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Kayaking as self-reflection
45:58 - 52:34 (06:35)
After being asked to settle down by his mother, a kayaker spent years reflecting on himself and his experiences on the river, believing they were gateways to a higher power.
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The Children of God cult was known for being abusive, especially to children, and for forcing them into sex acts and begging in different countries.
45:58 - 47:32 (01:33)
Summary
The Children of God cult was known for being abusive, especially to children, and for forcing them into sex acts and begging in different countries. A former member shares her story of growing up in the cult and eventually parting ways with it.
ChapterKayaking as self-reflection
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The speaker spent years reflecting on his identity and why kayaking felt like an escape, leading him to believe that the euphoric states he experienced while on the river were gateways to a higher power, rather than just the pursuit of being the best kayaker in the world.
47:32 - 50:38 (03:06)
Summary
The speaker spent years reflecting on his identity and why kayaking felt like an escape, leading him to believe that the euphoric states he experienced while on the river were gateways to a higher power, rather than just the pursuit of being the best kayaker in the world. Kayaking became a tool for him to overcome self-doubt and gain clarity.
ChapterKayaking as self-reflection
Episode73: An Adventure Worth Dying For. Murchison Falls National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Despite warnings of danger from the surrounding wildlife, explorer Henry Worsley would paddle his kayak on the Nile River at dusk and also wrote about his experiences on the river.
50:38 - 52:34 (01:55)
Summary
Despite warnings of danger from the surrounding wildlife, explorer Henry Worsley would paddle his kayak on the Nile River at dusk and also wrote about his experiences on the river.