Ex-Scientologist on Grant Cardone's Cult Investments & Danny Masterson | Aaron Smith-Levin • 231

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(***TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ Aaron Smith-Levin is a former Scientologist, Vice President of the Aftermath Foundation, and host of the Growing Up In Scientology YouTube channel.

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**TIMESTAMPS**
00:00 - Aaron Smith Levin becoming Scientologist (Story), What Working for Scientology is like
08:03 - Becoming Full-Time Scientologist & Moving to Florida, Becoming Scientology Auditor (E-Meter)
21:01 - Returning to Philly & Working at Building, Why Aaron’s Mom Joined
32:41 - Grant Cardone’s REAL Scientology Journey, Reacting to Grant Cardone’s Newest Scientology Statement
42:25 - Scientology at Lowest vs Highest Levels, Human Trafficking Cult Exposed, What is the Sea Org
59:51 - Scientology’s View on Christianity, L. Ron Hubbard’s Bizarre Personality
01:09:23 - Scientology’s Big Promise (Avoid Prison Planet), Aaron’s Mom Scientology Faith Today
01:12:47 - Moving to Hollywood & then Joining Sea Org, Meeting Wife & Having Family
01:33:07 - Finding the Deepest Secret of Scientology, Leaving Scientology (Emotional) ‘Disconnection’ Policy
01:50:01 - Destroying People’s Lives, David Miscavige's Becoming Leader
02:02:30 - Post-1967 Scientology, Scientology Politicians and Angle, Fake Mega Pastors
02:13:29 - Scientology on Tax Exemption Status, Finding Job After Leaving, Helping People Out
02:28:03 - What Happened to Aaron’s Family, Tom Cruise’s Messy Family & Value
02:40:21 - Danny Masterson Trial
02:51:17 - Why did Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Defended Danny Masterson & Psychological Breakdown
02:57:48 - True Story of Shelly Miscavige
03:08:07 - Future of Scientology & Finding Aaron

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Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 231 - Aaron Smith-Levin

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