Explain It to Me What wellness costs us
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Aug 10, 2025 
Hady Mawajdeh, a wellness producer, shares her journey at Kuya Wellness, where she tests various treatments like cold plunges and saunas. Joining her is journalist Amy LaRocca, who critiques the commercialization of wellness and its ties to affluent lifestyles. They discuss the gap between wellness spending and real health improvements, revealing how trends often rely on pseudoscience. Personal anecdotes spotlight the societal pressures behind wellness choices, ultimately advocating for inclusive health practices that prioritize genuine well-being over luxury.
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Wellness Is Packaged As A Luxury
- Amy LaRocca calls wellness a luxury good and a productized version of health.
- It packages health and beauty into consumable products sold to consumers.
Inside A High-End Wellness Club
- Megan Butler showed Kuya blends wellness modalities with a non-clinic design to invite members to stay.
- Hady Mawajdeh reports saunas, cold plunges, sensory tanks, and IVs are offered alongside events and workshops.
Cold Plunge And IV Felt Energizing
- Hady Mawajdeh says cold plunges and saunas left him feeling a high after the session.
- He reports an IV made him feel noticeably hydrated afterward.
