Rethinking Wellness

Rethinking Wellness

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Why Is Emily Oster Suddenly Pro–Diet Culture?
Plus, the links: anti-inflammatory diets, "nerdy dopamine pathways," surprisingly low levels of weight loss from GLP-1s, and more
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
WaPo on Anti-Diet Dietitians, Brené Brown on Social Media and Moral Outrage, and More
Kicking off our new monthly link roundup with a critical take and some good reading/listening, plus a few juicy bonuses
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
Andrew Huberman and the Problem with "Cutting-Edge" Research
On the shaky evidence behind intermittent fasting and cold showers—and why we fall for it
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
17:27
Sugar and Health: A Deep Dive Into the Science
Plus: Princess culture and girls’ body image | In this solo episode, Christy discusses the evidence on sugar and health—specifically what the science…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
27:29
What's Coming Up This Summer, Plus Some Exciting Plans for Fall
A taste of what's in store: “hydration multiplier” powders, sunscreen avoidance, a new feature, and more
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
Why Ozempic Isn't a Miracle Weight-Loss Drug with Amanda Martinez Beck
Author and activist Amanda Martinez Beck joins us to discuss her experience of taking Ozempic for diabetes while also working to accept her body and…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD and Amanda Martinez Beck
1:03:06
The Dangers of Diet Drugs: Behind the GLP-1 Weight-Loss Hype with Ragen Chastain (Best Of)
Writer, speaker, and weight-inclusive health/fitness professional Ragen Chastain joins us to discuss the potential side effects and other downsides of…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD and Ragen Chastain
58:09
Intuition v. Science, and What You Need to Know About Cycle Syncing
Should you change what you eat based on your menstrual cycle? And is that part of intuitive eating? Plus, some thoughts on the relationship between…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
A Popular Protein Myth, and What the Science Really Says
Do you actually need this much protein?
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
18:02
The Dangers of Diet Drugs: Behind the GLP-1 Weight-Loss Hype with Ragen Chastain
Writer, speaker, and weight-inclusive health/fitness professional Ragen Chastain joins us to discuss the potential side effects and other downsides of…
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD and Ragen Chastain
58:09
What Netflix's New Doc Gets Wrong About Gut Health
The film’s claims that gut microbes directly influence weight and disease are more hype than science
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
20:40
Oprah, Ozempic, and How to Be a Compassionate Skeptic About Wellness Trends
Ideas for keeping your cool when the whole world is losing their sh*t over the latest wellness/diet fad
 • Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
17:09
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