For many, the landmark 2006 documentary The Secret was their first introduction to new age spiritualism and the law of attraction. This turned many of the Self-Help gurus featured in the documentary into overnight celebrities, including James Arthur Ray. From his “rockstar,” style seminars and in your face attitude, James rose to prominence by giving his attendees immense challenges, pushing them to breakthrough. But when a sweat lodge ran by James killed three people, the question remained: was he at fault? Did his teachings lead to this? Would he ever face justice or apologize?

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371: The Self-Help Guru’s Sweat Lodge That Became a Crime Scene

NOV 28, 202596 MIN
Mile Higher

371: The Self-Help Guru’s Sweat Lodge That Became a Crime Scene

NOV 28, 202596 MIN

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<div>For many, the landmark 2006 documentary The Secret was their first introduction to new age spiritualism and the law of attraction. This turned many of the Self-Help gurus featured in the documentary into overnight celebrities, including James Arthur Ray. From his “rockstar,” style seminars and in your face attitude, James rose to prominence by giving his attendees immense challenges, pushing them to breakthrough. But when a sweat lodge ran by James killed three people, the question remained: was he at fault? Did his teachings lead to this? Would he ever face justice or apologize?<br> <br> Support Our Sponsors:<br> AuraFrames: <a href="https://www.auraframes.com/milehigher">https://www.auraframes.com/milehigher</a> USE PROMO CODE: MILEHIGHER<br> DripDrop: <a href="https://www.dripdrop.com">https://www.dripdrop.com</a> USE PROMO CODE: MILEHIGHER<br> ButcherBox: <a href="https://butcherbox.com/milehigher">https://butcherbox.com/milehigher</a><br> Upwork: <a href="https://upwork.com">https://upwork.com</a><br> RocketMoney: <a href="https://rocketmoney.com/milehigher">https://rocketmoney.com/milehigher</a><br> <br> Intro 0:00<br> What Happened All Those Years Ago? 1:18<br> Charging for Help 2:56<br> James' Early Life 6:22<br> World Traveler or Good Liar? 10:24<br> Awestruck 13:58<br> Good Money in Self Help 23:23<br> Early Signs of Trouble 30:32<br> The Secret 32:24<br> James' First Taste of the Spotlight 43:54<br> Delusions of Grandeur 50:19<br> Becoming a Cult 55:21<br> The Sweat Lodge 58:48<br> How it All Happened 1:06:12<br> Immediate Aftermath 1:13:48<br> No Leg to Stand On 1:20:05<br> James' Return 1:26:56<br> A Sudden End 1:28:40<br> Final Thoughts &amp; Outro 1:32:44<br> <br> Mile Higher Media website: <a href="https://milehigher.com/">https://milehigher.com/</a> <br> Higher Hope Foundation: <a href="https://www.higherhope.org/">https://www.higherhope.org/</a> <br> Mile Higher Merch: <a href="http://milehigher.shop">milehigher.shop</a><br> <br> Check out our other podcasts!<br> The Sesh <a href="https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X">https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X</a><br> Lights Out <a href="https://bit.ly/3n3Gaoe">https://bit.ly/3n3Gaoe</a><br> Planet Sleep <a href="https://linktr.ee/planetsleep">https://linktr.ee/planetsleep</a><br> <br> Join our official FB group! <a href="https://bit.ly/3kQbAxg">https://bit.ly/3kQbAxg</a><br> <br> MHP YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/2qaDWGf">http://bit.ly/2qaDWGf</a><br> Are You Subscribed On Apple Podcast &amp; Spotify?!<br> Support MHP by leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcast :) <a href="https://apple.co/2H4kh58">https://apple.co/2H4kh58</a><br> MHP Topic Request Form: <a href="https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88">https://forms.gle/gUeTEzL9QEh4Hqz88</a><br> <br> You can follow us on all the things: @milehigherpod<br> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpod">http://www.instagram.com/milehigherpod</a><br> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigher">https://www.youtube.com/@MileHigher</a><br> <br> Hosts:<br> Kendall: @kendallraeonyt<br> IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/kendallraeonyt">http://instagram.com/kendallraeonyt</a><br> YT: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplace">https://www.youtube.com/c/kendallsplace</a><br> <br> Josh: @milehigherjosh<br> IG: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjosh">http://www.instagram.com/milehigherjosh</a><br> <br> Producers:<br> Janelle: @janelle_fields_<br> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fields_/">https://www.instagram.com/janelle_fields_/</a><br> <br> Ian: @ifarme<br> IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/">https://www.instagram.com/ifarme/</a><br> <br> Tom: @tomfoolery_photo<br> IG:   / tomfoolery_photo <br> <br> Podcast sponsor inquires: [email protected]<br> <br> ✉ Send Us Mail ✉<br> Kendall Rae &amp; Josh Thomas <br> 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233<br> Greenwood Village, CO 80112<br> <br> Music By: Mile Higher Boys<br> YT: <a href="https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QO">https://bit.ly/2Q7N5QO</a><br> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik">https://open.spotify.com/artist/0F4ik</a>...<br> <br> Sources: <a href="https://pastebin.com/yn8M6krg">https://pastebin.com/yn8M6krg</a><br> <br> The creator hosts a documentary series for educational purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with an editorial and artistic value.</div>