In this final episode of Wildly Optimized Wellness, I reflect on the life-changing experience of surviving SCAD and how it has reshaped my beliefs about health, wellness, and the industry I’ve worked in for over a decade. After years of immersing myself in functional medicine, I’ve realized just how much misinformation and oversimplification exist in the wellness space—some of which I, too, have unknowingly contributed to. I dive into the illusions that the wellness industry sells, the importance of critical thinking, and why I’ve decided to take a step back, take a gap year, and reevaluate what’s next for me. This is a raw, honest, and deeply personal farewell—for now.

Timestamp

00:00 - Cracks in the Illusion: The Unspoken Lies I Believed in the Wellness Industry

01:11 - How SCAD Changed Everything

02:34 - Entering Functional Medicine

05:41 - Questioning Wellness Culture

08:29 - The First Wake-Up Call: Skin Cancer

10:40 - Misinformation in the $6.3 Trillion Wellness Industry

16:02 - Breaking Free from Affiliate Marketing

19:26 - Living in the Gray Area

21:17 - The End of Something Great

Resources Mentioned:

Toréa Rodriguez’s Website

Episode 073: Surviving SCAD & What Every Woman Needs to Know



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For full show notes and resources: https://www.torearodriguez.com/wowpodcast/e074