Our book is finally out!

And it's already the #1 new release in the psychology/religion and Scientology categories on Amazon!! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who pre-ordered and supported us while we waited patiently for this baby to be ready.

The paperback and ebook are now up on Amazon. Other online retailers will start selling soon. We're also feverishly working on the audiobook. If you purchase on Amazon, PLEASE leave us a rating and review—it helps us stay high in the rankings so people are encouraged to purchase.

If you pre-ordered, you should have gotten an email from us on when to expect your special package with a signed, numbered copy from our limited edition run. CLICK HERE to order a SIGNED copy of our book and get it shipped to you (US ONLY).

"Sarah and Nippy are the real deal. They are whistleblowers who did not just escape NXIVM, but helped bring it down with fearless grit. A Little Bit Culty is their story and their stand—a powerful, unfiltered guide to understanding how manipulation and control take hold, and how to break free. They expose coercive tactics with clarity, share hard-won wisdom, and give readers the insight to recognize abuse before it starts. This book is a masterclass in reclaiming power and finding your voice. It is also a wake-up call for anyone who thinks they are too smart or too strong to be pulled into a controlling or abusive relationship. Yes, it can happen to you—and this book shows you how to see the warning signs before it's too late.”
—Leah Remini, New York Times Bestselling Author of Troublemaker, Creator & Executive Producer of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, Victims Advocate

"This should be a textbook for everyone in narcissistic abuse recovery. Comprehensive and incredibly helpful.”
—Bethany Joy Lenz, Author/Actor

"A Little Bit Culty: Navigating Cults, Control and Coercion is a wake-up call in an era where informational echo chambers, charismatic leaders, and cults of personality are having their moment. In this engaging book, Ms. Edmondson and Mr. Ames, through their lived experience and speaking with hundreds of survivors and experts, remind us that cults are just toxic relationships at scale. The absorbing stories, examples, and research in this book, spotlight the myriad ways cults can show up, and warn us that seemingly ‘innocuous’ groups or programs may be more harmful than we think. We too often want to pathologize people who get into cultic systems as weak or foolish, but the illuminating, vulnerable, and compassionate take-away of this book is that the best parts of anyone can be played upon by the manipulative techniques of cultic systems.”
—Ramani Durvasula, Ph.D., Psychologist, New York Times Bestselling Author, It’s Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

"Sarah and Nippy have compiled so much useful information in this down-to-earth book, from their hard earned first-hand lessons to all the invaluable knowledge and expertise of their many podcast guests. Approachable and humorous, anyone and everyone can learn something from Sarah and Nippy’s ongoing efforts to make the world a little less culty.”
—Jessica Willis Fisher, Author/Singer-Songwriter/Advocate

"It requires such strength and dedication to take your own journey through this painful landscape, turn it into a quest for knowledge and understanding, and then give people a raw comprehensive look inside the psychology that makes us all vulnerable and human. That’s exactly what Sarah and Anthony have done.”
—Evan Rachel Wood, Critic's Choice Award-winning actress, Emmy & Golden Globe Awards nominee

"Reading this book felt like opening a roadmap to the madness I once lived through. Having endured a ‘cult of one,’ I found it both validating and strangely comforting. It’s not easy to turn such a dark subject into an entertaining read, but Sarah and Nippy pull it off. A Little Bit Culty distills the insights of psychologists, survivors, and lived experience into something refreshingly relatable. It’s more than a book about cults, it’s about reclaiming the freedom of your own mind. If you’ve never experienced cult dynamics firsthand, that’s all the more reason to read it. This book might not only protect you from covert manipulation—it could save your life, or the life of someone you love.”
—Sarma Melngailis, subject of Netflix’s Bad Vegan, Author of Girl with the Duck Tattoo

"Each week A Little Bit Culty imparts sage advice on how to avoid cultish experiences. In this ALBC book, Sarah and Nippy provide a comprehensive road map for prevention, unpacking the various aspects of control and coercion and how the predators who organize and facilitate cults gain access to their victims. Culty behavior is everywhere, and anyone can become perfect prey.”
—Dr. Christine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, Coercive Control Advocate, Educator, Researcher, Survivor, Creator of The Protective Parenting Program

"A Little Bit Culty offers targeted, applicable wisdom gained through vivid real stories that illuminate the patterns of cult control and how it manifests in society around us. Readers will learn how to identify why cult gurus are so skilled at the attractive manipulation that pulls us in, how they do it, and what we can do about it, from the first hint to healing after. Sarah and Nippy left no stone unturned as they mined the deep wealth of conversations they’ve had over the years, and we’re the lucky beneficiaries. It’s true, ‘In 2025, culty shit is endemic,’ and while none of us are immune to the cult market, A Little Bit Culty provides knowledge, skill, and defense.”
—Tia Levings, New York Times Bestselling Author, A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy

"I cannot wait for this book to be out. I’m recommending this to everyone I know, clients, friends, mental health professionals. It’s so incredibly practical, exposing not just the signs of a cult, but the psychology behind these signs. I loved the ‘cheat sheets,’ the questions to ask yourself if you’re wondering, ‘Am I in a cult?’ or even to ask if you’re a part of any community and have a tiny inkling of something is off.”
—Katherine Spearing, Spiritual Abuse Recovery Specialist, Author of A Thousand Tiny Paper Cuts

"I have recommended the A Little Bit Culty podcast to countless cult survivors as they make sense of their experiences. Sarah and Nippy's transparent exploration of their own healing has created an archive of invaluable insights. But with more than eight full days of episodes, it’s difficult to know where to start. I’m grateful they’ve distilled everything they’ve learned into this essential guide for anyone leaving a high-control group, or for anyone worried they’ve lost someone to a culty situation.”
—Jennings Brown, journalist and host of podcasts The Gateway: Teal Swan and Revelations