The Lodge
RNZIn a world obsessed with wellbeing - would you put your health in the hands of a cult? A cautionary tale about the consequences of going alternative, when wellness becomes a matter of life & death.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessSociety & Culture | |||
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Phil seeks an interview with Aiping and her family to find out what’s going on now at the lodge and the story behind those energy clinics. Arriving in Te Anau, he speaks to a neighbour about what’s going on these days, and as he tries to get an audie... more
Remember Warwick the Kiwi actor? We follow his treatment at the Energy Bank in London, his special invitation to New Zealand for a one-on-one with Aiping Wang and find out how his story ends. Phil discusses the appeal of alternative medicine but also... more
We catch up with cult survivor and former zealot, Suzanne. She and her mum gave $1.5 million to Aiping to be life members at the Lodge, before her mum died what Suzanne calls “a horrific death”. Twenty years on, what does Suzanne believe now, what ha... more
A bomb threat in 2005 shuts down central Tauranga, a city in the North Island of New Zealand, and Phil discovers that the bomber has a connection with the Lodge. After coming under public scrutiny Aiping, her family and followers go international, op... more
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- Good exploration
VG exploration of the impact of this spurious advice. Also hated ‘eps’ but was able to ignore! After being involved in a keto diet 5 years ago, I watched the charismatic ‘coach’ turn from eating plans & empowering messages to full blown anti vax, encouraging people not to take pain relief etc, now full on ‘breaking news’ conspiracy posts - one to watch!
Apple Podcasts4Samwightlock
New Zealand8 days ago - Thought provoking
Hard to follow at first but very interesting story. Comes across as quite biased but clearly tries to seek out all sides.
Apple Podcasts4KayKay94621
United States19 days ago - Stick with it
A little hard to follow at first, but stick with it. Interesting story.
Apple Podcasts5bunnybeenUnited Statesa month ago - Eps v Episodes
The controversial choice by Simon, to use the term eps rather than the correct pronunciation - episodes, has clearly ruffled some listeners feathers. As upsetting as this kind of maverick language behaviour can be, it may have some justification. In the same way as an athlete looks after their body, perhaps media professionals such as Simon use this kind of foreshortening to avoid excessive wear on their mouthparts? More importantly, I enjoyed this podcast very much. Excellent work Simon. Well ... more
Apple Podcasts5fghjkklvrisbjNew Zealanda month ago - Not sure
Not sure what I have beeing listening to….
Intresting story, but what does the maker would like to tell/prove.
Could have been a bit shorter too, at least 2 or 3 episodes. Lot of repetition of story and audio files.
Apple Podcasts3Wegwew2010
Netherlandsa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #53 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #66 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #21 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  France/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #97 | Australia/Society & Culture |
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What is The Lodge about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focusing on the dark side of the wellness industry, this podcast explores narratives surrounding an alternative health cult, revealing the manipulative and often exploitative practices associated with its leader, Aiping Wang. Episodes highlight personal accounts of individuals who have suffered tragic consequences while seeking healing through questionable alternative therapies. Through investigative storytelling and emotional reflections, it seeks to shed light on the broader implications of blind faith in wellness practices, ultimately serving as a cautionary tale about the potential dangers of prioritizing alternative health paths over conventional medical care.
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The Lodge launched 3 months ago and published 9 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Lodge include:
1. Bronwyn Pretorius
2. Jacob Slevec
3. Sarah McCrum
4. Ireena Divkovic
5. Anka Richter
6. Emily Yang
7. Aiping Wang
8. Annie Kossoff
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