Cult Chat
Cult ChatJoin Dr Caroline Ansley, Lindy Jacomb and Liz Gregory as they traverse the cultiverse. Journey with them as they unpack the cult playbook, talk to leavers of coercive and controlling groups in New Zealand, and share their stories. On “Cult Chat” our hosts talk with experts to gain greater understanding of cultishness and call for Kiwis to cult-proof their lives. "Cult Chat" is a home-grown Kiwi po... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 85 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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In this interview, Lindy Jacomb sits down with Heidi Clemons, Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) and founder of Managed Expectations, to unpack the often-overlooked topic of financial trauma. Heidi explores how financial trauma affects former cult... more
What do cult recruitment tactics and a high-end kitchen gadget have in common? More than you might expect. In this episode, we unpack Cialdini’s Seven Principles of Influence, using Liz’s enthusiastic love of her new Thermomix (and some playful attem... more
Why are the Cult Chat trio recording this week's episode on a beach? What have glamping and fire-dancing got to do with cults? Something? Nothing? Join us as we chat from a summer beach location while reflecting on our learnings from 2025. We get an ... more
What is awe, and how is this emotion exploited by cults? How is awe related to infatuation, to the experience of falling in love romantically, and what has it got to do with babies and cults? How can humour be used to breakdown the residual after eff... more
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- A must listen
I have recently discovered this podcast and have been binge listening- and cannot stop! The three incredible ladies who host this podcast are clearly incredibly passionate & knowledgeable, amazing interviews with survivors and experts. I honestly believe their hard work is going to have an impact on the cultiverse in Aotearoa New Zealand and even globally. So much food for thought, they are easy to listen to despite the hard topics. A must listen for sure! (From a new fan, inspired to cult proof... more
Apple Podcasts5JSwanepoel
New Zealanda month ago - One to watch
Great listening, intriguing interview between Caroline and Maria E on the children of god cult and the many tragedies children endured there and an incisive analysis of the motivations of regular people who get drawn in and hooked to these kinds of groups. Keep it up Lindy, Liz and Caroline!
Apple Podcasts5Chris da burgNew Zealand9 months ago - Informative and true life
Caz, Liz and Lindy have a good conversation and interview style as they explore coercive and controlling groups. These groups are way more part of life than most of us realise. They also give me the language to better understand these groups and concepts.
Apple Podcasts5j9localNew Zealand2 years ago - Hard left??
This has been a really good informative podcast. But the latest Tom Sainsbury political episode is in real bad taste.
Apple Podcasts3Rubbish app just rubbishNew Zealand2 years ago - Recommend
Found the first two episodes really interesting, the three women presenting are articulate and intelligent. I’m looking forward to hearing more as well as some of the psychology behind, how to identify and help people with these experiences too.
Apple Podcasts5AbfabmiriamNew Zealand3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #157 | New Zealand/Society & Culture |
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