From aromatherapy and yoga retreats to vitamin supplements and chlorophyll water, self-care has become a status symbol, like a handbag from a luxury house.

The problem; While many of these practices offer real, tangible benefits to our physical and mental health, there are some weirder trends that aren’t backed up by science. And while the idea of ​​wanting to maintain habits that bring us wellness isn’t a bad thing, obsessing over being happy, healthy, and strong can sometimes backfire.

That’s the essence of the new Netflix seriesWellmaniawhich follows the story of Liv (Celeste Barber) – who falls headfirst into the world of wellness after discovering a health problem.

Based on Wellmania: Misadventures In The Search For Wellness by Brigid Delaney, the series looks like the perfect balance of comedy and drama. According to Deadline, “When Liv faces a major health crisis, she’s forced to rethink her ‘live fast, die young’ attitude and philosophy.” She tries everything from the ordinary to the strange in an attempt to get well quickly and regain her old life.”

The book on which the series is based is about researching the wellness industry and what it means to be “well.”

Indeed, as the book’s official synopsis says: “Wellness has become a billion dollar industry. But what does wellness mean? Do any of these things actually work? Is there any science behind it? Feeling exhausted and a little stressed and flabby, journalist Brigid Delaney decides to find out – using herself as a guinea pig.

“Beginning with a rigorous 101-day fast, Brigid tries out the things meant to make us well – yoga classes, meditation, Asian therapies and group psychotherapy – and sorts out what works and what’s hype. He asks: what does this obsession say about us? Is complete wellness possible or even desirable? Where’s the fun in all that? And why do you smell so bad when you haven’t eaten in seven days?’

Instagram star and comedian Celeste Barber has taken on the role of Lyv, as well as executive producing the project.

“I’m drawn to projects that focus on interesting, dynamic and complex female characters and that’s exactly what Wellmania is.”

She continued: “I’m excited to be working with Netflix and telling this story to an international audience, and also being the executive producer so I can boss the people around me.” the actress joked. The eight-episode series is available on Netflix.