Author, Cult Survivor, & Advocate
Unpacking fourteen years inside Falun Gong, exploring coercion, and helping survivors navigate the path to recovery and autonomy.
The Memoir
Saving Sentient Beings: A Career in Global Propaganda
This forthcoming memoir details Jaya’s journey from joining Falun Gong in London in the late 1990s through to his exit after more than a decade inside. Written with raw honesty and critical reflection, the book breaks down the subtle psychological mechanisms of coercive control, the reality of life within the movement, and the process of reclaiming agency.
Key Themes Explored
- Indoctrination: How high-demand belief systems gradually reshape identity.
- The Reality: A rare, detailed insider perspective on Falun Gong’s internal culture.
- Reconstruction: Rebuilding personal autonomy, critical thinking, and community post-exit.
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Peer Support & Advocacy
Unspun Podcast
Co-hosted with peers and experts, exploring high-demand groups and practical strategies for post-cult recovery.
Uncult Ōtautahi
Christchurch peer support group co-facilitated alongside a professional counsellor, providing a safe environment for survivors.
Decult
National advocacy and education, supporting public awareness on coercive control and cultic dynamics across New Zealand.
Ventures & Creative Practice
Commercial & Biotech
Drawing on 25 years of strategic design and project direction, Jaya is the Founder and Brand Director of Smell Hound, leading brand positioning, investor communications, and strategic development.
Digital Art Portfolio
Working under the creative identity Auspicious Victory, Jaya creates digital art blending traditional printmaking techniques, glitch aesthetics, and modern generative AI tools.
Graphic Design & Brand Strategy
Explore 25 years of strategic brand identity, publication design, and visual communication, bridging commercial direction with creative space activation.
Media & Enquiries
Available for commentary, podcast appearances, and panel discussions on cultic dynamics, coercive control, and survivor support frameworks.