*Episode Trigger Warning: This episode features a conversation about eating disorders*
This week Aleen is joined by Ali Weiss, comedian, writer, and the host of the podcast Tales of Taboo. Aleen talks with Ali about the taboos of the wellness industry and how we’re all searching for perfection that doesn’t even exist. The episode kicks off with Ali telling us about her podcast, where she shares anonymous stories from her listeners on different taboo topics. Then they discuss “wellness hobbyists” aka people who are literally willing to do anything to get rid of their toxins (like sit in the sauna with their bodies covered in saran wrap). Ali then shares some of the craziest things she’s done in the pursuit of her *wellness journey* (hint: crystals + private parts were involved). She then tells Aleen about a recent episode she did on the Taboos of Eating Disorders, and they talk about the character trait that all of the stories had in common. The episode wraps up with Aleen reading some of the wellness taboos submitted by DST’ers, and they discuss whether or not these should really be considered taboos in the first place.