Below the breathless praise, the smiling black-and-white photos and the promises of a spiritual awakening, Bentinho Massaro’s website shows seekers how to join. “It’s quite simple,” the guru’s website ...

Warning: This post includes mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts. Teal Swan is a new brand of spiritual guru who uses YouTube videos to connect with her hundreds of thousands of followers.

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