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“Apparently one third of people have psychological issues from meditation, this fact is offered up with no mention of the research confirming it. I would like to see the studies confirming it. From the intro the podcast wildly one sided with no mention of people who benefit from this practice and no mention of the featured women’s lifestyle or childhood prior to the retreats. To put the blame for the women’s breakdowns solely on the technique is poor journalism, desperate for a story where there may not be one.”
Nope39273 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/27/24
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“Having done a Visspassana retreat in France thirty years ago and greatly benefited from it ever since, (I even am considering going back for a refresher) I was pretty upset to hear this tale and wondering where it could possibly lead. I came away from my retreat with the advise to meditate once...”Read full review »
Bec Taylor via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/24/24
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“Yes, this was pretty one sided and would have benefited from more nuance re the different types of meditation but still very thought provoking. The popular narrative about meditation is so overwhelmingly positive. It was eye opening to realise there is also a risk of harmful side effects. The...”Read full review »
luckytwiglet via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/20/24
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“What a podcast! The production team shines through on this one. Really amazing storytelling on display.
Bravo!”
G Gruver via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/24
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