On episode 305 we discuss “illness influencer” Belle Gibson and the TV series Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix). We also cover broader themes of “conspirituality” (drawing on Naomi Klein’s book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World), evidence-based versus non-evidence-based medicine, influencers and grifters.
Additional links/sources covered:
The Search for Instagram’s Worst Con Artist (documentary on Netflix).
Maintenance Phase podcast episode “Illness Influencer” Belle Gibson (we took that illness influencer phrase above from this!): https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xZ11pQv8tKZbJaI5w2S1D?si=HeEsESSIRG-lMdOfQhb3Kw&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZF1FgnTBfUlzkeKt&nd=1&dlsi=c758a80e0eb04798
You can hear the two of us discuss similar issues (but make different points) on the Freedom of Species show Vegans For Trump? Conspirituality in the Vegan Movement: https://www.3cr.org.au/freedomofspecies/episode/vegans-trump-conspirituality-vegan-movement
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Clips: The Adventures of Lano & Woodley: Season 1, Episode 1 – The Girlfriend.
Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR: https://pixabay.com/users/itswatr-12344345/
Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio: https://pixabay.com/users/leonellcassio-2264996/
Both of the above songs are free to use with credit.
For more in-depth show notes, including additional links, go to: https://progressivepodcastaustralia.com/2025/02/23/305/
