Conspirituality 261: Where Are They Now?
Jun 12, 2025
The podcast revisits cultural icons who shifted towards conspiracy and anti-vaccine ideologies. It highlights the controversial journeys of figures like Christiane Northrup and Mikki Willis, who transformed from health experts to conspiracy advocates. The conversation delves into the intersection of wellness and misinformation, exploring how personal trauma can influence public belief. Issues of exploitation in the wellness industry and the rise of pseudoscience are critiqued, raising questions about the integrity of health narratives in today's world.
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Christiane Northrup's Radical Shift
- Christiane Northrup pivoted from a women’s health expert to a major conspiracy promoter early in the pandemic.
- She fused soothing personal connection with alarming conspiracy content, appealing deeply to her audience.
Menopause Wellness Exploitation
- Northrup exploits menopause struggles by marketing unproven herbal supplements.
- This mirrors men's wellness trends, promising unrealistic hormone 'optimization' fixes.
New Age Feminism Meets Pseudoscience
- Northrup's early feminism blended with New Age essentialism that distrusts Western medicine.
- She encourages women to trust intuition over vaccines and cancer treatment norms.
