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October 8, 2024 32 mins

Join us for an illuminating episode of our Decult Takeover series in support of the Decult Cult Awareness Conference! We’re honored to have Doctor Caroline Ansley, a Christchurch, New Zealand-based medical doctor and co-host of the Cult Chat Podcast, as our special guest. Dr. Ansley is the visionary founder of the Centrepoint Restoration Project and a child survivor of the infamous Centrepoint cult. She has dedicated her life to supporting former cult members and their families through her work, community, and website.

Get your Decult Livestream ticket here: 
https://events.humanitix.com/decult-cult-awareness-conference-tickets

In this powerful interview, we dive into Dr. Ansley’s personal journey, exploring how her childhood experiences within a cult led her to become a leading figure in cult recovery and advocacy. As a speaker at the Decult Cult Awareness Conference, she brings a unique medical perspective on the trauma faced by cult survivors and why it’s crucial to provide specialized care and understanding in their recovery.

Key discussion points include:

- Dr. Ansley's Background and Activism: Discover how her survival story shaped her life and inspired the creation of the Centrepoint Restoration Project, a community offering support to former cult members in New Zealand.

- Medical Perspective on Cult Recovery: Learn how Dr. Ansley uses her medical expertise to shed light on the mental and physical health challenges faced by those leaving high-control groups.

- Decult Cult Awareness Conference: Her involvement in Decult, a critical Christchurch conference for raising awareness about cult-related issues in New Zealand and globally.

- Cult Chat Podcast: As host of this engaging cult podcast, Dr. Ansley collaborates with other activists to provide a platform for discussing global cult dynamics, particularly in New Zealand, including groups like Gloriavale and Centrepoint.

- New Zealand plays a pivotal role in cult awareness, despite its geographic isolation, and the importance of changing societal perceptions about former cult members.

- Support and Resources for Survivors: Dr. Ansley highlights the need for improved therapy, social justice, and community involvement for cult survivors, along with her work to create a network of support through the Centrepoint Restoration Project.

Check out Doctor Ansley’s Centrepoint Restoration Project:
https://www.centrepointrestorationproject.com

Decult Cult Awareness Conference:
https://decult.net


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