Maintenance Phase

"Maintenance Phase" is a popular podcast dedicated to debunking widespread wellness myths, fad diets, and the toxic elements of diet culture. The hosts use deep historical research and scientific scrutiny to dismantle misleading health narratives.

The show is co-hosted by Aubrey Gordon, an author known for her "Your Fat Friend" column, and Michael Hobbes, an investigative journalist. Together, they bring a mix of sharp sociological critique and rigorous journalistic research to the topics they cover.

The podcast was officially launched in 2020 and quickly gained a massive following due to its critical approach to the multi-billion-dollar wellness industry. Its release coincided with a surge in wellness misinformation during the early pandemic years.

The hosts tackle a wide variety of topics, ranging from the history of the Body Mass Index (BMI) and the debunked "obesity epidemic" statistics to reviews of popular diet programs like Noom. They heavily scrutinize the scientific validity of products marketed as "detox" or "clean eating."