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Navigating Infertility in the Age of Wellness
A deep dive into laser acupuncture for IVF, plus some exciting personal news | Christy discusses her experience with IVF and the intersection of…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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24:00
A former anti-vaxxer shares one thing that helped change her mind
Vaccine inserts can sound scary, but a deeper look at the science tells a different story. Christy reads a guest post from a former anti-vaxxer who…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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10:26
Should you worry about chemicals in sunscreen? Here's what the science says.
If you’re feeling anxious about the recent panic headlines, read this. | Christy discusses why some wellness influencers advocate avoiding sunscreen…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
1
13:40
Hydration: Everything You Need to Know, and Myths to Stop Believing
What the science says about “hydration multipliers,” sports drinks, and other electrolyte beverages—and whether you’re really as dehydrated as you…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
14
21:14
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
7
16:24
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
How to Handle an Anxious Gut (Best Of)
9 ways to cope without cutting out food | In this bonus episode, Christy shares some personal thoughts on how anxiety impacts the gut, and how to handle…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
5
16:04
When Sugar Is Survival, or: the Importance of Eating When You’re Not Hungry
What illness can teach us about intuitive eating | In this solo episode, Christy shares an essay about what her daughter’s experience with the flu…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
10
11:18
Best Of: Weight Loss and Wellness, and Differences in Our Perceptions of Risk
What if disagreements and differences are a matter of risk perception? Plus: Is weight loss really the only way to be well?
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
4
17:35
Sometimes You Need a Break from Your Brain
Why Smart People Fall for Wellness Misinformation, Part 2 | In this solo episode, Christy discusses how evidence-based mind-body practices like yoga and…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
5
16:47
Why Smart People Fall for Wellness Misinformation (Part 1)
Three traps for analytical minds | In this solo episode, Christy shares the first in what has become a multi-part series about why bright, analytical…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
4
9:42
When Researching a New Health Condition Becomes a Hobby
On getting a new diagnosis—and the insatiable curiosity, vulnerability to misinformation, and identity shifts that often go along with it
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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13:31
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