198: Body: 2021 Wellness Trends

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And no, I’m not talking about all of the upcoming festivities; I’m talking about our annual wellness trends episode!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Every year, as a team, we sit down and come up with what we think are going to be the BIGGEST trends in healthcare and wellness as we move into the upcoming year. And this year has been unlike</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">any</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">other. We truly are living in an unprecedented time — and not only because of the pandemic and the secondary health influences that it has created (such as mental health, food consumption, and various social determinants of health), but also because of the consumer trends and the way that we are uptaking healthcare and desiring access to wellness.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There’s lots to cover and so many exciting trends! So, without further ado, let’s jump into our 2021 wellness trend predictions list!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[:38] About today’s annual wellness trends episode!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[2:49] Trend #1: the abundance of at-home fitness options!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[4:46] Trend #2: group health delivery.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[6:43] Trend #3: telehealth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[8:11] Trend #4: alcohol alternatives.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[9:29] Trend #5: taking your health into your own hands through radical responsibility.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[11:15] Trend #6: healthy meal kits.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[12:55] Trend #7: self-compassion.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[14:17] Trend #8: light therapy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[15:49] Trend #9: packaged superfoods.</span></p> <p><