Alliances: A Psychologist's Deliberations on Wellness Culture & America

by Calder Kaufman

Wellness has become an industry that rewards the rich and leaves everyone else out. In Alliances, a humble Detroit psychologist interrogates health falsehoods, pop-psychology hype, chiropractic gimmicks, and psychospiritual trends that promise more than they deliver. Grounded in Midwestern sensibilities, professional insight, and seen through a punk-tinged lens, the book exposes how culture, health, and political power intersect in today’s America.

168 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 18, 2026

Reviews

[Perie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect read for the current times.
Smart, insightful, and pulls no punches. Also can be quite funny.