CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
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The wellness industry with Dr. Jonathan Stea
The wellness industry with Dr. Jonathan Stea
The wellness industry with Dr. Jonathan Stea
Wednesday 1st October 2025
Join Dr. David Gratzer and Dr. Jonathan Stea as they dissect the wellness industry, separating science from pseudoscience in mental health care.
24 minutes
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Eye-opening
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About this podcast
Author:
CAMH, Dr. David Gratzer: Physician and Educator at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Overview:
Categories:
Body & Mind
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Mindful Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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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.
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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.