Today, Explained What wellness costs us
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Aug 10, 2025 
Hady Mawajdeh, a producer, and Jonathan Stia, a clinical psychologist and author, dive into the wellness industry's allure and shortcomings. They discuss how Americans invest billions in trendy health practices, questioning their true effectiveness. The conversation highlights the commercialization and marketing tactics that often mislead wellness seekers. Stia examines the psychological impact of wellness trends, while both guests critique the industry's reliance on pseudoscience. Together, they explore the commodification of wellness and its unequal access across different socioeconomic groups.
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Immediate Shock From A Cold Plunge
- Hady jumped into a cold plunge and immediately gasped at how freezing it was.
- He felt energized afterward and later hydrated by an IV.
Wellness Packaged As A Luxury Good
- Amy LaRocca calls wellness a luxury good that packages health and beauty into products for sale.
- She argues the industry sells a promise that spending can buy control over health.
Social Wellness Club Experience
- Hady visited Kuya, a paid social wellness club offering saunas, cold plunges, sensory tanks, and IV drips.
- Members pay steep fees for curated rest and community events.
