Diets

“Adrenal Fatigue” + Anti-Inflammatory Diets + Eating-Disorder Recovery with Oona Hanson

Parent coach Oona Hanson joins us to discuss how going to a physical therapist for back pain led her down a wellness-culture rabbit hole, why dietary…

Apr 21 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

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1:04:20

Does This Study Really Show Diets Are *Good* for Disordered Eating?

Plus, the links: RFK Jr. and measles, a "functional" doctor goes full MAHA, unpacking the weight-cycling research, and more

Mar 5 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

Do Artificial Food Additives Cause ADHD?

What the science really says about colorings, elimination diets, and hyperactivity

Nov 18, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

17:37

Fighting Mental-Health Misinformation and Wellness Pseudoscience with Jonathan Stea

Clinical psychologist Jonathan Stea joins us to discuss why there’s such a huge market for pseudoscientific mental-health practices, the truth about…

Sep 9, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

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Dr. Jonathan N. Stea

1:12:32

Seed Oils, Bizarre Wellness Claims, and Some Exciting Updates

News about our new season, and a Q&A replay: Are seed oils are as bad for you as some sources say? And how do you handle viral wellness claims?

Sep 2, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

20:37

Ultraprocessed Foods and the Brain, 23andMe’s Pivot to Diet Drugs, and More

Your monthly link roundup and analysis

Aug 15, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

Why IgG Tests Don't Work, and the Truth About Glyphosate in Food

Plus: “Toxic” Tampons and Baby Wipes, and the Dubious Dairy-Acne Connection

Jul 24, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

19:03

Ozempic and Rare Form of Blindness; Gut Health and “Food Addiction;” and More

Unpacking two new studies and their media coverage. Plus: fun links!

Jul 11, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

2 Weird Food Rules I Don’t Follow Anymore (and 4 Other Principles I Try to Live By)

These diets made me feel totally unhinged around food

Jun 20, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

14:42

Challenging Diet and Wellness Misinformation While Holding Space for People to Evolve with Jess Steier

Jessica Steier of The Unbiased Science Podcast joins us to discuss the need for empathy and bridge-building in science communication, why she’s critical…

Jun 17, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

1:03:36

Do You Really Need a Gluten-Free Diet for These Autoimmune Conditions?

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, celiac disease, and what wellness culture gets wrong

Jun 12, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

24:05

Ozempic: the Book, Another Fake Anti-Diet, and More

Here's what I've been reading and mulling over this month

Jun 6, 2024 •

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD

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