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Jun 2023
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Episode 13 - "....but I'm doing it for m...

Julia Trehane
About this episode

We often convince ourselves that our disordered behaviour is for the good of our health.

In this episode I look at the influence of 'wellness culture' and what 'health' actually means.

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