Narcissism, Racism … and a Cult, Part 1

Updated On: October 16, 2026

Family Twist Podcast Episode 8: Narcissism, Racism … and a Cult, Part 1

Michelle McIntosh slowly began to realize that she and her two sisters were being raised by a father as status symbol objects rather than as just children. Narcissism and racism played a part in her childhood, though not completely evident at the time. Michelle's father made it known anything other than excellence would not be accepted. Michelle's father was a local celebrity, mega popular in their Indiana community. But once she started to learn about his immoral and illegal behind-the-scenes actions, her family was in for the first of many twists.

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