Hippiecritical: New Age Trends, Alternative Health and Hippie Lifestyles

Ever notice how practices that once seemed deeply fringe are now part of your coworker's daily routine? Hippiecritical: New Age Trends, Alternative Health and Hippie Lifestyles picks apart this cultural shift, moving beyond simple skepticism or blind faith. Host Oz approaches topics like healing crystals, reiki, and the modern yoga industrial complex with a curious and balanced-but-critical perspective. Each episode is a deep dive, whether it's examining the surprising history behind tarot cards, understanding the appeal of sensory deprivation float tanks, or exploring the fine line between wellness communities and cults. This isn't about mockery; it's about figuring out what resonates, what works, and what might be pure speculation dressed in sage smoke. You'll hear thoughtful conversations and solo explorations that trace the journey of these ideas from radical counterculture to mainstream culture. For anyone who's been intrigued by a sound bath or side-eyed a trendy meditation app, this podcast offers a much-needed space for grounded inquiry. Tune in for regular episodes that help navigate the often confusing, always fascinating landscape of alternative health and hippie-inspired living.