Rethinking Wellness

Rethinking Wellness

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Think You Might Be in Perimenopause? Don't Fall for These Wellness Traps. (Best Of)
How to avoid getting duped, and what the science really says. | Christy discusses how to tell whether your symptoms are related to perimenopause or…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
19:59
Why You Probably Don’t Have a Leaky Gut, and Other Wellness Misconceptions with Jonathan Jarry (Best of)
Science communicator Jonathan Jarry joins us to discuss his history of turning to alternative cures for chronic pain, how he came to be skeptical of the…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1:13:07
Can You Fix Your Thyroid with a Diet Change?
Do you really need to cut out gluten, dairy, nightshades, coffee, and other supposedly “inflammatory” foods for thyroid health? | Christy answers an…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
18:40

May 2026

Why Beauty Imperatives Are Not Victimless Crimes ft. Elise Hu
Journalist, podcaster, and author Elise Hu joins us to discuss her background with modeling and disordered eating, why beauty culture is a cousin of…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
47:28
A Bogus Digestive Test, and a Doctor Who Claims a Diet Can Help Regrow Hair (Best Of)
In this bonus episode, Christy answers audience questions about the validity of a test that claims to assess gut health, and whether you really need a…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
11:25
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…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1:20:13
Leaky Gut Syndrome: Real Condition or Dubious Diagnosis?
Christy shares the story of a woman who came to believe a “leaky gut” was behind all her health issues, and discusses the nuanced facts about this…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
14:35

April 2026

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 Watchers…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1:02:47
Is Magnesium a Miracle Mineral, or Just Another Wellness Fad? (Best Of)
Assessing the science behind the hype
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
21:41
Challenging the Hype About Gut Health and Ultra-Processed Foods with Laura Thomas (Best Of)
The first part of this episode is available to all listeners.
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD and Laura Thomas, PhD, RNutr
54:41
Doctor-Recommended Supplements: What You Need to Know
Wary of buying supplements but want to listen to your doctor? Read this. | Christy answers an audience question about what to do if you’re wary of…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
16:47

March 2026

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