Esther Friedman is a licensed mental health counselor and expressive art therapist who specializes in post-cult recovery. An ex-cult member, she is the author of The Gentle Souls Revolution: A Secret Cult, an Open Rebellion, and Lessons in Protecting and Honoring Your Gentle Soul, a memoir, manual, and self-empowerment guide. Esther serves as a board director for Living Cult Free, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering survivors and promoting cult awareness. As a singer, songwriter, and performer, Esther’s current passion project is The Secret Sauce–a trio with her fellow musical artists Jackie Damsky and Janet Feld.