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On episode 305 we discuss the story of “illness influencer” Belle Gibson and the TV series Apple Cider Vinegar (Netflix). We also cover broader themes of “conspirituality” (drawing on Naomi Klein’s book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World), evidence-based versus non-evidence-based medicine, influencers and grifters.
Additional links/sources covered:
- The Search for Instagram’s Worst Con Artist (documentary on Netflix).
- Maintenance Phase podcast episode “Illness Influencer” Belle Gibson (we took that illness influencer phrase above from this!).
- You can hear the two of us discuss similar issues (but make different points) on the Freedom of Species show Vegans For Trump? Conspirituality in the Vegan Movement.
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Clips: The Adventures of Lano & Woodley: Season 1, Episode 1 – The Girlfriend.
Intro music: Embrace by ItsWatR.
Outro music: The Blackest Bouquet by Leonell Cassio.
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