wellness

The Costly Quest for Superhuman Strength

Alison Bechdel, a thin, white person with short brown hair and glasses, is wearing a black turtleneck and looking somberly at the camera
by Naureen Khan
July 30, 2021 at 3:58pm
Our culture—our time, our work, and of course, our bodies—is more consumed by optimization than ever.
Women farmers shout slogans as they participate in the ongoing farmers protest against new farm reforms on the occasion of International Women's Day at Tikri border (Haryana-Delhi), on the outskirts of New Delhi, India.

Wellness Influencers Owe the Indian Farmers Their Solidarity

by Simar Deol
March 8, 2021 at 12:16pm
Maybe now would be a good time to engage in a self-reflexivity that has long been missing in the wellness industry as a whole. Read more »
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Hoax Appeal: COVID-19 Has Led Wellness Influencers to Embrace QAnon

by Nora Salem
November 25, 2020 at 2:50pm
Plandemic gained a surprising foothold in the ever-expanding world of wellness.  Read more »
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Spiritual Currency: The Manifestation Grift Comes to Instagram

by Michelle Polizzi
November 16, 2020 at 11:29am
Manifestation influencers like to say that the only thing standing between a person and their dreams is mindset, but this principle only works for the select few who already hold the right cards. Read more »
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To Well and Back: The Bleak Future of Positive Thinking

by Nora Salem
October 28, 2020 at 3:00pm
America’s problems can’t just be manifested away. Read more »
A woman sits with her back to the camera in a pose of meditation. She's sitting outside and has her hair in a high bun.

From Butt Masks to Glass Dildos: The Commercialization of Self-Care and Wellness

by Rachel Charlene Lewis
July 24, 2019 at 11:40am
If your brand claims to value mental health and wellness, then it should go beyond lip service. Read more »
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On Our Radar—Feminist News Roundup: The Privilege of “Wellness”

by Bitch HQ
January 14, 2019 at 3:00am
Who is “wellness” really for? Read more »