Keith Raniere & NXIVM | Master Manipulator? | Mental Health & Personality

This video answers the questions: Can I analyze the mental health and personality factors that may be at work in the life and death of Keith Raniere and NXIVM?
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[@That1grI]

NXIVM is a total knock off of Scientology, except instead of a Tom Cruise they downgraded to Alison Mack.

[@kerilyndesiree6188]

They were grooming females, it was an abuse ring creating more abusers.

[@That1grI]

@@kerilyndesiree6188 You denying these feminists their sorority stamp may have resulted in you being burned at the stake, is that a gamble you are willing to take? So noble of thee.

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

Yeah I couldn't believe how similar NXIVM is to Scientolgy’s structure, Didn't even try to hide it either!..... Very American indeed

[@setofreakinkaiba8553]

@@That1grI what are you on about?

[@NoReligion77]

That1grl, that might be the best summary I have heard of this loser and his cult.

[@laurakarcich1439]

“Just needs to live JUST 74 years past his life expectancy..” 😅 keep it up, your humor is amazing

[@SLITTHROAT13]

He said is so straight face that I though he was serious.

[@virginiacastilhos3992]

Very petty, I love it

[@zemaddonzo3504]

I nearly choked on my food hearing that 😂

[@itsjeninMass]

The doctor should really consider doing stand up. Love the dry humor!

[@beepbopboop7727]

I love how dry Dr's sense of humour is.

[@joanrankin2827]

I enjoy your sharp, dry, wit combined with your deadpan delivery. 💖💖💖

[@jomarsh6449]

It is awesome... and I find myself waiting for it... which is a brilliant lil’ ploy... and it works.. makes me listen so much more intently than I tend to do with other videos ... I want to sit next to this fella( Dr. Grande, not Reineri) at a dinner party with a mixture of different flamboyant types.. just to listen to what he’d say under his breathe...

[@TNT011gaming]

“She believed she caused the space shuttle disaster, but something even more strange, she believed Raniere was a great man”😂😂😂 classic Dr Grande

[@ijaripanju3408]

I was gonna post the same ... figures someone would beat me to it, my drink 🍸 shot up in reverse out my nose . The cleverness of comedic remarks are a signature of his content, I also noticed he knows his firearms wich makes him even more awesome .👌

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

@@ijaripanju3408 it's really nice seeing an educated somewhat left leaning person refer to firearms and their parts by their proper names

[@ijaripanju3408]

@@woodworkingandepoxy643 lol yup

[@paulbrennan8280]

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[@paulbrennan8280]

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[@wendychennault9401]

I have been fascinated with this case because it so easily could have been me. I have C-PTSD and got involved with a similar organization in my early twenties. The main idea of the teachings in the Executive Trainings I took was that you were the cause of everything good or bad that happened in your life. Early on this was very empowering to me, but as I grew older it became extremely damaging. I am so glad I found good therapists to work through all of that.

[@Sacred-Heart-of-Jesus829]

Yes, the whole thing around "you are at cause for everything that happens to you" is brainwashing. While I do believe that we do have control over our immediate environment, if a tornado comes along and destroys your house, thst in itself blows that concept out of the water. We cannot control what other people do. Anyways, that's my two cents.

[@lorrainekessler6018]

Good for you. False gods know how to weave truth within lies - that is what is called heresy and it is extremely dangerous.

[@joyrittimann9846]

God is against Idol worship. If one would read othe Word of God, you would know how evil he is. We must depend on God and believe that Jesus is the Messiah and his innocent blood was shed that we, through repentance, obedience can obtain eternal life. If they had read the Bible they might have not believed in Keith as a "god" and realized what an evil manipulator he was. Making one feel that they're not enough. Breaking the women down to serve his own sick needs. God would never make you feel that way. I'm glad that I am not his judge. However, I don't think God would want someone like him in His kingdom! How sad that these beautiful intelligent women were so deceived! Turn to God His Word will tell you what God’s plan is for you. He loves all of His children and wishes that all of His children would come to repentance. He is merciful! He is a healer!! I pray that these women recover and find their way. Watching the Vow I could see what a con man he was!

[@GabrielShakkori]

The ol law of attraction

[@KoolT]

We own our mistakes BUT THEY CAN NE TRUSTING EVIL PEOPLE. 😢

[@laurastrobel718]

"World of nonsense" is a good definition for a cult. Strange how a " suicide" and a disappearance? weren't red flags about this guy, but that's a testament to his gifts as a con artist. Bizarre on so many levels( no pun intended) Thanks for your in depth analysis of this case

[@maristella287]

Cant wait to hear this video. I love your words, "Gifts as a con artist.." What a lovely phrase... Has man always been this depraved since earliest history? Or is this a reflection of this time in history...? What caused him to behave this way? I cant wait to learn...

[@laurastrobel718]

@@maristella287 Yes, man has always been depraved... We've seen it in rulers and religious rulers throughout the ages. What's scary is that these people can be closer in our lives than that😰

[@pdzombie1906]

Comitting suicide, dissapearing, having cancer, getting sued until going broke (and soon going to jail)... You definitely don't want to be an ex of Rainiere...

[@laurastrobel718]

@@pdzombie1906 No doubt

[@CanadianMum444]

Laura Strobel Well put Laura!

[@ChristineDaley]

So it's basically scientology with child trafficking twist

[@bcvids9]

And branding

[@JP-wx6uh]

Plus a messed up stupid looking tattoo

[@PanicattheDiscourse]

So, scientology.

[@anaisabel2956]

@@PanicattheDiscourse 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@BeGlamourlicious]

That was probably the elevator pitch.

[@Ugetsita]

"But an even more unusual belief was that she thought Raniere was incredible" 😂😂😂

[@Green_Eyed_Girl_]

Love the doc's sense of humor 👍

[@mrooz9065]

Offer than ability to jinx Columbia. Dr. Grande throws a massive shade. LOL.

[@angelabaird7135]

That one got me!!! Just THE BEST! He says it with the same casual affect as all his insights so you just don’t know a zinger is coming and the unexpectedness makes it twice as funny and thrilling ! Great delivery he has!!

[@5541james]

I laughed out loud

[@marydalton4986]

Keith comes across in his soothsaying/drivelling as a pluperfect creep and bore. A transparent snake and poseur.

[@girlygal098]

His claim to be the smartest person on earth was the first red flag. I marvel at his followers' willingness to accept his claims and requests without challenging them.

[@moniquel6273]

I also thought it strange that people join these cults that claim to have all the answers for society’s problems whilst only representing a small section of society. If I think I’m in a group that is going to change the world, the group should reflect that diversity.

[@stevenponte6655]

and the 2nd one that he was a concert pianist, and then he only seemed to play Moonlight Sonata, which is the piece every 4th grade student plays to show off to his/her mother's friends!! And in the doco all his followers are like OMG he's the messiah playing piano!!

[@lisacurtis8162]

They were brainwashed.

[@wildbillslunksauce7621]

Why was Keith the head guru? Like, what did the followers see in him that made him special? What exactly had he accomplished that was so life changing and awe inspiring? I don’t get it

[@mattheusser1390]

the most recent "little bit culty" podcast goes into how Raniere used thought limiting cliches to shut critical thinking down. Thy are interviewng Amanda Montell, who wrote the book "Cultish: The Language of Fantaticism"

[@LorryHill]

Omg so happy you are doing Keith Raniere!

[@sarahshon7035]

I watch both of yall!

[@Emxo333]

Umm two of my fave youtubers watching each other 🤪🥰 hi lorry!

[@doctorajaguar]

Lorry!!! 💚

[@Vivi_9]

Perfect amount of likes

[@ratherbenapping10]

lori you’re here too!

[@PhillAndersonGuitarist]

One point of correction, Nancy Salzman was known as "Prefect," not proctor. Proctor was given to members when they reached a certain level of coaching.

[@utopua4all]

Um, at my job you only get fired after getting so much/too much "coaching" - and yes, I hate how they use that kind of language to soften what equates to "getting bitched at"

[@icannotpretend5834]

7:19 "This is why it's important to KNOW word definitions." Dr. G Casting shade like a mighty oak.

[@nejm612]

I love your screen-name

[@amyg2498]

Can you analyze Allison Mack, victim vs perpetrator conversation as well

[@bobbymcnicol9888]

Yes can you please analise why Allison mac became so deep and comited really criminal offences

[@autumnleaves-77]

Yes Allison Mack would be really interesting

[@marilynkennedy8236]

@@bobbymcnicol9888 She has recently been given a three-year sentence. That means she will be out in about 18 months time. How is that a fair sentence?

[@judyarmstrong3368]

When there is no belief in God their is only belief in yourself .

[@quigley6643]

@@bobbymcnicol9888 “Actors are stupid.” - Anthony Hopkins

[@painteroflove]

"...when somebody NEEDS to believe something, they divorce themselves from logic and reason and take their chances in the world of nonsense." Indeed that's a real good line, Doc! Buyer beware. Thank you.

[@mercychoke4475]

That's assuming the person was ever married to logic & reason in the first place... ... they may have just been dating!?! 😳🤯🤣🤣😂

[@joanneblack7697]

​@@mercychoke4475 LOL!!!

[@LibertyDIY]

Abandonment of reason, that's mass media in essence

[@ilyem999]

Why watch the Netflix series when I could just wait for Dr. Grande to deliver a more factual video with much less filler

[@S_8-]

it's not a netflix but a HBO série... ;-) i enjoy a lot Dr Grande's analyse but i wouldn't tell it's better or enought.. i think once should watch HBO serie in order to apreciate ( or don't) Grande's point of view

[@lisbethsalander1723]

Also watch "Seduced"

[@brittneebrice]

My parents were apart of a company that branched off of Amway. I have many stories if your ever interested. I wish you would do a video on its 2 leaders. I know many who have followed them through many business ventures that have failed and ruined so many lives. I dont yet understand how they are still able to run their business and not in jail. They are 100% MLM. Always have been and always will be. They definitely use all these tactics you talked about.

[@PanicattheDiscourse]

You could reach out to Illuminaughti, she does great deep dives on MLMs.

[@katieoberst490]

Ahh...the DeVos and Van Andel families...yeah, their story is messed up, but Grand Rapids forgave a lot to build up its downtown area.

[@alyssaschwartz2862]

Message Kiki channel!!

[@denniswilson5384]

Oh man, I love the level of snark in Dr. Grande's videos lately and over the past several months. I'm sure that 'Vanguard' will surely live to 160+.

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

What exactly was "Vanguard" actually convicted of at the end of the day??? Grande never said.

[@kaorii10]

@@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki just sentenced last week to 120yrs in prison

[@watcherwlc53]

@@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki Racketeering, sex trafficking, wire fraud, forced labor.

[@watcherwlc53]

@@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki at 8:40 he discussed the charges against him.

[@joycemarie9702]

I have been waiting for this one!!! I would enjoy hearing your thoughts on Allie Mack...or Nancy Saltzman ( not sure of the spelling) and her daughter Lauren.... I am appalled that these women harmed so many young women!!!! I have been watching the documentary about India Oxenberg concerning her time with NXIVM and DOS....she is a survivor of this terrible cult! It is worth watching! Thank you Dr Grande for your video !!!

[@shellyp_va4047]

Yes, I left a similar comment. I’m very curious about the workings of the minds of the women that supported Keith in his crimes against woman. Would love an analysis on what was going on with these woman!

[@helenk43]

Me too

[@Stable_Genius]

@Joyce - you're hot as hell.

[@DustyMayT]

"To avoid manipulation, all boundaries must be maintained."

[@gjh9299]

yikes. The women who were in on this were scary as well

[@wiseowlTex]

I am horrified and disgusted that women would be willing to hurt others of their own sex for this (expletive) repugnant man.

[@joycemarie9702]

Exactly!! So horrifying to find out that his “inner circle “ of women were hurting so many young women! Nancy Saltzman and her daughter Lauren should be in jail right next to their Guru Keith!

[@teresathomley3703]

@@joycemarie9702 I believe they will be in jail.

[@thedarknessunderneathpodca6366]

@@wiseowlTex why is it worse to hurt your own sex than it is to hurt the other sex?

[@wiseowlTex]

@@thedarknessunderneathpodca6366 Because you are willing to betray your own kind: your sisters who understand all too well sexual intimidation and abuse.

[@anxious_and_avoidant]

Omg yes, been horrified and fascinated by this case for years

[@pdzombie1906]

HBO: Takes over nine hours and two season to tell the story barely scraping the surface of the case.... Dr. Grande: takes less than 25 minutes to tell the story and do a deep analysis... Thanx, Dr. Grande. I probably haven't seen all videos, but I'll say this one is the best of the year!!!!

[@sharmoutha]

Watch Seduced on Starz

[@jenniferz.1254]

I’m watching the HBO series right now and TOTALLY agree. Full disclosure, I’m watching it while multitasking, but that’s how I usually watch TV and have never had a problem understanding the show. The HBO doc jumps around in the timeline and is so hard to follow unless you’re glued to the screen paying 100% attention.

[@johnandersson8258]

If you call this a deep analysis I wonder what your reference material is, if any.

[@lessismore1252]

And I thought Nexium was for Gerd.

[@lilafeldman8630]

LOL! yeah I thought that too.

[@watcherwlc53]

it may well be... bad coincidence

[@briancrawford8751]

It is. For those who don't know GERD is "gastroesophageal reflux disease."

[@alyssaschwartz2862]

Omg 😂 that’s literally what my husband said during the documentary 😂💀

[@tanjagrafin6399]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Such a great analysis. I will refer back to this on my series on skepticism in the quest for life advice. I notice that if you look at most cults - even several famous self development seminars, the word salad, jargon, and crunchy grammar, creates a cognitive dissonance that normally compels a person to fill in the gaps to make sense of things. It grooms people to get used to filling in the gaps and not questioning the nonsense anymore. Before this, Raniere seems to make the subject feel special using NLP mirroring and pacing and an eye lock hypnotic induction, he’s broken down their beliefs and their self-esteem by using their words against them. Then he comes in with The Promise/Salvation. It’s classical brainwashing. Control is maintained with control over their body, social inclusion/exclusion, recruitment mandates and rank, as you, Dr Grande, say, and also with shame or what you call humiliation. . (Collateral in this case). I guess this creates the byproduct of fear. I think shame goes through it all, beyond this singular humiliation. Controlling a woman’s weight works because she comes with a lifetime conditioning of body shame. And oh those flying monkeys! Classic. Same formula, different place: Manson, Jim Jones, and many many self-development seminar systems and many many people with cluster B disorders that we meet ever day. Vulnerable people are candy for these predators. I hope people will be very very wary. The world is facing global trauma. Everyone is more vulnerable. I hope this will help viewers be skeptics of anyone offering life advice or training, right now. Great point about maintaining boundaries and needing to believe. I haven’t seen the Vow but many interviews with Raniere. I’ve seen several smart people fall prey to these kind of situations. Be aware.

[@daverr423]

Dr. Grande, you could almost "brand" someone with that searing sarcasm 🤣🤣🤣💙💙💙

[@bcvids9]

🔥🔥🔥

[@emmamlis927]

I AM SO GLAD YOU DID THIS! I love your perspective Todd!! I’m a psych major but don’t plan on pursuing therapy as a career but you make psychology fun! Your videos have seriously helped me with my classes, thank you

[@valleygirl2530]

I’m not sure that psychology is supposed to be “fun”.

[@cozmo840]

I've been following this case for a while and am excited to see your take on it!

[@zachsaroo3136]

What I really love about Dr Grande is that he's very informative and funny. When I first started watching these 'insight' videos it was more for the background and psychology part but now it's for the little sarcastic and very funny comments that are just dropped in from time to time. I have autism and I struggle a lot with understanding people and sarcasm so watching these videos is helping me with both and giving very valuable information. Thank you for putting these videos together. :)

[@jockospillink7318]

Keith Allen Raniere rearranged is “Healer Trainee Link” , “Heal Alien Tinkerer”, “Thank Leerier Alien” , “Reek Inhale Latrine” ,

[@jockospillink7318]

@@orangewarm1 Keith Allen Raniere

[@madelainewinger7014]

I got Roman Castevet and Steven Marcato....:)

[@milesbeler3974]

This channel is an all you can eat Cluster-B buffet! I'll always be fascinated by their unusual behaviors and unsavory legacies. Thanks for the uploads Dr. Grande!

[@sonnycook5346]

Been waiting for this!

[@leMignonne]

ME TOO!!!

[@sonnycook5346]

Having people work or do chores is a method that cults have people invest in the brainwashing. People hold on to circumstances that they have a hand in building.

[@volitionVX]

I thought Nancy was called "Prefect" ? At least that's what they indicated on The Vow, the HBO miniseries going over this whole thing.

[@PhillAndersonGuitarist]

You're correct. Proctor was given to members when they reached a certain level of coaching

[@angelabaird7135]

YES!!!

[@rachelraquel758]

Yeah, you’re right because I thought of Harry Potter when I heard that.

[@DMR1010]

Me too. I’m dying to see what happens to her. Her involvement with the criminal stuff was left out the documentary. Her daughter needs to rot in jail for the rest of her life

[@skeletontoes477]

Best youtube recommendation I've ever recieved was one of your videos. I can't get enough. Glad that you have so much content to quell my need.

[@singinbluekitty]

This was everything I wanted for this topic! You clarified some of the things I noticed while watching the series but couldn't quite say. Thank you, Dr. Grande!

[@rullmourn1142]

Not surprised that he was interested in Scientology.

[@Jeanne90275]

It never ceases to amaze me how many adults are wiling to suspend disbelief and voluntarily hand over their autonomy to a someone like Raniere. In a totalitarian society, where dissent can have dire, even fatal consequences, it's understandable; in a free society it beggars belief.

[@erikparent8176]

Use me,abuse me........thankyou may I have another! Some of them want to abuse you Some of them want to be abused

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

Life is tough. It’s a relief if you can find someone else to take charge of your life, like a parent would. Somebody you can trust to look after you. Somebody to take all the pain and stress away. Somebody to take all the life decisions from you and tell you what to do and what to say, what to eat and where to sleep. That sounds like a very attractive proposition to me. EDIT. Now I think of it, it sounds just like being in the Army.

[@nottabot3843]

Great analysis! Watching The Vow I found it so unbelievable that people went along with this--branding and other horrid things-- voluntarily. You mention gullibility but I wonder if their own narcissism and psychopathy didn't play a bigger factor.

[@eugefederico1178]

Thank you Dr Grande! ❤ This was my request 🙌

[@abeltesfaye_]

"An even more unusual belief was that she believed Keith Ranierie was incredible" 😂 love your subtle humor, Dr. Grande!!

[@StrahhbreeFox]

UK here and work in mental health, love watching your analysis of different people, personality types and backgrounds ♥️ Thanks for all the videos, Dr Grande ❤️

[@nicolem2576]

“If he could do that, he could live to 162” I’m dying lol omg

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

Dr. Grande, you did an excellent job with this story. The 9 manipulation strategies was quite interesting. This man is absolutely repugnant! And the name NXIVM reminded me of the medication Nexium. 😑 Thank you as always!❤️

[@JessHull]

This is one I was wondering if you would cover. I mentioned it in a comment in your last video, but incase you didn't see it a video on Jimmy Savile would be really interesting I'm sure.

[@Pagan_Heart]

Yes, as a Brit I would be really interested in that!!

[@bcvids9]

Yes please!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Sonjalynn97]

I just ❤️ your dry, sarcastic humor. I can’t even get enough of it!!! Keep it coming. 🙏🏻

[@erikparent8176]

A very general overview of some of these relationships can be understood by listening to a song by the~Eurythmics~ (1983) " Sweet dreams" Sweet dreams are made of these Who am I to disagree? I've traveled the world and the seven seas Everybody's lookin' for something ************************************ Some of them want to use you Some of them want to get used by you Some of them want to abuse you Some of them want to be abused ............................................................ This song played in my mind when watching Dr. Grande's video! Play this song while watching the video :-).

[@mrooz9065]

One of my top tens.

[@erikparent8176]

@@mrooz9065 you have excellent taste in fabulous 80"s music! As time goes by we all seem to appreciate what a wonderful decade it was for tunes!

[@fritzidler9871]

Wow. I don't remember this case at all. Great video Dr. Grande. In the end, it seems most cults turn out to be all about the sex. Especially on the founder's part.

[@evelynwaugh4053]

Or power or money. Frequently all three.

[@erikparent8176]

Control is the name of the game with a side order of sensory delight!

[@janelleyharris5042]

I love the wrap up at the end about boundaries and self deception. Also Dr. Grande's clever and subtle humor! So fun to listen to, thank you for your insightful and entertaining analysis!!

[@elleblue07]

What’s really scary about this case is the involvement of extremely wealthy people who completely committed themselves to Raniere i.e. the Bronfman sisters. They spent around $150 million dollars on NXIVM, and used their wealth to persecute and punish NXIVM’s perceived enemies. And they’re not remorseful, either. 😨

[@amyneil5573]

I know this comment is late, and I’ve wanted to commend Dr.Grande’s thorough research for some time, I came across this assessment, and decided it was time! This case has fascinated me since I first learned of it, so I tend to read/watch anything I find about it. I thought there was nothing I didn’t already know. However, I should have known that Dr. Grande would find out a few things I hadn’t heard about! I also appreciated the timeline provided. I have one tiny issue, Nancy S was referred to as “Prefect. “Proctor” was a level a student had achieved. It came with a sash color and a payout of thousands of dollars. Thanks for all the fascinating information! Amy

[@spatchmo6938]

I was hoping Dr. Grande would cover this topic! Hoorah

[@leannewalker5061]

Who else comes to the comment section whilst the adverts/commercials are on? Dr Grande deserves that KZbin coin. Another great video! 😊

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

Scientology, NLP, AND AMWAY? WOW! This guy explored the cream of the crop of manipulators of gullible people! I am amazed how easy it is to recruit fools into cults.

[@mrooz9065]

They flow from one fraudulent act to another. I don’t thing they would commit themselves to any legit business even if it was profitable.

[@bigthonk4904]

It almost makes you feel like you could make a cult yourself. If it’s that easy then why not

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

anyone looking to simplistic answers to the complex questions of life???

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

@@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki Everyone who goes to church on Sunday. It's the KING of simplistic WRONG answers to complex problems" "It's God's will!"

[@maristella287]

YES, And Evil people gravitate toward religious groups and use them for their own motivations. I am not targeting any particular religion, especially not targeting Catholics ( if which I am)or mainline religions or any clergy, I am talking about a special case or two I know of.. in religious groups I joined and I also know that many students of the study of the disciplines psychology are very messed up, sick people who desire to get control over other people. I have seen that close at hand as well. Be careful out there. I have studied Social Work and saw the persons in school beside me who seemed to have evil motivations and were very suspicious in their way of navigating everything in their life, knowing they would gain control over someone somewhere after graduation. Be careful... but trust your gut. Other people have been hurt by Doctors, judges and psychiatrists.I have a collection of books. I have read a few books on those situations and lived through a few incidents dodging most of them. Some people are power seeking, not just attention seeking. Some are blatantly status seeking, and all of this can harm others in their pathway. Some of these people form a hierarchical ranking and store opinions about everyone they know in order to maintain their illusion of superiority, even with their so called friends with whom they regularly meet and rub shoulders. And when it all hits the fan to be systematically shredded in perfectly cut pieces of shit .....you are left there absorbing each piece of flying excrement as it comes your way and soils you temporarily until you pick yourself up and keep moving forward to step into a warm and loving cleansing bath and shower of cleansing and healing.....Healing does happen.

[@cbisabelle]

Excellent and thorough analysis of this case. Very enlightening and helpful too. We need this kind of information out there to protect people from people like him in the future. Thank you Dr Grande. ❤️

[@sandratherrien5388]

It blows my mind how many people fall for people like this, he was a master manipulater. Thank you for this video.

[@priscilalondon]

Calling him a master manipulator is a bit of a stretch, isn’t it? Despite many people falling for his BS, many more didn’t.

[@yvonne2965]

He was indeed a Master Manipulator.. this is a really interesting Cult because the people that were involved were not your usual victims..

[@VersusArdua]

It's remarkably easy to fall into a scheme like this. Don't ever think you're too smart for them because none of us truly are all the time. It just takes the wrong person to pick up on your weaknesses at a bad time in your life and you'll get sucked in faster and deeper than you could ever imagine.

[@justthatgirl-ct4jo]

I never thought I could fall for something like this. I'm strong minded and stubborn as hell. It's really interesting how it happens and it has to be just the right set of circumstances it seems. I got involved in a political organization for 2 years, and although that's not technically a cult, some of the practices they used were similar. At the very least, I fell into a toxic cesspool of groupthink. My point is, it made me realize that many of us are more susceptible to things like this than we realize. In my case, they fed off of my need to be a good person. Even though things felt wrong, it was bashed into my head over and over that I was wrong and I'm the bad one, simply put. I went along with things I questioned for longer than I like to acknowledge. Mine is a very small example, but it most definitely made me realize that we can fall victim to things like this easier than we realize. These types of people know how to use your deepest fears, wants, and vulnerabilities against you.

[@justthatgirl-ct4jo]

@@VersusArdua You nailed it. Under the right circumstances, I think just about anyone could fall into it. Maybe not this particular one, but there is something (a group) out there that could snag just about anyone if they offer the right things.

[@danieladeutsch1708]

Wow, dear doctor, this was such a detailed analysis, great job! The idea of adding "What lessons we can learn from this" is brilliant! Thank you very much. You are amazing! Chapeau!

[@mary-chrisstaples9767]

Great analysis. I appreciate the explanation of how the ‘vagueness’ of the methods was so powerful - I kept thinking that the techniques ‘seemed’ impressive but couldn’t really understand what they actually were. I’m curious to know your thoughts on Landmark Education.

[@polly6336]

Thanks for covering this so comprehensibly, Dr. Grande. I heard of this on UK news but had no idea of his background and found little on KZbin. You can always be trusted to be very timely in your analyses. No surprise that he was involved with both MLM and NLP. Oh and Scientology, the cherry on the poisoned cake.

[@finosuilleabhain7781]

Lot of evil people in the world, but one by one, day by day, Dr Grande is getting through them all.

[@erikparent8176]

We must remember a famous quote, I'm paraphrasing; Why do you point out the sliver in your brother's eye when you can't see the log in your own eye! Every one must strive to become self aware! Then we can be the whole centered humans we are designed to be! A "finished" product!

[@finosuilleabhain7781]

@@erikparent8176 Is that a reply to me?

[@erikparent8176]

@@finosuilleabhain7781 it's general words of wisdom for whom ever reads this post! I Ethier drop a joke or wisdom and sometimes both. I look for any excuse to pontificate! I really dig this group I have alot of fun and i dont make anything personal!

[@finosuilleabhain7781]

@@erikparent8176 Just to be clear, being a kind of buddhist I wasn't judging anyone, just speculating on what might be going on in a series of cases like this. ;o)

[@erikparent8176]

@@finosuilleabhain7781 man your good!

[@Susemimj]

Could you do Tony Robbins next? I heard his conventions are crazy!

[@tphipps7665]

I believe she wanted to be called "Prefect".

[@sarahsparks3818]

Yes, and the instructors under her were called proctors.

[@Lilysmum]

Yep you got it

[@miraclenichols7591]

Oh Wow! Thanks for doing this Dr G!!

[@carolnahigian9518]

Dear Dr G Please study DR LARRY NASSEr,.why did he molest hundred little Gymnastics girl

[@danilincks5809]

Carol Nahigian, a KZbin channel called Matt Orchard Crime and Society has a great video about that monster

[@violetlove1893]

Dr Grande i like all your videos. Your content satisfies and intrigues my mind concerning psychology. Love it.. P.s. that shirt is a great color for you.

[@jockospillink7318]

Ernest Miller Hemingway anagram is “Hymeneal Writer Mingles”, “Writing heal Mere Sly Men”

[@JustTazzdk]

I listen to you when I make dinner, clean the bathroom and when I sew. I really appreciate how you make me feel like i'm in a world of benevolent people. Ironic, really, since you cover mostly horrible people. Anyways, I'm always just a little bit nicer, after having listened to you. That's why I subscribed. That and your humor - it really always makes me laugh. Congratulations again on your upcomming birthday and on your first million subscribers. 💚

[@istateyourname4710]

Thank you, Dr. Grande! You were so prompt w/ this one!👍

[@paintedbird6417]

Raniere and his cohorts are so cowardly it is almost painful. Allison Mack has been out and about swanning... acts like she does not have an ankle bracelet on. Your dry humor is the best Dr. Grande. rock on.

[@ruthpearsall2618]

Thanks for leavening all these videos about disturbing personality disorders with your sudden, unexpected flashes of humour. It probably helps you retain your sanity, it certainly helps me retain mine.

[@ethnasanmartin]

OMG! Love this topic. Every time I hear about cults makes me feel a little kinda peace because I used to be in one. I'd love if you talk about cults in general, there's a lot of them and with no religious purposes like you said in this video, most of them are disguised as self-personal growth trainings. In Mexico we had our own NXIVM 🙄 and it is because here those trainigs are so normalized. Anyways, I love your humor 🤣, you kept me laughing during the video! And I loved that you talked about Tony Robbins. Send you a big hug!

[@HavatseletHasharon7]

Brilliant, amazing, profound and very accurate analysis of Keith R’s personality, his techniques and well described profile of his believers !! Bravo 👏

[@VeeLondon1449]

I've been waiting for this.. Brilliantly put together with your phenomenal witt . Thank you.

[@adrianaandrade8809]

Good evening! Wishing the best for my american friends on this election. Love from Brazil 💙

[@adrianaandrade8809]

@@Acetyl53 already?

[@adrianaandrade8809]

@@Acetyl53 ah.... I totally understand. Breaks my heart 😓

[@Zach-h2l]

thank you for the good wishes. good luck to brazil too with bolsanero and covid and all politics and life in general

[@cathylindeboom5108]

Thanks, boy do we need it!!!

[@lynnt2827]

This was fascinating! Thank you so much for all the time and knowledge you've shared with us! ❤️

[@dolorestrios4479]

Another excellent and worthwhile analysis. Please consider next an analysis of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Nin....?

[@hebab6956]

Eckhart Tolle please

[@erikparent8176]

And Bingo was his name- o! The ground floor of the entire spectrum of psycology is best understood by focusing on how the collective ego operates and how to dismantle it! IT is of the utmost imporatance! Eckhart Tolles book changed my life! I'm able to turn my mind off and enjoy the present moment!

[@cindypabst9293]

Maintenance of personal boundaries is so important, even seemingly small boundaries.

[@mariamatmos4506]

The profile of the people joining this cult is quite striking. They don’t seem to be specially vulnerable, such as Manson Family members, for example, and still, they became members. It is very curious I think.

[@yvonne2965]

Excellent video Dr Grande .. wish this analysis would have been much longer because I just got done watching The Vow

[@jockospillink7318]

Keith Allen Raniere anagram is “He kill entire arena”

[@caraOB]

Incredible video Dr. Grande. And important!

[@valeriegriner5644]

Your sense of humor really cracks me up! Love your videos!

[@danilincks5809]

Dr. Grande, I loved your “explanation” on celibacy 😂

[@heidismithpento6416]

This was very comprehensive. I love that Dr. Grande analysed both the cult's MH "therapy" and Raniere himself.

[@stevewelson7318]

Woah, the info and analysis in this video is amazing! I had never even heard of this guy.

[@majorkade]

Some ladies abducted me and tattooed DrG on my lower abdomen. Not sure what to think about it.

[@poppagBallZ97]

Are you okay tho? Like that’s serious

[@jogey5890]

Dr Todd, with great appreciation for your efforts and thoughts, an excellent analysis. The question I would like to see adressed, maybe in a separate series, relate to my two concerns namely whether his punishment was not to sweep societal guilt under the carpet especially questioning sensibility and appropriateness in punishment of him contrasted to a macro context of participant punishment. In short many involved could ethically be unsuitable for what they are going to drift into. Then secondly which is perhaps more in this field of interest, can we really say that our excuse for rehabilitation is making sense and what can we propose specifically in this as a typical instance.

[@doctorajaguar]

Dr. Todd, yesterday I was searching for this video from you 🤣 cant wait to watch!!

[@pezzonovante888]

Episode Suggestion: Roy Cohn - infamous American lawyer and string puller. Also one of Trump's mentors.

[@bcvids9]

Yes!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@oxcart4172]

His book is free on youtube (u folks might not know-not being a smart ass!)

[@autumnedwards4448]

I love the research and thought you put into your analysis! Much appreciated Dr Grande!😊

[@Pugetwitch]

Holy shit, the judge threw the book at him! Real justice, if there is such a thing. Wow. I remember reading about this a couple years ago, but had no idea about the sentencing.

[@astrogallotron]

Doc you gotta speculate about Allison Mack! Great vids as always.

[@kimmaree9610]

I watched the vow on HBO. It’s almost like Raniere got a (theoretical) copy of ‘Cults for Dummies’ and went from there. Scary Dude

[@tishcavalier9594]

I'm sure he's providing valuable counseling to his fellow prisoners.

[@ilooli]

Fr tho, he’s gonna brainwash people who are already no strangers to committing crime and let them out into the world 👀

[@yvonne2965]

😭😭😭

[@yvonne2965]

I wonder when the movie will come out???

[@madelainewinger7014]

The "oh, I just figured out the meaning of life" statement is right on. When I took psych (which consisted of only a few semesters and then I switched to mortuary science) I struggled trying to understand how people can be manipulated so easily into doing or allowing things to be done to them that deep down they KNOW are wrong. I watched two documentaries on NXIVM; cult? oh definitely, with overtones of Scientology.

[@erikparent8176]

Some are addicted to pain,they feel they are bad and think they deserve unpleasant treatment! For many pain is their pleasure!

[@katieoberst490]

Thank you for analyzing this, I was looking for it!! And you answered a question I had after I watched the series: Is it possible for people to join a cult and have it not completely ruin their life?? And I feel like your position is that, while psychologically broken, Keith Raniere wouldn't have been a problem if he didn't keep pushing the envelope, so while it may not be the healthiest thing in the world to do, joining a cult doesn't have to psychologically ruin you...though I'm probably oversimplifying. It's just something I always wonder about cults and religions because I see them as essentially the same thing.

[@mcmjclemence738]

Dr Grande, could you please analyse the mental health factors going on with bsdm practices ? Thank you for your work.

[@valleygirl2530]

It’s called Consenting Adults Syndrome. No one cares.

[@shinniex]

Aww thank you for answering to my request. It is so interesting to hear what you have to say!

[@Ezinma88]

Thanks for another great video. Can you please do one on Allison Mack? I'm curious to know more about the personality factors of someone so high up in the group. She was someone who genuinely appeared to be a good person in the beginning - albeit a little vulnerable and unhappy after a breakup. And, yet, she plead guilty to some pretty terrible things. When did she become more of a perpetrator rather than a victim? Does she show signs of being a sociopath herself? I get the feeling that all actors are vulnerable narcissists to some degree. Can someone who's personality has been suppressed so aggressively be rehabilitated?

[@ronwisegamgee]

As I was watching Allison Mack's footage in The Vow, one impression that I got from her is that she may be a teacher's pet: always wanting to get the best grades, always wanting to help out the teacher do their job, and always wanting validation from the teacher.

[@nanmurray2988]

Excellent analysis! The best I've heard about Raniere. Thank God this maniac is not a member of society any longer!

[@navarrareid9184]

I'm wondering if Dr. Grande noticed what seemed like obsessive characteristics (e.g. the vast amounts of walking, which would serve a double role considering Reniere's own weight loss over time, the nightly volleyball games)?