Ditch the Wellness Cults
Stop Buying the Hype & Start Actually Healing
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There’s so much chatter about the rise of autoimmune illnesses and chronic diseases. Everywhere I look, there’s some new “miracle” supplement, diet, or gadget that promises to fix everything. And if you dig deep enough, many of these so-called solutions turn into some form of an MLM scheme or a trendy fad. Because obviously, the cure to all your problems is hiding behind an overpriced protein powder and a cult-like Facebook group.
Why am I so skeptical? Because I’ve been the sucker more times than I’d like to admit. Desperately searching for answers, hoping this time would be the time, only to be left with a lighter wallet and a new weird rash. And with each “new answer” came a new symptom, a new diagnosis, and more confusion.
After years of chasing wellness and getting sucked in, I am breaking free from the wellness cults. Don’t get me wrong—I’m not bashing wellness. I’m still here for it. But I’ve learned so much along the way. Some things have been beneficial, but others? Just a colossal waste of time and money. I learned about toxins and how to live a low-toxin life in a sustainable, non-chaotic way. I discovered multiple ways to nourish my body with food and, in the process, healed my eating disorder. And here’s the kicker—I realized that I was part of the problem.
Wait, what? Yep. I was part of the problem, chasing wellness trends, trying every new thing that popped up in my feed, and not putting in the deep work to truly heal. I wasn’t tackling the root cause—I was slapping on band-aids and hoping for the best. But once I did the emotional work, sat with my feelings, and sorted through them, everything shifted in the best way possible.
The False Promise of Quick Fixes
I’ve been there—falling for ads that promise this one thing will fix all my problems (spoiler alert: it never did). I’ve tried multiple workout programs that guaranteed results, only to quit when I didn’t magically transform into a Greek goddess overnight. Why? Because I wasn’t addressing the root cause. I was just attacking symptoms, slapping on temporary band-aids, and creating a false sense of healing. Kinda like putting duct tape on a sinking boat and calling it good.
I cut out foods. I added in supplements. I set boundaries. I jumped from one wellness trend to the next like I was playing some sort of deranged game of hopscotch. But none of that worked long-term because I wasn’t truly healing—I was just collecting expensive pee (because, let’s be real, that’s where all those supplements end up).
What I’m Keeping and What I’m Letting Go
Some things I’ve learned to keep, and some I’ve realized are just distractions that belong in the wellness scam graveyard.
✔️ Keeping:
Red light therapy, sauna blanket, and vibration plate—because I simply enjoy them and they make me feel good. And feeling good is kinda the whole point, right?
A balanced, whole-food diet that nourishes my body without extreme restrictions. Because let’s be honest, life’s too short to pretend cauliflower is pizza.
Gentle movement that feels good instead of punishing, soul-sucking workouts that make me question my existence.
Rest, hydration, and prioritizing my emotional well-being. (Revolutionary, I know.)
❌ Letting Go:
Extreme food restrictions (I mean, cutting out entire food groups forever? No thanks, I like my sanity.)
Overly intense workouts that leave me so sore I have to strategize how to sit on the toilet.
Falling for every new “quick fix” that promises results but delivers disappointment and regret.
The Real Secret to Wellness
I know this will sound too simple, but wellness really is simple. I mean, it’s almost laughable how much money people spend trying to make it complicated.
If you want to heal, here’s what actually works:
Work on your emotions. (Read The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk or You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay. Or just start screaming into a pillow—it’s free.)
Eat nutritious, whole, real foods. (Yes, all of them. No, carbs are not out to kill you.)
Move your body. (In a way that doesn’t make you hate life.)
Stay hydrated. (And no, coffee and protein shakes don’t count, despite my deepest wishes.)
Prioritize rest. (Because shockingly, your body does this wild thing called healing when you sleep.)
And guess what? All of this is free or low cost. Yep, you don’t need a $300 detox tea or a jade roller blessed by monks.
You can find free workouts on YouTube (and avoid that overpriced boutique fitness cult while you’re at it).
You can discover millions of real food recipes online and on Pinterest. (Or just cook like your grandma did—she knew what was up.)
You can drink plenty of water and caffeine-free tea without needing a Stanley Cup the size of your head.
You can turn off your screen, do some self-care, and crawl into bed at a decent time—all for free. (Groundbreaking, I know.)
Follow Through, and You Will Heal
At the end of the day, healing doesn’t come from a magic pill, a $500 supplement stack, or the latest scammy wellness trend. It comes from consistency in simple, sustainable habits.
Show up for yourself every day. Prioritize your well-being. Let go of the noise and focus on what truly matters. When you do, healing isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable. And best of all? You won’t have to join an MLM to get there.
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