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Why Smart People Fall for Wellness Misinformation (Part 1)

Why Smart People Fall for Wellness Misinformation (Part 1)

Update: 2024-09-16

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In this solo episode, Christy shares the first in what has become a multi-part series about why bright, analytical minds are often susceptible to wellness woo.

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Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it online or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.

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Why Smart People Fall for Wellness Misinformation (Part 1)

Why Smart People Fall for Wellness Misinformation (Part 1)

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD