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Empowering Ex-JW Conference
Join us for an empowering conference dedicated to former Jehovah's Witnesses (JWs) who are seeking freedom from fear after leaving the Watchtower cult. Here, you'll find a supportive community, inspiring talks, and transformative workshops focused on personal growth and healing. Connect with others who understand your journey and explore new pathways to reclaiming your life. Plus, don’t miss our special "Doomsday Comedy" segment, where humor meets healing, offering laughter and lightness as we navigate our past and build brighter futures together.
Why attend a conference?
Attending this seminar gives former Jehovah's Witnesses a powerful opportunity to heal, grow, and reconnect with their true selves in a safe, understanding environment away from the cult mentality. You’ll gain practical tools to overcome fear, guilt, and limiting beliefs, ultimately achieving freedom from fear, building confidence, and establishing healthy relationships. This event allows you to rediscover your own values and identity outside the Watchtower organization. Through inspiring talks, shared experiences, and even healing laughter during Doomsday Comedy, this gathering offers connection, clarity, emotional relief, and the motivation to move forward with strength, freedom, and hope as you embrace life beyond JW teachings.
Stand-up Comedy
Laughing at stand-up comedy offers former Jehovah's Witnesses a unique form of healing, helping them achieve freedom from fear associated with their past in the cult of the Watchtower. This shared laughter fosters a sense of camaraderie, creates moments of joy, reduces stress, and encourages a positive mindset. As they navigate their journey away from JW beliefs, it becomes easier to process past experiences and embrace new beginnings with a lighter heart.
Get to know our speakers
Jacek Siwek - speaker, coach
Jonas Skogstroll - Goatlike personality; comedian
Jacek Siwek - speaker, coach
Jacek was raised in a devout Jehovah’s Witness family and served as an elder within the Watchtower organization before waking up from the cult in 2014—an experience that brought deep trauma but also transformation. Through years of study and self-development, he built a path to help others seeking freedom from fear. Today, he is the autho
Jacek was raised in a devout Jehovah’s Witness family and served as an elder within the Watchtower organization before waking up from the cult in 2014—an experience that brought deep trauma but also transformation. Through years of study and self-development, he built a path to help others seeking freedom from fear. Today, he is the author of Fear to Freedom, a coach, speaker, entrepreneur, and proud husband and father. Jacek also leads a mentoring group supporting Polish-speaking ex-JWs worldwide.
Kate Satrettin BSC MSC MBACP
Jonas Skogstroll - Goatlike personality; comedian
Jacek Siwek - speaker, coach
Kate is a psychodynamic psychotherapist based in Kent, UK, who understands the complexities of freedom from fear stemming from her upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness. Having been raised in a high-control religion like the Watchtower, she brings a unique perspective to her practice. Trained and supervised by Dr. Gillie Jenkinson in the Walk
Kate is a psychodynamic psychotherapist based in Kent, UK, who understands the complexities of freedom from fear stemming from her upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness. Having been raised in a high-control religion like the Watchtower, she brings a unique perspective to her practice. Trained and supervised by Dr. Gillie Jenkinson in the Walking Free Therapeutic Model, Kate is also an affiliate of Hope Valley Counselling. She works internationally with clients who have suffered from the trauma of coercive control and manipulation in cultic environments, both in one-to-one and group settings. Before her journey as a therapist, Kate contributed to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), where she helped create a variety of mental health guidelines for the NHS, particularly focusing on issues relevant to those affected by JW beliefs.
Jonas Skogstroll - Goatlike personality; comedian
Jonas Skogstroll - Goatlike personality; comedian
Jonas Skogstroll - Goatlike personality; comedian
Jonas is a Goatfarmer window cleaner and a hilarious standup comedian. He has been doing standup in Sweden, Norway, and England about how to heal after leaving a high control group, particularly focusing on freedom from fear after experiences with cults like Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Watchtower organization.
Jonam Ross - Hypnotherapist
Jonas Skogstroll - Goatlike personality; comedian
Jonas Skogstroll - Goatlike personality; comedian
Jonam grew up within a high-control religious system, similar to a cult, but the instinct to pursue truth eventually pulled him out, setting him on a long path of rebuilding his mind from first principles. This journey led him deep into psychology, behavioral science, and the mechanics of influence, where he discovered how the same patter
Jonam grew up within a high-control religious system, similar to a cult, but the instinct to pursue truth eventually pulled him out, setting him on a long path of rebuilding his mind from first principles. This journey led him deep into psychology, behavioral science, and the mechanics of influence, where he discovered how the same patterns that trap people, like those found in organizations such as Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) and the Watchtower, can also set them free. Today, he leads The Fractal Effect, sharing influence-architecture frameworks that help individuals and organizations reclaim their mental sovereignty, sharpen their decision-making, and wield influence with integrity. His work focuses on dismantling coercive conditioning, promoting freedom from fear, strengthening inner authority, and equipping people to shape their environment rather than be shaped by it.
Martyna Tokarczyk - psychologist
Pawel Jakubowski - support group founder
Pawel Jakubowski - support group founder
Martyna Tokarczyk, a psychologist working with the Wybudzeni Association, provides support to individuals who have experienced destructive groups with cult-like characteristics, including those who have been involved with organizations like Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) and the Watchtower. She also helps people navigating grief or challenging
Martyna Tokarczyk, a psychologist working with the Wybudzeni Association, provides support to individuals who have experienced destructive groups with cult-like characteristics, including those who have been involved with organizations like Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) and the Watchtower. She also helps people navigating grief or challenging life situations and works with individuals with ADHD, as well as those facing stress and emotional overload. In her practice, Martyna emphasizes empathy and attentive support, aiding individuals in their journey toward freedom from fear and in finding peace during difficult times. The Wybudzeni Association is notable for being the first fully secular organization in Poland dedicated to assisting those who have left cult-like groups.
Pawel Jakubowski - support group founder
Pawel Jakubowski - support group founder
Pawel Jakubowski - support group founder
Pawel Jakubowski, a former Jehovah's Witness (JW), shares his experiences to support others facing similar challenges after leaving the Watchtower organization. He aims to provide a listening ear for those coping with the painful realities of being part of a cult. His mission is to guide individuals on their journey toward healing and freedom from fear.
Surprise Speaker
Pawel Jakubowski - support group founder
Surprise Speaker
Our special guest will share a story that will blow our minds. It's a love story that inspires unconditional love and creates the bridge we all dream of having, much like the freedom from fear that we seek in the teachings of Jehovah and the JW community, including insights from the Watchtower.
Created by:
jacek siwek / Jack Grey
Introduction
Chapter 1
What's Better Out There?
How the loss of identity within a cult can sometimes lead to the biggest gain of freedom from fear.
“The strongest force in human psychology is to stay consistent with how we define ourselves.”
~Tony Robbins
In the context of groups like Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) and the Watchtower, understanding this dynamic is crucial.
Foreword
Rodney Allgood
Motivational speaker and entrepreneur, the founder of Empowered Minds, is dedicated to helping ex-Jehovah's Witnesses find freedom from fear. He leads a Facebook support group for those transitioning away from the Watchtower's influence. As the creator of a transformative Deprograming Bootcamp, he has changed the lives of hundreds of individuals who have escaped the cult of Jehovah's Witnesses.
meet the authors
Cyndi Markey
Alex Chenarides
Alex Chenarides
Chapter 2
The Courage Within: Believe in Yourself
In the journey of self-discovery, embracing the courage within is essential for achieving freedom from fear. Many find strength in their beliefs, whether through a cult-like dedication to a cause or through the teachings of Jehovah as understood by those in the JW community. The Watchtower encourages individuals to trust in their abilities, reinforcing the notion that self-belief is a powerful tool in overcoming obstacles.
Alex Chenarides
Alex Chenarides
Alex Chenarides
Chapter 3
The End, A New Beginning in the context of a cult often signifies a significant transformation. For many, this journey towards freedom from fear can be challenging, especially when navigating the teachings of Jehovah as understood by JW members. The Watchtower has long played a crucial role in shaping beliefs and guiding individuals towards this new chapter in their lives.
Abigail Ramos
Alex Chenarides
Chapter 4
Clearing my conscience gave me more than I asked for, especially as I sought freedom from fear that had long been instilled in me by the teachings of the Watchtower. As a former member of the JW cult, I found that confronting my past, including my understanding of Jehovah, was essential to my personal growth.
Shane Hubening
Chapter 5
They may clip our wings within the confines of the cult, but we can still learn to soar and seek our freedom from fear. Through understanding the teachings of Jehovah and navigating the complexities of the JW community, we can find our path. Even as we engage with the Watchtower's doctrines, our spirit can rise above and embrace a life of liberation.
Connie Hamilton
Connie Hamilton
Chapter 6
Perfectly Imperfect
In a world where many seek cult-like structures for guidance, the journey to freedom from fear can often feel daunting. Those who find solace in the teachings of Jehovah, often referred to as JW, can discover a path illuminated by the principles found in the Watchtower. Embracing our imperfections allows us to connect more deeply with these teachings, fostering a community that uplifts rather than confines.
Monika Niezgoda
Connie Hamilton
Chapter 7
The End of One Journey in the cult of Jehovah's Witnesses often signifies a profound freedom from fear. As members of the JW community, followers look to the Watchtower for guidance and understanding as they navigate the complexities of their faith.
Gary Alt
Eric Wilson
Eric Wilson
Chapter 8
On the Upward Spiral
In this chapter, we explore the concept of a cult and how individuals seek freedom from fear through their beliefs. Many find solace in the teachings of Jehovah, particularly within the JW community, often guided by the principles outlined in the Watchtower. This journey represents an upward spiral towards greater understanding and liberation.
Eric Wilson
Eric Wilson
Eric Wilson
Chapter 9
Kicking Against the Goads
In the context of understanding the dynamics within a cult, many individuals seek freedom from fear, especially when it comes to their beliefs about Jehovah. The teachings propagated by the JW organization, particularly through the Watchtower, often prompt individuals to reflect on their own convictions and the consequences of resisting such ideologies.
Sarah Lund
Eric Wilson
Kimberly Sherry
Chapter 10
Finding Freedom from Fear in a Cult
In this chapter, we explore the journey toward freedom from fear, particularly for those who have experienced life within a cult, such as those associated with Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) and the Watchtower organization. Understanding how to break free from the psychological chains of fear is crucial for anyone seeking liberation from such influences.
Kimberly Sherry
Kimberly Sherry
Kimberly Sherry
Chapter 11
Re-own Your Power: Embrace your freedom from fear and break free from the influences of the cult. It’s time to reclaim your strength, especially if you have felt constrained by teachings from groups like Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) or the Watchtower organization. This chapter encourages you to discover your true potential and live authentically.
Bess Kristie
Kimberly Sherry
Bess Kristie
Chapter 12
Tell Me Why the Caged Bird Sings
In the context of a cult that often emphasizes the importance of freedom from fear, the teachings of Jehovah, particularly those found in the Watchtower publications, can play a significant role in shaping one's understanding of liberation. For many who identify as JW, the struggle for personal freedom often intertwines with their spiritual journey, highlighting the complexities of finding peace amidst societal pressures.
Libby Pease
Meandy Bishop
Meandy Bishop
Chapter 13
How Fearlessly the Mouse Roars
In this chapter, we explore how the teachings of the cult can lead to a profound freedom from fear. Many individuals, including followers of Jehovah's Witnesses (JW), find strength in their beliefs as promoted by the Watchtower. The courage to face life's challenges often stems from a deep-rooted faith that empowers them to roar fearlessly, much like a mouse that has discovered its voice.
Meandy Bishop
Meandy Bishop
Meandy Bishop
Chapter 14
Finding Freedom from Fear and True Happiness Beyond the Cult
In this chapter, we explore the journey towards discovering family freedom and achieving true happiness, particularly for those who have navigated the complexities of life within a cult, such as the Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) community. Breaking free from the constraints imposed by organizations like the Watchtower can lead to a profound sense of liberation and peace. Embracing personal freedom from fear is essential to finding authentic joy and fulfillment.
Rose Smith
Meandy Bishop
Terina Maldonado
Chapter 15
Escaping My Cocoon from the confines of a cult, I found my path to freedom from fear. As I distanced myself from the teachings of Jehovah and the stringent beliefs of the JW community, I began to see life through a new lens, free from the influence of the Watchtower.
Terina Maldonado
Terina Maldonado
Terina Maldonado
Chapter 16
Rebuilding from the Rubble
In the aftermath of the devastation, many found solace in the teachings of the cult that emphasized freedom from fear. Followers of Jehovah, often referred to as JW members, looked to the Watchtower for guidance and support during these challenging times. Their unwavering faith became a beacon of hope, helping them to rebuild their lives from the rubble.
Nesly Ann Brule
Terina Maldonado
Nesly Ann Brule
Chapter 17
The Stories from The Same Planet explore the theme of freedom from fear, a central tenet in the teachings of Jehovah. In this context, the experiences shared resonate with the beliefs found in the JW community, particularly those highlighted in the Watchtower publications. These narratives reflect a deeper understanding of how individuals can find solace and strength through their cult-like devotion to faith.
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