Conspirituality

Bonus Sample: The Wellness Civil War

September 29, 2025

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  • The episode segment critiques wellness figures like Will Cole and Dave Asprey for promoting the unproven link between Tylenol (acetaminophen) and autism, noting they faced backlash from their followers for supporting RFK Jr.'s narrative. 
  • The speaker emphasizes that the research cited to support the Tylenol/autism link only shows correlation, not the causation necessary to justify public fear-mongering statements like those made by Donald Trump. 
  • The discussion highlights the political allegiance within certain circles, comparing the blind support given to RFK Jr. by figures like Bhattacharya, Macquarie, and Oz to the allegiance previously shown to Donald Trump. 

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Critique of Wellness Influencers
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  • Key Takeaway: Wellness figures like Will Cole are criticized for legitimizing fear-mongering regarding Tylenol and autism, despite lacking clear regulatory oversight.
  • Summary: Distorting information about Tylenol to promote fear is deemed disgusting, especially since autism predates the medicine. Will Cole’s lack of accountability to traditional medical boards is questioned due to his functional medicine certifications. Mark Hyman is unlikely to criticize Cole because of Cole’s close association with RFK Jr.
Backlash to Tylenol Claims
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  • Key Takeaway: Some wellness influencers, including Will Cole, Dave Asprey, and Austin Lake, faced significant negative feedback from their followers for supporting the Tylenol/autism link.
  • Summary: The speaker is heartened by some pushback against the Tylenol claim, even amidst expected conspiratorial responses. Followers heavily criticized individuals who shared the supposed link between acetaminophen and autism on social media. The research supporting the link only demonstrates correlation, not definitive proof of causation.
Trump’s Tylenol Warning
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  • Key Takeaway: Donald Trump issued an unqualified warning against pregnant women taking Tylenol, contrasting sharply with scientific standards.
  • Summary: Donald Trump explicitly told people not to take Tylenol, even if it causes discomfort, especially if pregnant or giving it to a baby. This is contrasted with Deborah Birx’s reaction to past controversial statements about COVID-19 treatments. Kennedy demands similar blind allegiance from his associates as they have shown to Trump.
Episode Preview and Host Introduction
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  • Key Takeaway: The full episode will feature a breakdown of a related TikTok trend and an analysis of wellness grifts launched following the acetaminophen announcement.
  • Summary: Mallory DeMille will return to analyze a TikTok trend surrounding the Tylenol announcement this Thursday. The episode will examine the wellness schemes that immediately followed the claim linking acetaminophen to autism. Derek Barris introduces the focus of this bonus episode: reviewing RFK Jr.’s press conference statements and the subsequent reactions.
Subscription and Ad Break
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  • Key Takeaway: The bonus sample concludes, directing listeners to Patreon or Apple Subscriptions for the full ad-free content and archives.
  • Summary: Listeners are directed to patreon.com/slash conspirituality to access all main feed episodes ad-free and four years of bonus content. Subscriptions are also available via Apple subscriptions. An advertisement for Endurance auto warranty follows the subscription prompt.