Dexa/Rethinking Wellness

Published Mar 27, 2023

The Problems with "Natural" Wellness with Alan Levinovitz

Alan Levinovitz delves into the misleading allure of 'natural' wellness, challenging the simplistic natural versus unnatural dichotomy and revealing its impact on societal norms and personal health. The episode highlights the intricate balance between empowering wellness practices and the accompanying misinformation, urging a deeper understanding of wellness, suffering, and the importance of embracing ambiguity in health decisions.

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- How can one become more comfortable with uncertainty to build resilience?
  Asked by 118 people
- How should we view suffering, and how do we recognize the difference between the positive and negative aspects of it in our lives, as discussed in the podcast episode with Dr. Martha Beck?
  Asked by 47 people
- How can I move towards understanding and confronting suffering?
  Asked by 30 people
- What do other experts say about suffering?
  Asked by 29 people
- How can one change unhealthy habits?
  Asked by 23 people
- Why is embracing uncertainty important?
  Asked by 12 people
- How do I maintain a healthy diet without triggering my old eating disorder behaviors?
  Asked by 8 people
- Can rationalization be harmful?
  Asked by 5 people
- How does intuitive eating impact weight management?
  Asked by 3 people
- How do we navigate uncertainty?
  Asked by 2 people
- What does he say about autoimmune diseases?
  Asked by 1 person
- Is it okay to not eat if I'm not hungry?
  Asked by 1 person
- Why does meditation not necessarily reduce suffering?
  Asked by 1 person

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