<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Wellness Epidemic ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is the wellness industry a cult?... Let's talk about it.

The Wellness Epidemic pulls back the curtain on the dark side of the wellness industry, exploring how good intentions spiral into misinformation, exploitation, and harm. It is hosted by Dr. Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, a Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, licensed acupuncturist, and new-age cult survivor who believes in evidence-based care, ethics, and integrity in all aspects of medicine. This podcast examines the troubling intersections of alternative wellness, pseudoscience, and the alt-right pipeline.

From debunking popular health myths and conspiracy theories to uncovering the cultish tactics of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, The Wellness Epidemic provides a critical insider’s perspective. We also aim to provide insight into how to utilize the beneficial aspects of the wellness industry safely, from finding an ethical practitioner to balancing your care team. 

With humor, insight, and unflinching honesty, we ask the hard questions: How did we get here? And how can we reclaim wellness for the betterment of all? <br/><br/><a href="https://kimpeirano.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">kimpeirano.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://kimpeirano.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:46:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/3964932.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Not Your Guru's Wellness Podcast]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[kimpeirano@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/3964932.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Not Your Guru&apos;s Wellness Podcast</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Writer - Advocate - Doctor of Acupuncture Organizational Psychologist in &apos;26 Ethics in Wellness - Integrity in Business - Coercive Control &amp; Wellness Expert</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Not Your Guru&apos;s Wellness Podcast</itunes:name><itunes:email>kimpeirano@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Alternative Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3964932/b925def5cf7c1cb16c080c6819004819.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Wellness Beyond Boundaries - International Cultic Studies 2024 Conference Featured Presentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Wellness Beyond Boundaries: Navigating Alternative Healthcare in Times of Crisis is my 2024 presentation from the International Cultic Studies Association Annual Conference.  This talk dives into a deep comparison between Robert J Lifton’s 8 Criteria for Thought Reform and the wellness industry, highlighting harms and paving a path forward. </p><p>Learn more about ICSA here: https://www.icsahome.com/home</p><p>More information about the presenter: kimpeirano.com</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://kimpeirano.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">kimpeirano.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://kimpeirano.substack.com/p/wellness-beyond-boundaries-international</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:156205647</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Peirano]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 23:24:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/156205647/2f84914569e40956400e42ed28b8348f.mp3" length="39104402" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Kim Peirano</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2444</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/3964932/post/156205647/b925def5cf7c1cb16c080c6819004819.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>