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This is all about the Gloriavale cult, which started in New Zealand in 1969 and is still in operation today. Faithful, yes that is his real name, was born into the cult. In this episode he shares all about what life was like growing up in that community, what school was like, and please note this episode does discuss some of the sexual abuse that occurred.
Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse. Support resources are linked below...
Welcome to part 2 of my interview with Faithful. Where we left off, he was plotting his escape with his wife and 7 children. Today we learn how that all went down and how they began to integrate into the modern world.
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This is the 3rd and final part of our series on Gloriavale. If you want to hear Faithful's story go back and listen to part 1 and 2. Today we're going to discuss all things integration. After being born into a religious cult, what is it like to go to the supermarket, a public pool, a new church? How do you make friends? This is eye opening. I hope you enjoy it.
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We are addicted to being busy. We wear stress like a badge of honour. Let's want to turn the tables on that today. Let's slow down, look after our minds and bodies and change our way of thinking. Sharon is a mentor for stress and she is going to share her most valuable bio hacks to reduce stress and reconnect.
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This is perhaps one of the saddest episodes we've ever done on The Deep. Sophia has experienced far more than her share of grief and trauma. It's completely unjust. But Sophia still has poise and gratitude and she is such a ray of light.
Content warning: This episode discusses the death of a young child.
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Today we're deviating from the usual content we have on The Deep. But there's an important reason. I'm really concerned with how much toxins and microplastics are invading our everyday lives, and the impact this is having on our health. I want to know how we can minimise our exposure but I'm also a realist. We all have busy lives, kids, budgets, cravings. We're not perfect...
As a child, Jacob's life was on the wrong track. Following in his fathers footsteps he joined a bikie gang and found himself in trouble with the law before even turning 18. After being sexually abused in custody, he made it his mission to find justice for survivors of institutional abuse.
Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse. Support resources are linked below.
It's been 3 years since I spoke to my first ever podcast guest, Kate. If you haven't heard her episode go back to the first ever episode of The Deep, The Terminal Parent and have a listen first. Now Kate is back, and so is her cancer. But she's more confident than ever that she can heal herself for a second time.
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Today is a really special episode. I've been interviewed on the Jaclyn Shaw Show. The very same Jaclyn from the episode The Betrayed. I really wanted to share the episode with you as well. We talk about why I started The Deep, how I'm able to hold space as a reflector, which episodes have had the biggest impact on me and yes, we talk about THOSE episodes - the betrayed and betrayer and your reaction to it. I hope you enjoy it...
As a 14 year old girl Frankie was kidnapped and gang raped for hours and hours. This is her incredible story of survival. It's a story of abuse, addiction, domestic violence, a mother's love and forgiveness.
Content warning: this episode discusses rape, abuse, domestic violence, addiction and disordered eating. If you are suffering or are triggered by the content, help services are listed below...