

The Problems with "Natural" Wellness with Alan Levinovitz
Mar 27, 2023
Guest Alan Levinovitz discusses the problems with framing eating and wellness practices as "natural," the parallels between gun culture and wellness culture, and the balance between empathizing with harmful wellness practices and calling out misinformation. They also explore the connection between physical and psychological issues and the challenges of explaining medical conditions. The chapter ends with information on where to find more from the guest.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Religious Undertones of Food Choices
03:05 • 17min
Wellness Culture as Empowering Epistemology
20:22 • 17min
A Journey of Vision Issues, Panic Attacks, and Psychological Factors
37:41 • 2min
Exploring the Challenges of Explaining Medical Conditions
39:55 • 14min
Growing Comfortable with Ambiguity and Uncertainty
54:01 • 2min
Wrapping up the Conversation and Finding More Information
56:01 • 3min