Podcast Episodes

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

Writer and linguist Amanda Montell joins us to discuss “magical overthinking” and the cognitive biases that make us vulnerable to misinformation, cel…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Leaky Gut Syndrome: Real Condition or Dubious Diagnosis?

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com

Christy shares the story of a woman who came to believe …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Dr. Mara Einstein joins us to discuss how cult-like marketing tactics have taken over the wellness and diet industries.

She explains how Weight Watche…

3 months ago

Is Magnesium a Miracle Mineral, or Just Another Wellness Fad? (Best Of)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com

Christy answers an audience question about whether magne…

3 months, 1 week ago

Challenging the Hype About Gut Health and Ultra-Processed Foods with Laura Thomas (Best Of)

Registered nutritionist, author, and friend of the pod Laura Thomas joins us to unpack the problematic notion that you need to eat a ridiculously lar…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Doctor-Recommended Supplements: What You Need to Know

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com

Christy answers an audience question about what to do if…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Parenting for Positive Body Image with Charlotte Markey, PhD

Body image scientist and researcher Charlotte Markey, PhD returns to the show to discuss the many factors that impact body image and how parents can …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Do You Really Need a Gluten-Free Diet for These Autoimmune Conditions? (Best Of)

Christy answers an audience question about going autoimmune diets and celiac disease, and there’s a bonus one for paid subscribers about going gluten…

4 months ago

Healing from Dubious Diagnoses, Disordered Eating, and Overwork with Kirsten Powers (Best Of)

New York Times bestselling author and former CNN political analyst Kirsten Powers joins us to discuss her history of chronic fatigue and illness, her…

4 months, 1 week ago

All Your Pregnancy Questions Answered: Nausea + Folate + IVF and Stillbirth

Christy delves into the science to answer several questions she’s gotten (and asked herself) about pregnancy. In the free version, we discuss whether…

4 months, 2 weeks ago