Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 105
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: New Zealand
Instagram: 1.6k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
cultchat@gloriavaleleavers.org.nz
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Host
Caroline Ansley - Co-host of a survivor-centric show about coercive and controlling groups, bringing experience of high-control groups to discussions about cultic harm and prevention.
Lindy Jacomb - Co-host of a survivor-centric show about coercive and controlling groups, bringing experience of high-control groups to discussions about cultic harm and prevention.
Liz Gregory - Co-host of a survivor-centric show about coercive and controlling groups, bringing experience of high-control groups to discussions about cultic harm and prevention.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Steve Patterson - The Employment Court Judgment Concerning Gloriavale, Government Accountability, And Legal Responses To Alleged Forced Labour And Exploitation
Serena Pilgrim - Gloriavale, Child Labour, Forced Labour, Servitude, Slavery, Legal Accountability, And The Impact Of Failures By The Labour Inspectorate
John Ready - The Documentary Devotion: The Gloriavale Story, Coercive Control, Accountability, Repentance, And Rebuilding Life After Leaving A High-control Group
John Ready - The Documentary Devotion: The Gloriavale Story, Harm Experienced By Former Members, Cognitive Dissonance, Institutional Dependency, And Responsibility Within High-control Groups
Recent Topics
Episodes
Episode 104 - From Cult Survivor to Law Reform - Ryan Carey on the Victorian Inquiry into Cults
September 22, 2026
Cult Chat talks with Ryan Carey about Victoria’s groundbreaking Inquiry into the Recruitment Methods and Impacts of Cults and Organised Fringe Groups. It’s a lively, hopeful conversation about what could come next: bespoke laws targeting coercive behaviours, properly funded support for people leaving high-control groups, and education aimed at preventing harm before people become involved.
Episode 103 - The Cult Assasin? Lawyer Carol Merchasin
September 08, 2026
They call her the “Cult Assassin” - and for good reason. Attorney Carol Merchasin has helped take on powerful cult leaders through the courts, using legal remedies to expose abuse and force accountability. We talk about why coercive control is having a global moment, what stronger legislation could look like, and why lawyers, advocates, survivors and policymakers need to work together. Carol also shares what she hopes to achieve in her new role as Chair of the International Cultic Studies Ass...
Episode 102 - Gems from ICSA - New Research & Thinking about Cults with Heidi Hewett & Maria Esguerra
August 25, 2026
What makes someone become a cult leader? Do they deliberately set out to harm others, or can destructive leadership develop over time? And are some people more vulnerable to cult recruitment?Caz shares insights from the 2026 ICSA Conference, including conversations with Maria Esguerra, Heidi Hewett and others. We explore emerging research on cult leaders, recruitment, vulnerability, coercive control and accountability - plus encouraging developments in survivor advocacy and recognising cultic...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Cult Chat?
Cult Chat is hosted by Caroline Ansley and Lindy Jacomb. Its publicly listed email is cultchat@gloriavaleleavers.org.nz. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Cult Chat?
The publicly listed email for Cult Chat: cultchat@gloriavaleleavers.org.nz.
How many listeners does Cult Chat have?
Podseeker estimates Cult Chat reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Cult Chat?
Cult Chat typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Relevant lived experience as a survivor or leaver of a high-control group, or professional expertise in cultic groups, coercive control, law, survivor advocacy, or institutional accountability. Recent guests include Steve Patterson, Serena Pilgrim, and John Ready.
How hard is it to get booked on Cult Chat?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Cult Chat cover?
Recent episodes cover Cults, Coercive Control, Survivor Advocacy, Psychology, and Accountability. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
cultchat@gloriavaleleavers.org.nz
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