While the concept of "horseshoe theory" (that the extreme left and extreme right have more in common than with the moderate/middle) is not a new political concept, there has been an interesting shift in the wellness world where the left and right seem to have come back around in a full circle. Not surprisingly, this ground is rife with a need for a middle ground discussion, so it's a juicy one! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While it's hard to throw a rock in the wellness world without hearing the benefits of eating organic food, have you ever wondered how important it really is? This week we break down exactly where the dirty dozen and clean fifteen have come from and how the whole concept of organic is deeply steeped in privilege (and guilt!). Find the source material here: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back to jamming on wellness this episode, Jenny walks us through some of the most problematic (and hilarious) parts of GOOP. Learn about training your vagina to be better, among other things that the privilege of wellness affords. Content warning: cleanses and disordered eating. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While "fake news" is an easy slur these days, what does misinformation really look like in the age of instant information - specifically in relation to war? And you thought disinformation was only rampant in the wellness world!*Note: this episode was recorded in advance and of course in times of war things change very quickly, so please note that some of the war-specific details may have shifted since recording. Train yourself to find ai-generated faces with https://this-person-does-not-exist.com/en See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"Good vibes only!"If you're tired of the gaslighting of the wellness industry's "your thoughts create your reality!" and "create a life you love, it's all up to you!" good news - so are we. We unpack why toxic positivity is so painful, how rampant it is in the wellness industry, and the middle ground between it and 24/7 wallowing. Content warning: pet death (and fickle avocados). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Three more white ladies make a podcast? Yes, it's true! We all have our own personal experiences within the problematic wellness world and after years of 9 minute voice memos we decided to turn our often nuanced, sometimes well-researched, and always attempting to seek the middle, chats into a pod. So, who are we - and are you interested in listening to us? Check out our intro episode and find out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.