Guru: The Dark Side of Enlightenment
4.4
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2024
When we face challenges in life, we seek answers from people we believe can help us. When tragedy strikes an exclusive retreat with a self-help superstar, many people are left to wonder: how far is too far? James Arthur Ray was an Oprah-endorsed self-help teacher who achieved fame, fortune, and influence. But friends and family members of his followers questioned his unorthodox methods, and tried to stop him. From Wondery, the makers of “Dirty John,” “Dr. Death,” and “The Shrink Next Door,” comes a story about the dark side of enlightenment. Hosted by journalist Matt Stroud.Binge all episodes of Guru exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/guru/ now.
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"Mixed feelings on this one. Found it informational and added to what I already knew of the deaths at a self help retreat in Sedona, AZ in 2009. My mixed feelings come more from how the criminal case concluded. seeksafely.org"
Kitty Koer
"Brutal enlightenment on the nature and methods of false prophets. It’s cringey because it’s true. It doesn’t hurt to understand what it is and how it works - especially when gurus come in so many forms. #2020 Relevant. "
Allison Pellham
"I liked it! It depends on what you’re interested in. "
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