Zendik Farm PT1: “Stop Bitching, Start a Revolution”

Was I In A Cult?

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🗓️ 2 December 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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What happens when an idealistic teen swaps suburban comforts for a “revolutionary” arts cooperative promising harmony with the Earth, free love, and organic farming? Jeanne Nolan thought she’d found utopia at Zendik Farm—a bohemian paradise where creativity and sustainability reigned supreme. But behind the lush gardens and groovy slogans lurked manipulation, sexual politics, and a strict hierarchy led by two enigmatic leaders. In part one of this captivating two-parter, Jeanne reveals her journey from wide-eyed seeker to “Zendik warrior,” the allure of life on the fringe, and the cracks that began to form in the farm’s idyllic facade. Was Zendik Farm truly a haven, or just another cleverly veiled cult? Let’s dig into the dirt. _____ Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code inacult at Lumepodcast.com/inacult! #lumepod _____ This holiday season, gift yourself some peace of mind. If you’re 21+, head to Viiahemp.com and use the code [inacult] to receive 15% off. Follow us on Instagram/TikTok/FB: @wasiinacult Have your own story? Email us: [email protected] Please support Was I In A Cult? Through Patreon (we appreciate the hell out of you guys): patreon.com/wasiinacult Merch is here! wasiinacult.com

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0:00.0	The views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest appearing in this episode solely
0:04.4	belong to the guest and do not represent or reflect the views or positions of the hosts,
0:09.4	the show, podcast one, this network, or any of their respective affiliates.
0:15.2	I was definitely an occult, but I certainly didn't always think so.
0:19.5	You know, was Zendick Farm a 45-year human effort to live in a more cooperative,
0:30.2	sustainable, in reverence of the earth, good way?
0:35.3	Or was it this devious, delusional, awful place?
0:42.6	There was good, bad, and ugly, and I think as the person that I find myself being now,
0:48.3	where I'm very interested in sharing the entire story.
1:04.8	Music interested in sharing the entire story. Welcome to was I an occult.
1:06.9	I'm Liz Ayakousi.
1:08.7	And me, I'm Tyler Meesam.
1:10.7	Hey, we hope your Thanksgiving break was filled with more gratitude than grudges.
1:15.6	And that any political sparring was as uneventful as the Jake Paul Tyson fight.
1:21.0	Oi! Talk about a snooze fest.
1:23.0	You didn't watch it.
1:24.1	I didn't. I really didn't. I don't really. It's not my thing.
1:28.0	But I will say this about Thanksgiving. I didn't. I really didn't. I don't really. It's not my thing. But I will say this about Thanksgiving.
1:31.6	Did you know that the busiest time of the year for plumbers is the day after Thanksgiving?
1:38.8	Because everybody's just.
1:40.1	There's lots of reasons, but in the plumbing trade, in the plumbing trade, it's known as Brown Friday.
1:45.6	Brown Friday. That's not real. That's true. That is true.
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