Summary

This holiday season, your feed will be flooded with "must-have" wellness products — detox kits, powders, trackers, supplements, and miracle solutions promising to fix your stress, your hormones, and your sleep. But do we really need all of this stuff?

In this episode, I'm breaking down how wellness has drifted away from its roots and turned into another form of consumerism — selling us insecurity in the name of self-care. I'll share how to spot wellness grifters, what real well-being actually looks like, and the few time-tested practices that still matter: acupuncture, baths, walks, nourishing meals, sleep, friends, hobbies, and joy.

If your wellness routine involves 17 products, 5 subscriptions, 2 wearable tech devices, and credit card debt… it's not wellness — it's capitalism. Let's get back to what actually heals.

Takeaways

We live in a different society than thousands of years ago. The basics of well-being still apply today. Being outside in nature is crucial for health. Community and belonging are essential for well-being. Nourishing meals contribute significantly to health. Restful sleep is a fundamental aspect of well-being. Time spent with friends enhances quality of life. Engaging in hobbies brings joy and fulfillment. Strength training and movement are vital for physical health. Breath work is an important practice for overall wellness.

Sound bites

"The basics still work walks" "Breath work, these are the things that work" "Joy and hobbies, strength training, movement"

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Consumerism in Wellness 00:29 Finding Authenticity in Wellness

Ali's Resources:

Calm the Chaos: Practical Tips and Tools for Stopping Anxiety in It's Tracks Course!

Consults with Ali

BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 10% off using code ALIDAMRON10 www.alidamron.com/magnesium

Master Your Perimenopause Course + Toolkit

"Am I in Perimenopause?" Checklist.

What Hormone is Imbalanced? Quiz!

Fullscript (Get 10% off all supplements)

"How To Balance Your Hormones For Better Sleep, Mood, Periods and Energy" Free, On Demand Training

Website

Ali's Instagram

Ali's Facebook Group: Holistic Health with Ali Damron