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“I’ve sat/served 7 retreats and think there is plenty to criticize in the Goenka system. Yet this podcast is just so uncritical in its presentation (eg, “some people on the internet even call it a cult!” with spooky music in the background) that it loses credibility.
Where are the stats on the prevalence of these issues? Where is the alternative viewpoint? I’m all for a balanced and informed critique of both the method taught by Goenka and the structure of the organization. But this is just scare mongering that perhaps is trying to cater to a true crime listener demographic”
Anneirene via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/24
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“I think it’s fantastic that someone is finally bringing light to the fact that these types of intensive holistic practices can cause people to have psychological breaks. When dealing with trauma, especially C-PTSD which I believe is hugely under diagnosed in our society, it’s of utmost importance...”Read full review »
Take it slowly via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/07/24
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“Leave it to the financial times to report harshly on free retreats. I’ll reserve my full opinion until the entire series is out, but what a bad take to dismiss a culturally precious technique that’s offered freely outside of a commodified system. Yes, these retreats are not for everyone - neither...”Read full review »
sarah.m.l via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/24
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“So far interesting but I also wonder if this type of retreat attracts people with a particular personality type who may be predisposed to mental health challenges making them already vulnerable to being attracted to cult like organisations? What a frightening story. Interesting to read other...”Read full review »
becslox via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/27/24
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