Dive into the rise of a top podcaster who's attracted controversial wellness figures while sometimes indulging their conspiracies. Explore the thin line between health activism and misinformation in media narratives. Discover insights on dietary myths surrounding glucose management and fruit misconceptions. The podcast critiques the clean beauty movement and highlights socio-economic disparities in health, questioning the emotional tactics of wellness marketing. Tune in for a mix of intrigue and sharp analysis!
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Zen Honeycutt on CNN
CNN sympathetically portrayed anti-vax activist Zen Honeycutt.
She blamed GMOs, glyphosate, and vaccines for food allergies and autoimmune issues, echoing Maha narratives.
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Mangione as a Catholic Saint
Images of Luigi Mangione as a Catholic saint show how some view him as an avenger.
This differs from the evangelical "muscular Jesus" and resonates with those seeking justice.
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Mangione's Motivations and Public Opinion
Mangione's actions lack clear ties to religion, political affiliation, or healthcare grievances.
Polls show mainly negative views of Mangione, with younger demographics more ambivalent.
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The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar
Jessie Inchauspé
Drawing on cutting-edge science and her own pioneering research, biochemist Jessie Inchauspé offers ten simple, surprising hacks to help balance glucose levels and reverse symptoms such as cravings, fatigue, and hormonal issues. The book provides tips on how to make small changes to meals, eat foods in the right order, and incorporate secret ingredients to manage blood sugar levels effectively. It aims to improve various aspects of health, including sleep, mood, energy, skin, weight, and even slow down aging, all while allowing readers to continue eating the foods they love.
The Body Keeps the Score
Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Bessel van der Kolk
In this book, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma reshapes both the body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores various treatments, including neurofeedback, meditation, sports, drama, and yoga, which activate the brain’s natural neuroplasticity to aid in recovery. The book emphasizes the power of relationships in both causing and healing trauma and offers hope through descriptions of novel approaches to treatment. It is based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists in the field[1][2][5].
American Jesus
American Jesus
Stephen Protero
British entrepreneur and investor Steven Bartlett launched his podcast, Diary of a CEO, in 2017. He quickly found an audience in the tech world, which gave him access to a wide range of celebrities and businesspeople from various domains. By 2024, the podcast became one of the top 5 in the world, netting Bartlett and his team a reported $25M this year alone.
Yet as Bartlett’s star rose, his guest list began becoming more and more suspect. Pertinent to our beat, contrarian wellness influencers and philosophers appeared, spreading Covid conspiracies and health misinformation. In his role as curious everyman, Bartlett rarely challenged their narratives, sometimes playing along with their conspiratorial hot takes to an audience in the millions.
We look at a few conspiritualist crossovers this week, and discuss what it really takes to become a top 5 podcaster—and the information and integrity that’s sacrificed along the way.
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