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Oprah, Ozempic, and How to Be a Compassionate Skeptic About Wellness Trends
Ideas for keeping your cool when the whole world is losing their sh*t over the latest wellness/diet fad
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
10
17:09
Why There’s No Such Thing as an “Adrenal Body Type”
Weight stigma and ageism meet pseudoscience in this riff on the dubious diagnosis of “adrenal fatigue”
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
2
16:23
Andrew Huberman and the Problem with "Cutting-Edge" Research
On the shaky evidence behind intermittent fasting and cold showers—and why we fall for it
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
17:27
What If You Can’t Stop Eating When Food Tastes Good?
Plus: Exciting news about my latest book project!
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
3
11:44
Intuition v. Science, and What You Need to Know About Cycle Syncing
Should you change what you eat based on your menstrual cycle? And is that part of intuitive eating? Plus, some thoughts on the relationship between…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
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
17:44
Hair Analysis, DUTCH Testing, and Heavy Metals in Chocolate
Q&A: A critical look at the evidence—and why it’s worth being skeptical of tests positioned as “new science”
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
20:24
Does Gut Health Really Matter for Your Mental Health?
A critical look at research on the gut-brain axis, including whether certain gut bacteria are linked to anxiety and depression, whether you should take…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
19:48
Death, Candy, and Food Additives: A November 1 Grab Bag
Reasons not to fear sugar or food dyes, plus a remembrance
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
Can a Diet Really Help Solve Your Period Problems?
Q&A: What diet advice for period pain and endometriosis gets wrong
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
Does Nutrition Response Testing Work? Plus: Can a Diet Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Q&A: how to know whether a particular test is legit, and what to say to a doctor who’s recommending a diet for ME/CFS or other poorly understood…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
2
20:40
How to Handle Bizarre Wellness Claims, Plus the Real Scoop on Seed Oils
Q&A: The next time you come across a wellness influencer saying sensational things, try this. And: are seed oils are as bad for you as some sources…
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD
20:37
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