Instagram communities, extending reach beyond audio.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted commentary, reaction episodes, Q&A, narrative
- Tone
- candid, critical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding is through Patreon for ad-free and extended episodes, with no sponsor mentions in the last 20 episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles reference abuse, arrests and prison emails (for example 'Tim Rodrigues' Confession and Arrest' and 'Abusive Relationships and Cults'), and the show is not marked explicit in its feed.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.patreon.com/LeavingEdenPodcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1525971285 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/63c9c9b1fc40ca00111… |
| www.instagram.com/leavingedenpodcast/ |
Benchmark score: 94 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| How did Sadie's Family Become Fundie? That and other questions! (Octob | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 16 min |
| Q&A: Converting to Catholicism, Motley Crue, and Countering Homophobia | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 4 min |
| Tradwife College Survivor Reviews Yesteryear | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 31 min |
| Fundamentalism Survivor Reacts to "Death of the Pastor's Wife" | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 7 min |
| Bold Fundie Predictions! Anti-Doomerism! OCD Treatment! Our Plan to EG | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 3 min |
| The Lilly Archive Episode | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 24 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
An Ex-Fundie, Deconstruction, and Cult podcast as told by cult survivor Sadie Carpenter, with her co-host Gavi HaCohen. This podcast covers Sadie's cult, (The Independent Fundamental Baptist church), other cults, (including Jonestown and the Branch Davidians), cult-related media (including reality TV shows and documentaries like The Duggars/19 Kids and Counting, Shiny Happy People, Welcome to…
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About Leaving Eden Podcast
Leaving Eden Podcast is an episodic show hosted by cult survivor Sadie Carpenter with co-host Gavi HaCohen. According to the show's feed and description, it covers the Independent Fundamental Baptist church, other cults, cult-related documentaries and reality TV, and the wider question of freedom of thought and religion. The feed lists 343 episodes released weekly, with a median episode length of about 65 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 724 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, and the Acast-hosted show has a top-bucket Podcast Index popularity score. Listener figures are estimates: roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing English-speaking and United States-based. The show uses Patreon for ad-free and extended episodes, and no sponsors appear in recent episode titles.
Sponsors suited to this show include book and media launches, mental wellness services and faith-adjacent education products. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $90 to $630 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Leaving Eden Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Leaving Eden Podcast
How much does Leaving Eden Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates range from about $90 to $630 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Exact rates depend on the placement and the sponsor's campaign.
What is Leaving Eden Podcast about?
Leaving Eden Podcast is hosted by cult survivor Sadie Carpenter with Gavi HaCohen. It covers fundamentalist Christianity, other cults, cult-related documentaries and reality TV, and religious deconstruction.
How do I contact Leaving Eden Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The show's feed also lists a press and sponsorship address for inquiries.
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