"Life Coach" Cult Leader Forms College Student Cult | Lawrence Ray Case Analysis

[@choccypops]

"Not only am I in a cult, but I'm living in New Jersey" 🤣 I come for the True Crime and stay for Dr Grande's A+ Dad Jokes

[@judeinLA.]

Indeed. The ‘Rogue Agent’ statement 😆

[@Kaash718]

I lived there for 3 years, worst place I ever lived in.😂

[@colinmontgomery1956]

It was probably the best place, actually.

[@Zemzabbers]

Yeah the Jersey thing was hilarious 😂

[@bettusascaino5532]

Not funny at all. I stopped watching right there 🤨

[@Adam-np5jx]

Laughed out loud at “they realized they were in a desperate situation. Not only were they in a cult, they were living in New Jersey.” 😂😂

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

Growing up in NY, I can’t get enough of Grande’s digs at NJ. Slips them in at any chance he gets.

[@NILDATOPRADIO-h4j]

whats wrong with Jersey ??

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

I actually snorted.

[@FoundinFlorida]

I laughed out loud at this too… perfectly delivered!

[@297banu]

Can someone please explain what's wrong with New Jersey ? I'm a foreigner so I have no idea and this isn't the first time Dr. Grande took a dig at N.J.

[@andrewdewit4711]

What the heck were the college administrators doing? Incredible lack of oversight.

[@peculiarlittleman5303]

Perhaps they were so open-minded their brains fell out.

[@lisanelke9726]

@@peculiarlittleman5303😂😂😂

[@moonstruck562]

@@pema661 really ? How's that even acceptable or permitted by other parents? Or students for that matter.

[@lisamcdonald2877]

Perhaps he registered for a class or two so he could live on campus.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Worrying about making sure transgenders could use the bathroom they identified with.

[@MichaelYoder1961]

Everything you described in the students - sensitive, low self-esteem, gullible, etc. is exactly what cults look for.

[@pyromaniac709]

Damn I tick all the boxes but my social anxiety is so crippling I would end up burning the whole apartment down with them in there at the mere mention of sex

[@kermitfrog593]

These students grew up middle class and sheltered, that's the problem. A sixteen year old who grew up in the ghetto would never fall for a fifty year old man trying to talk his way into moving into their living room.

[@thenewyorkcitizen]

And people with lots of $$$

[@kathrynb130]

@@kermitfrog593hey were not middle class. The three siblings especially so. Their parents don’t have money.

[@lisasaims3007]

@Kermitfrog you sure about that? Why are they in the ghetto then? Streetsmart yes, crime is also high there. Sad, but true

[@jenanne31]

Manipulators like Lawrence Ray are despicable. I hope they never let him out of prison. Thank you for the great content, Dr. Grande.

[@paulraymond890]

Hi Jen How are you today?🌹🌹

[@benjamindover4337]

Sounds like you are jealous.

[@answerman9933]

And I hope the former students are never placed in a place of leadership. Clearly they stupid and easily manipulated.

[@vrjanice2]

60 years in prison was his sentence

[@blascantu7221]

@@vrjanice2good

[@ReSearcherSusie]

Most schools don’t teach Critical Thinking Skills so Dr. Grande picked up the slack. 👍🏼👍🏼 Thanks Dr. G!

[@coweatsman]

Critical thinking skills and reflective insights will not be good for the economy. The same insecurities that allow people to be hooked by marketing or social media are the same insecurities which allow cult leaders to recruit members. Cultism is not in contrast to normal society but an exaggeration in micro of the larger macro.

[@It-is-me...Melsie]

I agree with you, however I can also foresee the outcry from those claiming critical thinking skills is anti-religion.

[@janpierzchala2004]

Positive thinking rules

[@dresdenfan18]

This is so tragic. Not only did these young people lose years of their lives, but now they will no doubt spend years feeling stupid and humiliated. What an awful waste of potential. Even if they get their lives back on track, they will probably feel bitter about their wasted years. It's awful that one terrible person can cause this much damage.

[@janinemccartha1811]

Hi Dr. Grande. I hope the college students get their lives back together & erase psychonarc Ray from their memory. He was only interested in himself=no empathy = once again psychonarc. Love your channel & hope you have a chance to 🦓 see my comment. Hope you're having a splendid evening, peace & awesome times hopefully await you, peace, Janine Smiley😀🙂😎🤩😍🚘🚗🏡☕🥧☕🎂☕🍰⌚🛋🐥🐤🐣🐦🐼🐻🐨🐾🐧

[@pyromaniac709]

What exactly does it means losing years of your life? Nobody seems to point out exactly what it is

[@dresdenfan18]

@@pyromaniac709 Ok, say you graduate from university at 22. You're ready to take on your first job, and you find yourself to have very marketable skills and loads of job opportunities. But then you fall in with a cult (or some charismatic person), and you are, say, 30 when you shake yourself loose. So here you are, trying to recover from the severe PTSD from being abused for years, trying to reestablish bonds with family and friends that may have not seen you for years, trying to rebuild trust with people who would have helped you back in the day. Not only do you have all that baggage to deal with that you did not have at 22, but you are now pretty old to be starting your career, trying to explain to potential employers why you have such a poor work history. I have several friends who left years-long relationships with narcissists, only then realizing that they worked for years in less than ideal jobs to support their partners instead of developing their own career paths. Because after the partner got their great degree/job, it was supposed to be "their turn" to pursue their dreams. The narcissistic partner drained my friends' savings while withholding their own money, treating themselves very nicely. Now my friends feel that years of their life, along with their money and best career possibilities, have been wasted. They are dealing with debt and dysfunction. That's not even the worst. It's terrible and sad. It's a waste of potential.

[@petrasworld913]

I don't know if stupid and humiliated would be the primary emotions. It seems like they would have ptsd for years and great anger. It may take years of therapy for them to get their heads on straight again.

[@deenad3562]

​@petrasworld913 yes, and fear and distrust...

[@Flamsterette]

Thanks for the upload before my own online therapy appointment, Dr. Grande. I appreciate your calm demeanor.

[@jnhorn1]

Why would the university allow this grown-ass man to stay in the dormitory? This is beyond all logic and understanding. If someone approaches you as a life coach with no certifications, education, and/or any documentation of credibility please run far away!! A very tragic story for the young victims involved. I appreciate another great analysis Dr. Grande😃

[@lishamarlar4597]

The home wouldn't take him. 😆😆😆😆

[@jnhorn1]

@@lishamarlar4597 Guess not! He had to be a creepy weirdo and follow his daughter to college and manipulate/abuse people her age. It is so messed up.

[@Carole67182]

I wonder if any of these people were able to sue the college for allowing this cult leader to stay in the dormitory, putting them in harm's way.

[@shermikascutchings353]

@@Carole67182 I was wondering the same thing 🤔

[@angelinparadise7282]

that was the most confusing part to me. I'm not from USA, so I dont know if it's a.common thing to do, to just have random people who aren't attending classes to sleep in a college room? how does it even work, don't they need that space to give to someone who has classes there? so strange.

[@lindieinred]

I live 10 mins away from Sarah Lawrence and this is the first time I’m hearing so much detail about the case. The media around here was very tight lipped about it.

[@kermitfrog593]

Colleges are powerful institutions and their tentacles reach everywhere, including the media. I'm glad the documentary came out, but wish it was on Netflix so it got a wider audience. Sarah Lawrence has a lot to answer for.

[@Spoiledstoic]

At this point I demand you do a whole case analysis on New Jersey lol

[@bluestarblue22]

😂

[@huffysheraton]

Larry should try Scientology, he would be a natural at it.

[@thelocalmaladroit8873]

It never ceases to amaze me that these predators find young, vulnerable victims so easily. 6:17 was waiting for “the sex part”. It’s always present sooner or later with these types. The NJ humor goes without saying! Thank you, Dr Grande for posting on my birthday. It’s always good to have another one of those. With that thought, today I choose joy!❤️

[@bthomson]

Happy Birthday! 👑🎂

[@loudtim265]

Happy birthday! 🎉

[@mangafq8]

Happy Birthday!

[@arielleswinkels982]

A nice birthday present from Dr Grande. Happy birthday!

[@gaiaiulia]

Happy birthday! 🎈🎂

[@xminusone1]

Call himself a life coach but doesn't have his own apartments... seems legit to me.

[@moonstruck562]

Right. Lmao

[@ahenwaa5133]

Exactly. Why would I ever follow someone who can't get his sh*t together?!!

[@moonstruck562]

@@ahenwaa5133 that's the power of manipulation I guess

[@gigiarmany]

Ikr?😒🤯

[@Mineav]

Being a "life coach" has to be one of the easiest grifts out there. No degree or really any education required.

[@kaybrown4010]

And the naïve get crappy or harmful advice.

[@LONESTARINDIE]

I agree, life coaches are grifters for sure

[@socore4659]

When i moved to California in 2002, i stayed with my friend, he had his friend's girlfriend's card on the fridge and it said "life coach"... I laughed thinking it was a joke... Then laughed harder when i found out it wasn't...

[@giabarrone7422]

I followed a problematic Mormon housewife vlogger for several years. After making millions exploiting her children online, she started a life coaching cult with her son’s “therapist”. She even used some of the tactics this guy did, like having her family call out eachother’s flaws. If this poorly educated, not at all charming housewife can run a life coaching cult, anyone can. Thankfully, they are not particularly successful at recruitment, and even lost the 3 oldest members of her family. When the charming and intelligent criminals hear of the opportunities a life coaching scheme can provide, the world is in trouble.

[@mynameispeaches]

I feel the same way about pastors. No qualifications other than the gift of gab.

[@bottlesofchris]

He was diabolical. So scary how easily he manipulated the kids and separated them from their parents. This is a big lesson in parenting shouldn’t end for college aged kids

[@megleland6320]

I have read several stories about this case in online magazines, but your analysis is the most complete so far, great job!

[@405OKCShiningOn]

yep, cross reference current events and topics here. hes science, sanity, heart based. he wont steer pple wrong. Doc G did a upload on NLP. very important. good education here.

[@kojopumpuni2603]

I find it interesting why the college never removed him from the campus. As a business I feel as though the safety of students would be a top priority.

[@violent_bebop9687]

The college has direct fault for allowing him to stay there. It's criminal negligence !

[@moonstruck562]

@@violent_bebop9687 at best! Smh

[@ladosis5596]

Seems to me that between something like this, traumatic brain injury in sports, hazing and Greek life abuses and widespread sexual assault of coeds, student safety seems to least of all concerns in US colleges/universities

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

You would be very surprised at how little they care about the safety of the students. That's why you hear so much about crimes that are committed on the campus

[@violent_bebop9687]

@@tiffanyeyoung1800 as always with overpaid administrators, they only understand LAWSUITS. But trans stuff they all on it every second!

[@josiah5776]

"He was always looking for their weaknesses. Looking for a way to make them feel worse about themselves." I was married to a woman who exceled at this. She was later diagnosed as a psychopath. Needless to say, we are no longer together.

[@petrasworld913]

Thank goodness!

[@betsysorrell1357]

Thankful for this information. This is a great help to many people young and old!

[@catherinewilson1079]

Or could have ben a malevolent narcissist.

[@samb4768]

So sorry. So glad you’re out of that!

[@judeinLA.]

No good deed goes unpunished. The friend allowed him to stay at his place. Yet, Larry turned the one bedroom apartment into a college dormitory.

[@Froggy77100]

He's not innocent. He participated in the sxual abuse Larry had set up & may have also paid for it along with other videos.

[@deenad3562]

Worsr, he turned it into a college Cult.

[@zenawarrior7442]

These cults and life coaches, I swear 🤬. Terrible to take advantage of people. Such wonderful points again for us to learn. Thanks Dr G😊💛💚

[@horrortackleharry]

The Sarah Lawrence College website says they are all about "Connecting Passions. Creating Futures". Which I guess is exactly what they did in allowing this creep to freely roam around the campus.

[@NotChefCook]

SO glad I chose not to go there ... even forty-plus years ago it seemed to me a petri dish of dipshittery , aggressive credulity and frank stupidity ... the last primarily evident in the administration's criminally irresponsible behavior . If the families of those poor dim college kids did NOT sue the pants off Sarah Lawrence , they missed a sterling opportunity to send not only institutions of higher learning but the damn world a strong message .

[@victoriavitoroulis3273]

This was going on for yrs .. I was paying 75 k a yr 10 yrs ago for tuition . … great university 🥰

[@BuchholzerIn1]

@@victoriavitoroulis3273 omg. So sorry 😮

[@ferdiecassel3697]

Dr. Grande nailed it. Took my kids to all the Six Flags theme parks on the East Coast one summer. After that trip, I never wanted to set foot or even drive in New Jersey again.

[@moonstruck562]

What's so bad about NJ ? Lol I'm asking genuinely btw. I've lived in Cali all my life. Visited NY once and checked it off of my bucket list. Didn't get a chance to see NJ (maybe lucky me lol) but very familiar w the Doc's everlasting repulsion of it 😁

[@ahenwaa5133]

I want to know too 🥴

[@kdnick8584]

The parents are paying for this very expensive college. Had this happened to me, my father would have cut me off financially and dragged me the hell out of there. And Larry would have been looking for his teeth.

[@GradyPhilpott]

Sometimes, parents will do anything and pay anything to get their kids out of the house. If they can afford it, they can send the kids to a private university, where paying your tuition is often enough for you to get by academically.

[@darlahaines6928]

There's something to be said for attending a community college, at least for the general beginning courses.

[@GradyPhilpott]

@@darlahaines6928 There is a lot of good things to say about attending a good community college for the first two years of college. One of the most important of those things is how much money can be saved and another is the opportunity to transition from home life to campus life and all the problems that can arise from having more freedom than one can manage at too young an age.

[@darlahaines6928]

@@GradyPhilpott Thanks, very well stated!

[@Richard.Hybels]

“Larry would bd looking for his teeth.” 😄😄😄😄. Same if it was my kid but on the other hand any kid of mind would not fall for it.

[@brianmorger2174]

Dr. Grande always "slays me" when he mentions New Jersey in context with the content. He's "got me" many times and always leaves me chuckling and smiling.

[@lisabenson]

I thoroughly enjoyed the comparison to other cult leaders at the end. Your thoughts are profound, detailed, and always entertaining!

[@anonymousstrangeness7348]

Agreed !! ☺ 👍

[@lisztresurrected9438]

"Life coach" is in the same category as "self-help guru" in terms of believability and validity as a profession.

[@dcnative1618]

There are no certifications for life coach. You and I could dream up a ridiculous idea, target celebrities and get rich without accruing pesky student loans .

[@mytruecrimelibrary]

Or pick up artists

[@bthomson]

What must it be like to finally wake up after being a cult follower and realize how you have wasted your life!?

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

@@dcnative1618 That’s the false narrative. A Certified Life Coach goes through quite extensive training. The issue in the industry is that ‘Life Coach’ can be legally used by anyone unlike ‘Therapist’. This leads to confusion. In a sense you are correct, tho, since most Life Coaches that you hear about ARE ‘fake gurus’ with no training other than their own beliefs. Sorta like a Personal Trainer. The good ones aren’t in it to flex their abs for Instagram. Just some food for thought since predators often hide behind much more trusting prefixes such as Dr or Pastor. Or the second coming of Jesus…maybe God, himself. 🤷‍♂️

[@lisztresurrected9438]

@@jeffrey.a.hanson While there are indeed certification boards, I wonder if they're actually anymore valid than the non certified. Just like I've seen many tradesman who are "certified" in something but pretty much useless.

[@CL-lo4wd]

I was so horrified by this that I really needed your wisely timed comment about them being in a cult and in NJ. I laughed out loud for real! Here’s to my favorite doctor!

[@Robert08010]

Why do people say that? Is it unusual for you to laugh out loud? I'm just personally curious because I actually laugh out loud at least once a day. When I read a comment like yours (no offense) It makes me wonder if there are a lot of people who don't laugh out loud every day.

[@tomrobbins5242]

University should be sued.

[@IndigoBellyDance]

Your dry sarcastic witty sense of humor, allows us to laugh while listening to this Horrible story/situation. I appreciate your wit & humor:) thank you 🙏

[@lukespack]

You have to wonder how St. Lawrence allowed him to stay in a dorm? The whole episode is a nightmare. I would hope he never leaves prison.

[@dixgun]

I was wondering about that as well. His charm and charisma must be at mystical levels.

[@GrumpyCat-mw5xl]

The college should be sued. The negligence is astounding.

[@ellis7622]

@@GrumpyCat-mw5xl absolutely, the whole situation is mind blowing.

[@BenState]

criminal negligence in my opinion.

[@grannygoes7882]

I think he said Sarah Lawrence which is considered Ivy League. A student would pay thousands to live there and he camped out for nothing. Makes no sense.

[@JosephLupoli]

So, Dr. Grande . . . this Larry Ray character spent all of 19 days in the Airforce? Maybe he was afraid of heights--or of powerful secret agents who were "out to get him".😄 In any case, this dude is one sick pup! Edit: Thank you for presenting us with this disturbing yet compelling case, Dr. Grande!👍

[@lukespack]

He probably tried some of his hocum there and he was kicked out.

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

Tom Cruise 101. Cruise was just smart enough to get paid to millions to ‘play’ an Air Force Pilot…and join an existing cult, not create one. So I take that back. Cruise would be disappointed.

[@Schiffon]

😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@marionm5311]

😁😅🤣🤣🤣✈✈✈✈✈

[@Ockerby]

I'm so very glad that videos like this are available! This Larry guy was a predatory, parasitic, dominator, and I'm glad that examples like this are available for everyone to see, to expose them... Great work Dr. Grande!

[@mangafq8]

The shade on New Jersey never gets old.😂🤣😂🤣

[@cottontails9003]

Good morning Dr Grande. This man sounds like a "dirty old man ". Some of his orders were absolutely disgusting. I'm so pleased here got caught and will send the rest of his life in prison. Thank you Dr Grande. Brilliant analysis and informative topic.

[@CountrysideCutie]

9:47-9:59....🤣....That phrase/humorous line had me giggling! Have a great weekend, Dr. Grande!☺️🌵

[@claracarpenter8913]

Doesn't the college that let him live in the dorm have any culpability? I would think the parents should get together to do something about that. I don't understand why those students couldn't see how creepy he was. Now they will have to deal with the aftermath and try to get back on track, I think it won't be easy.

[@edithmr21o]

Parents complained about it but the college didn't took any axn

[@evelynwaugh4053]

I agree totally, but I suspect that the kids were actually legally adults in that state. 18 year olds may be very immature, inexperienced, and naive, but they are technically adults. The college still may have breached some duty to the students and parents, though, and there are probably civil suits in progress.

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

Being brainwashed and indoctrinated does that to you

[@sarahalbers5555]

Dr. G., I am not a life coach, but would you consider taking a look at the Chandra Levy case? I only knew one person who had a life coach, and he was a hot mess. I think the life coach made him way worse. I refused to see him, he was too unpredictable.

[@mattblom3990]

I oddly like Dr. Grande's filming background. I live in Vancouver where we're soaked in perpetual rain 9 months of the year so brick, terra cotta, and cacti is oddly pleasant.

[@theblouselady7219]

Hi fellow Canadian. Scotian here, where in 1 day you can have all 4 Seasons.🤣

[@missyskye_sea_land9424]

My thought immediately when I heard that he was living in his daughter’s dorm, “creepy!” Then, my goosebumps went away when I kept hearing about NJ😅

[@i8143]

“Not only were they in a cult…. They were living in New Jersey”… couldn’t get much worse than that.

[@dcnative1618]

Maybe they were living in Wildwood.

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

Texas

[@nhmooytis7058]

@@dcnative1618 Cleveland

[@dixgun]

Thanks, Dr. Grande, for giving us a way to view this whirlwind. Some of the photos of Larry remind me of photos of another controversial and charismatic leader, Da Free John.

[@AnyaSunshine1]

I don't know what it is that Dr. Grande has against New Jersey, but his criticism of that state is brutal!

[@ZYX84]

"NewJersey, it’s somewhat like the people that live there…Sometimes weird sometimes greasy and not terribly classy." 😉

[@sarahspencer1010]

... and they were living in New Jersey... 🤣 Fascinating analysis. How in the world the the college let him stay there???

[@nishottara777]

This shows how fragile the human mind really is and how prone to manipulation we all are...the film Martha Marcy May Marlene comes to mind and does a decent job of showing this scenario from the perspective of a young woman who falls prey to it. I used to live with a woman who grew up in a hippie cult in Italy. Definitely had some serious issues...

[@SunnyAndShare]

Well, not everybody is that susceptible to manipulation and cult tactics. These manipulators are also usually very good at picking out vulnerable people to victimize.

[@wingman4356]

This is very inspiring. I've never pursued my dream of becoming a cult leader, but now I believe I can. Thanks Dr. Grande!!!!! 😉

[@Robert08010]

Does that make Dr Grande youre life coach?

[@gigiarmany]

😂🤣🥳🥳

[@michelefizer2774]

Wow! Crazy and interesting story. Thank you as alwaysDr. Grande. I hope you and yourfamilyhaveagreatweekend!!

[@mrwillard95]

So these students were smart enough to go to college to study medicine, but not smart enough to see the obvious red flags from this guy? wtf?😂😂

[@deenad3562]

There were some underlying factors like depression loneliness, and who knows what else. There were 3 from her family so suggestibility may be their disposition.

[@galelascala105]

None of the parents went to pick up their kids and bring them home?

[@christinley5213]

Holy crap… this is a Friday video for sure.. always wild ones!! I think this is important for people to know about! Love the shirt doc:)

[@MariselaR.da1daOnly]

How does anyone have the intelligence to get into medical school, and at the same time fall for someone like this guy?!?!?! Anytime I see these stories about people in cults, I try to imagine myself in a simple conversation with one of these cult leaders! Lol I laugh at loud thinking how upset they would be to meet ME! I picture myself looking at them crazy or laughing at them with their attempts to talk me into something! There is no amount of "charm" Larry could use to get me to go along with this nonsense! To me, it baffles me. It doesn't make any sense at all. I say this as your everyday average type person. I view anyone in medical school as someone with high intelligence. As Dr. Grande states, that still is not enough to keep from being victim to this sort of thing. It truly leaves me stumped. I am definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed, but it would never work on me. Quite the argument for ignorance being bliss! Lol

[@nhmooytis7058]

Talked much to doctors? Most get A’s in science classes but are dumb as a box of rocks about everything else. Some are quacks.

[@ED80s]

I don't think intelligence is the issue. She felt a void in her life. She had to be second mom to her siblings growing up because her parents worked a lot. She said it herself, for once someone was taking care of HER. These fuckers find their victims weaknesses then pretend to be this wonderful caring intelligent person and then reel them in. Mental abuse / brainwashing is hard to break away from.

[@stephieblob]

Intelligence has nothing to do with it. Don’t judge you weren’t in her shoes.

[@randomrachel1232]

It’s easy to think it won’t happen to you- most people do and aren’t stupid either despite common myths about those who fall into cults. I grew up in one and the majority were pretty educated people and fairly middle class… within a few months they’d sell their houses and give everything to the group. Love bombing is powerful. You never meet a “cult leader” or a “cult” - you meet interesting captivating people and don’t recognise how these nice folk are a cult until you’re far enough in. They always have a reason why they aren’t a cult in their explanations and it’ll sound plausible too. If you still wonder they’ll start joking about how if they’re a cult they’re a pretty good one to be part of. Aside from the odd leader, everyone will be incredibly genuine too… they have zero clue they’re recruiting for a cult. I was a pretty good little evangelist as a kid for the cult I was born into. I was proud of it. I didn’t even recognise it as a cult till several years out of it and it’s made the news in recent years not for anything good. There were always people calling us a cult - I just didn’t believe them.

[@peryton4598]

If I had some dude call me saying my daughter wasn't coming home for Christmas cause she was scared of me....he would soon learn what it really means to be scared of me.....

[@deenad3562]

🤣😂🤣😂 ole larry knew who he was dealing with...he studied each one, including their parental relationships...he kept the weakest ones with the weakest families.😫

[@edithmr21o]

He talked to her mother

[@robertthompson5908]

I followed this story in the paper - I could not wrap my head around.

[@lacypierce6487]

Do you know who Larry reminds me of? Jim Jones! The way he gaslighted that kind of paranoia in his followers and moved them when he got paranoid about the government being on his tail. Only it was very fortunate that none of the poor college students got killed in the process. Psychopathy has been a special interest of mine since college (BA in Psychology) and I believe he’s much more psychopathic than narcissistic. Some psychopaths live very parasitic lives like that and tend to move through people just as quickly like that. I can’t believe that those clinicians claimed to have difficulty diagnosing him like that, either! Though some of them, unfortunately, are not immune to falling for that kind of charm. I, on the other hand, tend to think with my head way too much. One of my grandmothers was histrionic besides. So I tend to roll my eyes at that kind of charm. As for the dorm thing, my best guesses there is that he either charmed, threatened, or bribed them into letting him stay. Psychopaths are often very clever at creating shocking train wrecks when turning-or should I say foisting?-the mirror of the other person’s weakness back onto them. I know because one tried to do that to me years ago. They think that people are pieces of meat to be hunted, “eaten” and then dropped once they think that there’s nothing more of that person to “eat” on.

[@ebonypenguin2899]

Taking three years to evict a tenant who is not paying rent and has severely damaged the property. Normally I would say, only in America, however, landlords have it just as bad in Queensland, Australia.

[@joytrujillo9447]

Disgusting on so many levels. Why was the college not sued for allowing this to happen?

[@Gitfiddle]

In a very liberal city like NY NY it’s virtually impossible to throw someone out of a house or apartment. Squatters rights is a very real phenomenon.

[@willieneon1]

"He lived in New Jersey! Lol!! I like your subtle sense of humor!

[@ashtree8898]

I am from the UK so am interested to know what is wrong with New Jersey! Dr Grande’s attitude to it mimics my own sentiments towards the cathedral city my father grew up in. We had numerous miserable ‘holidays’ there when I was growing up.

[@BadgerBotherer1]

Which cathedral city did your father grow up in?

[@ashtree8898]

@@BadgerBotherer1 I hasten to say I do not think there is anything wrong with the city itself. It is one of these situations where we can hate something by association. It was Hereford which has a most magnificent cathedral near which my father grew up.

[@BadgerBotherer1]

@@ashtree8898 I understand. Thanks. I don't think I've ever been to Hereford, although been to Gloucester, which has a fine cathedral, as does Winchester where I was born, but perhaps not as fine as Salisbury, which is a gigantic erection!

[@ashtree8898]

@@BadgerBotherer1 Winchester is a lovely town with a beautiful cathedral. We went on holiday there some years back. I imagine it was a good place to grow up in. I see why you asked the question! I agree about our other imposing cathedrals. I lived in Gloucester years ago. Thank you for replying.

[@BadgerBotherer1]

@@ashtree8898 I didn't actually grow up in Winchester, but in smaller places quite near to there, although have been in Wales for years. Maybe New Jersey has a bad reputation in U.S. that we Brits don't know about. Hope you are not suffering from Ash Dieback Disease!

[@portalomus]

She generated 2.5 million in 4 years as a sex worker?! Wow I'm in the wrong profession.

[@bettinabarry8423]

The New Jersey humor was a hoot! What a monster! He probable would have done great in politics. I hope he gets life in prison --- an extra bonus would be to have him live out the rest of his life in isolation. Thanks you, Dr Grande for your excellent analysis 👏

[@sdsurfgirl60]

Hi Dr. Grande, great video. I am intrigued by your analysis of New Jersey I also wonder how do you feel about Florida?

[@jolly7728]

Thank you for discussing this scourge upon college-aged youth. Cults tend to fly under the radar for many years before their destructive practices come to light. College students and recent graduates seem to get targeted by cultic recruiters more than other demographics. It’s odd how nothing proactive, legally or otherwise, can be done about them, accept for parents to warn their children about such groups, although this is not a guarantee to protect young people. In any case, the problem is huge and likely to get worse as post adolescents appear to be more and more disconnected from a loving, "normal" family structure as time goes on.

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

What a disturbing case! It’s puzzling to see that seemingly intelligent people were also victims of this horrible manipulation. Great analysis as usual! Thank you, Dr. Grande.❤ *FYI, I will be carving a pumpkin with a cactus shape in honor of my favorite influencer.🍂🍁🌵🎃🍂🍁

[@bthomson]

Rejane - Boy! New Jersey took it on the chin! I do so like all Dr. Grande's pet peeves! Also his beautiful shirts! 👕 Hope you have a great Autumn!

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

@@bthomson Oh yes, New Jersey can never scape scot free.😅

[@moonstruck562]

Ahhhhhh that's so cute!!! Carved pumpkin in a shape of a cactus? Now that's a site to see! One- you must be extremely talented to pull this off 😁 and two - I can't think of anything else that would honor Dr. Grande any higher. Love the idea 😍❤👍

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

@@moonstruck562 Thank you so much!😊

[@nhmooytis7058]

SEEMINGLY being the operative word.😅

[@maryrasmussen7859]

Good one for sure Dr. Grande! I thoughly enjoyed this one......and u really hit the nail on the nose I agree w/ u. Have a great evening!

[@scoon2117]

Its mystifying how impressionable and malleable people can be. Like robots you can hack into with just a bit of charisma.

[@simoncoco1]

I believe narcissists are actually the most vulnerable to cults: they are seduced by the idea that finally a small community and its 'important' guru/leader figure sees views them with the same esteem with which they see themselves. Narcissists believe that their lack of achievements and interpersonal problems are due to being misunderstood or victimised; the cult affirms this and explains to them that only the cult is intelligent enough to see them as the elite person that they are.

[@nadermazari3334]

Most people are quite gullible. Same goes for a lot of these churches.

[@pyromaniac709]

@@nadermazari3334 really?cause everytime i try to manipulate someone they find out at the minute

[@nadermazari3334]

@@pyromaniac709 Your level of trickery must encompass a combination of "sophisticated simplicity." Most folks see through numbskullish bullshit and ironically become suspicious of stuff that sounds too "complicated." The religious people have fine-tuned it as an art and a science. Have you any idea how much the business of religion makes? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ericdodson2644]

It's extremely important to develop good scamdar in the 21st century.

[@Allen2]

Dr. G, check your ads: the life coaching industry has figured out that your viewers enjoy your content about them!

[@Vonononie]

Channels have zero control over the adverts placed by KZbin

[@Allen2]

@@Vonononie Yes, the algorithm is erroneously and ironically noticing the Dr G viewers watch content that covers life coaches, (in general and in specific - i.e. Teal Swan,) but critiques and exposes them as worthless deceptive hucksters, assumes that we wish to consume further life coach content, and pushes their advertising at us; completely unaware that we find only humor in their wasted ads. Your comment's converse appear to be true: advertisers have control over the types of channels they place their ads on.

[@THE-id1by]

@@Allen2 an ironic and serendipitous benefit for his channel.

[@producerjc2941]

I think in order to be a cult leader, one would either have to be narcissistic and psychopathic, or psychotic to some degree and genuinely believe what they're doing is right and rational in order to fulfill some delusional objective. It's possible some even have both antisocial and psychotic traits or personalities.

[@Schiffon]

Totally

[@sebu1301]

I think Larry had amphetamine psychosis on top of his anti social personality. At least a magazine article claimed he was a heavy user. He probably needed to believe his own stories to be convincing enough, they were so preposterous

[@SunnyAndShare]

You don't have to think what you're doing is right. He pretty clearly got off on it being wrong.

[@phillumenistfilms]

"Soooo many very bad men out there. Very, very, very, very bad men" - Babu from Seinfeld

[@dereakcolumbus3603]

Usually , I HATE Dr. Grande's jokes. Their delivery is usually highly peppered with unconscious superiority to those subject matters he is reporting about. However, in the many months I frequented his highly valuable quantifications of sociological and psychological behaviors, I have LAUGHED OUT LOUD when Dr. Grande delivered the punchline about Lawrence Ray living in New Jersey as one of his many disadvantages 17:54 -18:05. . Ordinarily , I quietly tell Dr. Grande to "stay in his lane " with his reverse quips against his various subject matters. However, The timing, delivery and sentiment of the "Jersey contempt" was HILARIOUS. Having recently visited the warzone of Jersey , I could not help but crack up. A win for Dr. Grande. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@chewacan]

Thanks Dr. Grande. You are excellent at finding stories about intelligent people who have extraordinary bad judgment.

[@Mandooze]

Hahahahaha u r so funny dr grande...the clinicians expertise vs larrys charisma and charm...😂😂❤❤❤

[@stocrimonte5400]

I went on vacation in New Jersey for 2 weeks, it wasn't bad at all. Nothing out of the ordinary happened to me.

[@NotSorryCAN]

Poor New Jersey. You need to do an evaluation on that I think.

[@amberhansen3806]

All these stories of people doing big things and I'm over here like "I like cats"

[@jenniferpeterson1338]

"...lived in New Jersey,..." keep up the great work, Dr. Grande! Enjoying your sly snark. 🤪🤣💙

[@PrivateAckbar]

It would be really interesting to hear your analysis of Stefan Molyneux.

[@m.f.richardson1602]

Damn, I'm a boring person. The people you talk about amaze Me. How they make up stories and behavior. Most of his descriptions sound like my NM. Always love humor. Thank you. Peace 💕🇺🇲

[@machineunit]

With the final point about young people being so impressionable, I think this story is a great indicator for those wondering if lowering the voting age would be a good idea.

[@Zemzabbers]

*This channel is my life coach* ❤

[@leagueG5]

6:39 - When Dr. Grande all nonchalantly said, "There were wires hanging from the ceiling." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sunnycatc6491]

How can I not click on this title? Actually it CAN get worse...I went to college in New Jersey AND there was one of these creeps LIVING IN A DORM!! Dr. Grande how about the case of Stacey Kananen, she recently wrote a book about NOT killing her mother...I'm diagnosing her a pathological liar. Thank you for your tireless production 💖

[@moonstruck562]

I can't wrap my mind around how this is even legal. My kid's going to college next year and I'll be damned if i pay a college allowing a grown ass man living in the dorms. Nope! She'll be out the next day

[@sunnycatc6491]

@@moonstruck562 Good for you. I think it was an age discrimination thing. This guy was considered "cool," he gave me a ride on a motorcycle and we ended up somewhere in the Pine Barrens. Dr G knows where that is 😆. I made it out OK but looking back...it was very very wrong.

[@jasoninnc1]

Therapist: “So where do you live?” Me: “New Jersey” Therapist: “welp, I’m out….”

[@XanderShiller]

7:14 Your description of 🗽 NYC is too honest. Wish you all the best! 😎 - "Guy from NYC" P.S. Reminds me of watching a loved one, slowly forgetting all your names.

[@renee1961]

The advertisement just before you was for a Life Coach training.

[@crabofchaos7881]

Now, I've never been to the States, but thanks to Dr Grande I know I'm not ever going near New Jersey. Most likely I'll keep my distance from this hell portal at around 5000 miles away.

[@NickvonZ]

"life coach", "psychic medium", "influencer", "ReiKi 'master'", "10th Degree GrandMaster" (in a martial that NO ONE ever heard of} .......... The MOST asinine (and ALL self assigned!) "job titles" in existence! TOTAL BULL💩!!! Unfortunately, "cult leader" can be a REAL thing.

[@healerscreek]

Add "energy worker" and "ghostbuster" to that list! 🤣

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

​@@healerscreeklol 😂😂😂😂 "ghostbuster" those people omg... 👻👻👻👻👻👻

[@keithjackson4985]

Goes to show how impressionable, gullible some young people are. Also how dangerous and evil many adults can be.

[@Andersonsdanish]

Thanks Dr. Grande!

[@apollobarkley]

Any law suits against the university?

[@julieyoung3315]

Good Day,Dr. Grande. Sounds exciting!

[@billmurphy6272]

Lol Todd, I live in NJ but I still love ya!

[@lisabass7584]

I knew nothing of this thank you Dr. Grande 😢

[@vladimirputindreadlockrast812]

A fascinating story, but I'm not satisfied. I think I speak for many who want to know more about how a full grown man who is not a student was allowed to live in a dormitory in this age of stranger danger and creeps. Somebody else has to share the guilt here.

[@anjachan]

Can't believe some people can manipulate others like that ...

[@jodybrown4956]

This Larry person would be ideal fit for forming religious group , politician, financial adviser , educational phony expert , fox News consultant

[@sweatergod5386]

Imagine convincing a medical student into become a seggsworker

[@megatherion2695]

A very interesting case to cover. Thanks, Doc!

[@pageribe2399]

Did the kids interpret Sarah Lawrence's failure to remove him from the dorm as tacit approval of his residency there?

[@seraphina2293]

The amount of people that got roasted in this video. Cult leaders, Teal swan and the whole of New Jersey, no is safe from this guy.

[@recuerdos2457]

Why ppl kept saying Larry had charms… apart from his grandpa look, he talked like his denture s about to come off… this man is so sick and so disgusting … smh