<p>Sarah moderated a panel discussion at the recent <a href="https://decult.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Decult conference</a> in Christchurch, New Zealand, entitled 'A new media narrative: Survivor-focussed cult reporting'. The panel featured MISA survivor Bec Sonkkila, documentary filmmaker Natalie Malcon, RNZ investigative reporter Anusha Bradley, and media law Professor Ursula Cheer. This bonus episode is a recording of the session, courtesy of Decult, and you can access a package of recordings from the entire conference at <a href="https://decult.net/tickets/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">decult.net/tickets</a>.</p><br><p>Full episode page <a href="https://www.ltaspod.com/decult-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. You can support us on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=7859667" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or with a <a href="http://paypal.me/SarahPSteel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">one-off donation</a> or <a href="https://www.ltaspod.com/merch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">merch purchase</a>.</p><br><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://decult.net/tickets/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Decult conference</a> — online session recording package available from the Decult website</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/28/tantric-yoga-guru-gregorian-bivolaru-charged-with-human-trafficking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tantric yoga guru Gregorian Bivolaru charged with human trafficking</a> — AAP article in The Guardian for further reading about MISA, 29 November 2023</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support with or donate to Cult Information and Family Support if you’re in Australia (via <a href="http://www.cifs.org.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.cifs.org.au</strong></a>), and you can find resources outside of Australia with the International Cultic Studies Association (via <a href="http://www.icsahome.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.icsahome.com</strong></a>).</p> <p>Subscribe and support the production of this independent podcast, and you can access early + ad-free episodes at <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects">https://plus.acast.com/s/lets-talk-about-sects</a>.</p>
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