We explore the glamorous and enterprising heyday of hot healing water resorts in Texas — from Mineral Wells to Marlin. Many of these places were built (late 1800s-early1900s) around natural, mineral imbued springs that were said to have a wide variety of benefits. The attracted everyone from Hollywood elites, grifters, miracle workers, and magnetic healers. Many of them have fallen to ruin.

Plus, we sit down with our friend Professor Jonathan Paul De Vierville, who may be the world's leading living expert on Hot Wells in San Antonio. We also learn he knew Steve Pollock in the 70s... everything is connected.

Other topics include: Mesmer, balneology, hysterical women finding solutions, Jung, the state of "healing" today, modern elixirs, the spiritual and physical health benefits of a good soak, and more. This is our season finale, thanks for listening to TO.

Reading:

"Crazy Water, The Story of Mineral Wells and Other Texas Health Resorts" by Gene Fowler