Episode 414: Sweat Lodge Guru James Arthur Ray, Part 1
He went from a telemarketer to an Oprah-endorsed self-help guru, charging thousands for "enlightenment" retreats. His journey from unknown to one of the biggest stars in the industry came to a screeching halt once his use of extreme methods caused it all to come crumbing down. This week's episode is Sweat Lodge Guru James Arthur Ray, Part 1.
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