Decult Talks - Breaking the Silence on Cultic Harm
Decult Talks is an independent podcast with speaker sessions from our Decult 2024 conference to raise awareness about cultic harm. We aim to break the silence, reduce stigma, and provide tangible support to those affected by coercive control. Join us for real conversations, expert insights and survivor stories — because no one should face cultic harm alone. Visit decult.net to learn more and support our cause.
Episodes
What is the overlap of disinformation, cults and online radicalisation?
Stephen Judd from FACT Aotearoa leads a compelling panel discussion on Decult Talks, joined by experts in cult dynamics and extremism: Prof Ekant Veer (University of Canterbury), Austrian cult expert Ulrike Schiesser, Australian-Egyptian human rights activist Adam Elmasri and Auckland psychotherapist Paul Wilson.
Together, they unpack the social and psychologica...
In this powerful episode of Decult Talks, Bec Sonkkila, a survivor of the esoteric tantra yoga school MISA, shares her incredible journey and the vital role she played in bringing their controversial guru, Gregorian Bivolaru, to justice. Bivolaru was arrested in 2023, and Bec’s courage and perseverance were instrumental in exposing the truth behind the Romanian cult that hides behind different names across Europe.
This compelling p...
In this eye-opening episode of Decult Talks, we hear from Laura Muir, a former member of the Korean Bible cult Shincheonji. Laura shares her personal experience and provides an in-depth look at the cult's recruitment tactics, shedding light on the psychological manipulation and strategies used to draw people in.
This powerful presentation was recorded live at the first Decult Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, and produce...
Get ready for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation in this episode of Decult Talks. Hosted by journalist Adam Dudding, this dynamic panel discussion was recorded live at the first Decult Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand, and has been produced by Plains Media.
Join Dr. Caroline Ansley from the Centrepoint Restoration Project, Maria Esguerra, a psychologist and Children of God survivor, Luke Hollis, a former Jehovah...
Get ready for an eye-opening presentation by Dr. Janja Lalich, one of the world’s leading experts on cults and extremism and the author of “Take Back Your Life” and “Escaping Utopia”. As a Professor Emerita of Sociology and an international authority in her field, Dr. Lalich delivered the first keynote at the groundbreaking Decult Conference in Christchurch, New Zealand. Hosted by the insightful Andre Afamasaga, this episode explor...
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