In a world obsessed with wellbeing - would you put your health in the hands of a cult? A cautionary tale about the consequences of going alternative, when wellness becomes a matter of life & death.
The Lodge
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In a world obsessed with wellbeing - would you put your health in the hands of a cult? A cautionary tale about the consequences of going alternative, when wellness becomes a matter of life & death.
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Recent Episodes
April 28, 2026
BONUS: Phil Vine chats cults with ABC's Dominique Bayens
Host Phil Vine interviews ABC's Dominique Bayens about the mysterious disappearance of four people linked to a doomsday cult in Western Australia.
July 17, 2025
Burning Questions
<p>Phil seeks an interview with Aiping and her family to find out what’s going on now at the lodge and the story behind those energy clinics. Arriving in Te Anau, he speaks to a neighbour about what’s going on these days, and as he tries to get an audience with the guru, is in for quite a reception.</p><p>For articles and images from the series, visit the RNZ website here: <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thelodge">www.rnz.co.nz/thelodge</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/the-lodge?share=99fed752-dacb-47ab-806d-d828c1554884">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
July 14, 2025
The Ultimate Price
<p>Remember Warwick the Kiwi actor? We follow his treatment at the Energy Bank in London, his special invitation to New Zealand for a one-on-one with Aiping Wang and find out how his story ends. Phil discusses the appeal of alternative medicine but also speaks with wellness experts about the dangers of exclusivity, where health gurus tell their followers it’s my way, or the highway.</p><p>For articles and images from the series, visit the RNZ website here: <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/thelodge">www.rnz.co.nz/thelodge</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/the-lodge?share=b91402f7-92f3-42c5-ac1e-dfcb166f44c6">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>
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