Wellness, Allegedly

Sally Cotching

Everyone's talking about wellness right now, but it's not wellness if your 20-step protocol is stopping you enjoying your life. Hosted by Sally Cotching: a spicy product designer by day, who lies awake wondering if Diet Coke is ruining her brain.Wellness, Allegedly sorts through the health advice so you don't have to make it your full-time job. One question a week, the research behind it, funny tangents and zero judgment. Come hang out with Sally, her friends and guests- like the group chat, but useful. For anyone who wants better health without a smaller life.Not medical advice.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Sun, SPF & The Tan That Ruined Her Wedding

    Is there such a thing as a safe tan? We used to think so. To get to the bottom of it there's a wild Coco Chanel fact, why tanning feels addictive, and a personal story from Izzy (proud Jersey girl, tanning bed veteran since age 16)  involving a mole and a wedding that did not go according to plan. We discuss the influencer-fueled panic currently convincing people that sunscreen is the real danger, what a “base tan” actually does for your skin and why tanning beds get grouped with tobacco and asbestos by the World Health Organization. Sally also runs a full self-tanner test trying to find something that doesn’t turn her into a traffic cone. In this episode: Sunscreens we're loving right nowHow Coco Chanel flipped our idea of what a tan meansTanning might be chemically addictive, and there’s actual science behind itThe “base tan” mythTikTok's nasal spray that tans your skin from the inside outSally's "Holy Grail" fake tan that she's not gatekeepingCraving wellness content that doesn't make you feel worse about yourself? Subscribe to the Wellness, Allegedly newsletter for the inside scoop on new episodes, dinner-party-worthy research, and whatever weird thing I've decided to investigate that week. No judgment, just the fun stuff. Sign up so you don't miss it! https://wellnessallegedly.beehiiv.com/ Follow & Support: Instagram: /wellnessallegedly TikTok: /@sallyallegedly YouTube: /@wellnessallegedly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LC4hMMSe6FD5F3lWt1rB4

    Sun, SPF & The Tan That Ruined Her Wedding

  2. Oct 21

    Tracking My Sleep Made It... Worse?

    I wore an Oura ring and it sent my mental health into a spiral. My friend Gabby is a VC and athlete who hasn’t taken her Whoop off in seven years and considers data her love language. This week we debate whether wearables are helping us or just gamifying our anxiety, a real medical condition called “orthosomnia,” and I learn about a startup that tracks your bowel movements via camera inside your toilet. This one goes places: A Mayo Clinic study found 88% of Apple Watch AFib alerts that sent people to the ER were false alarmsWhoop is facing a lawsuit alleging it shares your data, including reproductive health stats and, somehow, your YouTube historyWearables use the same “behavior modification engines” as slot machines to keep you checkingThe future: uploading blood labs and radiology scans straight into your wearable for AI-powered diagnostics Gabby is not speaking on behalf of any company or any other person. Everything she says here is her own personal opinion, shared for entertainment purposes only. This is a COMEDY PODCAST, people.Craving wellness content that doesn't make you feel worse about yourself? Subscribe to the Wellness, Allegedly newsletter for the inside scoop on new episodes, dinner-party-worthy research, and whatever weird thing I've decided to investigate that week. No judgment, just the fun stuff. Sign up so you don't miss it! https://wellnessallegedly.beehiiv.com/ Follow & Support: Instagram: /wellnessallegedly TikTok: /@sallyallegedly YouTube: /@wellnessallegedly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LC4hMMSe6FD5F3lWt1rB4

    Tracking My Sleep Made It... Worse?

  3. Oct 14

    Smoking is Back, Baby?

    Smoking is back, and I need someone to explain it to me. I'm joined by fashion designer, certified it-girl, lover of a cheeky cigarette, Desiree, to unpack why Gen Z is suddenly obsessed with an aesthetic that's back in a major way. We get into the Charlie XCX and Kylie Jenner of it all and whether this whole thing is actually wellness culture’s fault.  And because you need the facts, I also test out nicotine gum for research purposes. For you guys. Follow Desi: @desid & @SWFBoutique Highlights: Kylie Jenner on the cover of Vanity Fair SmokingThe “Cigfluencer” accounts with six-figure followingsPinterest searches for smoking are climbing 70%The real science behind nicotine and cognitive functionThe takeover of Zyn pouches, and the marketing loophole letting Big Tobacco pay influencers to make addiction look aestheticCraving wellness content that doesn't make you feel worse about yourself? Subscribe to the Wellness, Allegedly newsletter for the inside scoop on new episodes, dinner-party-worthy research, and whatever weird thing I've decided to investigate that week. No judgment, just the fun stuff. Sign up so you don't miss it! https://wellnessallegedly.beehiiv.com/ Follow & Support: Instagram: /wellnessallegedly TikTok: /@sallyallegedly YouTube: /@wellnessallegedly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LC4hMMSe6FD5F3lWt1rB4

    Smoking is Back, Baby?

  4. Oct 6

    Why Are People Getting Plastic Surgery in Korea? | ft. Amy Chan

    Flying to Korea for plastic surgery is everywhere online right now, and I wanted the real story, not the influencer version. Amy Chan is here to spill the tea. Best known as a breakup and relationship coach (her new book UnSingle is changing peoples love lives), she has a second, lesser-known talent: she will research anything into the ground.  She's breaking down everything she found before and during her trip to Korea: the difference between a free concierge and a paid one, the ‘Yelp’ for plastic surgery, and an alarming thing called "ghost surgery" that every single person considering this needs to know about before they book a flight. We get into fat grafting, stem cell injections, the treatment nobody's heard of yet that's apparently huge in Korea, and how to actually spot a red flag clinic before it's too late. Sally shares her own filler-gone-wrong story, plus a plastic surgeon dating disaster - because this stuff doesn't just happen overseas.  In this episode: Korea's Yelp-for-plastic-surgery app where you can't leave a bad review without risking a lawsuit"Ghost surgery" is a real term and you need to know the risksAm I the A*****e dilemma about a husband who told his wife to get a nose job, and Amy's unfiltered take on it.Sally's own filler horror story: an occluded artery, blurred vision, and an emergency dissolve under ultrasoundThe free flight/hotel offer that's actually a giant red flag in disguise Show notes:  If you ever find yourself with a filler emergency, Sally recommends Dr. Mohammed at Luminous Aesthetics in Los Angeles https://luminousmedaesthetics.com/ - she's the doctor who dissolved Sally's filler under ultrasound and has saved several friends from similar situations. Craving wellness content that doesn't make you feel worse about yourself? Subscribe to the Wellness, Allegedly newsletter for the inside scoop on new episodes, dinner-party-worthy research, and whatever weird thing I've decided to investigate that week. No judgment, just the fun stuff. Sign up so you don't miss it! https://wellnessallegedly.beehiiv.com/ Follow & Support: Instagram: /wellnessallegedly TikTok: /@sallyallegedly YouTube: /@wellnessallegedly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LC4hMMSe6FD5F3lWt1rB4

    Why Are People Getting Plastic Surgery in Korea? | ft. Amy Chan

  5. Sep 29

    How Many AI Boyfriends Is Too Many?

    This week, we're diving into why 800 million people are reportedly using ChatGPT for emotional support. We go down a rabbit hole on AI relationships: people marrying their chatbots, restaurants where you can bring your AI on a date, and a Reddit community 85,000 people strong dedicated to dating their bots. Joining me is my friend Carmina (executive coach, professional truth-teller, eight-time ayahuasca survivor) as I ask whether AI can actually be a therapist. Or a boyfriend. Or why not both?? Find Carmina on instagram for the best energy @CarminaTheCoach Highlights: ChatGPT might be America's biggest mental health provider now (gulp)Why your chatbot thinks you're right about everything I question “Is it polyamory if you have multiple AI boyfriends?"We put my toxic friend drama in front of 3 AI chatbots and my real therapist Resources: If you are struggling with your mental health, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Affordable therapy in California: https://openpaths.org/ https://www.sentiocc.org/nonprofit-therapyCraving wellness content that doesn't make you feel worse about yourself? Subscribe to the Wellness, Allegedly newsletter for the inside scoop on new episodes, dinner-party-worthy research, and whatever weird thing I've decided to investigate that week. No judgment, just the fun stuff. Sign up so you don't miss it! https://wellnessallegedly.beehiiv.com/ Follow & Support: Instagram: /wellnessallegedly TikTok: /@sallyallegedly YouTube: /@wellnessallegedly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LC4hMMSe6FD5F3lWt1rB4

    How Many AI Boyfriends Is Too Many?

  6. Sep 22

    Drinking Is Out. B*ttholes Are In.

    Sally sits down to unpack the internet's latest hot take: that alcohol is basically poison and one glass of wine will ruin your life. We dig into the actual science behind those scary headlines, debunk the "wine is good for you" myth your aunt still believes, and explore why blue zones full of daily wine drinkers are somehow thriving.  Joining her is her reformed-party-girl bestie Jess (30 weeks pregnant and still serving Martha Stewart realness). Sally also gets brutally honest about her own blood-sugar-fueled drinking experiment gone wrong. Oh, and they talk about b*tthole sunning. Expect Australian drinking culture stories and zero advice you should actually follow.  Craving wellness content that doesn't make you feel worse about yourself? Subscribe to the Wellness, Allegedly newsletter for the inside scoop on new episodes, dinner-party-worthy research, and whatever weird thing I've decided to investigate that week. No judgment, just the fun stuff. Sign up so you don't miss it! https://wellnessallegedly.beehiiv.com/ Follow & Support: Instagram: /wellnessallegedly TikTok: /@sallyallegedly YouTube: /@wellnessallegedly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LC4hMMSe6FD5F3lWt1rB4

    Drinking Is Out. B*ttholes Are In.

  7. Sep 22

    Is Diet Coke Lowkey the Better Choice?

    This week we settle the ultimate debate: is Diet Coke actually bad for us, or is it a 'better' choice? We dig into the aspartame cancer scare, the sketchy dietitians getting paid by soda companies, and why "the fridge cig" reigns supreme.  Sally is joined by her former roommate, and proud Jersey girl Izzy. Sally runs her own blood glucose experiment and the girls put Diet Coke up against full sugar Coke, Olipop, Poppi, Zevia in a taste test to see which one actually holds up. Also featuring a chaotic Reddit dilemma about a man rationing his wife's Diet Coke supply. Follow Izzy on TikTok @izzythano Craving wellness content that doesn't make you feel worse about yourself? Subscribe to the Wellness, Allegedly newsletter for the inside scoop on new episodes, dinner-party-worthy research, and whatever weird thing I've decided to investigate that week. No judgment, just the fun stuff. Sign up so you don't miss it! https://wellnessallegedly.beehiiv.com/ Follow & Support: Instagram: /wellnessallegedly TikTok: /@sallyallegedly YouTube: /@wellnessallegedly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LC4hMMSe6FD5F3lWt1rB4

    Is Diet Coke Lowkey the Better Choice?

  8. Sep 22

    Sex Sells...It's Literally Our Day Job

    For the very first episode of Wellness, Allegedly, Sally wants to know: Why aren't we having sex anymore?  Joined by her longtime friend Viv Conway, co-founder of the viral Australian sex toy brand Girls Get Off, the girls swap s*x toy tradeshow stories from Germany to Hong Kong (latex boxes, mechanical sex dolls, and one unforgettable raccoon tail b*tt plug), get into how sex toy marketing went from taboo to mainstream, and unpack whether "sexual wellness" has actually made sex more stressful instead of more fun.  Plus: an ADHD-and-intimacy dilemma from a listener and Sally's hard pass on one particular toy design request.    Follow Viv on Instagram @vivconway Craving wellness content that doesn't make you feel worse about yourself? Subscribe to the Wellness, Allegedly newsletter for the inside scoop on new episodes, dinner-party-worthy research, and whatever weird thing I've decided to investigate that week. No judgment, just the fun stuff. Sign up so you don't miss it! https://wellnessallegedly.beehiiv.com/ Follow & Support: Instagram: /wellnessallegedly TikTok: /@sallyallegedly YouTube: /@wellnessallegedly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LC4hMMSe6FD5F3lWt1rB4

    Sex Sells...It's Literally Our Day Job
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Everyone's talking about wellness right now, but it's not wellness if your 20-step protocol is stopping you enjoying your life. Hosted by Sally Cotching: a spicy product designer by day, who lies awake wondering if Diet Coke is ruining her brain.Wellness, Allegedly sorts through the health advice so you don't have to make it your full-time job. One question a week, the research behind it, funny tangents and zero judgment. Come hang out with Sally, her friends and guests- like the group chat, but useful. For anyone who wants better health without a smaller life.Not medical advice.

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  • Creator
    Sally Cotching
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wellness, Allegedly
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