The groundbreaking Victorian inquiry has enabled cult survivors to pinpoint common experiences despite diverse beliefs. On this episode I speak with Clare Heath-McIvor, a podcaster and writer on Christian nationalism. Claire is also the founding member and president of Survivors of Coercive Cults and High Control Groups. She's the co-author of Beyond Belief a paper submitted to the Victorian government inquiry into the recruitment methods and impacts of cults and organised fringe groups which outlines legislative change to prevent group coercive control.

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Support

Let's be honest; good trauma informed, cult sensitive therapists and support are hard to find. Please persist and try to find one that works for you. If you’re in a tough spot right now, please know you’re not alone.

Links:

The Religious Trauma Collective

As an Australian CSA survivor, the best support I’ve accessed at my lowest points, has been through Survivor Hub

QLife support the LGBTQIA+ community in Australia

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Reportback from the cult inquiry with Clare Heath-McIvor