Astray
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How far would you go for enlightenment? Westerners have long been drawn to the spiritual mystique of India. While many find what they’re looking for and return home, some vanish without a trace or even end up dead. Astray investigates those who pay the ultimate cost in search of spiritual awakening.
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Inside the Olympic Prison [from Very Special Episodes]
In the winter of 1980, the world turned its eyes to Lake Placid, New York, host of the Winter Olympics. But behind the pageantry, another structure loomed in the Adirondack woods. Built to house 1,800 athletes, the Olympic Village looked less like a dormitory than a detention center — because
Seeker Syndrome
The dangers of Datura revealed, and a different perspective on what it means to seek… and the cost for those of us who do. Support India during the pandemic by donating to the organizations listed below that were suggested by Astray producer, Ankita Anand. https://fundraisers.giveindia.org/projects/
Charlie Marinelli: Found
Charlie Marinelli’s story is not surrounded by theories. In a first hand interview, he provides answers about hitting a spiritual edge in India — a journey he barely survived. Charlie Marinelli: Found Show Notes: Charlie Marinelli ~ Contact Charlie at charliemarinelli@gmail.com . Suzy Singh ~ Therap
Charlie Marinelli
The spiritual edge Charlie Marinelli chased in India the summer of 2019 forced his parents on a desperate race against the clock to try to rescue him. Charlie Marinelli Show Notes: Matthew Remski ~ Author, Journalist and Host of the podcast Conspirituality Astray Production Team: School of Humans //
Russell in Rishikesh
In November 2018, Russell flew to Rishikesh seeking the “next level of spirituality,” but it’s a quest he would never return from. Russell in Rishikesh Show Notes: Unidentified Dead Bodies in India Database ~ The database where Russell’s body was found. Astray Production Team: School of Humans // iH