wellness Archives - Magical Thinking

A man sits alone in a dim living room at dusk, facing the window, his phone glowing gold on the table beside him.

The Exit Comes Pre-Approved

How the wellness economy sells departure to the audience whose departures will be applauded, and who pays for it. You

Woman standing at a glowing spiritual doorway that opens into a corporate marketing funnel — symbolic illustration critiquing the Gabby Bernstein manifesting challenge as a commercial operation dressed as spiritual guidance.

March 18, 2026 Self-help / Spirituality / wellness

I Paid $39 to Be Manifested Into a Marketing Funnel

Or: What Gabby Bernstein’s 21-Day Manifesting Challenge is actually selling In January 2022 I paid $39 and signed up to

A hand dropping glowing seeds into cracked soil, with the out-of-focus silhouette of a broken family in the background.

March 8, 2026 Coaching / Self-help / Spirituality / wellness

They Plant the Seeds. You Grow the Damage.

How wellness influencers and coaching ideologies destroy relationships from a distance, and why no one is ever held to account.

July 25, 2025 Coaching / pseudoscience / Spirituality / wellness

The Long Con: From Quimby to Coaching—How 200 Years of Magical Thinking Stole Her Identity

Scott Carney’s exposé “Why Did the Supreme Court Legalize Wellness Scams?” is a brutal but necessary dissection of the wellness

February 23, 2025 pseudoscience / Self-help / wellness

The Superfood, Wellness, and Self-Help Cult: How the Chase for “Better” Becomes a Lifelong Illusion

In a world obsessed with self-improvement, an alarming trend has emerged—one that blends superfoods, wellness, coaching, supplements, pseudoscience, and personal

October 7, 2024 pseudoscience / wellness

Wellness or Wishful Thinking? The Privileged Marketing of an Industry Built on Sugar Pills

In today’s world, the concept of “wellness” has become a booming industry, raking in billions annually as it promises a

October 6, 2024 pseudoscience / wellness

The Battle for Truth: Why Science Struggles to Triumph Over Celebrity Pseudoscience

In an age dominated by influencers and celebrity culture, the world of pseudoscience has found fertile ground to thrive. From

September 6, 2024 Coaching / Self-help / Spirituality / wellness

The Hidden Dangers of Coaching in the Mental Health Space: A Call for Ethical Boundaries

In recent years, life coaching and spiritual coaching have exploded in popularity, offering individuals guidance, motivation, and support in pursuing

September 6, 2024 pseudoscience / Spirituality / wellness

The Dangers of Pseudoscience and Spiritual Thinking: A Wake-Up Call

In recent years, the rise of wellness culture and celebrity endorsements has blurred the line between genuine health advice and

May 30, 2024 Coaching / pseudoscience / Self-help / wellness

The Cult of Self: The Dangers of Pseudoscientific Obsession and Echo Chambers

In a world increasingly focused on self-improvement and personal development, it’s easy to become absorbed in the myriad of self-help