EP. 31: Trend-Sweating

Hello again Flexy Fam,

It has been a little while as we took some time away for ourselves, but it is great to be back.

As you can see this week’s episode is a little longer than usual: we had a lot to catch up on but also a spirited discussion on our topic of the day: health & fitness trends. We cover a wide array of these ranging from the outlandish, to the elitist, to the unfounded and the downright dangerous!

We also have a little pop culture moment discussing documentaries on disgraced “health-based” con artist Belle Gibson, and the newly released Meghan (you know it’s Sussex now?!) Markle’s new show.

It’s a fun one!

#flexandthecity #flexandthecitypodcast #womenswellness #mindsetmatters #holistichealth #fitnesstrends #trends #mouthtape #oilpulling #vegan #influencers

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Chapters:

0:00 – Welcome Back! Episode 31 Begins
1:49 – The Belle Gibson Scandal: Faking Cancer for Fame
7:56 – The Appeal of “Healing” Wellness Gurus
9:03 – Veganism, Raw Diets & When They Go Too Far
12:00 – Going Vegan: Detox, Struggles & Discoveries
15:45 – When Wellness Becomes a Marketing Gimmick
20:02 – Liver King & Other Fitness Frauds
23:14 – Marketing in the Wellness Industry
26:11 – The Myth of ‘Toned’ Muscles
31:06 – Navigating Health: From Mindset to Media
36:43 – The Weirdest Wellness Trends We’ve Seen
37:55 – Perennium Sunbathing Explained (Sort of)
40:00 – Oil Pulling: Does It Actually Work?
46:28 – Mouth Breathers & Dry Mouth Disasters
49:17 – Red Light Therapy: Gimmick or Gain?
52:57 – Shortcut Culture vs. Sustainable Habits
58:07 – Martha Stewart vs. Meghan Markle: Brand Energy
1:02:02 – AI & Custom Training in the Future of Fitness
1:04:17 – Trainers as Therapists: A Future We Want
1:05:27 – Mental Health Is Finally Trending (In a Good Way)
1:06:48 – Final Words: Research, Moderation & Sustainability
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Disclaimer: We’re two coaches—Ghada, a mindset coach, and Lisa, a fitness coach—here to share our thoughts and experiences. But remember, we’re not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and this podcast isn’t a substitute for professional advice from a physician, therapist, or other qualified expert. Sound good? Great. Let’s dive into the episode!

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