Former Scientologist and host of the "Surviving Scientology" video series Karen de la Carriere talks with Dave about her time in the Cult Of Scientology, her very public exit from the organization, and the numerous 'fair game' practices she's been subjected to ever since.
For more information on "Surviving Scientology," please check out the video below.
Surviving Scientology Podcast: http://www.survivingscientologyradio.com/
Karen de la Carriere's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/karendelac
The song used in this interview is by the artist DZK, and is called "Xenu Fights Back." For more from DZK, visit their Spotify page: http://play-spotify.com/artist/DZK
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