# Episode 7: They Thought She Was Dead: Azar Farideh On Surviving a Cult, Healing, and Starting Over

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Published: 2026-04-23T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week on Two Personal, Joy Taylor sits down with Azar Farideh for a powerful and deeply personal conversation. Azar shares her experience growing up in and ultimately escaping a cult, opening up about the realities of what she endured, how she survived, and what it took to rebuild her life after. She speaks candidly about the trauma that followed, the challenges of navigating relationships, and the ongoing journey of healing. The conversation also expands into career growth, therapy, and the realities of being a woman navigating life, love, and personal development in today’s world. Joy and Azar balance heavy topics with honest, relatable moments, making this episode both emotional and insightful. This is a story of survival, self-discovery, and the work it takes to move forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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