The wellness industry with Dr. Jonathan SteaThe wellness industry with Dr. Jonathan Stea
Quick Takes: A podcast by physicians, for physicians
With a few clicks of the mouse, our patients can read what we read – including the latest journals. But they also can access a world of half-truths, misleading claims, and falsehoods. On this episode of Quick Takes, I speak with Dr. Jonathan Stea, a University of Calgary psychologist and a bestselling author, about his research on the wellness industry.
23:52•1 Oct 2025
Unmasking the Wellness Industry with Dr. Jonathan Stea
Episode Overview
- The wellness industry often promotes unproven treatments.
- Dr. Stea's book aims to educate on evidence-based mental health care.
- Misinformation spreads faster than truth on social media platforms.
- Healthcare providers face challenges addressing pseudoscience with patients.
- It's crucial to offer credible sources to counter misinformation.
“Schizophrenia is caused by demonic possession.”
What happens when a psychologist takes on the wellness industry? In this engaging episode of Quick Takes, Dr. David Gratzer sits down with Dr. Jonathan Stea, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the University of Calgary. Dr.
Stea is also the author of 'Mind the Science: Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry.' Together, they tackle the growing influence of the wellness industry, which is valued at over $5.6 trillion globally, and discuss how it often thrives on half-truths and misinformation. Dr. Stea shares his journey of writing a book that aims to arm both patients and healthcare providers with the tools to distinguish between evidence-based treatments and pseudoscience.
His passion for debunking misleading health claims comes from both professional experience and personal encounters, including his mother's health struggles. He talks about the challenges healthcare providers face in addressing pseudoscience at the patient level and offers advice on providing credible sources to counter misinformation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the wellness industry and its impact on mental health care. Dr.
Stea's insights into the psychological and cultural forces driving the wellness industry's growth are both eye-opening and cautionary. How do we navigate the noise in an era where misinformation spreads faster than truth? Tune in to find out.
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