Wellness Fatigue: Is Being ‘Well’ Wearing Us Out? | English Listening Practice.
Can wellness come in a bottle?
Try saying that title out loud 3 times fast! Let’s kick off the year with an English pronunciation challenge 😂, and then take a deep dive into wellness—a word that might have you (like me) rolling your eyes, or perhaps you’re reaching for a $30 melatonin-infused chocolate. From Goop-y trends to Instagram "healthfluencers," we’re tackling the exhausting pursuit of being well in episode 62 of Hear You Go.
For today’s English listening practice (B2/C1 Intermediate & Advanced English), we’ll explore the tangled web of wellness and self-care: their rise to buzzword status, the trillion-dollar industry cashing in on our insecurities, and why it all feels so impossible (and expensive). Spoiler: it’s not just you who feels exhausted by the need to be “well”.
Practice your English listening skills, and learn about:
What real self-care looks like (hint: it’s not in a bottle or a spa)
How to set boundaries, prioritize your values, and ditch the guilt—good advice for language learning too!
Why wellness isn’t just personal—it’s also about community and systemic change
Oh, and don’t miss the linguistic nuggets of advanced English sprinkled throughout! Ready to redefine your year on your terms? Let’s do this. 🧘♀️✨
Links to go further:
The Atlantic Magazine: The Wellness Women Are on the March - The Atlantic
Real Self-Care by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin | Bestselling Mental Health Book
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