Episode #48: Urine therapy

Episode #48: Urine therapy

Author: Hannah Wright & Victoria LaFont November 24, 2025 Duration: 1:13:34

In this episode, Amanda and Victoria discuss the growing popularity of urine therapy, fueled by social media personalities who use their pee for lotion, sunscreen, mouthwash, and mocktails.

They cover:

* Their own health adventures, including a short stint of urine therapy for Amanda

* The history of urine therapy, including a (highly likely) misinterpretation of the Biblical Proverb 5:15

* The limited mentions of urine therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (qiushi) and Vedic texts (Shivambu Kalpa) that have been referenced by modern enthusiasts

* What, exactly, is in pee

* The claim that there are stem cells in urine (referenced studies are here and here)

* Is fermented urine the way to go? Seems not if stem cells are what you’re after. :(

* “Studies suggest that preserved 24 h urine samples provide around 140 viable USCs, while fresh urine offers a significantly higher yield of three to seven USC clones per 100 ml.”

* The inaccurate idea that we’re able to convert the nitrogen or urea in urine into nitric oxide.

* Kidneys’ role as detoxifying organs; they excrete mercury and other toxic metals via…urine



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Navigating the endless scroll of wellness advice can feel like a full-time job, and a dangerous one at that. Influenced to Death, hosted by Hannah Wright and Victoria LaFont, is your critical companion in the chaotic landscape of health trends and social media gurus. This podcast digs into the often-absurd, sometimes alarming world of wellness influencing with a sharp comedic lens, because sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying over a $100 "detox" tea. Each episode unpacks the latest fads, questionable supplements, and pervasive myths peddled online, blending researched health commentary with relatable humor. You'll hear them dissect the language of influencers, separate fleeting trends from actual science, and share their own misadventures in trying to keep up. It’s a health and fitness podcast that acknowledges the comedy in our collective pursuit of better living, while seriously questioning the forces trying to sell it to us. Tune in for a dose of reality that’s far more refreshing than any juice cleanse. Find more from the podcast naturally on their Substack.
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