E41 • What’s the Deal with Crystals?
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Vedic demons. Quartz dildos. And the Taliban? Nowadays we’re seeing crystals hit the market with real gusto — but there is so! much! more! to their story than meets the eye. Em and Christine discuss their purported healing powers, their ancient and modern uses, the dark side of mineral extraction, and, of course, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop. 🥚 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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