Digital Jezebels; A Recovery Scam Case Study

How Clubhouse Became a Haven for Digital Manipulators

In the throes of the pandemic, when we were all scrambling to find ways to connect, apps like Clubhouse arrived to save the day. A voice-only platform where anyone could pop in, share thoughts, or run support groups seemed ideal, right? But here’s the twist: it also became a magnet for manipulation, deceit, and emotional chaos. Clubhouse was supposed to be a refuge for real-time connections, but in reality, it also created a playground for narcissists, sociopaths, and manipulative types to run wild.

A ‘Community’ with No Sheriff in Town

Unlike structured recovery groups like AA or CODA, where there are set guidelines and real-life experience in handling vulnerable people, Clubhouse allowed anyone and everyone to set up shop. This lack of structure meant that people in delicate stages of sobriety or emotional recovery could wander into a room and meet someone who seemed helpful… until they weren’t. Manipulators flocked to the app, offering guidance and connection—well-disguised traps to draw in the wounded.

It wasn’t long before love-bombing and grooming tactics popped up. Emotional predators used excessive praise, attention, and approval to gain their targets’ trust, creating a quick, intense attachment that often blurred judgment. Imagine just getting sober, navigating the emotional rollercoaster of recovery, and then being showered with praise and affection from a supposed ‘mentor.’ The oxytocin (that ‘warm and fuzzy’ brain chemical) paired with vulnerability? Recipe for control.

Love-Bombed and Left Behind: The Predator Playbook

Many new users found themselves entangled in toxic relationships before they knew what hit them. After the love-bombing came the isolation tactics: convincing someone to cut off old friends, leave their support group, or even abandon a marriage. Manipulators leveraged every trick—gaslighting, financial coercion, and triangulation, where they’d pit one person against another to create competition or dependency. Many users found themselves making financially reckless decisions, all in the name of keeping this new, intoxicating connection alive.

And these weren’t isolated incidents. Groups of ‘flying monkeys’ (a phrase borrowed from The Wizard of Oz to describe enablers) rose up, supporting the manipulator and harassing anyone who dared speak out. These minions would gang up on people who left or tried to warn others, protecting their leader and targeting whistleblowers, sometimes even reaching into victims’ personal lives. Social media profiles, family ties, and workplaces became fair game, as these abusers tried to smear anyone who resisted.

Why It Worked So Well on Clubhouse

Here’s the thing: Clubhouse wasn’t just another app; it was voice-based. Unlike text, voice adds an intimate layer. It’s direct, immediate, and often more personal. Abusers could deploy their charms more potently, with tone and delivery that created a false sense of closeness. Newly sober individuals and recovering codependents—people who craved connection, validation, and stability—were especially vulnerable. These manipulative personalities thrived, using charm and calculated attention to pull people into their orbit.

Sociopaths and narcissists were particularly effective here. They know exactly how to make you feel special and how to create dependency. They preyed on people who were used to unhealthy attachments, like borderlines and recovering codependents. It was a perfect setup to create ‘favorite persons’ who would do whatever it took to please them. What’s worse, the app’s lack of oversight meant that once an individual was hooked, no one could step in or intervene.

Getting Out: Smear Campaigns and Financial Coercion

The exit strategy was anything but graceful for most victims. When they tried to leave or expose the abuse, the abuser usually retaliated, often by mobilizing their ‘flying monkeys’ to launch full-scale smear campaigns. It wasn’t just about blocking someone or leaving a chat room—victims found their jobs, families, and reputations under attack. It became nearly impossible to escape without suffering repercussions that rippled into their offline lives.

The financial toll was real, too. Many were pressured into sending money, making investments, or otherwise sacrificing their own stability. It was easy for manipulative personalities to nudge someone into bad financial decisions, especially when they had their trust and an intense emotional connection in their grip. For many victims, what started as an exciting new social experience turned into a nightmare of lost money, isolation, and deep emotional scars.

The Path Back: Recovery Through CODA and Spiritual Strength

For those who made it out, healing was a slow but necessary process. Support groups like CODA, with their emphasis on boundaries and healthy connections, provided structure and genuine recovery. And for others, faith played a major role—turning to spiritual practices to break free from the psychological entrapment these manipulators had spun. A grounding in something meaningful, whether CODA, faith, or supportive, real-life connections, became essential to reclaim their autonomy.

What We Learned from the Clubhouse Saga

The Clubhouse story serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers in unregulated online spaces. Vulnerable people in recovery are prime targets for exploitation, especially when voice-based connections make manipulation feel so personal and real. While technology and innovation may promise new ways to connect, they also open doors for new forms of abuse. Apps that aim to foster connection need oversight—because for every genuine user seeking friendship, there’s a predator waiting to take advantage of it.

As we move forward, let’s keep our eyes open. Social apps may bring people together, but they also demand vigilance. After all, what’s the point of finding new ways to connect if we can’t protect the people who need it most?

The Subtle Entrapments of Jezebel in Modern Times: A Call to Reclaim Sovereignty

Understanding the Spirit Behind Manipulation

Jezebel's influence is timeless, lingering in both the Old and New Testaments as a cautionary tale of manipulation and control. Her presence wasn’t solely about the darker arts of sorcery, though these were indeed a tool in her arsenal. Rather, Jezebel’s power lay in her profound ability to exploit connections, often through the soul ties created by intimacy. Like Ahab, who gave away his power by bonding with Jezebel, many today unknowingly surrender their own sovereignty, allowing access to their innermost thoughts, dreams, and life potential. This modern adaptation takes on subtle forms, masked as harmless digital interactions, or what might appear as simple dating connections.

The Power of Soul Ties and Spiritual Authority

When we talk about soul ties, we’re speaking of an energetic and spiritual union that grants access to parts of our being we often guard closely. In ancient times, kings like David and Solomon were acutely aware of how intimate bonds could change the course of their lives, both for good and ill. Spiritual law is immutable, unaffected by technology or the passage of time, and as Jesus said, “On earth as it is in heaven.” Today, the rise of dating apps, OnlyFans, and other platforms has facilitated casual, often purely transactional, connections. But what’s not seen is that each connection can create an energetic exchange, giving one person access to another's life force, intentions, and even destiny.

Digital Exchange and Spiritual Harvesting

In this digital age, spiritual manipulation extends far beyond traditional concepts of spells or rituals. It’s easy to imagine magic as a relic of the past, yet every time we interact online, there’s a flow of energy—a digital fingerprint that many who are spiritually attuned can access and exploit. If Ahab’s downfall came through a physical union, today's subtle forms of entanglement happen in comment sections, inboxes, and DM requests. Catfishing, "love spells" disguised as flirtations, and endless interactions that encourage dependency—all contribute to an invisible web of energy. Those who seek control in these ways can draw on this digital energy exchange to influence and manipulate others, often without them even realizing it.

Breaking Free: The Power of Reclamation

The good news? Spiritual laws apply both ways. The same spiritual principles that bind can also free. Breaking free starts with recognizing the power you’ve given away—intentionally or otherwise. Imagine reclaiming that energy, closing off connections that no longer serve you, and shielding your inner spirit. There are simple, prayerful decrees to revoke any claim others may have over your life force. This is especially relevant if you’ve been engaging in relationships outside the protection of a higher spiritual purpose.

Purity as Protection

Walking upright with God creates a spiritual immunity. By committing to a path of purity—one that prioritizes intentional connections and values self-worth—you place a boundary between yourself and those who would use energy manipulation to control or bind. Lust, casual intimacy, and fleeting connections may seem harmless, but they can open portals that allow others to siphon from your energy field. Reclaiming your path doesn’t mean renouncing love or connection, but rather choosing them with wisdom and discernment.

Today’s Call to Sovereignty

The era of Jezebel is not confined to an ancient time or place; it’s alive in the modern-day challenges we face. The same lessons Ahab and others learned about manipulation and spiritual theft remain relevant, reminding us to take back our sovereignty. Break free from these unseen binds, declare your freedom from curses of lust, manipulation, and all forms of control.