Intelligence Squared Debunking the False Promises of the Wellness Industry
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Jan 23, 2023 Rina Raphael, a health and wellness journalist and author of "The Gospel of Wellness," explores the dark side of the $4.4 trillion wellness industry. She highlights how misleading claims target women, pushing them into a cycle of sacrifice in pursuit of an ideal self. Raphael discusses the psychological impact of wellness consumerism and the need for a shift towards authentic, evidence-based solutions. The conversation touches on food label deception, the societal pressures on women's health, and the importance of community in achieving genuine wellbeing.
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Reframing Self-Care
- Self-care has been co-opted by marketing to focus on individual consumerism.
- True self-care addresses systemic issues causing stress, not just surface-level fixes.
Wellness Disillusionment
- Rina Raphael, initially a wellness enthusiast, became disillusioned with the industry's lack of evidence.
- She realized the focus on individual actions and consumerism ignored root causes of unwellness.
Nothing New Under the Sun
- The wellness industry repackages old trends and ideas, presenting them as new.
- Raphael emphasizes the cyclical nature of these trends and the importance of historical context.
