The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast

How Arthur Rapkin Survived Mexican Prison & Life As A Drug Trafficker Turned Healer

Jul 15, 2024

Former drug smuggler Arthur Rapkin shares his wild story of drug trafficking in the 60s, surviving Mexican prison torture, and transformation into a healer. Topics include adventures in drug smuggling, hair growth journey, prison survival, and transitioning from a criminal to a mentor.

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Quick takeaways

Prioritizing relationships over material wealth is crucial for personal growth and fulfillment.

Arthur Rapkin's journey from drug trafficker to healer showcases redemption and life's unpredictable twists.

Early exposure to hustling and mentorship shaped Arthur Rapkin's unconventional path into criminal activities.

Deep dives

Arthur's Reflection on His Past Choices

Reflecting on his past life, Arthur Rapkin shares how he didn't always value relationships and regretted prioritizing material wealth. He acknowledges the significance of human connection and the virtues of kindness and compassion, highlighting how his experiences led him to realize the importance of these values.

Intro

3min

Journey into the World of 60s and 70s Hustlers

29min

Drug Trafficking and Hair Journey

8min

Surviving Corruption and Brutality in a Mexican Prison

25min

Promoting Healthy Pet Food, Skincare with Vitamin C, and Natural Cotton Clothing

5min

Life in a Mexican Prison

18min

Transformation from Drug Trafficker to Healer

9min

#726: Today we're sitting down with Arthur Rapkin, a former drug smuggler, author, musician, Bob Dylan impersonator, Chinese medicine practitioner, and survivor of torture in a Mexican prison. In the late 60’s, he ventured into the dangerous world of drug trafficking cocaine and was subsequently apprehended in Mexico where he then spent time in a Mexican prison. He tells us his wild story as a self-made outlaw whose misdeeds ultimately influenced U.S. drug trafficking policy, and led to his life-changing personal transformation.

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