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From the paradigm-shifting author of Anti-Diet comes a deep dive into the underbelly of modern wellness culture and how it stands in the way of true well-being.

"It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle." You've probably heard this phrase from any number of people in the wellness space. But as Christy Harrison reveals in her latest book, wellness culture promotes a standard of health that is often both unattainable and deeply harmful.

Many people with chronic illness understandably feel dismissed or abandoned by the healthcare system and find solace in alternative medicine, as Harrison once did. Yet the wellness industry promotes practices that can cause even more damage than the conventional approaches they're meant to replace.

The Wellness Trap delves into the persistent, systemic problems with the industry, shedding light on how a growing distrust of conventional medicine has led ordinary people to turn their backs on science. Weaving together history, memoir, reporting, and practical advice, Harrison illuminates the harms of wellness culture while re-imagining our society's relationship with well-being.

Praise for The Wellness Trap:

'Essential for anyone navigating health concerns in the era of hyper-information.'
-Laura Thomas, author of Just Eat It

'Before you start your next diet, supplement, or wellness practice, read this book!'
-Judith Matz, LCSW, author of The Diet Survivor's Handbook

'With nuance and compassion, Christy shows us how to be well, without being manipulated.'
-Alan Levinovitz, author of Natural

'In this remarkable book, Christy Harrison blows the lid off the wellness industry and exposes its flaws, untruths, and toxicity. This book is a life-changer!'
-Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-S, Co-author of Intuitive Eating

'Harrison's work is a gift and I am so grateful to have this on my bookshelf.'
-Virginia Sole-Smith, author of Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture