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Jul 2022
38m 44s

The truth about wellness

KATY BELLOTTE
About this episode
We all want to be well. But that doesn't mean we need to go to extreme lengths to do so. In this episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss the downsides of the wellness industry. Is it just a cash grab? Will celery juice really save us all? Let's find out.  // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte / Sources: https://www.history.com/news/dr-john-kellogg-cere ... Show More
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