Join host Ari Sherwood in a compelling conversation with Clare Heath-McIvor, a survivor of the City Builders Church and a passionate advocate for cult survivors. Clare shares her journey growing up in a high-control religious group as the daughter of leader Brian Hearth. Her story is incredible as she details her deconstruction from evangelical fundamentalism, to becoming a whistleblower and advocate for legislative reform. Clare, along with other cult survivors, have been leading advocates on the parliamentary inquiry into cults and fringe groups in Victoria, Australia, which aims to address coercive control in cults and high-control groups, marking a pivotal step in recognizing and legislating against such behaviors. Clare emphasizes the psychological impact of cults and the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights within religious contexts, highlighting the need for awareness and legislative action, and the importance of survivor-centered advocacy. Thank you for watching DisAllusioned Podcast! Don't forget to subscribe to hear more incredible stories of coercive control, survival, and advocacy!

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