Ep 270: what is healthism?

We live in a very health-focused society, so naturally, you’ve probably heard various health ideas/rules swirling around the internet and in your social circles like, “Sugar causes diabetes! You should fiercely limit it.’ or “Chemicals cause cancer. You shouldn’t bring harsh cleaning chemicals into your home.” 

And while these rules might seem harmless or easy to brush off, there’s a dangerous side to them. They’re rooted in healthism or the idea that a person’s health is entirely their responsibility.

The truth is, none of us have total control over our health. Even if we followed every arbitrary health rule to a t, there’s a chance that any of us could fall ill. 

That’s why in this episode, we’re diving deep into the concept of healthism. You’ll walk away from this episode feeling inspired to take a deep look at your own biases and ready to challenge the status quo around health. 

 

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Resources from today’s episode: 

https://www.goodrx.com/healthcare-access/patient-advocacy/what-is-healthism#:~:text=Healthism is the idea that,disorders and negative body image.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7419309/