Rethinking Wellness offers critical thinking and compassionate skepticism about wellness and diet culture, and reflections on how to find true well-being. We explore the science (or lack thereof) behind popular wellness diets, the role of influencers and social-media algorithms in spreading wellness misinformation, problematic practices in the alternative- and integrative-medicine space, how wellness culture often drives disordered eating, the truth about trending topics like gut health, how to avoid getting taken advantage of when you’re desperate for help and healing, and how to care for yourself in a deeply flawed healthcare system without falling into wellness traps. This podcast feed shares generous previews and occasional full-length episodes. To hear everything, become a paid subscriber at <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>.

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Christy answers an audience question about whether you need an anti-inflammatory diet, or other dietary changes, for migraines. The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first part here, and<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow"> sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the whole thing!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com" rel="nofollow">on Substack</a>. More from Christy: Books: <ul><li><a href="https://christyharrison.com/book-anti-diet-intuitive-eating-christy-harrison" rel="nofollow">Anti-Diet</a></li><li><a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a></li><li><a href="https://christyharrison.com/emotional-eating-workbook" rel="nofollow">The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating &amp; Body Image Workbook</a></li></ul>Courses:<ul><li><a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a></li><li><a href="https://christyharrison.com/intro-to-intuitive-eating" rel="nofollow">Intro to Intuitive Eating</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Migraine Diets: Myths, Facts, and What the Science Really Says

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Nutritionist Abbie Attwood joins us to discuss how dealing with multiple autoimmune chronic illnesses led her down a path of dubious diagnoses and disordered eating, and how she ultimately found healing. We get into how disordered eating can trigger and aggravate chronic conditions, why she believed she had “adrenal fatigue” and “leaky gut,” and the role of obsession and OCD in orthorexia. We also talk about why it’s so easy to have your identity get wrapped up in disordered eating and chronic illness, how wellness culture preys on grief over physical limitations, the importance of self-compassion and how Abbie and Christy practice it, the prevalence of heightened sensitivity in IBS and other chronic conditions, how wellness-culture rabbit holes can lead to worsening symptoms, and the process of coming back to conventional medicine after a foray into the alt-med world. This episode was originally published in February 2025.We’ve removed the paywall, and this episode is now available for free thanks to our sponsors! For more free content, please don’t skip the ads :) Abbie Attwood (she/her) is an anti-diet, weight-inclusive provider with a masters in clinical nutrition. She is the owner of Abbie Attwood Wellness, providing both individual and group virtual nutrition therapy and body image coaching. She is also the host of the Full Plate Podcast and writes the accompanying newsletter.Abbie has lived experience with an eating disorder, which happened at the intersection of competitive running, OCD, and several chronic illnesses—all of which have made her especially passionate about working with those who don’t always see themselves in the traditional picture of disordered eating.She works with clients around the globe, supporting them in healing from disordered eating, chronic dieting, body shame, and compulsive exercising to move into a kind and respectful relationship with their body. Abbie’s approach centers on self-compassion, social justice, and body liberation.She splits time between Maine and the Bay Area with her husband and their two quirky rescue pups. She’s a lover of breakfast, books, the ocean, and all the ice cream. Learn more about her work at <a href="https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/" rel="nofollow">abbieattwoodwellness.com</a>.If you like this conversation, <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/rethinkingwellness" rel="nofollow">subscribe</a> to hear lots more like it! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>.Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Disordered Eating, Dubious Diagnoses, and Autoimmune Disease with Abbie Attwood

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Christy answers an audience question about the diets you *don’t* need to try in (peri)menopause—and ways to get your loved ones to stop talking about them.The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the rest!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/menopause-misinformation-and-how" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<a href="https://christyharrison.com/questions" rel="nofollow">Ask a question of your own</a> for a chance to have it answered in a future episode!Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold. Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a> online course. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Menopause Misinformation, and How to Set Boundaries on Wellness Talk

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Author and pediatric surgeon Dana Suskind joins us to discuss her new book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/8432/9798217180899" rel="nofollow">Human Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity &amp; Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI</a>. We get into why true caring is what makes us unique from machines, how human parenting instills critical thinking and empathy, the role of governments and regulators in dealing with AI harms, her HOPE framework for raising kids in the age of AI, and more. For paid subscribers, we do a deeper dive into the importance of “good enough” parenting—and how it compares to the gentle parenting and intensive parenting approaches. We also discuss Christy’s response as an eating-disorders specialist to the comparison between AI and ultra-processed foods.   To hear the full episode including the deeper dive, upgrade to paid at <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. More from Christy:<ul><li>Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. </li><li>If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.</li><li><a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/welcome" rel="nofollow">Subscribe on Substack</a> for full interviews and more! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges, and a place to connect with other listeners.</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How to Raise Critical Thinkers in the Age of AI

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Christy discusses what she’s been going through with IVF and how it’s affected her body image, plus 5 things she’s trying to keep in mind as she navigates a changing body amid the pressures of diet and wellness culture. This episode originally aired in June 2025. Check out the written version on <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com" rel="nofollow">our website</a> for updates.This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the full episode!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/5-ways-to-cope-with-body-image-challenges" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a> online course. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

5 Ways to Cope with Body-Image Challenges This Summer

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Christy discusses how to make sure a “healthy” dietary change doesn’t spiral into disordered eating—and how to know your desire to change your eating is driven by health and not diet culture.  The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first half here, and <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the whole thing!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com" rel="nofollow">on Substack</a>.More from Christy: Books: <ul><li><a href="https://christyharrison.com/book-anti-diet-intuitive-eating-christy-harrison" rel="nofollow">Anti-Diet</a></li><li><a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a></li><li><a href="https://christyharrison.com/emotional-eating-workbook" rel="nofollow">The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating &amp; Body Image Workbook</a></li></ul>Courses:<ul><li><a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a></li><li><a href="https://christyharrison.com/intro-to-intuitive-eating" rel="nofollow">Intro to Intuitive Eating</a></li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Is Your “Healthy” Diet Actually Harmful? 6 Signs to Check Now

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Religious-ethics scholar Liz Bucar, author of <a href="https://www.lizbucar.com/books" rel="nofollow">Beyond Wellness</a>, joins us to discuss the religious roots of wellness practices, why bringing religion back into “spiritual” wellness spaces might be the key to promoting true well-being (even for non-religious people), and how the very human need for control shows up in diet and wellness culture. For paid subscribers, we do a deeper dive into how religion has contributed to Americans’ troubled relationship with food and how religious foodways can also help us heal from diet culture, with some detours into the longevity movement, GLP-1s and the thin ideal, and more.   Liz Bucar is a religious ethicist and professor of religion at Northeastern University, as well as a certified intenSati and Kripalu yoga instructor and the author of the new book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/8432/9780593854976" rel="nofollow">Beyond Wellness</a>. Her popular writing has appeared in The Atlantic, the Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, and The Wall Street Journal, and she is the author of four books, including the award-winning Stealing My Religion and Pious Fashion. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts. For more about how religion shapes us all, even if we don&#39;t believe, subscribe to Liz’s newsletter at <a href="https://www.lizbucar.com" rel="nofollow">LizBucar.com</a>. To hear the full episode including the deep dive, upgrade to paid at <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. More from Christy:<ul><li>Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. </li><li>If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.</li><li><a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/welcome" rel="nofollow">Subscribe on Substack</a> for full interviews and more! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges, and a place to connect with other listeners.</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Beyond Wellness: Restoring the Religious Roots of Spiritual Practices

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Christy shares some exciting announcements about the podcast! <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">Upgrade to paid</a> for access to all our content: <ul><li>Subscriber-only Q&amp;As and essays answering your burning questions about wellness/diet culture, with critical and rigorous reporting on the science (something you’ll never get from ChatGPT, which we don’t use for research or writing)</li><li>Extended interviews with our guests, including all the juicy bits</li><li>Monthly office hours on Substack Live</li><li>Access to our full archive, including posts about gut health, seed oils, supplements, weight-loss drugs, perimenopause, autoimmune diets, thyroid health, and lots more</li><li>Commenting privileges and a place to connect with other subscribers</li><li>Other cool perks, like special access to occasional livestreams, workshops, and courses</li></ul>Here are the dates of the first three office hours:<ul><li>Wed, Aug 19 at 1pm ET (Download the Substack app and then<a href="https://open.substack.com/live-stream/272750" rel="nofollow"> click here</a>)</li><li>Thu, Sep 24 at 1pm ET (Download the Substack app and then<a href="https://open.substack.com/live-stream/272754" rel="nofollow"> click here</a>)</li><li>Thu, Oct 22 at 1pm ET (Download the Substack app and then<a href="https://open.substack.com/live-stream/272760" rel="nofollow"> click here</a>)</li></ul>Free ad-supported episodes: please <a href="https://christyharrison.com/contact" rel="nofollow">email us</a> if you hear any advertisements that are out of alignment with our brand (e.g. diet programs, GLP-1 meds, supplements, etc.)<a href="https://christyharrison.com/questions" rel="nofollow">Ask a question of your own</a> for a chance to have it answered in a future episode! Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Exciting Changes Ahead: Discover What's New on the Pod

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Christy answers an audience question about whether artificial food colorings and other additives really have any impact on ADHD. This episode was originally published in November 2024.Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com" rel="nofollow">on Substack</a>, and <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe?utm_content=adhd&utm_source=podcast" rel="nofollow">upgrade to a paid subscription</a> for lots more like this!<a href="https://christyharrison.com/questions" rel="nofollow">Ask a question of your own</a> for a chance to have it answered in a future episode.Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold. Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a> online course. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Do Artificial Food Additives Cause ADHD?

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Intuitive Eating co-author Elyse Resch joins us to discuss her history with the natural-food movement, how trying to eat “naturally” led her into orthorexia and other forms of disordered eating, how intuitive eating is being co-opted by wellness culture, what to consider if you’re interested in “natural” foods, and more. This episode was originally published in 2024.Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-S, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND, is a nutrition therapist in private practice with over 40 years of experience specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating, now in its 4th edition, the Intuitive Eating Workbook, and The Intuitive Eating Card Deck: 50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food. Elyse is also the author of The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens and The Intuitive Eating Journal: Your Guided Journey for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food and a chapter contributor to The Handbook of Positive Body Image and Embodiment. She has published journal articles, print articles, and blog posts, and does regular speaking engagements, podcasts, and extensive media interviews. Her work has been profiled on ABC, NPR, CNN, and NBC, and in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Associated Press, and USA Today, among others.Elyse is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from diet culture through the Intuitive Eating process. Her philosophy embraces the goal of reconnecting with one’s internal wisdom about eating and developing body liberation, with the belief that all bodies deserve dignity and respect. She is a social justice advocate, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor, a Fellow of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, a member of the Healer’s Circle of Project Heal, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and she supervises and trains health professionals. Find her at <a href="https://elyseresch.com/EResch/" rel="nofollow">elyseresch.com</a>.If you like this conversation, <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/rethinkingwellness" rel="nofollow">subscribe</a> to hear lots more like it!Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like bonus episodes, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, early access to regular episodes, community threads, and much more. Learn more and sign up at <a href="https://elyseresch.com/EResch/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>.Christy&#39;s book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>. This is a public episode. If you&#39;d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=CTA_2&utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Intuitive Eating co-author Elyse Resch joins us to discuss her history with the natural-food movement, how trying to eat “naturally” led her into orthorexia and other forms of disordered eating, how intuitive eating is being co-opted by wellness culture, what to consider if you’re interested in “natural” foods, and more. This episode was originally published in 2024.Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-S, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND, is a nutrition therapist in private practice with over 40 years of experience specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating, now in its 4th edition, the Intuitive Eating Workbook, and The Intuitive Eating Card Deck: 50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food. Elyse is also the author of The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens and The Intuitive Eating Journal: Your Guided Journey for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food and a chapter contributor to The Handbook of Positive Body Image and Embodiment. She has published journal articles, print articles, and blog posts, and does regular speaking engagements, podcasts, and extensive media interviews. Her work has been profiled on ABC, NPR, CNN, and NBC, and in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Associated Press, and USA Today, among others.Elyse is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from diet culture through the Intuitive Eating process. Her philosophy embraces the goal of reconnecting with one’s internal wisdom about eating and developing body liberation, with the belief that all bodies deserve dignity and respect. She is a social justice advocate, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor, a Fellow of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, a member of the Healer’s Circle of Project Heal, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and she supervises and trains health professionals. Find her at <a href="https://elyseresch.com/EResch/" rel="nofollow">elyseresch.com</a>.If you like this conversation, <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/rethinkingwellness" rel="nofollow">subscribe</a> to hear lots more like it!Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like bonus episodes, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, early access to regular episodes, community threads, and much more. Learn more and sign up at <a href="https://elyseresch.com/EResch/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>.Christy&#39;s book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>. This is a public episode. If you&#39;d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe?utm_campaign=CTA_2&utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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"Natural" Foods as a Gateway to Disordered Eating with Elyse Resch

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Today is a very special episode, because Christy’s back from maternity leave!To return to the show, she’s joined by our producer <a href="https://www.ameliahruby.com/" rel="nofollow">Amelia Hruby</a> for a conversation about the wellness trends she noticed while she was away, the personal health issues she navigated postpartum, and the parenting shifts she’s made with two kids at home.They also discuss why Christy’s found herself turning to Reddit more than PubMed recently, how to find reliable information amidst so much AI slop, and topics for upcoming episodes — including GLP-1s, peptides, allergens, and more.For paid subscribers, Christy also shares why she ended up in the ER multiple times after giving birth, the moment she realized she might be getting an AI diagnosis, and how she’s handling new parenting challenges.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To read the full post and upgrade to paid, go to <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/christys-back-a-special-return-to" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. More from Christy:Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/welcome" rel="nofollow">Subscribe on Substack</a> for full interviews and more! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges, and a place to connect with other listeners. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Today is a very special episode, because Christy’s back from maternity leave!To return to the show, she’s joined by our producer <a href="https://www.ameliahruby.com/" rel="nofollow">Amelia Hruby</a> for a conversation about the wellness trends she noticed while she was away, the personal health issues she navigated postpartum, and the parenting shifts she’s made with two kids at home.They also discuss why Christy’s found herself turning to Reddit more than PubMed recently, how to find reliable information amidst so much AI slop, and topics for upcoming episodes — including GLP-1s, peptides, allergens, and more.Behind the paywall, Christy also shares why she ended up in the ER multiple times after giving birth, the moment she realized she might be getting an AI diagnosis, and how she’s handling new parenting challenges.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To read the full post and upgrade to paid, go to <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/christys-back-a-special-return-to" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. More from Christy:Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/welcome" rel="nofollow">Subscribe on Substack</a> for full interviews and more! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges, and a place to connect with other listeners.

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Finding Reliable Health Information Amidst AI Slop & Postpartum Overwhelm – with Christy and Amelia

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast#38;utm_campaign=CTA_7" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>.Christy answers an audience question about the keto diet and whether it’s really all it’s cracked up to be. The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the rest!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/why-do-people-think-the-keto-diet" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<a href="https://christyharrison.com/questions" rel="nofollow">Ask a question of your own</a> for a chance to have it answered in a future episode!Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold. Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a> online course.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com?utm_campaign=CTA_7&utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a> Christy answers an audience question about the keto diet and whether it’s really all it’s cracked up to be. The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the rest!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/why-do-people-think-the-keto-diet" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<a href="https://christyharrison.com/questions" rel="nofollow">Ask a question of your own</a> for a chance to have it answered in a future episode!Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold. Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a> online course. 

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Keto Diets: Are the Health Benefits Overhyped?

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Philosopher, professor, and podcaster <a href="https://www.ellieandersonphd.com/" rel="nofollow">Ellie Anderson, PhD</a> joins us to discuss the realities of living in a “post-truth” era – where conspiracy theories, fake news, and anti-science rhetoric are everywhere.Ellie also shares her personal experience with dubious diagnoses and the “divine feminine,” why studying phenomenology helps her understand lived experience, and how wellness culture permeates so many industries.For paid subscribers, Christy and Ellie explore the definition of “post-truth,” why so many Americans endorse conspiracy theories, and what they think of the hype around RFK Jr, GLP-1s, supplements, and more.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To read the full post and upgrade to paid, go to <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/conspiracy-theories-fake-news-and" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. More from Christy:Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/welcome" rel="nofollow">Subscribe on Substack</a> for full interviews and more! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges, and a place to connect with other listeners. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Philosopher, professor, and podcaster <a href="https://www.ellieandersonphd.com/" rel="nofollow">Ellie Anderson, PhD</a> joins us to discuss the realities of living in a “post-truth” era – where conspiracy theories, fake news, and anti-science rhetoric are everywhere.Ellie also shares her personal experience with dubious diagnoses and the “divine feminine,” why studying phenomenology helps her understand lived experience, and how wellness culture permeates so many industries.Behind the paywall, Christy and Ellie explore the definition of “post-truth,” why so many Americans endorse conspiracy theories, and what they think of the hype around RFK Jr, GLP-1s, supplements, and more.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To read the full post and upgrade to paid, go to <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/conspiracy-theories-fake-news-and" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. More from Christy:Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/welcome" rel="nofollow">Subscribe on Substack</a> for full interviews and more! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges, and a place to connect with other listeners.

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How to Avoid Conspiracy Theory Hype – Navigating the Post-Truth Era with Ellie Anderson, PhD

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Christy discusses how to tell whether your symptoms are related to perimenopause or something else, what perimenopause has in common with dubious diagnoses (even though it’s a real condition), and what the best available evidence says about hormone therapy, weight gain, and more.This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow"> sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the full episode!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/think-you-might-be-in-perimenopause" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Christy&#39;s second book,<a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow"> The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s<a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow"> Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a> online course. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Christy discusses how to tell whether your symptoms are related to perimenopause or something else, what perimenopause has in common with dubious diagnoses (even though it’s a real condition), and what the best available evidence says about hormone therapy, weight gain, and more.This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow"> sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the full episode!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/think-you-might-be-in-perimenopause" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Christy&#39;s second book,<a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow"> The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s<a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow"> Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a> online course.

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Think You Might Be in Perimenopause? Don't Fall for These Wellness Traps. (Best Of)

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Science communicator Jonathan Jarry joins us to discuss his history of turning to alternative cures for chronic pain, how he came to be skeptical of the wellness industry, the problems with science journalism, why you probably don’t have a leaky gut (despite what many influencers and wellness practitioners claim), the critical article about “leaky gut syndrome” that resulted in death threats, and lots more.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. Jonathan Jarry is a science communicator with McGill University’s Office for Science and Society (OSS), dedicated to separating sense from nonsense on the scientific stage. He has a Master’s degree in molecular biology and he brings his experience in cancer research, human genetics, rehabilitation research, and forensic biology to the work he does for the public. With cardiologist Dr. Christopher Labos, he co-hosts the award-winning medical podcast The Body of Evidence, which aims to contextualize findings in the realm of health research and answer the public&#39;s most pressing questions about the biomedical sciences while also being funny and entertaining. He talks about science most Fridays on CTV Montreal News and is regularly interviewed in both English- and French-language media. Learn more about his work at <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">jonathanjarry.com</a>. If you like this conversation, <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/rethinkingwellness" rel="nofollow">subscribe</a> to hear lots more like it! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>.Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Science communicator Jonathan Jarry joins us to discuss his history of turning to alternative cures for chronic pain, how he came to be skeptical of the wellness industry, the problems with science journalism, why you probably don’t have a leaky gut (despite what many influencers and wellness practitioners claim), the critical article about “leaky gut syndrome” that resulted in death threats, and lots more.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. Jonathan Jarry is a science communicator with McGill University’s Office for Science and Society (OSS), dedicated to separating sense from nonsense on the scientific stage. He has a Master’s degree in molecular biology and he brings his experience in cancer research, human genetics, rehabilitation research, and forensic biology to the work he does for the public. With cardiologist Dr. Christopher Labos, he co-hosts the award-winning medical podcast The Body of Evidence, which aims to contextualize findings in the realm of health research and answer the public&#39;s most pressing questions about the biomedical sciences while also being funny and entertaining. He talks about science most Fridays on CTV Montreal News and is regularly interviewed in both English- and French-language media. Learn more about his work at <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">jonathanjarry.com</a>. If you like this conversation, <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/rethinkingwellness" rel="nofollow">subscribe</a> to hear lots more like it! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>.Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.

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Why You Probably Don’t Have a Leaky Gut, and Other Wellness Misconceptions with Jonathan Jarry (Best of)

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com?utm_campaign=CTA_7&utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>Christy answers an audience question about whether you really need to restrict a wide variety of “inflammatory” foods for thyroid health.The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the rest!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/thyroid-problems-is-a-diet-the-answer" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<a href="https://christyharrison.com/questions" rel="nofollow">Ask a question of your own</a> for a chance to have it answered in a future episode!Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold. Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a> online course. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com?utm_campaign=CTA_7&utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a> Christy answers an audience question about whether you really need to restrict a wide variety of “inflammatory” foods for thyroid health.The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow">sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the rest!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/thyroid-problems-is-a-diet-the-answer" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<a href="https://christyharrison.com/questions" rel="nofollow">Ask a question of your own</a> for a chance to have it answered in a future episode!Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold. Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a> online course.

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Can You Fix Your Thyroid with a Diet Change?

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Journalist, podcaster, and author <a href="https://elisehu.com/" rel="nofollow">Elise Hu</a> joins us to discuss her background with modeling and disordered eating, why beauty culture is a cousin of diet culture, Elise’s experience with intense beauty standards in Korea, and the realities of pushing back against performances of femininity.Behind the paywall, Christy and Elise discuss the rise of K-Beauty globally, problematic K-Pop body ideals, the lack of mental health support in many Asian countries, and how the technological gaze is reshaping beauty standards online and around the world.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To read the full post and upgrade to paid, go to <a href="http://rethinkingwellness.substack.com" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. More from Christy:Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/welcome" rel="nofollow">Subscribe on Substack</a> for full interviews and more! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges, and a place to connect with other listeners. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Journalist, podcaster, and author <a href="https://elisehu.com/" rel="nofollow">Elise Hu</a> joins us to discuss her background with modeling and disordered eating, why beauty culture is a cousin of diet culture, Elise’s experience with intense beauty standards in Korea, and the realities of pushing back against performances of femininity.Behind the paywall, Christy and Elise discuss the rise of K-Beauty globally, problematic K-Pop body ideals, the lack of mental health support in many Asian countries, and how the technological gaze is reshaping beauty standards online and around the world.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To read the full post and upgrade to paid, go to <a href="http://rethinkingwellness.substack.com" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. More from Christy:Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/welcome" rel="nofollow">Subscribe on Substack</a> for full interviews and more! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges, and a place to connect with other listeners.

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Why Beauty Imperatives Are Not Victimless Crimes ft. Elise Hu

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Writer and linguist Amanda Montell joins us to discuss “magical overthinking” and the cognitive biases that make us vulnerable to misinformation, celebrity culture and its intersections with wellness culture, how to deal with panic headlines, cultish language to watch out for in wellness spaces, and more. Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first part is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. Amanda Montell is a writer and linguist from Baltimore. She is the author of the acclaimed books <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/8432/9780062868886" rel="nofollow">Wordslut</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/8432/9780062993151" rel="nofollow">Cultish</a>, and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/8432/9781668007976" rel="nofollow">The Age of Magical Overthinking</a> (Bookshop affiliate links). Along with hosting the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Harper&#39;s Bazaar, and more. She holds a degree in linguistics from NYU and lives in Los Angeles with her partner, plants, and pets. Find her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanda_montell/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@Amanda_Montell</a>.If you like this conversation, <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/rethinkingwellness" rel="nofollow">subscribe</a> to hear lots more like it! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>.Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Writer and linguist Amanda Montell joins us to discuss “magical overthinking” and the cognitive biases that make us vulnerable to misinformation, celebrity culture and its intersections with wellness culture, how to deal with panic headlines, cultish language to watch out for in wellness spaces, and more. Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first part is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. Amanda Montell is a writer and linguist from Baltimore. She is the author of the acclaimed books <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/8432/9780062868886" rel="nofollow">Wordslut</a>, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/8432/9780062993151" rel="nofollow">Cultish</a>, and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/8432/9781668007976" rel="nofollow">The Age of Magical Overthinking</a> (Bookshop affiliate links). Along with hosting the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, her writing has also appeared in The New York Times, Marie Claire, Harper&#39;s Bazaar, and more. She holds a degree in linguistics from NYU and lives in Los Angeles with her partner, plants, and pets. Find her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanda_montell/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@Amanda_Montell</a>.If you like this conversation, <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/rethinkingwellness" rel="nofollow">subscribe</a> to hear lots more like it! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>.Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.

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Magical Overthinking, Misinformation, and the Cultishness of Wellness Culture with Amanda Montell (Best Of)

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com?utm_campaign=CTA_7&utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>Christy shares the story of a woman who came to believe a “leaky gut” was behind all her health issues, and discusses the nuanced facts about this supposed diagnosis. (Adapted from <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>.)This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow"> sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the full episode!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/the-dangers-of-thinking-you-have" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a> online course.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com?utm_campaign=CTA_7&utm_medium=podcast" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a> Christy shares the story of a woman who came to believe a “leaky gut” was behind all her health issues, and discusses the nuanced facts about this supposed diagnosis. (Adapted from <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>.)This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow"> sign up for a paid subscription</a> to hear the full episode!Get full show notes and references <a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/the-dangers-of-thinking-you-have" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals</a> online course. 

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Leaky Gut Syndrome: Real Condition or Dubious Diagnosis?

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<a href="https://www.drmaraeinstein.com/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Mara Einstein</a> joins us to discuss how cult-like marketing tactics have taken over the wellness and diet industries.She explains how Weight Watchers and other diet programs operate on cult-like principles, why food noise might be a kind of internalized cult leader, the many problematic aspects of how GLP-1s are marketed, and why conspirituality is so problematic.For paid subscribers, Christy and Mara discuss the cult marketing spectrum, influencers as “cult-like” figures and conspiracy theorists, the anxiety economy that profits from doomscrolling, MLMs, affiliates, and how to get out of brand cults.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To read the full post and upgrade to paid, go to <a href="http://rethinkingwellness.substack.com" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. More from Christy:Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/welcome" rel="nofollow">Subscribe on Substack</a> for full interviews and more! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges, and a place to connect with other listeners. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

<a href="https://www.drmaraeinstein.com/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Mara Einstein</a> joins us to discuss how cult-like marketing tactics have taken over the wellness and diet industries.She explains how Weight Watchers and other diet programs operate on cult-like principles, why food noise might be a kind of internalized cult leader, the many problematic aspects of how GLP-1s are marketed, and why conspirituality is so problematic.Behind the paywall, Christy and Mara discuss the cult marketing spectrum, influencers as “cult-like” figures and conspiracy theorists, the anxiety economy that profits from doomscrolling, MLMs, affiliates, and how to get out of brand cults.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To read the full post and upgrade to paid, go to <a href="http://rethinkingwellness.substack.com" rel="nofollow">rethinkingwellness.substack.com</a>. More from Christy:Christy&#39;s second book, <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">The Wellness Trap</a>, is available wherever books are sold! Order it <a href="https://christyharrison.com/the-wellness-trap" rel="nofollow">here</a>, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you&#39;re looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy&#39;s <a href="https://christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow">Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course</a>.<a href="https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/welcome" rel="nofollow">Subscribe on Substack</a> for full interviews and more! Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&amp;As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges, and a place to connect with other listeners.

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Why (Wellness) Marketers Use the Same Tactics as Cults with Dr. Mara Einstein

Critical thinking and compassionate skepticism about wellness and diet culture, and reflections on how to find true well-being.

Rethinking Wellness offers critical thinking and compassionate skepticism about wellness and diet culture, and reflections on how to find true well-being. We explore the science (or lack thereof) behind popular wellness diets, the role of influencers and social-media algorithms in spreading wellness misinformation, problematic practices in the alternative- and integrative-medicine space, how wellness culture often drives disordered eating, the truth about trending topics like gut health, how to avoid getting taken advantage of when you’re desperate for help and healing, and how to care for yourself in a deeply flawed healthcare system without falling into wellness traps. *This podcast feed shares generous previews and occasional full-length episodes. To hear everything, become a paid subscriber at* *rethinkingwellness.substack.com* ( https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/?utm_medium=podcast ) *.*