On this week’s episode of Well, Now we get to the heart of what “wellness” actually means. Depending on who you ask, you get a lot of different answers. So Maya and Kavita sit down with veteran journalist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelburton-ib/">Isabel Burton</a> to define the term. Burton was the executive editor of renowned health-and-wellness magazines Shape and Self.If you liked this episode, check out: <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/well-now/2024/01/dry-january-health-benefits-toasting-the-new-year-with-alcohol-free-cocktails">A Toast to Dry January</a>Podcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery.Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to <a href="mailto:wellnow@slate.com">wellnow@slate.com</a> Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/well-now">here</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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Well, Now: What “Wellness” Is and Isn’t

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