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Today, Explained
Host Jonquilyn Hill interviewed clinical psychologist and author Jonathan N. Stea about his book, Mind the Science. Stea explained his work combating pseudoscience and misinformation within the wellness industry, detailing how promoters often misuse scientific language to support claims that quickly fall apart under deeper scrutiny. The discussion focused on why these wellness appeals are so successful despite their lack of evidence.
Episode: What wellness costs us
This book was written by a clinical psychologist who works to combat pseudoscience and misinformation in the wellness industry. He discussed how wellness promoters often use quote unquote science to support their claims, which often fall apart under deeper scrutiny.
I spoke with Jonathan Stia to find out. By day, he's a clinical psychologist, but his side hustle is combating pseudoscience and misinformation. He wrote a book called Mind the Science That's All About It, and he says he gets why all this stuff appeals to people.