This week we're diving into the cultish side of wellness culture. Liz sits down with Dr. Laura Erlich, DTCM, LAc, FABORM — a licensed acupuncturist and fertility specialist who spent decades bridging Eastern and Western medicine… until the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the dangerous cracks beneath the surface.
Laura shares her deeply personal story: growing up with health-conscious "hippie" parents, enduring the trauma of losing both parents young, and building a career dedicated to healing and helping. But when misinformation about vaccines and COVID exploded within her professional circles, Laura found herself isolated from a community she once considered home.
LINKS & RESOURCES
Find Dr. Laura:
Follow Dr. Laura:
Instagram/Facebook: @mothernurturewellness
Dr. Laura’s Recommendations:
Books:
Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism by Peter Hotez
Autism's False Prophets: Bad Science, Risky Medicine, and the Search for a Cure by Paul Offit, MD
Podcasts:
Conspirituality (an unbiased science podcast)
Maintenance Phase (debunking wellness and diet culture myths)
Science Influencers to Follow:
Unbiased Vaccine Resources:
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP Vaccine Education Center)
Follow Us for More Culty Content:
Instagram/TikTok: @wasiinacult
Support the Show:
If Was I In A Cult? has impacted you, please take a moment to rate and review — it helps new listeners find us!
Want ad-free episodes and bonus content? Join our Patreon
Share Your Story:
Have a cultic experience you want to share? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out at info@wasiinacult.com.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
