Escaping the Cult: Chantelle Neufeld on Hypnosis, Grief & Sovereignty

On this episode of the Align to Your Design podcast, Chantelle Neufeld shares with host Baeth Davis her journey from a strict homeschool cult [IBLP] (the same cult as the Duggars from the TV show "19 Kids and Counting") and the devastating personal loss of two of her siblings to becoming a hypnotherapist who uses creative visualization to heal emotional trauma. They discuss how hypnosis accesses the subconscious to reprogram limiting beliefs and restore sovereignty. The episode covers recognizing manipulation (fear, guilt, shame), reclaiming autonomy after high‑control religion, and common limiting beliefs like worthiness. Chantelle also shares how her sessions work—focused, efficient hypnotherapy that elicits clients’ own metaphors and inner guidance. They close with a human design reading (Chantelle is a 3/5 Projector with the Right Angle Cross of the Vessel of Love), exploring how her design shapes relationships, embodiment, and her message of loving the body and community while protecting personal boundaries. You can find out more at https://www.chantellen.com/.