Part Two Can You Escape a High Control Group Like This
In this powerful interview, we sit down with the woman leading the rescue mission for people escaping the Gloriavale cult — one of New Zealand’s most extreme and isolated religious communities. Liz from the Gloriavale Leavers Trust reveals:
- What life inside the Gloriavale cult is really like
- How control, fear, labour exploitation, and spiritual manipulation kept people trapped
- The shocking stories survivors have shared after escaping
- How she helps families flee safely
- The healing and rebuilding process on the outside
- Why escape is so dangerous — and so brave
- The impact of the series Escaping Utopia
- A message for anyone still inside Gloriavale
This episode dives deep into themes of trauma, control, indoctrination, survival, and hope. If you care about cult recovery, high-control groups, New Zealand documentaries, or real-life survival stories — you need to watch this.