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The Wellness Boom: Hope, Hype And Hard Truths

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Published: July 27, 2025 by VPR Producer

The wellness industry is booming, but how much is genuine, and how much is simply clever marketing? Journalist Hayley Krischer joins us to unpack the murky world of viral wellness trends and how millions have gotten sucked into this cycle of continuous buying.


Guest Information:

  • Hayley Krischer, journalist, author, You Belong to Me.

Links for more info:

  • The Atlantic: How Did Healing Ourselves Get So Exhausting?
  • Instagram: @hayleykrischer
  • Penguin Random House: You Belong to Me.
  • NIH: The dark side of beauty: an in-depth analysis of the health hazards and toxicological impact of synthetic cosmetics and personal care products
Program #: 25-30segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - Beauty Industry| Industry| Influencer Marketing| Mental Health| Personal Finance| Psychology and Psychiatry| Social Media and Internet| Technology| WellnessGuests - Hayley KrischerBooks & Publications - You Belong to MeHost - Gary PriceProducers - Amirah Zaveri| Jason Dickey
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