15 Best Podcasts about Wellness Scams

1. Maintenance Phase

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Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.
Hosts Aubrey Gordon, Michael Hobbes
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 20.4KTwitter 83.2KInstagram 153.5K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness 'truth' is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge...MORE Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
Producer/Network Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
Email ****@mindpumpmedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 14.2KFacebook 310.1KTwitter 22KInstagram 393.5K Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Poog with Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak

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Wellness is a trillion-dollar industry full of scams and snake oil salesmen but comedians and best friends Kate Berlant and Jacqueline Novak just can't get enough. Join them as they try products and practices, consult healers and experts, and ask the ultimate question: is it truly wellness they're after or just the thrill of the chase?MORE Hosts Kate Berlant, Jacqueline Novak
Producer/Network Big Money Players
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.2KInstagram 34.2K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Fit Literate

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Carolyn and Laura combine girl talk and critical analysis to look at fitness media and trends through an anti-diet lens. They help listeners develop their fitness literacy to become smarter consumers of the fitness industry (while still having fun in the gym and on the internet). Think of it like getting advice from your big sister's friends but instead of dating and fashion they teach you how to not get scammed by the fitness industry's latest snake oil salesman. New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe on Patreon to support the show!MORE Hosts Carolyn Viggh, Laura Girard
Producer/Network Carolyn Viggh and Laura Girard
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 71Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Fork U with Dr. Terry Simpson

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Fork U(niversity)Not everything you put in your mouth is good for you.There's a lot of medical information thrown around out there. How are you to know what information you can trust, and what's just plain old quackery? You can't rely on your own 'google fu'. You can't count on quality medical advice from Facebook. You need a doctor in your corner.On each episode of Your Doctor's Orders, Dr. Terry Simpson will cut through the clutter and noise that always seems to follow the latest medical news...MORE Host Terry Simpson
Producer/Network Terry Simpson
Email ****@drsimpson.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 102Facebook 1.5K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. Your Diet Sucks

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Diet culture, you've met your scientific match. Hosted by an elite ultrarunner/journalist and a registered dietitian, Your Diet Sucks dismantles the myths, trends, and pseudoscience that screw up how we think about food, health, and fitness. Subscribe to bonus episodes here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/microcosm-coaching0/subscribeMORE Hosts Zoe Rom, Kylee Van Horn
Producer/Network Zoë Rom
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 244 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. That Can't Be True with Chelsea Clinton

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Things are getting weird in the world of public health. Childhood vaccines are suddenly up for debate, fluoride is being described as industrial waste, and it feels like everyone is talking about raw milk! Navigate this chaotic time with public health expert Dr. Chelsea Clinton, who every week talks to doctors, dietitians, parenting experts and more to expose pseudoscience and help us sort fact from fiction...MORE Email ****@lemonadamedia.com
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Apple Rating 3.5/5 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Cure for B******t

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Who can you trust for information about your health and wellbeing? On The Cure for Bullshit we interview patients, doctors, researchers and skeptics about their experiences and expertise to give you practical advice for navigating the healthcare system and avoiding medical scams.MORE Producer/Network Benzi Kluger
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. For Science's Sake

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Ever scroll past a 'miracle ingredient' and wonder ...'does any of this actually work'? I'm Marianna Khanivetskaya, a biomedical scientist and chemist, here to unpack the real science behind wellness trends. From skincare to supplements and TikTok hacks to 'biohacks,' I break down what's proven, what's hype, and why some things work while others just sound good. Real facts, real context. No pseudoscience.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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10. America Dissected

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Wellness isn't just about mindfulness, exercise, or the right skin routine. Science, politics, media, culture, tech — everything around us — interact to shape our health. On America Dissected, Drs. Abdul El-Sayed and Katelyn Jetelina cuts into what really makes us sick — be it racism, corporate greed, or snake oil influencers — and what it'll take to heal it. From for-profit healthcare to ineffective sunscreens, America Dissected cuts deeper into the state of health in America. New episodes every Thursday...MORE Hosts Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Dr. Katelyn Jetelina
Producer/Network Incision Media LLC
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 4.7K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. The Dark Side of Dentistry

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Uncover the Hidden Predators Behind Your SmileHosted by a former corporate dentistry insider turned whistleblower, The Dark Side of Dentistry exposes the ruthless profit-driven machine masquerading as patient care. From deceptive 'free cleanings' that balloon into $3,000 bills, to untrained mall recruits scripted to manipulate your trust, this podcast reveals the calculated scams, fabricated diagnoses, and psychological tactics designed to extract maximum revenue—regardless of your oral health.What You'll Learn to Protect Yourself:•  Red Flags at the Door: How front-desk 'receptionists'..MORE Email ****@proton.me
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