Episode 18 - Victorian Goop

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We’ve all fallen prey to bad advice offered by attractive yet unreliable sources, from the blonde, willowy Gwyneth Paltrow to the silver, liquescent metal Mercury. Episode 18 of Lithium Jubilee takes a look at some of the Victorian health fads that would not seem out of place on GOOP or any other cultish/lifestyle website devoid of any medical or scientific evidence. Erin explains the dangers of Mercury, a toxic cure-all and Jon weaves us through the laborious, lethal lady’s beauty regimen. Remember, you can’t spell “Hindsight” without “sigh”!

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We've all fallen prey to bad advice offered by attractive yet unreliable sources, from the blonde, willowy Gwyneth Paltrow to the silver, liquescent metal Mercury. Episode 18 of Lithium Jubilee takes a look at some of the Victorian health fads that would not seem out of place on GOOP or any other cultish/lifestyle website devoid of any medical or scientific evidence.