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 | 10 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Alternative HealthDocumentaryHealth & FitnessSociety & Culture | |||
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The Lodge host Phil Vine delves into a fascinating cold case from across the Tasman. The mysterious disappearance of two men, a 27 year old woman and her five-year-old daughter in Western Australia. One of the men was the leader of a doomsday cult wh... more
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
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- Engaging and frustrating
My title says it all- I found this podcast very informative and engaging however I got so frustrated with the people who are so gullible. It frustrates me that we live in a society where these charlatans prosper.
Apple Podcasts5heykuri
New Zealand4 months ago - Reminds me of the Maharishi
It’s so interesting how these cult leaders so often follow a formula to gain power and control.
Apple Podcasts5lacefacey
United States8 months ago - Thought provoking and well made.
Love this podcast. It’s fascinating and timely, and an important listen during this time period. Highly recommend.
Apple Podcasts5FireflyBrightUnited States8 months ago - 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 Podcasts4SamwightlockNew Zealand8 months 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 Podcasts4KayKay94621United States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #234 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #32 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #149 | Australia/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #53 | New Zealand/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  South Korea/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #100 |  Japan/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is The Lodge about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A hard-hitting investigative series that examines wellness cultures and the risks of unproven health therapies. Through survivor accounts, expert commentary, and rigorous journalism, it exposes how charismatic leadership and financial incentives can distort health advice, blur spiritual guidance with exploitation, and lead to serious health consequences. Across episodes, the narrative threads together personal stories of loss, questions about accountability, and the cultural lure of quick-fix wellness, offering listeners a nuanced, cautionary view on alternative health movements.
What stands out is the meticulous balance of human-interest storytelling with critical scrutiny of wellness culture, the recurring focus on energy healing and cul... more
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Recent guests on The Lodge include:
1. Bronwyn Pretorius
2. Jacob Slevec
3. Sarah McCrum
4. Ireena Divkovic
5. Emily Yang
6. Aiping Wang
7. Annie Kossoff
8. Stephanie Baker
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