The Dark Side of Wellness: Sarah Ann Macklin on What the Industry Gets Wrong

from Call Me Katie · host Dr Katie Stirling

What happens when wellness becomes just another pressure to perform? In this episode, I’m joined by nutritionist, mental health advocate, and Live Well, Be Well podcast host Sarah Ann Macklin for a powerful conversation about the ways the wellness industry may be doing more harm than good. We explore the line between health and obsession, how social media shapes our view of wellbeing, and what it actually looks like to live a life that feels good, not just looks good. Whether you’re feeling burnt out from trying to "be healthy" or just want a more grounded, compassionate approach to wellness - this one's for you. We discuss: • The pressure to be “clean” and perfect • Performative wellness and social media • What people misunderstand about food, mood, and mental health • Where to start if you feel disconnected from your body • One wellness myth Sarah wishes we could all unlearn 🎧 Listen now on Call Me Katie 🎙️ Hosted by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Katie Stirling #WellnessCulture #MentalHealthAwareness #CallMeKatiePodcast #NutritionAndMentalHealth

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What happens when wellness becomes just another pressure to perform? In this episode, I’m joined by nutritionist, mental health advocate, and Live Well, Be Well podcast host Sarah Ann Macklin for a powerful conversation about the ways the wellness industry may be doing more harm than good. We explore the line between health and obsession, how social media shapes our view of wellbeing, and what it actually looks like to live a life that feels good, not just looks good. Whether you’re feeling burnt out from trying to "be healthy" or just want a more grounded, compassionate approach to wellness - this one's for you. We discuss: • The pressure to be “clean” and perfect • Performative wellness and social media • What people misunderstand about food, mood, and mental health • Where to start if you feel disconnected from your body • One wellness myth Sarah wishes we could all unlearn 🎧 Listen now on Call Me Katie🎙️ Hosted by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Katie Stirling #WellnessCulture #MentalHealthAwareness #CallMeKatiePodcast #NutritionAndMentalHealth

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