Wellness, Actually with Emily Oster & Perry Wilson, MD
iHeartPodcastsA staggering amount of health and wellness news and information is bombarding us everywhere we look – and who’s got time to parse it out, to verify it, and then to actually do the work of improving our health?
We do! We are Emily Oster, best-selling author and data expert, and Perry Wilson, a medical doctor. And unlike the influencers, we actually know how to read a medical paper. This podcast se... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 103 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Health & Fitness | |||
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This week, Emily and Perry pull out their steak knives to cut through both the hypers, and the detractors, of red meat. Is it as bad for you as people say? Is there value to a (fiberless) carnivore diet? What makes it red, anyway? And why is nutritio... more
This week, Emily and Perry bravely platform methylene blue, a synthetic dye with almost godlike properties according to the influencers, and some fascinating uses (and risks) in reality. Fatigued (?) mitochondria, the electron transport chain, and bl... more
This week, Emily and Perry take a trip into the groovy world of psychedelics: what they are, what they do to our brains, and the myriad mental health problems that they seem to have a pretty interesting effect on. Join us for the most uniquely incred... more
This week, Emily and Perry explore bovine colostrum, the alleged secret weapon for muscle growth and immunity, and cure for the much-maligned leaky gut. Does it actually work, who does it work for, and how do you know when it's safe? What's so wrong ... more
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- Not Quite What I Came For
The topics are interesting but less than half of the show’s runtime is actually dedicated to that topic. It usually takes a full half hour before serious discussion of the subject begins. This could be improved by moving reader questions to the end instead of the beginning. And, as many other reviewers have pointed out, there are a TON of ads. Each break runs for 5+ minutes and in total they make up 20-25% (maybe more) of the episode’s time. For both reasons, I find that the show is just not pra... more
Apple Podcasts2Dono16
United Statesa month ago - Love this podcast!
I have read every one of Emily’s books and listen to her old and new podcasts. Love her work. This dynamic was Perry is wonderful! I started listening because of her but he has been a wonderful surprise. Do an episode on Botox please. So many interesting topics to cover. The depth of detail is also perfect.
Apple Podcasts5catrinca19United Statesa month ago - A bit annoying
I find Emily and Perry to be a bit condescending. Being a medical doctor and economist do not make you an expert on everything. Would be better if they spoke with experts in various topics rather than their own interpretation of data.
Apple Podcasts2ArrizconmangitoUnited Statesa month ago - Another great Emily Oster project
I have been a fan of Emily Oster’s work for 15+ years since finding her book Expecting Better. I think this is the kind of content we need more of: healthy skepticism and fact-checking the wellness influencer community plus helping us understand what data and science says. Yes, the ads are a little annoying, but just use the skip ahead button folks.
Apple Podcasts5KCMO runner100United States2 months ago - Janna
Used to love the podcast but now it feels like I am listening to ads than a conversation. I am going to stop following it as I wasn’t able to finish one episode since she started the new season because of all the ads that are interrupting the conversation.
Apple Podcasts1-hoda-United States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #127 | United States/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #157 |  Canada/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #137 |  Singapore/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #157 |  South Africa/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #226 |  Colombia/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #248 |  Saudi Arabia/Health & Fitness |
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What is Wellness, Actually about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A data-driven health and wellness show that separates fact from fiction by examining new research and trending health topics. Two hosts, a best-selling author and a physician, dissect studies, discuss how to interpret data, and answer listener questions with a practical, evidence-based lens. Episodes cover buzzy topics—from hormone therapies to nutrition trends—alongside timely health news, always emphasizing causality versus correlation and individualized decision-making. A standout approach is the rigorous, skeptical analysis paired with accessible explanations and a light, ongoing banter between hosts, making complex medical literature more understandable for informed decision-making. The format is especially helpful for listeners who wa... more
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2. Marea Goodman
3. Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
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6. Dr. Sara Reardon
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