Maintenance Phase

If you like your wellness analysis with a side of humor, Maintenance Phase is a must-listen.

Hosted by Aubrey Gordon (author of What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat) and journalist Michael Hobbes, this podcast takes a sharp, funny, and deeply researched look at the wellness and diet industries. Each episode unpacks the myths, moral panic, and pseudoscience that shape how we think about food, bodies, and health.

Aubrey and Michael’s conversations are both critical and compassionate, helping listeners see how diet culture and fatphobia influence everything from public policy to personal belief. They debunk popular fads, question cultural obsessions, and offer space for laughter and relief in a world full of “fix yourself” messages.

Maintenance Phase reminds us that caring for our bodies shouldn’t come from fear or shame—and that sometimes, the healthiest thing we can do is question the rules altogether.

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