Published Jan 30, 2023

469: Has the wellness industrial complex gone too far? | Maya Feller, R.D.

This episode delves into the pitfalls of the wellness industry, critiquing the over-reliance on flawed health metrics like BMI, and emphasizes the importance of incorporating diverse, culturally relevant foods for a balanced nutrition. Maya Feller, R.D., discusses how systemic changes are necessary to solve America’s health crisis, advocating for transparency and accountability within large institutions.

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469: Has the wellness industrial complex gone too far? | Maya Feller, R.D.

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Institutional Accountability

Balance in Nutrition

Rethinking Health Metrics

Superfoods and Trends

Broken Systems in Health

Wellness Trends Unpacked

Embracing Our Roots

Embracing Slow Living

Systemic Change Needed

Embracing Identity

Processed vs. Whole Foods

Health Crisis in America

Embracing Inner Light

Blood Sugar Monitoring

From Theater to Nutrition

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Diet and Nutrition

Health Metrics

Wellness Industry

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469: Has the wellness industrial complex gone too far? | Maya Feller, R.D.

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Diet and Nutrition

Health MetricsMaya Feller critiques the flaws of BMI as a health metric and highlights systemic failures contributing to America's health crisis. She emphasizes the need for comprehensive approaches and systemic changes to improve public health.

Health Metrics

Wellness IndustryMaya Feller and Jason Wachob explore the pitfalls of the wellness industry, highlighting how trends and misinformation can mislead consumers. They discuss the role of large institutions in perpetuating these issues and the need for greater transparency and accountability.

Wellness Industry

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