Almost four years ago I had the privilege of interviewing former Gloriavale commune member Melody Pilgrim, who escaped with her family in 2019. In light of the new documentary TV series about Gloriavale called ‘Escaping Utopia’ - which was broadcast by TVNZ over three nights last week - I thought it was important for Melody’s powerful account about the shocking truth of life inside Gloriavale to be heard by the listeners of this podcast. ✅ Become a $5 Patron at: www.Patreon.com/LeftFootMedia ORIGINAL VIDEO INTERVIEW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bvrzVqroWY&t=721s