Ep. 106: Love Has Won: Cult Madness
Summary
Disaster Hour hosts Ian and Liv dissect the rise and fall of Love Has Won, a New Age cult led by Amy Carlson, who claimed to be Mother God. They explore her delusional theology, the recruitment of rotating "Father Gods," and the group’s financial exploitation through sales of harmful colloidal silver. The episode highlights how Amy’s alcoholism and health decline were reframed as spiritual ascension before the movement collapsed following her death.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor reads, and show opening
Overview of Amy Carlson and the Love Has Won cult
Amy's background and meeting Emerith White Eagle
Formation of the group and core theology
Cult control tactics and Emerith's departure
Rebranding to Love Has Won and financial exploitation
Sale of colloidal silver and Amy's health decline
Public scrutiny, QAnon ties, and pandemic response
The Hawaii incident and local backlash
Return to Colorado and Amy's death
Police investigation and legal charges
Disaster Hour rating, lessons learned, and outro
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