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Wellness Culture
Diet Culture
Gut Health
Disordered Eating
Intuitive Eating
Misinformation
Anxiety
Microbiome
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
Mental Health
Social Media
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Critical Thinking
Influencer Marketing
Dutch Testing
Perception Of Risk
Science-Based Medicine
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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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Christy answers an audience question about whether fasting can help with chronic fatigue related to Long Covid—and what to do if your doctor recommends fas... more

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Health-misinformation researcher and science communicator Timothy Caulfield returns to discuss his new book THE CERTAINTY ILLUSION, why being too certain a... more

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Christy answers an audience question about the “adrenal body type” and unpacks the weight stigma, ageism, and pseudoscience embedded in this twist on the d... more

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Parent coach Oona Hanson joins us to discuss how going to a physical therapist for back pain led her down a wellness-culture rabbit hole, why dietary restr... more

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Recent Guests

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
Arianne Shahvisi
Philosopher and medical ethics professor
University of Sussex
Episode: Alternative Medicine Has a Patriarchy Problem - ft. Arianne Shahvisi
Amanda Martinez Beck
Author and activist focused on size acceptance and body positivity
The Fat Dispatch
Episode: Why Ozempic Isn't a Miracle Weight-Loss Drug with Amanda Martinez Beck
Janice Dada
Dietician and diabetes educator
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Episode: Blood-Sugar Myths and Intuitive Eating for Diabetes with Janice Dada
Abbie Attwood
Weight-inclusive nutritionist who discusses her experiences with autoimmune chronic illnesses and disordered eating.
Abbie Attwood Wellness
Episode: Disordered Eating, Dubious Diagnoses, and Autoimmune Disease with Abbie Attwood
Jonathan Vatner
Novelist, editor, and long-time friend of Christy
jonathanvatner.com
Episode: Wellness Culture, Chronic Illness, and Digestive Issues with Jonathan Vatner
Jenna Hollenstein
Dietician and author discussing alcoholism and recovery
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Episode: How Is Your Relationship with Alcohol? Ft. Jenna Hollenstein
Dacy Gillespie
Anti-diet personal stylist who helps people feel more at home in their clothes and bodies.
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Episode: Fashion for Every Body, Functional-Medicine Failings, and Finding Your True Style with Dacy Gillespie
Katherine Metzelaar
Disordered eating dietician
Brave Space Nutrition
Episode: Overcoming Orthorexia, Conspiracy Theories, and Toxic Wellness Culture with Katherine Metzelaar

Host

Christy Harrison
Registered dietitian and author with a focus on challenging wellness culture and promoting intuitive eating.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 432 ratings
  • 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 States2 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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    K.Em.54
    United States2 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jjulius2008
    United States3 months ago
  • Everything now feels like a teaser behind a payeall

    I love Christy’s work. But I find that I can’t listen to this podcast like a regular podcast anymore.

    There’s too much content being put out as a teaser. More than other podcasts I listen to.

    I have found this to be the same with her newsletter, where her content there is 90% linking to paid content.

    I would suggest changing the model up, maybe every other episode being behind a paywall. I get that we all need to sustain ourselves out there! But this method is just putting listeners off.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    donna.h.
    United States4 months ago
  • The content is mostly behind a paywall

    Christy’s podcast used to be a go-to of mine for a decent amount of time. But ever since episode teasers and previews have become mainly the extent of the freely available content, the podcast has become irrelevant in my weekly rotation. The current monetization model is just not working.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mayipleasehaveseconds
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the critical insights and engaging content but express frustration over the amount of material behind paywalls.
Many enjoy the balance of personal stories and evidence-based advice, enriching their understanding of wellness issues.
However, some listeners feel that the podcast has shifted too much toward preview content, making it less accessible.
The discussions often feel relevant and thought-provoking, especially on topics of diet culture and wellness.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Ozempic Isn't a Miracle Weight-Loss Drug with Amanda Martinez Beck
Q: What brought you to this work?
Amanda details her upbringing in a fat-phobic family, her history with dieting, and how those experiences shaped her current activism for body positivity.
Blood-Sugar Myths and Intuitive Eating for Diabetes with Janice Dada
Q: Why do you think there is such intense stigma and blame on patients with diabetes?
It's rooted in our weight-normative healthcare system and lack of nutrition education.
Blood-Sugar Myths and Intuitive Eating for Diabetes with Janice Dada
Q: What would you say to someone who has heard that sort of rhetoric and gotten the advice to cut out sugar?
It's damaging to quality of life and you should enjoy food with others.
Disordered Eating, Dubious Diagnoses, and Autoimmune Disease with Abbie Attwood
Q: How did your history with wellness and diet culture lead you to disordered eating?
Abbie explains that her struggles with mental health, athletic background, and various health conditions led her down a path toward a disordered relationship with food and exercise.
How to Talk to People Who Swear By Dubious Wellness Treatments
Q: How would you respond to someone you're talking to who claims, this really worked for me?
The host advises using communication strategies that respect the other person's experiences while maintaining a critical perspective on wellness claims.

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What is Rethinking Wellness about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Critical thinking and compassionate skepticism define the essence of this podcast, which tackles the complexities of wellness and diet culture. It explores the scientific evidence (or lack thereof) behind popular diets, the influence of social media, and the pervasive misinformation that can lead to disordered eating. By addressing topics such as gut health, alternative medicine practices, and navigating a flawed healthcare system, the host aims to empower listeners to make informed and mindful health choices. Unique to this podcast is its balance of thoughtful discussions infused with personal experiences and a call for listeners to question wellness norms while pursuing genuine health and well-being. This orientation makes it particularly... more

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1. Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison
2. Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith
3. Seems Like Diet Culture
4. Maintenance Phase
5. Life After Diets

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2. Arianne Shahvisi
3. Amanda Martinez Beck
4. Janice Dada
5. Abbie Attwood
6. Jonathan Vatner
7. Jenna Hollenstein
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