Alyssa Bereznak

Wellness journalist and editor who covers trends in fitness, nutrition, and alternative health practices; contributes expertise about wellness culture and its spiritual dimensions (identified in the episode as the LA Times wellness editor).

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Dec 31, 2025 • 18min

Is "wellness" the answer to your problems?

Alyssa Bereznak is a wellness journalist who dives into the trends reshaping our relationship with health, while Rina Raphael, author of 'The Gospel of Wellness,' critiques consumer culture surrounding self-care. They explore wellness as a $6 trillion industry and discuss how it fills spiritual gaps left by religion. The conversation touches on the deconstruction of wellness into a form of religion, the pitfalls of individualism versus community care, and the appropriation of cultural practices for self-improvement.

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