Obsession with wellness: the dangers of influencers promoting ‘health’

By Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster

May 19, 2024

On this episode of Self-Love isn’t Selfish, host Olivia Hallinan-Gan (‘26) looks into the wellness industry and the growth of Erewhon and other health related brands. She explores why Erewhon has such a large following and the problems with getting health advice from influencers.

About the Contributor

Olivia Hallinan-Gan, Podcaster

Olivia Hallinan-Gan joined The Oracle as a staff reporter in 2022. In 2023 she became Copy Editor of Hestia's Flame, the yearbook, and a podcaster on The Oracle. She is now Managing Editor of the yearbook. Her podcast centers around how ideological and political ideals affect women, specifically teenage girls. She is on Dance Leadership Team, the chess club, a member of the Ambassador Leadership Team and a part of the Artemis Center.

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