There's formaldehyde in a pear

The $4.4 trillion (with a T!) wellness industry has captured the minds, bodies, and wallets of many women. But what are we actually paying for? This week on This is Critical, longtime scholar of the fitness landscape Rina Rapheal, author of the new book “The Gospel of Wellness,” joins Virginia to try to understand our winding and often demoralizing quest to feel "better."

Listen to the episode here. And, if you’re a subscriber, read the transcript below.