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Allison Mack's life after NXIVM is being revealed in greater detail. Five months after news broke that she had tied the knot with a man named Frank, her husband was identified as Frank Meeink—a self-described former neo-Nazi who was a member of a white supremacist skinhead gang—by podcast host Natalie Robehmed during the couple's appearance on the Allison After NXIVM podcast.
The duo initially met at a dog park in Los Angeles in February 2024, about a year after Allison was released following two years in jail for racketeering conspiracy and crimes for her membership in NXIVM, a claimed self-help group that has subsequently been labeled as a sex cult by former members.
Allison, 43, and Frank, 50, bonded over their jail experiences, with Frank expressing how his own background helped him comprehend Allison's.
"From the work that I've done with former jihadists, former gangbangers, and former neo-Nazis, I mean, I've worked in that world for a long time,” Frank said on the episode, released Nov. 10. “People don't understand what it's like when you get stuck in something like that. And it's the only thing that justifies you. It's hard to get out."
But their first conversation was about something else entirely.
“The first thing I heard was he said, ‘Your dog has such pretty pink skin,’” Allison recalled on the podcast. "He has a pretty heavy East Coast accent, so I instantly was like, ‘Are you from New York? 'Cause I love New York.’”
Allison and Frank, both with complex pasts, connected over shared experiences and a dialogue about their respective journeys. Upon discovering Frank's Philadelphia roots, Allison initiated a conversation about local art museums, which led Frank to share that he was from South Philly, a region he described as "kind of the hood." Their rapport deepened after Allison visited Frank at the Thai restaurant where he worked, revealing significant aspects of his life transformation.
Frank, who recounted in his autobiography "Autobiography of a Recovering Skinhead" that he was incarcerated for kidnapping and attempted murder at the age of 17, had since redirected his life towards public speaking, focusing on topics like tolerance, de-radicalization, and police reform. This resonated with Allison, who had personal ties to prison reform and expressed surprise over their mutual dedication to making positive changes in the prison system.
Their connection intensified when Allison inquired about Frank's participation in the documentary series "Why We Hate," where he was featured. Despite Frank's turbulent past, he showed empathy toward Allison's experiences within NXIVM, a group she characterized as a "cult" led by Keith Raniere known for its controversial practices. Frank demonstrated understanding when Allison candidly discussed her experiences, including the branding of women associated with the group.
He reassured her of his nonjudgmental stance, saying, “I’m a former neo-Nazi who used to kidnap people. Do you think I have any room to judge you?” This exchange reflected the depth of understanding and acceptance between the two, allowing them to bond over their troubled histories while advocating for reform and positive societal impact.
