About this episode

Kirsty Johnston introduces RNZ's podcast The Lodge, exploring a tragic story related to the modern wellness industry.

Host of Nellie's Baby, Kirsty Johnston, introduces you to your next binge listen - RNZ podcast The Lodge. What began as a promising sanctuary for healing in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful locations, became the epicentre of a double tragedy, a cautionary tale that goes straight to the heart of the modern wellness industry. Join host Phil Vine as he reopens the file on a mysterious cult that operated from a 1960s hunting lodge near Te Anau. Listen to the first episode of The Lodge, Distant Bells, and hear the rest of the series in your favourite podcast app. The Lodge on RNZ Podcasts. Read more about The Lodge on the RNZ website here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

People in this episode

Host: Kirsty Johnston

Topics covered

• wellness industry
• cult
• true crime
• podcast recommendation
• healing sanctuary
• tragedy

Keywords

• The Lodge
• Kirsty Johnston
• Phil Vine
• true crime
• wellness
• cult
• New Zealand

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RNZ

Books & works: The Lodge, Distant Bells

Places: Te Anau, New Zealand

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