Fighting Wellness Scams with Science

About this episode

Dr. Jonathan Stea discusses his book 'Mind the Science' and how to navigate wellness misinformation.

Ever feel lost in the world of wellness advice online? Our guest, Dr. Jonathan Stea, has a new book called "Mind the Science" that helps cut through the noise of the wellness industry, exposing pseudoscience and mental health misinformation. As a promoter of science communication, Dr. Stea seeks to empower people to make informed decisions about mental well-being. His new book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the real science behind mental health and protect themselves from misinformation lurking in healthcare, pop culture, and social media. Show notes at: https://laboutloud.com/2024/11/ episode-283-mind-the-science /

People in this episode

Hosts: Dale Basler, Brian Bartel

Guest: Dr. Jonathan Stea

Topics covered

• wellness scams
• science communication
• mental health
• pseudoscience
• misinformation

Keywords

• wellness advice
• mental well-being
• pseudoscience
• healthcare misinformation
• pop culture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Mind the Science

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