Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt
@kimpeirano.bsky.social
Doctor of Acupuncture - Author - Educator - Organizational Psychologist in 2026. Coercive Control - Ethics in Wellness - Integrity in Business kimpeirano.com
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A friendly reminder that many states have legal protection for employees who call out sick. In the state of Colorado, for example, it is unlawful for any employer to require a Dr's Note if you call out less than 3 days in a row! Learn the laws in your area and take a "sick day" when you need one!
a young man in a striped sweater is talking about how he could possibly be expected to handle school on a day like this
ALT: a young man in a striped sweater is talking about how he could possibly be expected to handle school on a day like this
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August 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A friendly reminder that many states have legal protection for employees who call out sick. In the state of Colorado, for example, it is unlawful for any employer to require a Dr's Note if you call out less than 3 days in a row! Learn the laws in your area and take a "sick day" when you need one!
Claiming to be curious, discerning or skeptical but simultaneously being unwilling to genuinely make adjustments and changes to your position when sufficient and legit information comes your way isn’t being curious; it’s being closed minded with the safety of certainty disguised as skepticism
August 16, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Claiming to be curious, discerning or skeptical but simultaneously being unwilling to genuinely make adjustments and changes to your position when sufficient and legit information comes your way isn’t being curious; it’s being closed minded with the safety of certainty disguised as skepticism
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CDC Public Health Service physicians are being deployed to migrant detention centers. We know you face a difficult choice: go in an attempt to provide medical care or refuse to participate. If you go, DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. We need proof of human rights violations perpetrated by this administration.
July 2, 2025 at 1:48 AM
CDC Public Health Service physicians are being deployed to migrant detention centers. We know you face a difficult choice: go in an attempt to provide medical care or refuse to participate. If you go, DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. We need proof of human rights violations perpetrated by this administration.
I’m presenting at the International Cultic Studies Association annual conference! My session will be streamed virtually - Influencers, ideologies and isolation - the digital rise of exploitative wellness movements
June 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I’m presenting at the International Cultic Studies Association annual conference! My session will be streamed virtually - Influencers, ideologies and isolation - the digital rise of exploitative wellness movements
If you used to wear a mask regularly and no longer do, have you asked the question: who benefits?
Anti-mask rhetoric has been a right wing stance since the beginning of the pandemic, and objectively CV rates have not changed very much since 2021, we also know much more about long CV harms 1/
Anti-mask rhetoric has been a right wing stance since the beginning of the pandemic, and objectively CV rates have not changed very much since 2021, we also know much more about long CV harms 1/
June 4, 2025 at 8:48 PM
If you used to wear a mask regularly and no longer do, have you asked the question: who benefits?
Anti-mask rhetoric has been a right wing stance since the beginning of the pandemic, and objectively CV rates have not changed very much since 2021, we also know much more about long CV harms 1/
Anti-mask rhetoric has been a right wing stance since the beginning of the pandemic, and objectively CV rates have not changed very much since 2021, we also know much more about long CV harms 1/
Ever wonder how cults keep people dependent and stuck? Let’s talk about it…
One of the most manipulative tactics cults use—whether spiritual or wellness-based—is convincing you their method is the only path to healing. No results? Just try harder. Still failing? You must be doing it wrong. 1/
One of the most manipulative tactics cults use—whether spiritual or wellness-based—is convincing you their method is the only path to healing. No results? Just try harder. Still failing? You must be doing it wrong. 1/
May 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ever wonder how cults keep people dependent and stuck? Let’s talk about it…
One of the most manipulative tactics cults use—whether spiritual or wellness-based—is convincing you their method is the only path to healing. No results? Just try harder. Still failing? You must be doing it wrong. 1/
One of the most manipulative tactics cults use—whether spiritual or wellness-based—is convincing you their method is the only path to healing. No results? Just try harder. Still failing? You must be doing it wrong. 1/
Why is Wellness Language Often So Manipulative?
Ever been told your fatigue is from “toxic overload” or that your nervous system needs a “reset”? Wellness language sounds scientific—but it often isn’t. Let’s talk about how this manipulative lingo works—and why it’s a red flag. 1/10
Ever been told your fatigue is from “toxic overload” or that your nervous system needs a “reset”? Wellness language sounds scientific—but it often isn’t. Let’s talk about how this manipulative lingo works—and why it’s a red flag. 1/10
May 22, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Why is Wellness Language Often So Manipulative?
Ever been told your fatigue is from “toxic overload” or that your nervous system needs a “reset”? Wellness language sounds scientific—but it often isn’t. Let’s talk about how this manipulative lingo works—and why it’s a red flag. 1/10
Ever been told your fatigue is from “toxic overload” or that your nervous system needs a “reset”? Wellness language sounds scientific—but it often isn’t. Let’s talk about how this manipulative lingo works—and why it’s a red flag. 1/10
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It was never about real measures
for health, and always about disenfranchising as many as possible
for health, and always about disenfranchising as many as possible
Gen Z and Millennials: In ten years when we’re still without a cure and you’re caring for your parents, remember what he did.
April 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
It was never about real measures
for health, and always about disenfranchising as many as possible
for health, and always about disenfranchising as many as possible
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One consequence of tolerating pseudoscience is that people die when its legitimatization becomes baked into our culture, health care systems, and institutions.
March 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
One consequence of tolerating pseudoscience is that people die when its legitimatization becomes baked into our culture, health care systems, and institutions.
Chiropractors must get the ultimate course in sleazy fear mongering sales.
My patient this week told me the DC said their 8mm atlas tilt was “compressing the brainstem” &very severe. Didn’t want an adjustment but was so scared so did it anyways. Now they are in more pain than before they started 🥴
My patient this week told me the DC said their 8mm atlas tilt was “compressing the brainstem” &very severe. Didn’t want an adjustment but was so scared so did it anyways. Now they are in more pain than before they started 🥴
March 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Chiropractors must get the ultimate course in sleazy fear mongering sales.
My patient this week told me the DC said their 8mm atlas tilt was “compressing the brainstem” &very severe. Didn’t want an adjustment but was so scared so did it anyways. Now they are in more pain than before they started 🥴
My patient this week told me the DC said their 8mm atlas tilt was “compressing the brainstem” &very severe. Didn’t want an adjustment but was so scared so did it anyways. Now they are in more pain than before they started 🥴
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It would be a dream to be a guest on Sesame Street to talk about food allergies to help kids and their parents better understand food allergies 🥹
March 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It would be a dream to be a guest on Sesame Street to talk about food allergies to help kids and their parents better understand food allergies 🥹
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If you have a loved one with chronic or terminal illness, you may want to hit pause before offering them advice… and I created a super neat flowchart to help you do just that! Check out my new post on Substack!
A Guide to Ethically Offering Advice to Loved Ones with Chronic or Terminal Illness
Receiving advice can sometimes be a negative experience, here's a guide to help you navigate that decision and how to check in with yourself in the process.
kimpeirano.substack.com
March 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
If you have a loved one with chronic or terminal illness, you may want to hit pause before offering them advice… and I created a super neat flowchart to help you do just that! Check out my new post on Substack!
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Vitamin A is NOT a valid treatment or prevention for measles.
Vitamin A Is Not a Substitute for Vaccination
When Scrolling Becomes Deadly: Confronting Viral Misinformation About Measles, MMR, and Vitamin A
theunbiasedscipod.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Vitamin A is NOT a valid treatment or prevention for measles.
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Since the news broke of a child dying from a vaccine preventable illness that has previously been eradicated, I have been devastated, and I am having trouble focusing. This is all preventable and does not have to be this way.
February 27, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Since the news broke of a child dying from a vaccine preventable illness that has previously been eradicated, I have been devastated, and I am having trouble focusing. This is all preventable and does not have to be this way.
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Love how wellness influencers claim all doctors are industry captured when a federal database of every industry dollar given to every doctor exists thanks to the Sunshine Act.
Weird that naturopaths and "functional" doctors have no similar vetting system, no?
Weird that naturopaths and "functional" doctors have no similar vetting system, no?
February 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Love how wellness influencers claim all doctors are industry captured when a federal database of every industry dollar given to every doctor exists thanks to the Sunshine Act.
Weird that naturopaths and "functional" doctors have no similar vetting system, no?
Weird that naturopaths and "functional" doctors have no similar vetting system, no?
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Start thinking (if you haven't already) about how you can help to get people in your own community medical care that they may need.
What community medical clinics are operating where you live? Donate and support.
Do you know doctors/NPs who would volunteer to provide free care? Make connections.
What community medical clinics are operating where you live? Donate and support.
Do you know doctors/NPs who would volunteer to provide free care? Make connections.
February 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Start thinking (if you haven't already) about how you can help to get people in your own community medical care that they may need.
What community medical clinics are operating where you live? Donate and support.
Do you know doctors/NPs who would volunteer to provide free care? Make connections.
What community medical clinics are operating where you live? Donate and support.
Do you know doctors/NPs who would volunteer to provide free care? Make connections.
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anecdotes are not studies. but some guys think their personal experiences and feelings about them are more important than scientific studies about human behavior, memory, performance, wellbeing, health, etc. that’s how we wound up with sooo many podcasts!
February 10, 2025 at 3:43 AM
anecdotes are not studies. but some guys think their personal experiences and feelings about them are more important than scientific studies about human behavior, memory, performance, wellbeing, health, etc. that’s how we wound up with sooo many podcasts!
A thought-terminating cliché is a phrase or slogan used to shut down critical thinking, debate, or questioning by providing a simplistic or dismissive response. They often invoke authority, morality, or circular reasoning to discourage discussion. Let’s talk about thought-stoppers in wellness… 1/
February 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A thought-terminating cliché is a phrase or slogan used to shut down critical thinking, debate, or questioning by providing a simplistic or dismissive response. They often invoke authority, morality, or circular reasoning to discourage discussion. Let’s talk about thought-stoppers in wellness… 1/
Nobody joins a cult, you only leave them.
We join groups, movements, relationships, and ideas that inspire us, make us feel seen, align with our vision for the world or our lives.
We join groups, movements, relationships, and ideas that inspire us, make us feel seen, align with our vision for the world or our lives.
February 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Nobody joins a cult, you only leave them.
We join groups, movements, relationships, and ideas that inspire us, make us feel seen, align with our vision for the world or our lives.
We join groups, movements, relationships, and ideas that inspire us, make us feel seen, align with our vision for the world or our lives.
One thing my chronic
and terminal illness clients often tell me is that receiving unsolicited, poorly timed or just ill-informed advice from well meaning loved ones is one of the most harmful things they experience. I’ve experienced this first hand too. What’s the worst “advice” you’ve been given?
and terminal illness clients often tell me is that receiving unsolicited, poorly timed or just ill-informed advice from well meaning loved ones is one of the most harmful things they experience. I’ve experienced this first hand too. What’s the worst “advice” you’ve been given?
February 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
One thing my chronic
and terminal illness clients often tell me is that receiving unsolicited, poorly timed or just ill-informed advice from well meaning loved ones is one of the most harmful things they experience. I’ve experienced this first hand too. What’s the worst “advice” you’ve been given?
and terminal illness clients often tell me is that receiving unsolicited, poorly timed or just ill-informed advice from well meaning loved ones is one of the most harmful things they experience. I’ve experienced this first hand too. What’s the worst “advice” you’ve been given?
I wish I could child lock my Dad’s YouTube account so he stops getting swindled by Dr “buy my $40 for 8 oz of olive oil” Gundry.
Don’t worry he didn’t do it, but geesh.
Don’t worry he didn’t do it, but geesh.
February 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I wish I could child lock my Dad’s YouTube account so he stops getting swindled by Dr “buy my $40 for 8 oz of olive oil” Gundry.
Don’t worry he didn’t do it, but geesh.
Don’t worry he didn’t do it, but geesh.
Just signed with a literary agent for my book project— America’s Cult of Wellness! 🥳
February 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Just signed with a literary agent for my book project— America’s Cult of Wellness! 🥳