QED rewatch: Chasing Empowerment - The Hidden Cost of Wellness (2023)
Published 9 September 2024 at 10:23
The wellness industry is worth an estimated $4.5 trillion, pervading the worlds of fitness, health, beauty, sleep, stress, and nutrition. Promises of self-improvement permeate every element of our lives, with all manner of tips, tricks, and products promising empowerment and fulfilment. But what does 'wellness' actually mean?
In this talk from QED 2023, Dr Alice Howarth spoke about the complex intersection between women's empowerment and the wellness industry and shines a spotlight on the pervasive influence of medical bias.
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