CW: This episode contains discussions of weight loss methods and diet culture as well as brief mentions of child abuse. Listener discretion is advised.   A self-described dumb blonde with a genuine heart for God, this registered dietician combined her love of the Lord with her professional training to craft her lightning rod hit weight loss program. But what started as a health venture morphed into a strict religious sect that concerned religious scholars and controlled its members’ everyday behaviors - sometimes with deadly consequences. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Athena Club - Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Go to athenaclub.com and enter promo code SINISTER for 20% off your first order!  -Smart and Sass - Smartass & Sass is a monthly subscription box that brings snark and sass right to your door. Go to smartassandsass.com and use code CREEPY for 25% off your first subscription! -BetterHelp - Join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SINISTER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices