Archive - Leah’s Substack

Happy Birthday, Mikey

Today would have been Mike Rinder’s 70th birthday.

Apr 11 •

February 2025

The Michael J. Rinder Aftermath Foundation

In early January, I was on a plane to Florida with Claire Headley to see our friend Mike Rinder in what ended up being his final days.

Feb 21 •

January 2025

My Brother, Mike Rinder

First, for those who have asked, my family and I are safe in LA, thank you.

Jan 13 •

On Sunday, we lost a giant, and I lost a man who was more than a friend—he was my family.

Jan 7 •

August 2024

After 28 years together and 21 years of marriage, we have decided to file for divorce. This decision came after a lot of thought and care, and as hard…

Aug 30, 2024 •

March 2024

Three years ago, I embarked on a terrifying journey: becoming a college student at the age of 50 after only having an 8th-grade education and spending…

Mar 29, 2024 •

February 2024

Some Progress…

I have been doing something unfamiliar and uncomfortable lately: saying yes instead of no to opportunities that involve leaving my home and venturing…

Feb 13, 2024 •

September 2023

Being Gay In Scientology

I’ve uploaded our second interview with David Miscavige’s camerawoman, Rachael Hastings Adair, tonight. Last week, Rachael spoke to us about one of the…

Sep 26, 2023 •

My memoir about my life in Scientology and Hollywood came out seven years ago this week.

Sep 23, 2023 •

Interview With David Miscavige's Camerawoman

Rachael Hastings Adair sat down with Mike and me for her first interview since escaping Scientology. She's witnessed a lot and I hope you'll watch to…

Sep 21, 2023 •

My Disastrous and Shocking Meeting With LAPD Chief Moore

In June, thanks to the pressure many of you applied to his office, I met with the Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, Michel Moore.

Sep 20, 2023 •

I usually wouldn't publish something late at night, but I have some important news to share. For two decades, Julian Swartz, a top Scientology ethics…

Sep 16, 2023 •

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