The Turning: Room of Mirrors

S1: Ep 4 - The Devil's Advocates

PART FOUR - The world’s most admired woman lived a life dedicated to helping the poor – but was it always in their best interest? After Mother Teresa became famous, controversial claims about her work began to emerge. Dangerous medical practices? Secret baptisms? In this episode, we meet Mother Teresa's biggest critics and hear from sisters who were there. For additional content and information, follow the show on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rococopunch/?hl=en">@RococoPunch</a>This series was inspired by Mary Johnson’s memoir, “An Unquenchable Thirst.” Find it <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unquenchable-Thirst-Memoir-Mary-Johnson/dp/0385527489/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&amp;keywords=mary+johnson&amp;qid=1621270831&amp;sr=8-8">HERE</a> - <a href="https://amzn.to/3whsTeO">https://amzn.to/3whsTeO</a> <a href="https://www.rococopunch.com/transcripts">TRANSCRIPT</a> - <a href="https://www.rococopunch.com/transcripts">https://www.rococopunch.com/transcripts</a> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

In every ballet studio, there is a wall of mirrors. It reflects the people within. They’re part of a closed, elite group that asks for sacrifice and devotion from its members. This insular community produces iconic artists. It’s founded on a strict power structure, often with one man at the top. By tracing the origins of this unusual lifestyle, starting with the legacy of choreographer George Balanchine and the intimate stories of young dancers, we expose the beauty of an artform and the complexity of ballet culture.