Episode 56 • The Worried Well: Is Wellness Making Us Sicker? -- with Dr. Jessie Hawkins

Episode 56 • The Worried Well: Is Wellness Making Us Sicker? -- with Dr. Jessie Hawkins

Is our obsession with wellness actually making us sicker? In this thought-provoking episode of the Positive Sobriety Podcast, hosts Nate Larkin and David Hampton sit down with Dr. Jessie Hawkins, the Founder and Director of the Franklin Institute of Integrative Health Sciences. They dive into the complexities of the wellness industry, inspired by the Quartz article 'The Worried Well: The Wellness Industry Thrives on the Fear of Death'. Dr.

Hawkins brings her expertise in integrative health to the table, exploring how our pursuit of wellness might be leading us astray. She sheds light on the importance of genuine social connections, pointing out that mental health cannot be measured by likes or superficial wellness trends. The conversation also touches on the impact of social and economic disparities on health, and how culinary activities can play a role in mental well-being.

This episode encourages listeners to think critically about the wellness industry's influence on our lives and to seek deeper, more meaningful approaches to health. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and offers fresh perspectives on what it truly means to be well.