Zach Grossfeld sits down with the people who fascinate him, from comedians and athletes to rocket scientists and dominatrixes. Zach unpacks the defining moments of their work, the challenges they’ve overcome, how they intersect with pop culture, what drives them, and everything in between.
Past guests include FINNEAS (music artist/producer), Mark Normand (comedian), Aubrey de Grey (longevity scientist), Eben Britton (NFL/psychonaut), Andy Weir (author), Mistress Natalie (dominatrix), Coleman Hughes (writer/podcast host), Ryan Serhant (real estate), Dorothy Roberts (Law Professor), and hundreds more.
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Zach Grossfeld sits down with the people who fascinate him, from comedians and athletes to rocket scientists and dominatrixes. Zach unpacks the defining moments of their work, the challenges they’ve overcome, how they intersect with pop culture, what drives them, and everything in between.
Past guests include FINNEAS (music artist/producer), Mark Normand (comedian), Aubrey de Grey (longevity scientist), Eben Britton (NFL/psychonaut), Andy Weir (author), Mistress Natalie (dominatrix), Coleman Hughes (writer/podcast host), Ryan Serhant (real estate), Dorothy Roberts (Law Professor), and hundreds more.
The Zach Show 2.0 (Full uncut episodes, AMAs, and more): https://thezachshow.supercast.com/
Produced by AUXORO Studios.
#283 - Scott Carney: How The Wellness Boom Became A GRIFTER Factory | EXPOSING The Griftoverse
The Zach Show
49 minutes 33 seconds
1 week ago
#283 - Scott Carney: How The Wellness Boom Became A GRIFTER Factory | EXPOSING The Griftoverse
Investigative journalist Scott Carney joins Zach to trace his wild path from exposing India’s organ and human-remains trade to uncovering the dark psychology behind modern wellness gurus. Carney recounts the tragic death of a student who believed she’d achieved enlightenment, revealing how spiritual seeking can slide into psychosis. He explains how fame and money transformed figures like Wim Hof and Andrew Huberman, breaking down Huberman’s controversial ROKA partnership and why “science” is now for sale. Finally, Scott warns we’re entering “peak grift," a new era where charisma, sponsorships, and algorithmic worship turn wellness into the most profitable con of all.
Guest bio: Scott Carney is an investigative journalist, anthropologist, and New York Times bestselling author known for exposing the dark underbelly of global wellness, spirituality, and black-market economies. His work has uncovered India’s organ trade, the dangers of extreme meditation, and the rise of modern health grifters. Through books like What Doesn’t Kill Us, The Red Market, and The Enlightenment Trap, Carney blends immersive reporting with sharp cultural critique to reveal uncomfortable truths.
The Zach Show
Zach Grossfeld sits down with the people who fascinate him, from comedians and athletes to rocket scientists and dominatrixes. Zach unpacks the defining moments of their work, the challenges they’ve overcome, how they intersect with pop culture, what drives them, and everything in between.
Past guests include FINNEAS (music artist/producer), Mark Normand (comedian), Aubrey de Grey (longevity scientist), Eben Britton (NFL/psychonaut), Andy Weir (author), Mistress Natalie (dominatrix), Coleman Hughes (writer/podcast host), Ryan Serhant (real estate), Dorothy Roberts (Law Professor), and hundreds more.
The Zach Show 2.0 (Full uncut episodes, AMAs, and more): https://thezachshow.supercast.com/
Produced by AUXORO Studios.