Debunking Wellness Misinfo Online | Panel Discussion | Big [If True]

In this episode, we dive into the lucrative online world of wellness. With an estimated 50,000 fitness and wellness influencers on Instagram alone, these influencers utilize slick marketing tactics to sell health-related products, often with questionable outcomes.
Join content creator Mallory DeMille, who has been closely monitoring wellness influencers and debunking their misinformation online. Mallory discusses how influencers sensationalize and spin to sell products, the bold claims they make without evidence, and the potential dangers of following their advice. Learn how to spot wellness hoaxes, understand the impact of marketing on consumer behavior, and protect yourself from misleading information.
Mallory shares personal experiences of being influenced by wellness marketing, the importance of disclaimers, and the risks associated with unregulated products. She also highlights the dangers of alternative treatments promoted by influencers and the financial motivations behind their recommendations. This episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to navigate the world of wellness with a critical eye.
About Big [If True]
Big [If True] tackles the rising threat of misinformation and disinformation. Hosted by award-winning journalist Molly Thomas, this bold, new show uncovers why we fall for falsehoods and how to fight back.
Unpacking misinformation, scams and internet culture stories from all over the world, every week. Stay tuned for more Reality Check segments to keep you informed and in the know!
• Reality Check
Dive into the facts with Deep Dive - short explainers on the misleading narratives that (might) shape our everyday lives.
• Deep Dive
Big [If True] Panel Discussions! Experts discuss misinformation, disinformation, scams, hoaxes, and conspiracy theories and explore why they spread so easily.
• Panel Discussions
Learn how journalists uncover and debunk bad information online-and get tips on how to protect yourself in our “Wait, What?” segments.
• Wait, What?
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