Published May 8, 2023
The Allure of Alternative Medicine and Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture with Virginia Sole-Smith
Virginia Sole-Smith joins Christy Harrison to expose the shortcomings of both traditional and alternative medicine in managing chronic illness, while dissecting the pervasive impact of diet culture on health, parenting, and societal norms, and offering insightful strategies for fostering healthier attitudes towards food and wellness.

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