Today I'm speaking with two survivors and recruiters of the nxivm cult. They escaped and shut the whole thing down. nxivm was positioned as a self help business with tiers to advance. But there was a cost and over time there were strategies designed to keep you in. Strategies that were controlling and horrific.

This article explains the terms we discuss.

Content warning: This episode discusses disordered eating, abuse, and pregnancy termination. Support resources are linked below.

• Lifeline 13 11 14
• 1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service
• Miscarriage and stillbirth support Pink Elephants www.pinkelephants.org.au and SANDS www.sands.org.au or 1300 072 637
• Disordered eating assistance The Butterfly Foundation or 1800 33 4673

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