Tanya Mosley

Yes. I mean, she introduced us to many folks who then went on to have their own platforms, like Dr. Oz, who is a very polarizing figure and controversial figure in this moment. But when you look back, I mean, even to what's happening today with wellness influencers, celebrity health evangelists, do you think that they have a duty to understand the weight of their influence?

Yes. I mean, she introduced us to many folks who then went on to have their own platforms, like Dr. Oz, who is a very polarizing figure and controversial figure in this moment. But when you look back, I mean, even to what's happening today with wellness influencers, celebrity health evangelists, do you think that they have a duty to understand the weight of their influence?

Yes. I mean, she introduced us to many folks who then went on to have their own platforms, like Dr. Oz, who is a very polarizing figure and controversial figure in this moment. But when you look back, I mean, even to what's happening today with wellness influencers, celebrity health evangelists, do you think that they have a duty to understand the weight of their influence?

Is there a responsibility there, especially in a space where people are often vulnerable and looking for help?

Is there a responsibility there, especially in a space where people are often vulnerable and looking for help?

Is there a responsibility there, especially in a space where people are often vulnerable and looking for help?

Have there been any major lawsuits or anything based on promises or fads or anything that's been touted by influencers, celebrities that are of note, that like really stuck out to you? I remember many, many years ago. Yes, with Dr. Oz.

Have there been any major lawsuits or anything based on promises or fads or anything that's been touted by influencers, celebrities that are of note, that like really stuck out to you? I remember many, many years ago. Yes, with Dr. Oz.

Have there been any major lawsuits or anything based on promises or fads or anything that's been touted by influencers, celebrities that are of note, that like really stuck out to you? I remember many, many years ago. Yes, with Dr. Oz.

If you're just joining us, my guest is journalist and author Amy LaRocca. We're talking about her new book, How to Be Well, Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time. We'll continue our conversation after a short break. This is Fresh Air.

If you're just joining us, my guest is journalist and author Amy LaRocca. We're talking about her new book, How to Be Well, Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time. We'll continue our conversation after a short break. This is Fresh Air.

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Okay, Amy, let's talk a little bit about the use of language. You have a fascinating few chapters or a few sections where you really break down language in the wellness industry. And you write that wellness is just as much about looking better as it is about feeling better. And that line between the beauty industry and the wellness industry has all but disappeared.

Okay, Amy, let's talk a little bit about the use of language. You have a fascinating few chapters or a few sections where you really break down language in the wellness industry. And you write that wellness is just as much about looking better as it is about feeling better. And that line between the beauty industry and the wellness industry has all but disappeared.

Okay, Amy, let's talk a little bit about the use of language. You have a fascinating few chapters or a few sections where you really break down language in the wellness industry. And you write that wellness is just as much about looking better as it is about feeling better. And that line between the beauty industry and the wellness industry has all but disappeared.

Yes. So you break down how certain trendy wellness and beauty buzzwords are really just new packaging of old ideas. And I just heard you use one of those words, and that's glow. Glow is everywhere. It's on my vitamin labels, on my makeup, my cleansers, my serums.

Yes. So you break down how certain trendy wellness and beauty buzzwords are really just new packaging of old ideas. And I just heard you use one of those words, and that's glow. Glow is everywhere. It's on my vitamin labels, on my makeup, my cleansers, my serums.

Yes. So you break down how certain trendy wellness and beauty buzzwords are really just new packaging of old ideas. And I just heard you use one of those words, and that's glow. Glow is everywhere. It's on my vitamin labels, on my makeup, my cleansers, my serums.

But what we're really talking about when we say glow is another word that we don't really use because it's ageist, and that's youthfulness.

But what we're really talking about when we say glow is another word that we don't really use because it's ageist, and that's youthfulness.