#418 - Unmasking Pseudoscience in the Wellness Industry with Dr. Jonathan Stea

44min | 12/10/2024

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Dr. Bradley Block interviews Dr. Jonathan Stea about his book Mind the Science, which explores how pseudoscience impacts healthcare through the wellness industry and the anti-psychiatry movement. Dr. Stea traces the anti-psychiatry movement’s origins to the 1960s, when it emerged in response to shortcomings in psychiatric practice. However, he argues that it has since devolved into a pseudoscientific ideology perpetuating misinformation.

The conversation delves into how the wellness industry capitalizes on pseudoscientific ideas, exaggerating the role of personal responsibility and natural remedies while sowing distrust in traditional medicine. Dr. Stea shines a light on misleading claims in alternative medicine, from dubious naturopathic treatments to the misrepresentation of indigenous practices.

Dr. Stea’s book uses humor and clear examples to help readers recognize and avoid pseudoscience. He stresses the need for honesty, informed consent, and understanding of cultural beliefs in healthcare. Quoting Brandolini’s Law, he warns that it takes much more effort to debunk false information than to create it, urging healthcare professionals to stay vigilant.

Bio

Dr. Jonathan Stea is a practicing clinical psychologist and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. With a specialization in assessing and treating concurrent addiction and mental health disorders, he has earned accolades for his expertise, including twice receiving the University of Calgary's Award for Excellence in Clinical Supervision.

In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Stea is a dedicated science communicator. He actively works to debunk pseudoscience and misinformation, especially in the mental health field. This mission aligns with his commitment to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, which emphasizes promoting evidence-based care and countering harmful misinformation.

Dr. Stea is also a co-editor of “Investigating Clinical Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies” and the author of “Mind the Science”, which explores the intersection of the wellness industry, the anti-psychiatry movement, and pseudoscience. Through his work, he aims to educate professionals and the public on recognizing and challenging pseudoscientific claims while fostering a culture of evidence-based healthcare and informed consent.

Website:

https://www.jonathanstea.com/

Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_jonathan_stea/?hl=en

X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/jonathanstea?lang=en

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/drjonathanstea/?_rdc=1&_rdr#

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Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

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About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

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____________________

Dr. Bradley Block interviews Dr. Jonathan Stea about his book Mind the Science, which explores how pseudoscience impacts healthcare through the wellness industry and the anti-psychiatry movement. Dr. Stea traces the anti-psychiatry movement’s origins to the 1960s, when it emerged in response to shortcomings in psychiatric practice. However, he argues that it has since devolved into a pseudoscientific ideology perpetuating misinformation.

The conversation delves into how the wellness industry capitalizes on pseudoscientific ideas, exaggerating the role of personal responsibility and natural remedies while sowing distrust in traditional medicine. Dr. Stea shines a light on misleading claims in alternative medicine, from dubious naturopathic treatments to the misrepresentation of indigenous practices.

Dr. Stea’s book uses humor and clear examples to help readers recognize and avoid pseudoscience. He stresses the need for honesty, informed consent, and understanding of cultural beliefs in healthcare. Quoting Brandolini’s Law, he warns that it takes much more effort to debunk false information than to create it, urging healthcare professionals to stay vigilant.

Bio

Dr. Jonathan Stea is a practicing clinical psychologist and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. With a specialization in assessing and treating concurrent addiction and mental health disorders, he has earned accolades for his expertise, including twice receiving the University of Calgary's Award for Excellence in Clinical Supervision.

In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Stea is a dedicated science communicator. He actively works to debunk pseudoscience and misinformation, especially in the mental health field. This mission aligns with his commitment to the Canadian Code of Ethics for Psychologists, which emphasizes promoting evidence-based care and countering harmful misinformation.

Dr. Stea is also a co-editor of “Investigating Clinical Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies” and the author of “Mind the Science”, which explores the intersection of the wellness industry, the anti-psychiatry movement, and pseudoscience. Through his work, he aims to educate professionals and the public on recognizing and challenging pseudoscientific claims while fostering a culture of evidence-based healthcare and informed consent.

Website:

https://www.jonathanstea.com/

Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_jonathan_stea/?hl=en

X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/jonathanstea?lang=en

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/drjonathanstea/?_rdc=1&_rdr#

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Dr. Bradley Blocks' Bio

Find more about Dr. Block here: https://www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com/media

Did you know…

You can also be a guest on our show? Please email me at brad@physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to connect or visit www.physiciansguidetodoctoring.com to learn more about the show...

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Succeed in Medicine

Was your training enough to handle everything physician life demands? From lawsuits to leadership, career decisions to challenging conversations, balancing the personal with the professional — not enough was addressed in medical school, residency or fellowship. This show fills those gaps so you can live up to the expectations that come with the white coat — not just in the exam room, but in all the places your MD follows you. Your host, Dr. Bradley Block, a private practice ENT, is right there with you — navigating the same challenges and bringing in world-class guests to teach, as he puts it, “everything we should have been learning while we were memorizing Kreb’s cycle.” With nearly 500 episodes and close to half a million downloads, Brad has built a trusted space where physicians come for brass-tacks, immediately-applicable advice. You don’t need another certification. You need a podcast that covers personal finance, private practice, side-gigs, main-gigs, reacting to bad reviews, misinformation, social media, charting, parenting, communicating, negotiating, leading, managing, teaching, learning and what to do when someone yells, “Is there a doctor on board?”

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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