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How to Reclaim Your Attention from the Algorithm with Amelia Hruby, PhD
Philosopher, podcaster, and our producer Amelia Hruby, PhD returns to the show to discuss the many perils of the attention economy. We explore the…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1:08:40
Parenting at the Intersection of Technology and Wellness Culture, with Amanda Hess
Cultural critic and author Amanda Hess joins us to discuss her new book, Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age. We talk about the intersection…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1:11:34
Unplugging from screens and tapping into deeper values
Plus, the links: how a notorious weight-loss camp promoted disordered eating, understanding the anti-vax playbook, and more.
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
A quick shift to feel more comfortable in your skin
Plus, the links: ChatGPT’s alarming interactions with users, a "new Joe Rogan" promotes the same old health misinformation, and more.
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
How to Raise Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times with Melinda Wenner Moyer
Science and parenting journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer returns to discuss the importance of self-compassion and how to practice it, why conveying a…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1:09:34
Body Image: What the Evidence Really Says, with Charlotte Markey
Psychologist and body-image researcher Charlotte Markey joins us to discuss myths and misinformation about body image, how chronic illness and pain…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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Charlotte Markey
1:00:55
Repost: The Harms of Social Media, and Giving Up a Career as a Fitness Influencer with Mary Jelkovsky
Author and podcaster Mary Jelkovsky joins us to discuss her history as a fitness influencer starting at age 16, and how it triggered and exacerbated her…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1:01:22
Repost: The Relationship Between Diet Culture & Wellness Culture, and How to Find a Supportive Anti-Diet Community
In this bonus episode excerpted from a cooking class and conversation with cookbook author Julia Turshen, Christy discusses the relationship between…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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Julia Turshen
15:21
Repost: Cooking Without Wellness Rules and How Social Media Is Like Diet Culture with Julia Turshen
Cookbook author Julia Turshen joins us to discuss her history with an eating disorder and how orthorexic thinking showed up in her work, how a loved…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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Julia Turshen
50:38
Social Media and Kids' Mental Health: A Critical Look at the Evidence, with Melinda Wenner Moyer
Science and parenting journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer joins us to discuss the real risks of social media and smartphones for kids (and all of us), what…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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Melinda Wenner Moyer
1:10:19
Repost: The Wellness Trap with Christy Harrison and Katie Dalebout
Katie Dalebout guest-hosts the show to interview Christy about her new book, The Wellness Trap! Christy shares why she wanted to write a book about…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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Katie Dalebout
1:20:13
Critical Thinking About Social-Media Wellness Culture and the Plant-Based Diet Trend with Pixie Turner
Psychotherapist, nutrition counselor, and author Pixie Turner joins us to discuss her history with wellness culture, the Belle Gibson scandal and how it…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1:20:28
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