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Do you get overwhelmed by science? Does it mystify or scare you? Have you ever wondered if scientists are normal people and why they use so much freakin’ jargon when they talk? You’re not alone! In this podcast, you’ll enter the world of science through conversations between two friends who happen to be a med peds doctor (internist and pediatrician) and an immunology professor. They will talk through the most recent and crazy headlines and help you separate the nuggets of truth from the B. S.!Relax, pop in your ear buds, and listen to conversations about science that will surprise, delight, and inform you.Dr. Aimee Bernard is a PhD in immunology with expertise in science communication, community science outreach, and medical education. Dr. Toni Eyssallenne is an MD, PhD double boarded in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics with expertise in global and public health, health equity, and medical education. Both have been actively working in their fields for over 15 years and are dedicated to improving access and understanding to population level questions about science and medicine.

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Compassionate Science Communication with Liz Marnik

February 08, 2026 • Toni • Season 5 • Episode 1

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We are checking back in to speak with the extraordinary Dr. Liz Marnik who discusses her journey into science communication coming from a background where skepticism for vaccines and medicine were the norm into evolving into a premier scientist and scientific communicator on platforms like Those Nerdy Girls on instagram, substack and facebook and founding Science Whiz Liz. What a fun conversation and Dr. Marnik and her story is incredibly inspirational. Please follow her @sciencewhizliz on all the platforms and writes the substack for the Science Classroom and her new endeavor evicollective.org. What a fun convo! Dont forget to check her out and send us questions and comments at drtonianddraimee@gmail.com.

Thanks again to Jeff Jeudy for our music and check out our youtube!

Aimee Bernard

Co-host

Toni Eyssallenne

Co-host