As we wrap Season 1 of Black and CULTivated, I sit down with two of my childhood friends Jen and Genise — whom I grew up with in the Worldwide Church of God. 👀✨ In this episode, you’ll hear a little more about my story and how the three of us slowly realized… yeah, we were 1000% raised in a cult. 😅 It’s a straight up kiki — full of laughs and those…

We’re making up for lost time and blessing your feed with TWO episodes today! 🎉 In this one, I sit down with Hersal Pickett — a former member of my old church (but not my congregation) — who opens up about his time in the doomsday cult, the Worldwide Church of God. Like Pam in the last episode, Hersal caught on early that something wasn’t adding up…

Only 3 more episodes left in Season 1 of Black and CULTivated. And the final eps are diving headfirst into my own cult, The Worldwide Church of God. ⛪️🚩 First up, Ms. Pam Redd, a brilliant educator and musician who attended WWCG from age 5 to adulthood. And chile, the stories she drops… 😳🔥 From meeting the church's leader Herbert W Armstrong and li…

Hey fam, Just a heads up we are skipping a week so there will be no new episode on 5/11/25. There's only a few more episodes left in Season 1 of Black and CULTivated; we want to take the week to make sure all is good as the next episodes are about my cult!! So take the time to catch up, relisten to episodes, share, watch on YouTube and we'll be bac…

WTF is #culthopping ?! Well, find out as we talk to our girl, Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, and cult expert Nikki G. After having been in several cults herself, Nikki took a step back, did the work, and wanted to be a voice as a Black woman in the often white dominated cult recovery community. So she is now making waves helping survivors recover…

This week, I'm talking to the QUEEN of taking down cults herself, our sis from across the pond: Rachael Reign. Rachael was in the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (aka UCKG) for 7 years, recruited at just age 13. After breaking free, sis made it her mission to speak out against the injustices of this shady cult that goes by many names, by est…

Dr. Kamasi Hill is Black but NOT CULTivated. Dr. Hill was never part of a cult BUT he is a dope ass historian, theologian with a focus on African American religious history and award winning teacher. Plus, he is an amazing filmmaker (https://drkamasihill.com). In this episode, we give some context and discussion around how we define cult, especiall…

This week, Black and CULTivated welcomes another bad ass, my lovely Filipina sister Giovannie Espiritu. Giovannie is an actor, activist, writer, and director who shares her experience of being in a biblical doomsday cult that was part of the “Home Church Movement.” Through her story and her work as an artist, she aims to "break hearts wide open and…

In Part 1, we met badass Katurah Topps, a civil rights attorney, resilient fighter, and cult survivor. In Part 2 we will follow her escape from the House of Yahweh, her reintroduction to the world, and the obstacles faced post-cult. Send us a text Thank you for listening. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blackandcultivated If…

In the debut episode of Black and CULTivated, meet the multi-talented Yvette Lovstad. Yvette joined and survived on just one but two cults - Scientology and One Taste. Yvette is a stand-up comedian, actor, and karaoke star. From her days as a guest VJ at MTV to her performances at renowned comedy clubs like Flappers, NY Comedy Club, Broadway Comedy…

Katurah Topps is a resilient fighter and survivor. As a civil rights attorney from St. Louis, Missouri, now based in New York, Katurah is a true badass who fights against racially discriminatory systems at all levels. You may also know her from Survivor 45 where she was strategic and relentless #AF In part one of her story we'll learn about her jou…

Introducing Black and CULTivated: The Groundbreaking Comedy Podcast Exploring the Stories of Black Cult Survivors premieres March 31, 2025. This limited-series weekly show delves into the experiences of Black and Brown individuals who have been part of or raised in cults, providing a platform for their stories to be heard and challenging stereotype…

Quarantine Queen Renee Cafaro covered many bases this episode, from chronic illness to helping front line workers and small businesses and even discussed that giant bear in her apartment. Be sure to check out your FREE issue of SLiNK Magazine : https://view.joomag.com/slink-magazine-issue-27-issue-27/0652595001586887970?short…

WHEW this show was FIYAH.Nikki Bailey came back to chat with Danielle & LaNisa from #HashtagBooked and talked about the dead serious issues behind their heelarious IG Channel, how it felt to be Michael R. Jaskson to get a DM from Tyler Perry and the very problematic inbalance of BIPOC dying of COVID19.…

Kathy got to have Marcy Guevara-Prete all to herself on Thursday because topics were too hot and she kneeew Marcy had a lot to say... check out their opinions on Fatshion, Content Creating in the Time of COVID, and whether or not we should care about Adele's weightlossBy PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

During a pandemic, you want to have voices around you who give you clarity and make you laugh. So happy to be with friend of the show Simone Mariposa and community organizer and associate editor of Wear Your Voice Magazine, Da'Shaun Harrison- they both served up plenty of BOTH.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

It's a Theatre Fest on Plus This with Broadway Vet Josh Lamon (The Prom, Hair, Finding Neverland) and Fat Theatre Academic Claire Wilcher. There is booze, song, laughs and laments in this Show in the Time of COVID.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

The show came back with a guest that has gotten Kathy & Nikki through these trying times in isolation. Christy Harrison gives fantastic insight about disordered eating, fatphobia in the time of COVID 19 and what are some small steps all of us can take to tip the needle of diet culture at the doctor's office.…

The second show of the season invites Liz Jenkins (black-ish) back to give the inside scoop on a WGA panel on Body Inclusivity, an interview with Plus Bklyn owner Alexis Krase and actor and long-time viewer Wendi de Barros works through some of her issues live on air because she is the bravest of all!…

Plus This! is BACK and pumped to recap the last four months! Friends Gloria De Leon & Dawn Ellerbe join in and open up about their personal journeys they been on with Kathy about the internalized fat phobia they've been unlearning.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

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@IAmDellanyPeace brought her sexy behind into the studio and along with the LOLs... including a never-seen before trailer for her series #ShesTooFat!By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Kathy and Nikki talk to Elle Chase, Sex Educator and Author.IG:@TheElleChase and @curvy_girl_sexTwitter: @TheElleChase and @CurvyGirlSexBkBy PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Kathy and Nikki talk to Kelly Schumann who plays Justine on Superstore on Thursdays on NBC. You can find Kelly at @thatkellymarie and learn more about her podcast, Clearly Struggling with Destini & Kelly on Twitter at @ClrlyStruggling.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Kathy and Nikki chat with fellow fat sketch show writer/performers, Simone Mariposa and Gloria De Leon.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Kathy and Nikki chat with Catherine Ashly. She is the CEO of PlusSizeMePlz, Executive Producer of Philadelphia Curve Weekend, a Mom of two boys.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

We're back for season 4! Kathy interviews new co-host, Nikki Bailey. We do a craaazy 2019 recap cuz A LOT HAS GONE ON. We're calling it the #FatStateoftheUnion!By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Dr. Linda Bacon, scientist and author, chats with Co-Hosts Eva & Kathy about her journey to being an iconic supporter of the Fat Community with her expertise in weight regulation science. Dr. Bacon even gives them a teaser about what book she's writing next!By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-hosts Eva Tingley and Kathy Deitch are back to wrap up Season 3 after a short hiatus. Announcements are made about the future of PlusThis! Show, and the ladies discuss everything that's been happening since they took a break at the end of July 2018.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch discuss with Xicana Queer Fat Femme, Laura Luna about all things queer and fat.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Lots of spicy opinions fly on this episode as Megan Kimberling jumps in to co-host as Kathy is away.... and she brings Intersectional Storyteller Jordan Daniels with her.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch learn more about the Olympics and what it was like for Dawn at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. She schools us on all things Hammer Throw, and how she's aspiring to be a Plus Model!!By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Eva & Kathy catch up with previous guest Trina Dong about her new short she's filming, and all other things fat!By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch rap with High-Fashion Model, Creative Director & Activist Megan Kimberling about all the crazy things she's up to, and how beautiful her Instagram @megankimberling is.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch chat with dynamo Jennifer Kumiyama about being in Disney's Aladdin for 13 years, and how UnderCover Boss with Idina Menzel impacted her life.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch discuss fat life, fat dating, and fat hot topics with TEDx speaker and UBC Professor Victoria Welsby of BamPowLife.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch get deep with France's @chicwithcurves about all things Fat.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch dish with fierce young dancer Amanda LaCount about her path to dancing with Ellen, and what she's going to wear to prom!!By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch rap with Actress, Melanie Field from Paramount Network's Heather's that premieres on July 10, 2018. We discussed all sorts of wacky topics, including why there are no fat girls on Broadway!By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Host Eva Tingley and guest Co-host Rosa Graziano chat with Chef Arnold Myint about his new house, his restaurants in Nashville, his new teaching job and HOT TOPICS!By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch get real serious with guest Marcy Prete and discuss Ashley Graham's confusing partnership with Rag & Bone, Michelle Wolff's controversial roast at the White House's correspondent's dinner, and other hot topics.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch chat up Actress, Jocelyn Ayanna about her scenes with Denzel Washington, being in Academy acclaimed movie Whiplash, and working on both Obama campaigns. Lots of laughter and great stories were told.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch chat with Young Sheldon's Danielle Pinnock about her acting career, what's next for her, and how much we all love Hot Topics!By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley

Co-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch of PlusThis! Show chat with Ragen Chastain about being a Guinness Book of World Records record holder, and other fun topics.By PlusThis! Show with Kathy Deitch & Eva Tingley