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June 2025

What's Coming Up This Summer, Plus Some Exciting Plans for Fall
A taste of what's in store: “hydration multiplier” powders, sunscreen avoidance, a new feature, and more
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
2
Is There Any Good Evidence for the Carnivore Diet?
What does the science really say about this remarkably persistent diet fad—and why is my nurse on it? | Christy discusses the carnivore diet, why it’s…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
5
16:24
Why I Don’t Use A.I. in My Writing, Research, or Illustration
Plus, the links: How to deal with a mom teaching anti-fat bias to her daughter, sleep-tracker woes, RFK Jr.'s vaccine-committee overhaul, and more
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
10
Why Wellness Misinformation Is Rampant, and How to Avoid It - with Matthew Facciani
Misinformation and media-literacy researcher Matthew Facciani joins us to discuss how he defines misinformation at a time when even the term itself is…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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Matthew Facciani
1
1:14:45
Menopause Misinformation, and How to Set Boundaries on Wellness Talk
Christy answers an audience question about the diets you *don’t* need to try in (peri)menopause—and ways to get your loved ones to stop talking about…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
15:30
Why Rigid Food Rules Sometimes Lead to Secret Binges (It's Not Just You)
Plus, the links: Ultra-processed foods, the MAHA report's fake citations, endometriosis diets, and more
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1
How to Raise Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times with Melinda Wenner Moyer
Science and parenting journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer returns to discuss the importance of self-compassion and how to practice it, why conveying a…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1
1:09:34

May 2025

5 Ways to Cope with Body-Image Challenges This Summer
IVF has changed my body—here’s how I’m navigating it. | Christy discusses what she’s been going through with IVF and how it’s affected her body image…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
6
14:29
Casey Means's Book Is Full of Dubious Claims, Anti-Fat Bias, and Rigid Diet Rules
Plus, the links: vaccine system upended, fluoride supplements under fire, AI in pre-K, and more
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1
GLP-1 Hype, Handling Haters, and Dating in a Larger Body with Virginia Sole-Smith
Journalist Virginia Sole-Smith joins us to discuss how GLP-1 hype has changed the conversation about diet culture, the importance of body autonomy, how…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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Virginia Sole-Smith
5
1:08:25
Can Fasting Really Help Ease Chronic Fatigue?
Plus: What if your doctor recommends fasting when you have a history of disordered eating? | Christy answers an audience question about whether fasting…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1
14:56
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