Episode Details

F Factor Diet founder Tanya Zuckerbrot faced more than 4,500 Instagram posts in 75 days, but how did a fiber powder become the center of an influencer war? Chalene Johnson revisits the controversy involving Emily Gellis, anonymous health claims, and a weight loss brand Chalene once bought on eBay.

From the appeal of fiber and protein to The New York Times reporting and years of defamation litigation, Chalene follows the F Factor story beyond the screenshots. The Instagram battle raises a sticky question about influencer accountability: when does sharing someone's story become spreading something nobody has verified?

Topics discussed: F Factor Diet, Tanya Zuckerbrot, Emily Gellis, diet culture, online harassment, Fed Up, Wondery, Hulu.

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🚨 Questions Chalene Wants Your Thoughts on:

• What do you feel was Emily's motive for what she did?
• Should a pinned apology count as real accountability?
• Did you read the book or use any of the F-Factor products?

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• The Wondery Podcast series "Fed Up"
• The Age of Influence, episode "Fiber Feud." on Hulu
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