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Rethinking Wellness

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDS

Rethinking Wellness offers critical thinking and compassionate skepticism about wellness and diet culture, and reflections on how to find true well-being. We explore the science (or lack thereof) behind popular wellness diets, the role of influencers and social-media algorithms in spreading wellness misinformation, problematic practices in the alternative- and integrative-medicine space, how wellness culture often drives disordered eating, the truth about trending topics like gut health, how to

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All Episodes

26:24

Neurodivergence and Nutrition: Separating Myths from...

Rethinking Wellness ·

2025/11/03

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comRegistered dietitian Jackie Silver joins us to discuss nutritional approaches that are helpful for neurodivergence, why people with autism and ADHD are often the targets of wellness and diet culture, the kinds of wellness-culture messages she’s gotten as a person with a disability, and why the advice to cut out gluten for autism is often harmful. Behind the paywall, we get into why ultraprocessed food

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8:45

Sugar and Health: A Deep Dive Into the Science

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2025/10/27

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comIn this solo episode, Christy discusses the evidence on sugar and health—specifically what the science really says about the links between sugar and the risk of various chronic diseases, as well as the inherent limitations of the data. Plus, in honor of Halloween this week, she shares some thoughts (and some data) on princess culture and girls’ body image, and why she’s starting to let go of some of her

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5:57

Navigating Pregnancy Weight Gain While in Recovery...

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2025/10/20

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comChristy answers a listener question about dealing with pregnancy weight gain when you’re working to make peace with food and your body.This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the full episode!Get full show notes and references here.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for

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31:39

Parenting at the Intersection of Technology and...

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2025/10/13

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comCultural critic and author Amanda Hess joins us to discuss her new book, Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age. We talk about the intersection of pregnancy, early parenthood, and technology, her experience using a popular period app to track her pregnancy, how she navigated self-blame and cultural stigma when her baby was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, and more. Behind the paywall, we get

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4:13

Navigating Infertility in the Age of Wellness

Rethinking Wellness ·

2025/10/06

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comChristy discusses her experience with IVF and the intersection of infertility and complementary/alternative medicine, including a deep dive into the science on laser acupuncture for fertility. She also shares some personal news.This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the full episode!Get full show notes and references here.Christy's

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35:19

She Took GLP-1s for Weight Loss. Now She's a...

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2025/09/29

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comPhysician and writer Mara Gordon joins us to discuss diet and wellness culture among medical doctors, why she took Ozempic for weight loss (and what made her quit), how she came to practice weight-inclusive care, and lots more. Behind the paywall, we get into why she was initially reluctant to write about weight inclusivity, her perspective on Ozempic and other GLP-1s now (and whether she prescribes them to

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12:50

Should you buy organic? What the science really says

Rethinking Wellness ·

2025/09/22

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comChristy answers an audience question about organic foods, addressing whether organics are better for human health than conventional ones, potential environmental impacts, and important questions to consider if you’re recovering from disordered eating. The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the rest!Get full show

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33:07

Accepting Your Body with Chronic Illness, Pain, or...

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2025/09/15

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comClinical psychologist and author Jennifer Caspari (You Are More Than Your Body) joins us to discuss how to accept your body when you have a chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability. We talk about her experience living with cerebral palsy, how to practice body neutrality, the importance of emotion-regulation skills, and how to navigate the tension between self-acceptance and not liking the way things are

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10:26

A former anti-vaxxer shares one thing that helped...

Rethinking Wellness ·

2025/09/08

Christy reads a guest post from a former anti-vaxxer who shares one thing that helped change her mind. This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the full episode!Get full show notes and references here.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness

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66:07

"Food Addiction" + Ultraprocessed Foods + Disordered...

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2025/09/01

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comEating-disorders dietitian Marci Evans joins us to discuss the current science on “food addiction” (sometimes called “ultraprocessed food addiction”)—and what’s changed since I first interviewed her about this topic for Food Psych back in 2016. We get into how food addiction is defined and measured (and what that definition leaves out), the overlap between disordered eating and high scores on food-addiction

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5:43

Andrew Huberman and the Problem with "Cutting-Edge"...

Rethinking Wellness ·

2025/08/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comChristy answers an audience question about wellness podcaster Andrew Huberman and his promotion of intermittent fasting, cold showers, and other dubious wellness practices. This episode was originally published in March 2024.The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the rest!Get show notes and references here.Ask a

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4:31

Should you worry about chemicals in sunscreen? Here's...

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2025/08/18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comChristy discusses why some wellness influencers advocate avoiding sunscreen, and what the science really says about common UV-protective ingredients, vitamin D production, and more.This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the full episode!Get full show notes and references here.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available

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7:19

Another way Ozempic helps fuel anti-fat bias

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2025/08/11

Christy reads a letter from a listener that offers a unique point of view on the intersection of GLP-1s and diet culture. We’re also debuting a new feature and a way to get involved with the podcast!Get full show notes and references here.Subscribe to Rethinking Wellness to get all our content, including subscriber-only Q&As and essays, extended interviews with our guests, commenting privileges, and more. Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online

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48:10

Hormone-Health Myths and Facts with Endocrinologist...

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2025/08/04

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comEndocrinologist Gregory Dodell joins us to discuss myths and facts about hormones, including the problems with doing diets and supplement protocols for “hormone balancing,” why weight-loss recommendations aren’t helpful for hormone health, how to manage thyroid conditions without falling prey to wellness fads, the truth about “adrenal fatigue,” the Ozempic craze, and more.Paid subscribers can hear the full

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3:23

Hydration: Everything You Need to Know, and Myths to...

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2025/07/28

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comChristy discusses what the science says about “hydration multipliers,” sports drinks, and other electrolyte beverages—and whether you’re really as dehydrated as you think.This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the full episode!Get full show notes and references here.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books

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6:29

Is Alcohol Really Unsafe At Any Dose? (Best Of)

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2025/07/21

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comChristy answers an audience question about whether light drinking is really as risky as some wellness influencers make it out to be, and shares some ways to explore your relationship with alcohol.The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the rest!Get full show notes and references here.Ask a question of your own

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10:51

Can a Diet Really Help Solve Your Period Problems?...

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2025/07/14

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comQ&A: A critical look at diet advice for period pain and endometriosis. This episode was originally published in 2023.Check out the transcript for links to all referenced studies. The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the rest!Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold. Order

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4:56

A Popular Protein Myth, and What the Science Really...

Rethinking Wellness ·

2025/07/07

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comChristy answers an audience question about how much protein you really need—and explores why a certain piece of incorrect advice is so popular among influencers and “protein girlies.”The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the rest!Get full show notes and references here.Ask a question of your own for a chance to

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3:50

Is There Any Good Evidence for the Carnivore Diet?

Rethinking Wellness ·

2025/06/23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comChristy discusses the carnivore diet, why it’s concerning from a disordered-eating perspective, and what the science really says about this fad diet that doesn’t want to die. This episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to a free preview here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the full episode!Get full show notes and references here.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever

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34:42

Why Wellness Misinformation Is Rampant, and How to...

Rethinking Wellness ·

2025/06/16

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comMisinformation and media-literacy researcher Matthew Facciani joins us to discuss how he defines misinformation at a time when even the term itself is polarizing, why there’s so much misinformation about health and wellness in particular, how to navigate the current information landscape given the continued erosion of trust in institutions, and why people with certain ideologies are more likely to believe

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