“Fed Up” is a podcast about a trendy diet plan gone wrong, the creator Tanya Zuckerbrot’s story, and a whistleblower who exposed F-Factor on social media. The podcast chronicles Emily Gellis’ whistleblowing quest after she heard widespread rumors about people’s F-Factor-related health issues. Emily learned that F-Factor’s users experienced terrible side effects after following Tanya’s fiber-rich diet plan complete with bars and powders. This series deep-dives into diet culture, wellness, wealth, and modern influence.
Emily, a fashion and beauty influencer, used her social media platform of over 100,000 Instagram followers to bring attention to F-Factor’s “fiber empire” that triggered a feud, attracted media attention, legal action, and plenty of Internet trolls.
Narrated by Casey Wilson, this Wondery podcast will release new, weekly episodes through August. Subscribers have early access to all 6 episodes, running less than 30 minutes on average.
The podcast examines what’s marketed as healthy, allegations against F-Factor’s side effects, and a national media circus that spiraled as more people came forward. The controversy started in 2020 as people shared their horrifying F-Factor experiences with Emily and the media. The alleged health issues ranged from bloating, gas, cramps, and rashes to having part of their colon removed. Some claimed that F-Factor caused its followers to struggle with eating disorders.
Over the years, Tanya built a solid fanbase, devoted to...
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