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Mind the Science: How the Wellness Industry is Scamming Us (with Dr. Jonathan Stea)
Aug 27, 2024
Dr. Jonathan Stea, a psychologist and author, dives into the dark side of the wellness industry, revealing how it can mislead and scam individuals seeking better mental health. He critiques the detox phenomenon, urging listeners to differentiate between legitimate medical practices and commercial gimmicks. The conversation also tackles misinformation in the anti-vaccine movement, linking it to broader anti-science sentiments. With insights from his book, Stea empowers listeners to enhance their mental health literacy and make informed choices in an industry full of pseudoscience.
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- Dr. Jonathan Stea critiques the unregulated nature of the wellness industry, which preys on public distrust of conventional medicine without scientific backing.
- The podcast highlights the dangers of misinformation in mental health, urging a critical approach to health choices to combat pseudoscience.
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Understanding Online Harassment
Dr. Jonathan Stea discusses the nature of online harassment and trolling that he frequently encounters as a clinical psychologist and science communicator. He notes that much of this vitriol stems from individuals projecting their insecurities onto him based on misconstrued images or ideologies. Factors contributing to this behavior include the online disinhibition effect and certain personality traits associated with the 'dark triad,' such as narcissism and sadism. Stea emphasizes that as discussions surrounding public health and pseudoscience rise, so does the intensity of hate directed towards those who challenge these narratives.
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