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Mind Mapping Insanity: How Cults Normalize Madness

In this episode of WTF is On My Mind?!, filmmaker and whistleblower Mark Vicente explores what happens when we try to understand an irrational or dangerous mind. Whether it’s a cult leader, an abuser, or the mainstream media—attempting to “map” insanity can destabilize one’s own sanity. Brain Talk: How Mind Mapping Brain Science Can Change Your Life & Everyone In It - by David Schnarch https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Talk-Map... Mark unpacks the concept of mind mapping—our brain’s instinct to model the thoughts and intentions of others—and shows how it becomes distorted in high-control environments. Drawing from his experience inside NXIVM, he reflects on: • The hyper-vigilance around Keith Raniere. • The split between a “cult self” and the real self. • The chaos of “spaghetti brain” when irrational behavior is normalized. But this is more than just a story about cults. Mark connects these patterns to everyday life, revealing: • How media propaganda and lies mimic cult indoctrination. • Why truth-tellers are often branded “extremists.” • The cost of normalizing hypocrisy, duplicity, and deception as “business as usual.” At its core, the episode is about the hidden psychological toll of mapping madness—and why feeling disturbed may actually be the sanest response to the world right now. Warning: This episode discusses trauma, coercive control, psychological abuse, and systemic deception. Viewer discretion advised. The conversation continues on PATREON, where Mark is able to speak fully and uncensored about the issues Skynet… uhhh… certain platforms won’t allow. Join here:   / markvicente   00:00 – Intro 00:24 – Reactions to the “Vampires” episode 01:26 – Reclaiming discipline after cult life 03:25 – Negotiating with old cult thoughts 03:55 – Back in the gym (and why Gold’s Gym) 04:12 – Quick interlude: support & Patreon 05:12 – Introduction to mind mapping 06:16 – What is traumatic mind mapping? 07:35 – Childhood abuse, spaghetti brain & survival thinking 08:29 – Mapping insanity inside NXIVM 09:37 – The danger of normalizing madness 10:28 – Beyond cults: applying the patterns to media 11:35 – How we all “mind map” from childhood 12:01 – When mapping insanity makes you crazy 12:32 – Media lies, propaganda & normalization 13:23 – Why outsiders see the insanity clearly 14:50 – Living disturbed in a world of lies 16:08 – Media manipulation & “extremist” labels 16:23 – Citizen journalism vs mainstream narratives 17:41 – My wake-up call as a news cameraman 18:10 – Why it’s appropriate to feel disturbed 18:57 – Marching orders from the media 19:39 – Disasters we ignore vs disasters we focus on 20:09 – Mapping propaganda and its effects 20:12 – Cult sensitivity: déjà vu from NXIVM 20:48 – Asking YOU: What lies are you seeing? 22:10 – Closing thoughts & moving to Patreon Patreon:   / markvicente   Website: www.markvicente.com Instagram:   / markvicente   X: https://x.com/markvicente TikTok:   / mark_vicente   Facebook:   / markvicente