Alternative Medicine Perspectives
Christy and Asher delve into the complexities of orthorexia and the allure of alternative medicine spaces, particularly for those who feel marginalized by traditional healthcare. Asher reflects on their experiences in radical activism and how their queer and non-binary identities shaped their relationship with western medicine, highlighting a broader distrust of authority figures and oppressive structures. This conversation invites listeners to reconsider how identity influences their wellness journeys.In this clip
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Rethinking Wellness
Chronic Illness, Orthorexia, and Alternative Medicine with Asher Pandjiris
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Can you talk a little bit about how alternative medicine spaces felt more open to your identities compared to western medicine?
How did your experiences with identity and activism influence your view of western medicine and alternative medicine?
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