Mad Haters; Adventures in Wellness-Land with writer, author Cecile Simmons

I was first introduced to Cecile Simmons from her essay on being an expert on wellness misinformation and yet falling down a rabbit hole of social media fueled wellness trends even as she knew she was being duped. After that I was hooked (relatable!). We talk about the upsetting relationship between wellness, misinformation/disinformation and politics. In a world filled with conflicting information and the political agendas that shape wellness, the need for a balanced approach to health that prioritizes genuine well-being over societal pressures is even more needed.Cecile's book Ctrl Delete Hate is out now - get it HEREFind Cecile Simmons work HERE and HERE I’ve written about ‘eating a lot’ here Guacamole Fulfillment And how not all poor mental health is ‘bad’ - enjoy! Curious about exercise? HATE exercise? Please check out my offerings… You can still jump into the Summer Series ! Grab it now and get consistent, safe, fun (!) movement on YOUR schedule all summer long. I also teach beginner strength and stability via Kettlebells and Pilates as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio and Fascia Release™ all of which are designed to gently shift our bodies into balance without the ableist, fat shaming ‘sweat is fat crying’ mentality that infects so much of mainstream fitness. I also do virtual one-to-one sessions, just me and you moving together, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals. I hope you can find something here that supports you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wellness and Misinformation 02:50 The Intersection of Wellness and Political Ideologies 05:44 Understanding Misinformation vs. Disinformation 08:45 The Impact of Social Media on Wellness Trends 11:55 The Dangers of Tracking and Optimization 14:54 The Role of Community in Wellness 17:46 Monetization in the Wellness Industry 20:40 The Crisis of Dietary Confusion 23:35 The Influence of the Pandemic on Health Trends 26:41 The Rise of Extreme Diets 29:38 The Political Nature of Dietary Choices 32:45 The Backlash Against Contraceptive Pills 35:37 The Need for Equitable Health Solutions 37:56 The Impact of Hormonal Birth Control on Women's Health 40:48 Navigating Misinformation in Health and Wellness 42:36 Cultural Perspectives on Food and Health 46:01 The Influence of Misinformation on Dietary Choices 50:37 The Role of Community in Wellness 56:52 Men's Health and the Manosphere 01:06:11 Political Agendas in Wellness Trends Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe