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 avoid getting taken advantage of when you’re desperate for help and healing, and how to care for yourself in a deeply flawed healthcare system without falling into wellness traps. *This podcast fe...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 2:52
Christy discusses GLP-1s and longevity—the discourse, the hype, where it comes from, and what the science really says. The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers.…
Sep 21, 2026 · 42:42
Registered dietitian Aaron Flores joins us to discuss why Andrew Huberman and other biohacking wellness bros have such massive appeal, and how their rhetoric can lead to…
Sep 14, 2026 · 2:25
Christy answers an audience question about whether you need an anti-inflammatory diet, or other dietary changes, for migraines. The full version of this episode is for paid…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:04:43
Nutritionist Abbie Attwood joins us to discuss how dealing with multiple autoimmune chronic illnesses led her down a path of dubious diagnoses and disordered eating, and how she…
Aug 31, 2026 · 3:54
Christy answers an audience question about the diets you *don’t* need to try in (peri)menopause—and ways to get your loved ones to stop talking about them. The full version of…
Aug 24, 2026 · 36:03
Author and pediatric surgeon Dana Suskind joins us to discuss her new book, Human Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity & Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI . We get into why…
Aug 17, 2026 · 6:00
Christy discusses what she’s been going through with IVF and how it’s affected her body image, plus 5 things she’s trying to keep in mind as she navigates a changing body amid…
Aug 10, 2026 · 6:41
Christy discusses how to make sure a “healthy” dietary change doesn’t spiral into disordered eating—and how to know your desire to change your eating is driven by health and not…
Aug 3, 2026 · 46:47
Religious-ethics scholar Liz Bucar, author of Beyond Wellness , joins us to discuss the religious roots of wellness practices, why bringing religion back into “spiritual”…
Jul 27, 2026 · 5:53
Christy shares some exciting announcements about the podcast! Upgrade to paid for access to all our content: Subscriber-only Q&As and essays answering your burning questions…
Jul 19, 2026 · 17:37
Christy answers an audience question about whether artificial food colorings and other additives really have any impact on ADHD. This episode was originally published in November…
Jul 13, 2026 · 48:35
Intuitive Eating co-author Elyse Resch joins us to discuss her history with the natural-food movement, how trying to eat “naturally” led her into orthorexia and other forms of…
Jul 6, 2026 · 30:20
Today is a very special episode, because Christy’s back from maternity leave! To return to the show, she’s joined by our producer Amelia Hruby for a conversation about the…
Jun 29, 2026 · 2:13
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com . Christy answers an audience question about the keto diet and whether it’s really…
Jun 22, 2026 · 32:43
Philosopher, professor, and podcaster Ellie Anderson, PhD joins us to discuss the realities of living in a “post-truth” era – where conspiracy theories, fake news, and…
Jun 15, 2026 · 7:37
Christy discusses how to tell whether your symptoms are related to perimenopause or something else, what perimenopause has in common with dubious diagnoses (even though it’s a…
Jun 8, 2026 · 39:45
Science communicator Jonathan Jarry joins us to discuss his history of turning to alternative cures for chronic pain, how he came to be skeptical of the wellness industry, the…
Jun 1, 2026 · 3:04
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about whether you really need to restrict a…
May 25, 2026 · 29:03
Journalist, podcaster, and author Elise Hu joins us to discuss her background with modeling and disordered eating, why beauty culture is a cousin of diet culture, Elise’s…
May 11, 2026 · 47:25
Writer and linguist Amanda Montell joins us to discuss “magical overthinking” and the cognitive biases that make us vulnerable to misinformation, celebrity culture and its…
May 4, 2026 · 3:51
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy shares the story of a woman who came to believe a “leaky gut” was behind all…
Apr 27, 2026 · 38:19
Dr. Mara Einstein joins us to discuss how cult-like marketing tactics have taken over the wellness and diet industries. She explains how Weight Watchers and other diet programs…
Apr 20, 2026 · 3:47
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about whether magnesium is really the panacea…
Apr 13, 2026 · 38:08
Registered nutritionist, author, and friend of the pod Laura Thomas joins us to unpack the problematic notion that you need to eat a ridiculously large number of plants per week…
Apr 6, 2026 · 16:47
Christy answers an audience question about what to do if you’re wary of buying supplements but want to listen to your doctor’s recommendations. The full version of this episode…
Mar 30, 2026 · 33:40
Body image scientist and researcher Charlotte Markey, PhD returns to the show to discuss the many factors that impact body image and how parents can help their kids develop a…
Mar 23, 2026 · 9:33
Christy answers an audience question about going autoimmune diets and celiac disease, and there’s a bonus one for paid subscribers about going gluten-free for an autoimmune…
Mar 16, 2026 · 35:10
New York Times bestselling author and former CNN political analyst Kirsten Powers joins us to discuss her history of chronic fatigue and illness, her experience with dubious…
Mar 9, 2026 · 6:46
Christy delves into the science to answer several questions she’s gotten (and asked herself) about pregnancy. In the free version, we discuss whether the sex of the baby predicts…
Mar 2, 2026 · 38:30
Pharmacist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Sarah-Jane Garcia joins us to discuss how smart people get caught up in wellness culture. She shares her path from the…
Feb 23, 2026 · 3:46
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com In this bonus episode, Christy discusses the science (or lack thereof) behind the…
Feb 16, 2026 · 37:15
Writer, speaker, and weight-inclusive health/fitness professional Ragen Chastain joins us to discuss the potential side effects and other downsides of using GLP-1 drugs (like…
Feb 9, 2026 · 3:21
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about creatine, with a deep dive into the…
Feb 2, 2026 · 35:15
Researcher Maxine Ali joins us to discuss how wellness micro-influencers and practitioners construct “authentic” online personas to spread misinformation. We explore the ways…
Jan 26, 2026 · 9:11
A critical look at the evidence on hair analysis, DUTCH testing, and heavy metals in chocolate—and why it’s worth being skeptical of tests positioned as “new science.” Get full…
Jan 19, 2026 · 58:15
Anti-diet dietitian Leah Kern joins us to discuss how struggling with anxiety made her susceptible to a wellness diet that promised safety and longevity, how that diet quickly…
Jan 12, 2026 · 3:19
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about anti-inflammatory diets: the hype, the…
Jan 5, 2026 · 36:07
Social media researcher, professor, and author Renée DiResta joins us to discuss how anti-vaccine messaging spreads online – including ways we can combat the rise of wellness…
Dec 15, 2025 · 5:07
Christy discusses her upcoming maternity leave and shares a preview of what we’ll be covering here in 2026. Support the show and get 30% off an annual subscription to Rethinking…
Dec 8, 2025 · 35:29
Journalist and professor Mallary Tenore Tarpley joins us to discuss her new book Slip and the realities of life in the middle of eating disorder recovery. She shares how losing…
Dec 1, 2025 · 8:04
Christy reads letters to the editor about “food addiction” and menopause hormone therapy. Get full show notes and references here . Subscribe to Rethinking Wellness to get all…
Nov 24, 2025 · 7:12
Christy answers an audience question about the food rules she stopped following—and shares four food-related principles she tries to practice. The full version of this episode is…
Nov 17, 2025 · 32:41
Katja Rowell, M.D. joins us to discuss responsive feeding, picky eating, and how to parent without passing diet culture norms on to your kids. We also explore the science behind…
Nov 10, 2025 · 34:06
Philosopher, podcaster, and our producer Amelia Hruby, PhD returns to the show to discuss the many perils of the attention economy. We explore the nuanced relationships between…
Nov 3, 2025 · 26:23
Registered 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…
Oct 27, 2025 · 8:45
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com In this solo episode, Christy discusses the evidence on sugar and…
Oct 20, 2025 · 5:57
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers a listener question about dealing with pregnancy weight gain when…
Oct 13, 2025 · 31:39
Cultural 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…
Oct 6, 2025 · 4:12
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy discusses her experience with IVF and the intersection of infertility and…
Sep 29, 2025 · 35:18
Physician 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…
Sep 22, 2025 · 12:49
Christy answers an audience question about organic foods, addressing whether organics are better for human health than conventional ones, potential environmental impacts, and…
Sep 15, 2025 · 33:06
Clinical 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…
Sep 8, 2025 · 10:26
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…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:06:07
Eating-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…
Aug 25, 2025 · 5:43
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about wellness podcaster Andrew Huberman and…
Aug 18, 2025 · 4:31
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy discusses why some wellness influencers advocate avoiding sunscreen, and…
Aug 11, 2025 · 7:19
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…
Aug 4, 2025 · 48:10
Endocrinologist Gregory Dodell joins us to discuss myths and facts about hormones, including the problems with doing diets and supplement protocols for “hormone balancing,” why…
Jul 28, 2025 · 3:22
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy discusses what the science says about “hydration multipliers,” sports…
Jul 21, 2025 · 6:28
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about whether light drinking is really as risky…
Jul 14, 2025 · 10:50
Q&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…
Jul 7, 2025 · 4:56
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about how much protein you really need—and…
Jun 23, 2025 · 3:50
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy discusses the carnivore diet, why it’s concerning from a disordered-eating…
Jun 16, 2025 · 34:41
Misinformation 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…
Jun 9, 2025 · 3:54
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about the diets you don’t need to try in…
Jun 2, 2025 · 32:04
Science and parenting journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer returns to discuss the importance of self-compassion and how to practice it, why conveying a growth mindset is much more…
May 26, 2025 · 6:00
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy discusses what she’s been going through with IVF and how it’s affected her…
May 19, 2025 · 38:12
Journalist Virginia Sole-Smith joins us to discuss how GLP-1 hype has changed the conversation about diet culture, the importance of body autonomy, how “bro” diet culture became…
May 12, 2025 · 4:15
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about whether fasting can help with chronic…
May 5, 2025 · 40:13
Health-misinformation researcher and science communicator Timothy Caulfield returns to discuss his new book THE CERTAINTY ILLUSION, why being too certain about anything makes us…
Apr 28, 2025 · 16:23
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about the “adrenal body type” and unpacks the…
Apr 21, 2025 · 42:42
Parent coach Oona Hanson joins us to discuss how going to a physical therapist for back pain led her down a wellness-culture rabbit hole, why dietary restrictions to “fight…
Apr 14, 2025 · 2:44
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy discusses vitamin D for blood-sugar control and preventing diabetes (part of…
Apr 7, 2025 · 41:52
Philosopher and medical ethics professor Arianne Shavisi joins us to discuss why alternative medicine isn’t the answer to a patriarchal healthcare system—and why in many ways…
Mar 31, 2025 · 7:37
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy discusses how to tell whether your symptoms are related to perimenopause or…
Mar 24, 2025 · 34:03
Author and activist Amanda Martinez Beck joins us to discuss her experience of taking Ozempic for diabetes while also working to accept her body and break down anti-fat bias in…
Mar 17, 2025 · 16:04
In this bonus episode, Christy shares some personal thoughts on how anxiety impacts the gut, and how to handle digestive distress that’s triggered by stress without getting…
Mar 10, 2025 · 31:29
Returning guest Amelia Hruby—who is now our very own podcast producer, as well as a podcaster in her own right with a PhD in philosophy—co-hosts this special episode for the…
Mar 3, 2025 · 30:07
Dietitian and diabetes educator Janice Dada joins us to discuss why there’s so much stigma and blame on people with diabetes, the wellness-culture belief that people can “reverse…
Feb 24, 2025 · 3:04
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about the health effects of taking vitamin D…
Feb 17, 2025 · 33:58
Registered dietitian and INTUITIVE EATING co-author Elyse Resch returns to help dispel myths about intuitive eating, including that it means only listening to instinct and not…
Feb 10, 2025 · 3:17
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com In this solo episode, Christy shares an essay about what her daughter’s experience…
Feb 3, 2025 · 30:44
Nutritionist Abbie Attwood joins us to discuss how dealing with multiple autoimmune chronic illnesses led her down a path of dubious diagnoses and disordered eating, and how she…
Jan 27, 2025 · 3:19
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about the health effects of taking vitamin D…
Jan 20, 2025 · 36:28
Novelist, editor, and longtime friend of the pod Jonathan Vatner joins us to discuss his experience with a chronic autoimmune digestive condition, his ups and downs with diets…
Jan 13, 2025 · 3:47
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about whether magnesium is really the panacea…
Jan 6, 2025 · 38:58
Dietitian and author Jenna Hollenstein joins us to discuss her experience with alcoholism and recovery, the intersection of disordered eating and disordered drinking, the…
Dec 23, 2024 · 5:43
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com What if disagreements and differences are a matter of risk perception? Plus: Is…
Dec 16, 2024 · 37:42
Anti-diet personal stylist Dacy Gillespie joins us to discuss diet and wellness culture, her bad experience with functional medicine (and what attracted her to it in the first…
Dec 9, 2024 · 5:49
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about how to talk to people who swear by…
Dec 4, 2024 · 3:41
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy shares answers she gave to a journalist writing a piece about Casey Means, a…
Dec 2, 2024 · 38:26
Disordered-eating dietitian Katherine Metzelaar joins us to discuss her history with diet and wellness culture, how she developed orthorexia, how praise and compliments from…
Nov 18, 2024 · 3:25
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about whether artificial food colorings and…
Nov 11, 2024 · 39:14
Psychotherapist Asher Pandjiris joins us to discuss their experience with chronic illness and “autoimmune diets,” why they were attracted to naturopaths and other…
Nov 4, 2024 · 33:24
Former anti-vaccine “crunchy mom” and current public-health nurse Lydia Greene joins us to discuss why she was susceptible to anti-vax messaging despite having a science…
Oct 28, 2024 · 8:45
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com In this solo episode, Christy discusses the evidence on sugar and…
Oct 21, 2024 · 34:27
Cognitive psychologist Gordon Pennycook explains the psychological reasons we fall for misinformation, conspiracy theories, and general bullshit (a technical term!). We discuss…
Oct 14, 2024 · 44:36
New York Times bestselling cookbook author Julia Turshen joins us to discuss intuitive cooking and how it relates to intuitive eating, how diet-culture recovery has influenced…
Oct 7, 2024 · 30:48
Registered dietitian and author Shana Minei Spence joins us to discuss how a career in fashion affected her relationship with food and her body, her experience with a holistic…
Sep 30, 2024 · 2:29
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com In this solo episode, Christy discusses how evidence-based mind-body practices like…
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