281: Mind, Body and Spirit: The History of Wellness In America

281: Mind, Body and Spirit: The History of Wellness In America

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In these trying times, we’re all trying to stay well mentally, emotionally, and physically. Naturally, that got us thinking about the history of health in America. It also reminded us that maybe we could all use a break from dwelling on COVID-19. So this week BackStory explores the history of wellness, a story which involves breakfast cereal, aerobics, and Sigmund Freud.