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Discover how the $4.4 trillion wellness industry sells insecurity, exploits our need for self-care, and markets toxic health ideals. Learn how to see through wellness marketing hype and reclaim your own definition of wellbeing.
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Vogue PolskaArtykuł: Czy wellness na pewno nam służy? Ta książka demaskuje sekrety intratnej branżyCzasem trudno stwierdzić, gdzie kończy się świadoma troska o samopoczucie, a zaczyna niezdrowa wiara w porady samozwańczych guru. Amerykańska dziennikarka Rina Raphael pokazuje, jak rozrastająca się branża wellness żeruje na lękach kobiet przeciążonych codziennymi obowiązkami. Jej głośna książka „Ewangelia wellnessu. Fałszywa obietnica dobrostanu” właśnie ukazała się w Polsce. Autorka: Angelika Kucińska Artykuł przeczytasz pod linkiem: https://www.vogue.pl/a/rina-raphael-w-ewangelii-wellnessu-pokazuje-ciemnie-strony-branzy-wellness
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Pivot PodcastReframing Evangelism: Following Jesus into Sorrow with Andy Root (Part 1)Many church leaders feel caught between uncomfortable extremes when it comes to how to evangelize - either instrumental strategies that feel manipulative or avoiding evangelism altogether out of fear it will drive people away. In this episode, Luther Seminary professor Andy Root offers a third way through his new book "Evangelism in an Age of Despair." Andy shows how to evangelize through what he calls "a theology of consolation" - recognizing that the caring relationships churches naturally build actually constitute authentic evangelism when grounded in the conviction that Jesus Christ is present in our shared sorrows.Rather...2025-06-0533 min
Bite Back with Abbey SharpAre You an ALMOND MOM? Talking EXTREME Generational Diet & Wellness Culture with Rina RaphaelIn this discussion about children and diet culture, we cover a lot of fascinating findings:00:00 - Introduction01:49 - Mom Shaming 10109:10 - Almond Moms & Kids Fit Bits14:54 - Kids $150 Peloton17:50 - Wellness Barbie19:21 - Diet Culture in School21:49 - Tween Wellness Influencers25:00 - Adult Agendas for Kids Lives28:45 - Goop is Dead32:00 - Best Practices for Raising Healthy KidsReferences:https://portal.nifa.usda.gov/web/crisprojectpages/1020701-how-mothers-evaluate-and-spread-information-related-to-child-nutrition-on-social-mediahttps://hbr.org/2019/08/research-on-many-issues-americans-biases-are-decreasinghttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2562308/https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/141/4/e20172955/37784/Intergenerational-Transmission-of-Parent?autologincheck=redirected?nfToken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000https://pubmed.ncbi...2025-06-0334 min
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It's Been a MinuteGoodbye, church... Hello, Wellness Industrial Complex!America is a deeply spiritual nation. Over 70% of us say that we feel spiritual in some way. But – at the same time – we're getting less religious. So for people who are spiritual-but-not-religious – what's replacing organized religion? What do they believe – and where does that show up in their day-to-day lives? In our new series called Losing My Religion, It's Been a Minute is going to find out. This week, we're getting into wellness. It's a global industry worth 6 trillion dollars that's starting to encompass all kinds of things – including spirituality: from the spirituality of wellness practices like yoga and reiki...2025-03-1718 min
Financial Bliss with Kelley LongEp. 27: Building Resilience: Self-Care as More Than MaintenanceThe term "self-care" has come to mean everything from taking a bubble bath to getting your bikini line waxed and is an area of spending that tends to get a free pass when modern women examine their cash flow.The truth is that self-care has nothing to do with appearance and has everything to do with building resilience as an act of political defiance.In this episode, Kelley Long, financial coach and money activist, gets into the nuance of this growing multi-billion dollar industry, with gentle thoughts on where...2025-02-2628 min
Skeptical Inquirer Audio EditionWhy You Should Be More Skeptical the Next Time You Read a Health News Article by Rina RaphaelHealth news is increasingly driven by hype, as journalists often fail to critically assess studies, relying instead on press releases that exaggerate or misrepresent findings. The demand for frequent, attention-grabbing content—especially in wellness reporting—leads to sensationalized headlines, legitimization of pseudoscience, and a lack of scientific nuance, ultimately misleading the public about health risks, treatments, and benefits. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2025/02/why-you-should-be-more-skeptical-the-next-time-you-read-a-health-news-article/ About the Author: Rina Raphael is a journalist who specializes in health, wellness, and misinformation. She is the author of The Gosp...2025-02-2513 min
Binder PodcastThank You for Coming to My ART TalkHost Ray McManus and Producer Drew take a nostalgic journey through the past five years of CMA programming, revisiting standout moments. From the Mona Lisa to video games inspired by M.C. Escher, this lively clip show highlights a diverse range of fascinating topics.Featured Programs:Interior Lives Lecture with Curator Michael Neumeister: https://youtu.be/_123uORVr_A?si=fL4Ri3W_I1Ft3dpECatawba Law and Indigenous Sovereignty: https://youtu.be/JDF_zzwyNYM?si=pcnQQ0vmyVY90Lby"A World Seeing...2025-02-1857 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job993: How to Boost Your Focus by Streamlining Your Priorities with Marcey RaderMarcey Rader helps us discover how to declutter work and life to make time for the things that truly matter. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A key belief that pushes us to burn out 2) Top tips that make achieving your goals easier 3) The magic number of priorities to stay on track Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep993 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARCEY — Marcey Rader is an award-winning keynote speaker, trainer, coach, and author focused on health-powered™ productivity after a preventable medical diagnosis shifted her relentless pursuit of more.As the founder of RaderCo, she's inspired over 100,000 people...2024-09-1242 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job993: How to Boost Your Focus by Streamlining Your Priorities with Marcey RaderMarcey Rader helps us discover how to declutter work and life to make time for the things that truly matter. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) A key belief that pushes us to burn out 2) Top tips that make achieving your goals easier 3) The magic number of priorities to stay on track Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep993 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT MARCEY — Marcey Rader is an award-winning keynote speaker, trainer, coach, and author focused on health-powered...2024-09-1240 min
The Body of Evidence108 - Wellness (with Rina Raphael)The wellness industry has a very specific customer base in its crosshairs: women. And many journalists are covering this relationship in a dangerously superficial way. Underwater spinning? Fun! CBD-infused leggings? Why not? But there’s a dark underbelly to the promises of wellness solutions, and journalist Rina Raphael has documented it diligently and with a great deal of compassion in her book, The Gospel of Wellness. Jonathan talks to her about how wellness is portrayed in the media and why women listen to its siren call. Become a supporter of our show today eith...2024-09-1137 minThe BroadsideWhy cola became kingThe South is the birthplace of all the big cola brands. Since the first Coca-Cola was poured in Atlanta in 1886, it's become an American icon. For many of us, these drinks are part of key childhood memories. But whether we're loyal to Coke, Pepsi, or something else, we don't drink as much soda as we used to. So why do we care so much about these brands and does soda even matter in this new beverage age?Featuring:
Ralph Ashworth, owner of Ashworth Drugs in Cary, NC
Sabrina Bengel, managing partner of The Birthplace of Pepsi-Cola i...2024-03-0721 min
Saved by the CityThe World According to GOOP + Rina RaphaelThat's poog spelled backward.The wellness industry has scope creep. Is it about health? Self-care? Spirituality? Mud masks? Yes, yes, yes, yes — and so much more. One thing it all seems to have in common though is that it costs money. Marketed primarily to women and promising solutions to every woe, wellness is more in the category of faith than science, but that doesn't keep millions of Americans from seeking their salvation in it ... to the tune of $4.4 trillion a year. On this episode, Katelyn and Roxy discuss the appeal of wellness products and the promises they of...2024-02-2947 min
HALO Talks: Elevating WellnessRina Raphael Discusses the HALO Sector Evolution and Industry TrendsRina Raphael is a highly regarded, well-established writer and journalist who has covered a wide range of topics in the HALO sector from fitness and nutrition to biohacking and even strology startups! She currently has a highly regarded newsletter on substack called Well to Do, and in 2016 she authored the Gospel of Wellness which deep-dives into the changes she witnessed in the industry, highlighting both hopeful and troubling developments. Currently, she writes for prestigious outlets such as Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the LA Times, with a focus on cultural and sociological aspects...2024-02-1427 min
Nobody Listens to Paula PoundstoneEp 292 - The Road to Wellness with Rina RaphaelEp 292 - The Road to Wellness with Rina RaphaelWe’re feeling well, thanks. What we’re not feeling, though, is wellness, and journalist Rina Raphael joins us to help separate the fads from the scams from the cults. And then, feeling healthy yet? Well, prepare to help your plants do the same - it’s another “Garden Time with Captain Crinkle!”GUESTRina Raphaelrinaraphael.comThe Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-CareSubstack - Well To Do...2024-02-131h 43
Rethinking WellnessBonus: How the Wellness Industry Is Shifting to Stay Ahead of Consumer Skepticism with Rina RaphaelThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comIn this bonus episode, journalist and The Gospel of Wellness author Rina Raphael returns to discuss how the wellness industry is changing to respond to more skeptical consumers—and why that might be making it even harder to tell what’s truly evidence-based.Rina Raphael is a journalist and the author of The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care. She writes for the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, New York...2023-11-2405 min
EmbodiedCommodified: When 'Wellness' Makes Us Unwell (Revisited)Anita has fallen down her fair share of wellness rabbit holes [including a certain alliterative family's beauty and shapewear brands...]. Wellness industry insider and journalist Rina Raphael shares how this $4 trillion industry misleads all of us, and 'Dope Black Social Worker' Kim Young gives us the wellness reframes we all need.Meet the guests:- Rina Raphael, author of "The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care,” shares how insidious wellness industry marketing can be- Kim Young, licensed clinical social worker known as the Dope Black Social Wo...2023-11-2429 min
Rethinking WellnessHow the Media Treats Wellness Trends Like Fashion with Rina RaphaelJournalist and The Gospel of Wellness author Rina Raphael joins us to discuss why most media coverage of wellness is so uncritical, and how that allows misinformation to spread; why “science-washing” is rampant in the wellness industry; how wellness is used as a band-aid for systemic issues and ironically doesn’t get to the “root cause” that’s so often touted in wellness culture; her own complicated history with wellness; and more.Rina Raphael is a journalist and the author of The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care. She writes for the New York...2023-11-201h 08
All The Small Thingsvoicenote: loneliness and friendshipwelcome to the third voice note episode, it's great to have you here.mentions:flex appeal with Anna Whitehouseis wellness just another fashion trend? with Rina Raphaelreal self care by Dr Pooja Lakshminmaintenance phase podcastchanges podcast with Emma Gannonlove, Lizzo documentarythe fast furniture fix on BBC Soundsloneliness awareness week with Marmalade Trustan extra special thank you to my loves Becca and Lottie for sharing their valuable insights with us. 2023-06-1432 min
Global Wellness ConversationsRachel Krupa - Can Bodegas, Minibars, and Newsstands Really Be Healthy?Can bodegas and mini-marts be a force for good? In today's episode, we dive into the world of eco-conscious retail with Rachel Krupa, the innovative founder of The Goods Mart. Rachel is redefining the traditional convenience store experience by offering healthier, sustainable alternatives and championing emerging, diverse brands. We'll talk about her journey, the challenges she's faced, the communities she’s helped build, and how she's breaking barriers in an industry often overlooked when it comes to sustainable and health-forward business practices. Join us as we explore the intersection of convenience and conscious consumerism, and learn how The Goods Ma...2023-06-0754 min
TalkingbirdThe Gospel of Wellness – Rina RaphaelA talk from the 15th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC. April 28th, 2023. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).2023-05-0439 min
Psychologists Off the Clock295. Buyer Beware: Pseudoscience and the Wellness Industry, featuring Pooja LakshminWhen it comes to self-help, it's important to be cautious of information that seems too good to be true. Especially, in today's world of digital wellness influencers where there is a lot of misinformation out there that could cause you more harm than good. Subsequently, it's essential to thoroughly research products and services before making any decisions or commitments. To raise awareness about this issue, we (Debbie, Jill, and Yael) got together to co-host an episode dedicated to this very important conversation. We also invited Pooja Lakshmin, a board-certified psychiatrist and author of the b...2023-03-221h 00Psychologists Off the Clock295. Buyer Beware: Pseudoscience and the Wellness Industry, featuring Pooja LakshminWhen it comes to self-help, it's important to be cautious of information that seems too good to be true. Especially, in today's world of digital wellness influencers where there is a lot of misinformation out there that could cause you more harm than good. Subsequently, it's essential to thoroughly research products and services before making any decisions or commitments. To raise awareness about this issue, we (Debbie, Jill, and Yael) got together to co-host an episode dedicated to this very important conversation. We also invited Pooja Lakshmin, a board-certified psychiatrist and author of the b...2023-03-221h 00
The MockingcastEpisode 240: Pain Avoidant WeirdosIn which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk almond moms, wellness curses, and theories of change. Also, Dave runs away from a German.
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Conspirituality144: The Magic Spells of Wellness (w/Colleen Derkatch)"Cleansing is no longer an option, it's a necessity.”From wellness influencers obsessed about the meat-body, to Christofascists obsessed about the body politic, rhetoric bombards us from all sides.Professor of Rhetoric Colleen Derkatch joins Julian to discuss the techniques of the meaning miasma. Her focus is on wellness rhetoric specifically, and how it points to incipient illness, encourages recreational diagnostics, and describes daily routines as liturgies that grant membership in divine communities.Also we can't avoid talking about Russell Brand on Bill Maher. So...2023-03-091h 30
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EmbodiedCommodified: When 'Wellness' Makes Us UnwellAnita has fallen down her fair share of wellness rabbit holes [including a certain alliterative family's beauty and shapewear brands...]. Wellness industry insider and journalist Rina Raphael shares how this $4 trillion industry misleads all of us, and 'Dope Black Social Worker' Kim Young gives us the wellness reframes we all need.
Meet the guests:
- Rina Raphael, author of "The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care,” shares how insidious wellness industry marketing can be
- Kim Young, licensed clinical social worker known as the Dope Black Social Wo...2023-02-2428 min
Hormone ZoneThe dark side of wellness feat. Clara Nosek, RD (@yourdietitianbff)In today's episode, Jane sits down with Clara Nosek, RD (@yourdietitianbff) to talk about the downsides of the wellness and nutrition industries.
Clara is a registered dietitian who moonlights as an educator and content creator in the anti-diet and wellness accountability space. Her content goes much deeper than her hilarious wellness and diet culture memes, though. She provides digestible and science-backed education to help people better understand the ways that wellness culture can oftentimes reflect and perpetuate discriminatory systems in our society, and she uses research and history to explain the problematic parts of this industry.
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All The Small ThingsIs Wellness Just Another Fashion Trend? With Rina RaphaelRina Raphael is a journalist who specialises in health, wellness and tech. She was the health and wellness features writer for the Fast Company and has also contributed to New York Times, LA Times, CBS and NBC News and was previously senior producer and lifestyle editor at The TODAY Show.In her new book The Gospel Of Wellness, Rina balances the good with the bad, taking a deep, nuanced dive into this $4.4 trillion dollar industry, and how it’ s a direct result of gender inequalities and structural sexism within medicine and society. She is here to hel...2023-02-1440 min
Pilates UnfilteredEp 21. The Gospel Of Wellness With Rina RaphaelWe're thrilled to welcome Rina Raphael to the podcast this week for a chat about her book (which is a fan fave in the JZ Movement Pro Community) The Gospel Of Wellness! Rina is a business journalist who covers health, wellness, tech, and women's issues. She contributes to publications such as Fast Company magazine, The New York Times, L.A. Times, Men's Health, and more. Her industry newsletter Well To Do examines the latest wellness trends. She is the author of The Gospel of Wellness, an exploration and critique of the wellness industry, its role in women's...2023-02-0937 minThe MockingcastEpisode 238: Heaven Is a SleepoverIn which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk sleepover stories, mindfulness apps, prison ministries, and dangerous cliches. Also, Sarah lipsyncs to Amy Grant while Dave avoids the noid.
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The Digital Wellness Podcast#46 Is Social Media Distorting Our Perception of Healthy Living? with Thalia TourikisOne juicy podcast interview just wasn't enough, so I am back with health and wellness blogger Thalia of Notes by Thalia! I’m so excited to have her back as we dive deeper to discuss whether or not social media is distorting our perception of healthy living! We cover:Toxic trends on social media, such as the "what I eat in a day" trend.Why these trends are toxic and dangerous.Why we as a culture are seeing social media as a genuine health source, or at the very least, a well-being guide that we can tru...2023-01-311h 09
Intelligence SquaredDebunking the False Promises of the Wellness IndustryJuicing, biohacking, mindfulness apps, collagen supplements: the wellness industry has exploded into a $4.4 trillion movement. Wellness industry journalist Rina Raphael says that the self-care movement has taken sound ideas about nutrition and fitness and packaged them up into exploitative offerings with questionable claims. Drawing on her new book, The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care, Raphael discusses how women in particular are targeted and pressured into a cycle of sacrifice and performance, encouraged to purge their bodies of excess fat, rid their minds of negative thoughts and cleanse their organs of ’toxins’ – in order...2023-01-2356 min
Tablet StudiosMoving MountainsThis week on Unorthodox, who deserves a spot on the Jewish Mount Rushmore? Our first guest is author Rina Raphael, who joins us to talk about her book, The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care. Then we’re joined by "Weird Al" Yankovic’s drummer of more than 40 years, Jon “Bermuda” Schwartz, who talks with Liel about bringing brilliant parody music to life for more than 40 years. Plus, our hosts answer a Gentile of the Week question from Tabitha Sor...2023-01-191h 26
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Standard Issue PodcastSIM Ep 807: The Gospel according to Rina RaphaelThe so-called “wellness” industry is worth an estimated $4.4 trillion, but what does “wellness” even mean? As we deal with the onslaught of #newyearnewyou Instagram advertising, and algorithms set to do a guilt-tripping number on us over any festive indulgences, Jen jumps on the Zoom with journalist Rina Raphael, author of the new book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care. They talk about the concept behind wellness and how it has been appropriated for cold hard cash, the allure of influencers over medical professionals, and the value of self-heating crystal mats.Support th...2023-01-0429 min
Eat the Rules with Summer Innanen#251: The Dark Side of Wellness Culture with Rina RaphaelI’m joined by Rina Raphael, journalist and author of The Gospel of Wellness - Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care. We are talking about why we are culturally so obsessed with “wellness,” is it even helping us feel better, the deceptive marketing that wellness brands use, and so much more. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/251 In this episode, we talk about: - How negative medical experiences drive women to wellness pursuits, - How wellness advice can often silence women and mask issues, - That influencers do a good job of positioning the pursuit of health as an a...2023-01-0341 min
Totally Booked with ZibbyRina Raphael, THE GOSPEL OF WELLNESS: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-CareZibby speaks to journalist Rina Raphael about her new book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care, a revelatory, cautionary, and expertly-written study of the modern wellness industry (and its impact on women, especially). Rina describes “wellness” as an ambiguous, fear-mongering marketing tactic leveraged in our hyper-consumerist, productivity-obsessed culture. She analyzes diet culture (and its sneaky disguises–like cleanses), skincare fads, and organic product obsessions. She also discusses the loneliness crisis and how the industry has mastered selling us “community.”Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: bit.ly/3Bt3TWG...2022-12-1223 min
The Mindful CranksEpisode 41 - Rina Raphael: The Gospel of Wellness Why is everything now about wellness and “self-care”? And it’s not just about Goop – the global wellness industry – from leech therapy, MCT oils, to yoga, clean eating and New Age manifestation coaches -- is now a booming $4 trillion-dollar global industry. In this Episode, I spoke with Rina Raphael about her new book, The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care. Rina comes to this topic as a former wellness consumer herself, and as journalist working long hours under tight deadlines – she, like many other women today suffering from the stress of modern lifes...2022-11-2658 min
Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget PhetasyE207. Rina Raphael Wants You To Know Goop Isn't The AnswerRina Raphael is a journalist and author who covers health, wellness, and women's issues. She sits down with Bridget to discuss her new book The Gospel of Wellness , where she looks at the recent explosion of the wellness industry, the fads, the gimmicks, the marketing strategies, and what lies underneath it all. Rina is a reformed wellness addict herself, and became aware of the dark side of an industry that's constantly telling you what to buy next in order to feel better. They cover how liberal, affluent women in coastal cities and big cities have really adopted the aspirational...2022-11-171h 29
Wrong Turns with Jameela JamilThe Gospel of Wellness with Rina RaphaelJournalist and author Rina Raphael joins Jameela this week to discuss her book, The Gospel of Wellness - her journalistic look into wellness culture. They cover what wellness encompasses, why it is so appealing to women, the nuances of the wellness movement, trends Rina finds problematic, the things Rina wants consumers to know, and more. Get Rina Raphael's book - The Gospel of Wellness - wherever books are sold.Follow Rina on Twitter @rrins If you have a Wrong Turn of your own to share with Jame...2022-11-111h 05
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers’ Advisory PodcastEpisode 162 - Investigative JournalismThis episode we’re talking about Investigative Journalism! We talk about what makes something journalism, when we don’t read articles, enjoying vs. appreciated media, and more! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jam Edwards Things We Read (or tried to…) Busted: A Tale of Corruption and Betrayal in the City of Brotherly Love by Barbara Laker and Wendy Ruderman Unholy: Why White...2022-11-0159 min
Bruha BaddiesChanging SeasonsAfter 2 years of surviving a global pandemic (i.e.intense quarantining, fearing for our lives, and mask mandates), have our values and ways of decision-making shifted in how we relate or want from the world? As most of us have returned to our day jobs in-person, did we return exactly the same? Maybe? Let’s fuck around and find out. With 2022 cooling down the hot-ass desert, let’s talk about possible transitions on the horizon, contemplation, or themifestation.
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Spawned Parenting Podcast with Liz of Cool Mom PicksThe Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care, with Rina Raphael | Spawned 183I will never think about yoga, supplements, activated charcoal or bath salts the same way after speaking with Rina Raphael, author of the utterly fascinating new book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care.How did wellness go from a legitimate health need to a $4.4 trillion industry? What's the role of wellness influencers in all this? Why are we so desperate to find salvation in a fancy (probably pink) bottle -- and why it makes perfect sense that we fall for it? Rina breaks it all down wonderfully, with humor, well-researched i...2022-10-2428 min
Wellness: Fact vs. FictionFashionably Unwell – The Dark Side of America's "Wellness" IndustryJoin Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, journalist, author, and former wellness addict, Rina Raphael. After personally falling victim to commodified wellness, Rina has dedicated her career to unveiling the truth behind this "un-well" industry. On this episode, Danielle and Rina delve into the variables that have steered society into adopting "quick fixes" through fashionable wellness trends and why we shouldn’t feel bad about falling for them. Tune in for unique insight, perspective, and realness surrounding wellness that might have you thinking twice about your next self-care investment. Danielle and Rina...2022-10-191h 02
WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie WiegandWhen the Quest for Health Becomes Unhealthy wsg. Rina RaphaelRina Raphael explores the health an wellness industry and the promises it makes to women. Listen as she shares the industry's promises of salvation and the toll it takes on women who bear the weight of following all the latest gurus and rules. To learn more about Rina Raphael visit her website here:https://www.rinaraphael.com/LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of our featured podcasts, visit our website here:https://wgrt-1023-fm-podcast-network.captivate.fm2022-10-1911 min
SheSez with Linda GrassoJournalist Rina Raphael Says We Gotta Stop Being Goopified By The Wellness IndustryJournalist Rina Raphael puts the four trillion dollar wellness industry under the microscope with her new book The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop….and the False Promise of Self-Care. From charcoal-infused cheddar cheese to crystal-infused water to multi-week cleanses, Rina explains why we fall for products lacking substantive scientific evidence supporting claims; how and why seductive marketing specifically targets women–and how our longing for human connection has us opening up our wallets like never before.2022-10-1836 min
The Well+Good PodcastThe Gospel of Wellness According To Rina RaphaelAt its core, the world of wellness promises at least one thing to its devotees: control. Control over our minds, bodies, and general well-being. But does it deliver?In her new book, Rina Raphael digs deep into the wellness industry. The Gospel of Wellness draws upon lessons from a complicated history through the lens of the author's personal journey in the pursuit of healthy living.HOST: Taylor Camille, Director of Podcasts at Well+GoodGUESTS:Rina Raphael, Author and JournalistWHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:Writer Rina Raphael...2022-09-2824 min
America DissectedThe Gospel of Wellness with Rina Raphael
Green juices, skincare, yoga. We all want to keep up with our health. But what happens when corporations, influencers, and snake oil salesmen prey on our insecurities to sell us something we don't need, or worse soemthing, that could harm us? Abdul sits down with Rina Raphael, author of the newly released "The Gospel of Wellness," to break down the people, the systems, and the failures that have allowed the "Wellness Industrial Complex" to thrive in the United States.
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The Unspeakable PodcastIs Wellness Making Us Sick? Rina Raphael Tells the Dirty Truth About “Clean Health”If you are terrorized by your Fitbit, guilt tripped by half the items in your refrigerator, or broke from trying every new juice cleanse that comes along, this week’s guest, Rina Raphael, will make you feel better. Her new book, The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the Promise of Self-Care, examines the roots and ramifications of America’s latest health craze; extreme health. Rina is perhaps not your typical Unspeakale guest. She’s not full of “dangerous” ideas or “unspeakable" opinions. But she had the courage to look not only at the wellness industry but also the vali...2022-09-261h 13Conspirituality121: The Gospel of Wellness (w/Rina Raphael)Are you ready to biohack your brain with buttered coffee? How about going “within” at the Drybar of acupuncture? What if we told you that cannabis will catapult your chakras into higher consciousness—all it costs is a $5,000 retreat entry fee, not including airfare and hotel? In the $4.4 trillion wellness industry, is any cost really too expensive to achieve true self-care—even if it never really seems like you arrive anywhere at all?Rina Raphael was getting burnt out as a millennial digital news producer at NBC News. And so she did what anyone would do: she moved to...2022-09-221h 03Global Wellness ConversationsAre You a Victim of “Well-Washing?” Journalist & Author Rina Raphael Discusses her new book, The Gospel of WellnessEveryone wants to feel healthy, but none of us want to be duped—and many prefer not to be goop-ed, for that matter. How can we navigate the world of wellness as savvy consumers and avoid the “well-washing” so often used to sell us on the next expensive fad? We know just the expert to help us navigate this increasingly complex space.Meet Rina Raphael, one of the leading wellness journalists in the world. She’s earned that reputation by working at the likes of CNN, NBC, CBS, the LA Times, the New York Times, and Fast Company.2022-09-071h 00
Book Talk, etc.September Books on the RadarSend us a textIn Episode 67 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share a few of their anticipated August Releases. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and answer each other's "how do you feel about.." questions **If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon ! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, Books We Disagreed On, What's in the Mailbag, Second Year Spoiler Author Chat, + our ALL NEW CRIMINALLY BOOKED! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader...2022-08-3053 min
De Sandwich08-01-2017: De SandwichUur 1
1. If I had a penny ? Rosemary Clooney
2. Lonely people ? America
3. Dead and gone ? Gregory Page
4. Come wander with me ? Bonnie Beecher
5. M?n dorp in de Kempen ? Louis Neefs
6. Tumbao de la unidad ? Roberto Fonseca
7. The thorn upon the rose ? Mary Black
8. Isabel ? Sjors van der Panne
9. Vesoul ? Jacques Brel
10. Les moulins de mon coeur ? Michel Legrand
11. Beyond the blue horizon ? Michael Nesmith
12. Broad daylight ? Gabriel Rios
13. Y gwyfyn ? the Gentle Good
Uur 2
1. Hello like before ? Bill Withers
2. Je t?aimerai ? Rina Ketty
3. Pjevat cemo sta nam stce zsa ? Amira
4. Sammy ? Ramses Shaffy
5. Tommy ? Racoon
6. Every soul?s a...2017-01-091h 53