A Masterclass in Deceptive Practices Disguised as WellnessIf you’re thinking about signing up for Calm.com, consider this a warning — not a wellness tip. Beneath the soothing voices and serene backgrounds lies a company built on shady billing practices and a complete lack of accountability.Let’s start with the biggest issue: automatic annual renewals without any notice. Calm will quietly charge your card when your subscription is up — no reminder, no heads-up, no grace period. Just a surprise $70+ hit on your statement for a service you probably forgot you even had. And good luck trying to get a refund or even a response. Their customer service is painfully slow, bordering on non-existent. You're left chasing support for weeks, only to get templated responses that do nothing to solve your issue.As for the content? It's fine — but that’s about it. There’s nothing here that you can’t find for free with a 30-second Google search. Breathing exercises, ambient music, sleep stories? It’s all widely available without the sneaky charges and poor support. The wellness space is saturated with free and higher-quality alternatives that don’t leave you feeling duped.Calm’s branding may be polished, but don’t be fooled — behind the curtain is a company that counts on people forgetting, ignoring, or being too frustrated to fight a charge. If your idea of mindfulness includes being nickel-and-dimed while being ghosted by customer service, then by all means, sign up.Otherwise? Stay far, far away.
