On the Rag - Wellness

In this episode of web series On the Rag (a colloquial expression for menstruation) the panel — journalists Alex Casey and Leonie Hayden, and writer/comedian Michèle A'Court — delve into the highly lucrative 'wellness industry' flourishing on platforms like Instagram. The hosts discuss their own attempts at 'self-care' including crystals and fad diets, and actor Brynley Stent parodies an online influencer whose exhaustive and expensive 'morning routine' lasts till evening. A'Court chats to Rose Stewart from NZ Family Planning who encourages women to 'make friends' with their vagina. 

I think it's part of the human condition to think that there's something 'wrong' with us, but we don't know what it is and that's the fear that 'wellness' influencers tap into and it works man, 'cos they make a lot of money...

– Panelist Michèle A'Court on the 'wellness' movement exploiting our psychology

Key Cast & Crew

Alex Casey

Presenter

Leonie Hayden

Presenter

José Barbosa

Director, Editor

Brynley Stent

As: Wellness Influencer

Michèle A'Court

Presenter

Amber Easby

Series Producer