Self-help Guru James Arthur Ray, Sweat Lodge Deaths, and Culture Appropriation within Wellness

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Scammed Wellness

Curissa Groll

13 episodes

4 days ago

Hello, I’m Curissa Groll. I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, which means I love health and wellness. However, throughout my life and academic career I have fount there's a dark side to the wellness industry. Scammed Wellness is a podcast dedicated to breaking down the scams, scandals, and swindles within the wellness industry. Think of it as true crime meets wellness! I use the power of storytelling to illustrate these narratives, and hope to provide the listener with evidenced based advice to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.

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Self-help Guru James Arthur Ray, Sweat Lodge Deaths, and Culture Appropriation within Wellness

Scammed Wellness

15 minutes 39 seconds

3 years ago

Self-help Guru James Arthur Ray, Sweat Lodge Deaths, and Culture Appropriation within Wellness

James Arthur Ray was a popular self-help guru in the early 2000s. Appearing on talks shows like Oprah and being in a popular documentary called The Secret, James’ career took off, along with his ego. In 2009 James leads a sweat lodge ceremony that ends in three deaths. In this weeks episode we break down the self-help side of wellness along with the culture appropriation that the wellness industry is famous for.

Resources:

https://www.theverge.com/2013/12/4/5038930/the-death-dealer-james-arthur-sweat-lodge-deaths-in-sedona

Welton S, Minty R, O'Driscoll T, et al. Intermittent fasting and weight loss: Systematic review. Can Fam Physician. 2020;66(2):117-125.

Books mentioned

The Science of Success: How to Attract Prosperity and Create a Life of Balance Through Proven Principles

and Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism