The Imagination

By: Emma Katherine
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  • A voice for the voiceless

    © 2025 The Imagination
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  • S5E43 | Lisa Gillard - From Trauma to Triumph: Surviving Satanic Ritual Abuse & Championing Justice
    Jan 27 2025

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    Today I’m honored to introduce you all to, Australian Satanic Ritual Abuse, medical abuse, and child sexual abuse survivor, 20-year whistleblower, loving mother and devoted wife, animal lover, life-long student of criminology and justice, movie and music connoisseur, qualified hairdresser, content creator, podcaster, and someone I’ve been absolutely honored to call my sister and dear friend: Lisa Gillard

    Lisa entered this world into a dark legacy—a multi-generational family steeped in ritual abuse and cult practices. As the eldest child, she was thrust into a life of trauma from birth, grappling with a congenital anomaly that required multiple surgeries. Between the ages of 3 and 4, her early memories are marred by the haze of anesthesia, unsupervised solitude, and the sinister presence of her abusers—her biological father and stepfather, who met through their sinister work. Together, they orchestrated her abuse not only at home but also by trafficking her to a network of pedophiles and occult practitioners, further entrenching her in a cycle of suffering and control.

    At 24, married and a mother, Lisa's life took a dramatic turn when the floodgates of her repressed memories burst open. Torrents of horrifying recollections reshaped her understanding of her past, revealing a life of darkness that she had dissociated to survive. This revelation was the beginning of her piecing together the fragments of her existence, answering the silent questions that had echoed in her mind for years.

    Since that pivotal moment, Lisa has embarked on a profound journey of healing, advocacy, and truth-telling. She has become a beacon of hope, speaking at events, rallies, and schools, and sharing her story on international platforms. Her growth over the years has been remarkable, transforming her from a survivor to a warrior for justice.

    I met Lisa early in my podcasting journey, and her support, love, and encouragement have been pivotal not just for me but for countless others. Lisa's approach is one of compassion, validation, and fierce protection, offering a safe haven for other survivors. She has spent two decades not only healing herself but also empowering others, confronting naysayers and trolls with unwavering courage.

    Today, having Lisa share her testimony on this podcast feels like a monumental milestone. It's an opportunity for us to rally around her, to give back the love and support she has so generously offered. Her story is a testament to resilience, a narrative of healing amidst the ruins of horror, and a celebration of love that transcends the darkest of pasts.

    We are privileged to hear what was once silenced, blessed by her presence here today. I urge you all to set aside distractions, to listen intently, to embrace and uplift Lisa, just as she has done for so many. This is not just Lisa's story; it's a circle of healing, a testament to the power of speaking out, and a reminder of the strength found in community.

    CONNECT WITH LISA:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_n_gillard/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.gillard.52
    X: https://x.com/LisaGraceJustyc
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justyce_sword?lang=en

    CONNECT WITH EMMA:
    EMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com OR standbysurvivors@protonmail.com
    My Substack: https://emmakatherine.substack.com/
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    2 hrs and 36 mins
  • Loss in the Survivor Community & Podcast Updates: Remembering Kevin Sutherland
    Jan 24 2025

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    Getting a little vulnerable on this one... A month ago, we lost an incredible survivor, advocate and member of our community - Kevin Sutherland. Kevin did 3 podcast episodes with me on 'The Imagination' and was one of the best and sweetest humans I've ever had the honor of meeting. I loved him so much - many of you did too - and losing him is something I'm still processing and coping with. I would love for you all to please pray for his family and to help elevate his story - which is being covered up in the UK. Kevin's story and voice deserve to be heard - he died to be heard and it's up to us to continue his legacy and to continue the mission he started. Dan Wootton and Lady Smith - we are coming for you. You won't get away with what you did to Kevin...

    I also cover a couple updates with my podcast - this has been a tumultuous time for me as a creator to continue being censored myself and I thought I would provide a short update on my thoughts regarding the direction I will be headed in the near future.

    References:
    Kevin's Twitter: https://x.com/KevSutherlandx

    Articles About Kevin:
    -"Child abuse inquiry ‘should be charged over suicidal man’s death’": https://t.co/5bW2MSthxr
    -"Child abuse inquiry is '100 per cent to blame for my brother's death', claims grieving sister"
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14289155/Child-abuse-inquiry-100-cent-blame-brothers-death-claims-grieving-sister.html?ito=amp_twitter_share-top
    -"Abuse survivor missing after failed anonymity bid"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8ngdzxd8eo

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    https://www.youtube.com/@imaginationpodcastofficial

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  • S5E42 | Iain & Emily Bryson - Cult Abduction, SRA, & a Family’s Fight for Their Daughter’s Freedom
    Jan 20 2025

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    Today I’m honored to have back on the show for a second time: Cult and child abduction whistleblower, devoted father to Adelle, husband to Emily, and son of the Most High, published writer and author, podcaster and host of his own YouTube channel @Iloveyoulikeone, child abuse advocate, independent researcher, avid reader, biker, gardener and farmer, animal caretaker, Dave Matthews Band concert-goer, coffee lover, and a man on a mission to expose evil and get his daughter emancipated from a satanic cult: Iain Bryson

    AND:

    SRA Prayer Minister, church youth leader, middle school math tutor, farmer, stray kitty feeder and cat mama, natural builder, homestead dreamer, published book editor, devoted wife to Iain and step-mother to Adelle, former New Ager and current soldier of Christ, cult and child abduction support and whistleblower, and an amazing woman who selflessly stepped into the fight of combatting occult and ritual abuse and creating a safe space for survivors: Emily Bryson

    In 2010, Iain’s first wife and their daughter traveled from their home in The Netherlands to his in-law's home in Poland for a visit on two different occasions. On both occasions, his first wife returned completely distraught, so different in nature that he questioned whether this might be her evil twin. On both occasions, their daughter returned with multiple signs and symptoms of having been abused. In December 2010, after their second return to their home from Poland, his first wife told Iain that her family was a "cult," that she was under "mind control," that she had "something like Stockholm Syndrome," that her "dad created a red herring" so that nobody would believe Iain when he tried to get help, that she was taking their daughter back to the cult in Poland, and that Iain would never see his wife or daughter again. On December 27th, 2010, Iain unknowingly said goodbye to them for the last time, giving his daughter a huge hug, thinking they were going to the library down the street. He has not seen his daughter since this moment...

    On today’s episode, we will be together adding some extra context to the first episode including discussing specifics on the symptoms of abuse and trauma Iain’s ex-wife and daughter exhibited, more about the final 3 weeks that Iain spent with his daughter and ex-wife - which is detailed in Part 4 of his memoir, Agata’s cry for help and how still no one has stepped up to investigate or care about all these years later, what Iain’s daughter said, did and didn’t do, the step-by-step on how Iain was fooled and tools for listeners on how to prevent this from happening to them, the retaliation and attacks experienced since Iain and Emily released his memoir, conferences, connections and dreams, going to war, how Iain and Emily have navigated this situation as a team, Emily’s work working with SRA survivors and assisting Iain with his memoir, Emily’s perspective and journey in believing and believing in Iain and his fight to set Agata and Addelle free from their captivity, how Iain’s fight became their fight, and so much more.

    CONNECT WITH IAIN:
    Website: https://a.co/d/hL603Sx
    Purchase Iain's book:
    YouTube: @iloveyoulikeone
    Twitter: https://x.com/iloveyoulikeone
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iloveyoulikeone/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086719568994

    CONNECT WITH THE IMAGINATION:
    EMAIL: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.com
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    2 hrs and 24 mins

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I'm so glad I stumbled on your podcast...

Wow...absolutely heartbreaking & terrifying. I lost all my kids, even when I was doing EVERYTHING right and the plan was return to home. Well due to my TBI I wasn't able to parent them but wanted and deserved to stay a constant in their lives (open adoption) but I was convinced to sign over my rights because I was told if I took it to trial and lost they would adopt them and I'd never see them again. Well of course DHS lied to me and used my TBI against me. My 2 younger kids were adopted out and my oldest went to the dad that never wanted her. I didn't know I was fooled until mediation (of course after the 60 days to recant my decision) when I was informed Oregon has no such thing as open adoption. On October 1st it will be 6 years since I had them and on Dec 12th will be 4 years since I have seen my babies. I said all that to say I definitely know DHS is corrupt beyond what anyone realizes. The statistics on missing children and child sex trafficking is sickening and astonishing. We need to speak up for all these innocent children. There needs to be so many more people like you willing to speak out, do the research and I'm sure at times deal with major scrutiny to be a voice for the voiceless. Bless you and thank you for what you do!

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