The Turning: Room of Mirrors

S1: Ep 3 - Mother

PART THREE - She wasn’t always a saint. When Mother Teresa is 36 years old, she hears a mystical voice on a train. Then she has visions — visions she believes are sent by God to tell her to bring souls to Jesus. Little does she know these moments of near ecstasy will lead her to international celebrity. But her path to founding her own religious institute is dotted with challenges and skepticism, even spiritual darkness. 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.