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Wellness Culture
Diet Culture
Gut Health
Disordered Eating
Intuitive Eating
Misinformation
Anxiety
Microbiome
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
Social Media
Mental Health
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Critical Thinking
Influencer Marketing
Dutch Testing
Perception Of Risk
Nutrition Research
Science-Based Medicine
You Are What You Eat
Heavy Metals In Chocolate

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 welln... more

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Cultural critic and author Amanda Hess joins us to discuss her new book, Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age. We talk about the intersection of ... more

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Christy discusses her experience with IVF and the intersection of infertility and complementary/alternative medicine, including a deep dive into the scienc... more

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Physician and writer Mara Gordon joins us to discuss diet and wellness culture among medical doctors, why she took Ozempic for weight loss (and what made h... more

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Christy answers an audience question about organic foods, addressing whether organics are better for human health than conventional ones, potential environ... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Hess
Cultural critic and author
Episode: Parenting at the Intersection of Technology and Wellness Culture, with Amanda Hess
Mara Gordon
Physician and writer who practices weight-inclusive care
Substack at maragordanmd.substack.com
Episode: She Took GLP-1s for Weight Loss. Now She's a Weight-Inclusive Doctor. Ft. Mara Gordon, MD
Jennifer Caspari
Clinical psychologist and author of You Are More Than Your Body
CBT Denver
Episode: Accepting Your Body with Chronic Illness, Pain, or Disability - ft. Jennifer Caspari
Anita Emily
A former anti-vaxxer who became a vocal advocate for vaccination and writes about her experiences.
Episode: A former anti-vaxxer shares one thing that helped change her mind
Marci Evans
Eating disorders dietician with a focus on food addiction research
Episode: "Food Addiction" + Ultraprocessed Foods + Disordered Eating with Marci Evans
Gregory Dodell
Endocrinologist with a focus on evidence-based hormone health practices
Central Park Endocrinology
Episode: Hormone-Health Myths and Facts with Endocrinologist Gregory Dodell (Best Of)
Matthew Facciani
Misinformation and Media Literacy researcher
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Why Wellness Misinformation Is Rampant, and How to Avoid It - with Matthew Facciani
Virginia Sole-Smith
Journalist, author, and friend of the pod
Burnt Toast
Episode: GLP-1 Hype, Handling Haters, and Dating in a Larger Body with Virginia Sole-Smith
Oona Hanson
Parent coach who discusses her experience with wellness culture and its impact on her child's eating disorder recovery.
Episode: “Adrenal Fatigue” + Anti-Inflammatory Diets + Eating-Disorder Recovery with Oona Hanson

Host

Christy Harrison
Host of Rethinking Wellness, Health journalist and registered dietitian specializing in disordered eating.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 448 ratings
  • Would love to listen…

    Man I’d really love to listen to this podcast, the episodes sound interesting, but it’s all locked behind a paywall.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ComcastSucksAnyway
    United States2 months ago
  • I won’t pay, sorry

    I purchased and read both Christy’s books. Her previous podcast was a sounding board for me in the pandemic. Sadly, I am unsubscribing from newsletters and doing digital cleaning of so many spruces I follow. I have so much content to digest for free and it is sad this very important voice is not as accessible as the ones she critiques which have a lot of free content. I understand money must be made, maybe finding sponsors whose values align? Products from fat business owners BIPOC etc. I would ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Yoipod4yBB
    United States5 months ago
  • Always gentle, always evidence-based

    I’ve been listening to Christy’s podcasts for over 7 years and recommend her to everyone. She conducts an unparalleled amount of research to be able to present us with accurate data and evidence in accessible ways (mostly—sometimes I have to listen more than once to process the info). And she’s genuinely kind and empathetic! I feel empowered and emboldened with what I’ve learned from her, not least of which is self-acceptance, self-love, and patience. If I could only listen to one podcast for th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    corinna_hotpink
    United States7 months ago
  • For Paid Subscribers Only

    I respect needing to sustain oneself and make a living, but this may as well be a paid podcast, for both this and the newsletter because at least each time I’ve tried to listen or read several times over the year, a subscription is required to listen to the full episode or read the full article or post.

    I love the content, but I agree with others who proposed retaining the model. Perhaps have some shorter episodes that are free or free for a limited time. As it is now, it’s the frustration of ... more

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    K.Em.54
    United States7 months ago
  • Misinformation

    I tried having an open mind but this took it too far. As someone with an autoimmune condition for 2 decades and not finding ANY relief until I leaned heavily into healing holistically.. yes through diet/supplements. If you put junk in your body, it’s not going to feel good, supplements allow us to fill in the nutritional gaps and give our body what it needs to regain health. If takes time and it takes work but yes you most definitely have the ability to reverse disease through diet lifestyle, ... more

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    jjulius2008
    United States8 months ago

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There is some dissatisfaction with a monetization model that limits access to full content behind paywalls, causing frustration among potential listeners.
The podcast is recognized for its evidence-based approaches and valuable insights that challenge popular myths in health.
Reviewers emphasize the importance of the host's empathetic approach to sensitive topics like body image and mental health, often praising her research-driven narratives.
Listeners appreciate the critical examination of wellness culture and find the discussions both informative and engaging.

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She Took GLP-1s for Weight Loss. Now She's a Weight-Inclusive Doctor. Ft. Mara Gordon, MD
Q: What about it made you afraid to touch it?
Mara reveals that her fear relates to the stigma surrounding weight discussions and her own ongoing journey of unlearning fat phobia.
She Took GLP-1s for Weight Loss. Now She's a Weight-Inclusive Doctor. Ft. Mara Gordon, MD
Q: I'm curious what led you to want to become a doctor.
Mara shares that her experiences working in public health and being a people person influenced her decision to apply to medical school later in life.
Accepting Your Body with Chronic Illness, Pain, or Disability - ft. Jennifer Caspari
Q: How do you navigate that tension between self-compassion and acceptance and not liking the way things are sometimes?
Acknowledging your experience in the moment, including any dislike or complaints, while introducing a non-judgmental voice.
Can a Diet Really Help Solve Your Period Problems? (Best Of)
Q: Hi Christy, I have horrible period pain, and I got a recommendation to eat an anti-inflammatory diet. Is it a real thing?
Christy explains that there is no solid evidence supporting the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory diets or cutting gluten and dairy for period pain relief.
Why Wellness Misinformation Is Rampant, and How to Avoid It - with Matthew Facciani
Q: How can people avoid falling for misinformation?
People can develop critical thinking skills, engage with transparent science communicators, and foster interpersonal relationships with experts to help navigate misinformation effectively.

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Focused on unpacking the complexities of wellness and diet culture, this podcast offers critical insights into prevalent health trends and misinformation. It analyzes various popular wellness diets, the influence of social media on health perceptions, and the implications of alternative and integrative medicine practices. Episodes often address the intersections between wellness culture and disordered eating, while providing listeners with research-backed information to navigate the flawed healthcare landscape. The podcast also stresses the importance of evidence-based health practices and promotes a compassionate skepticism toward unverified wellness claims, urging audiences to critically assess their health choices.

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1. Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison
2. Seems Like Diet Culture
3. The Burnt Toast Podcast
4. Diet Culture Rebel Podcast
5. Maintenance Phase

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Rethinking Wellness launched 3 years ago and published 152 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Amanda Hess
2. Mara Gordon
3. Jennifer Caspari
4. Anita Emily
5. Marci Evans
6. Gregory Dodell
7. Matthew Facciani
8. Virginia Sole-Smith

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