Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*t
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Goals, Grit, and Some Woo Woo Sh*t
Medical Misinformation on Social Media Alert with Dr. Andrea Love
Clickbait headlines, shady supplements, and sketchy policies—oh my!
Enter Dr. Andrea Love, an immunologist and all-around impressive human.
Frustrated by medical misconceptions, Andrea founded Immunologic with a mission to replace fear with curiosity and equip people with critical thinking skills.
Medical organizations and safety or science agencies each have distinct roles, but their flexibility is often shaped by government policies. To navigate their guidance, rely on 2-3 solid, reputable (and relevant) resources—trusting just one source is like building a table with only one leg: it won’t hold up.
Research doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a marathon, not a TikTok trend. And as demographics represented become more overall present, it takes time for that to reflect.
With the wave of attention to menopause in the media, women are the primary target of the wild west of unregulated supplements. Dr. Love warns about “Hormone hacks”. These claims are red flags built for sales, not science.
Providers are in the trenches; how can they help patients survive this predatory landscape?
By walking people through data (not fear) and translating science into—as Dr. Love bluntly puts it—something a 4th grader can understand.
Some experts overuse jargon or discredit others. Don’t get caught up in the Huberman Hype and be critical of red flags: conflicts of interest, excessive jargon, and acting like the authority on everything.
Remember: Real experts know their limits—and yours.
I had to cut this one short so you can soak up this wealth of information. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this interview next week.
What’s Inside:
- Medical misconceptions in the media.
- Who to trust in the sea of medical orgs, providers, safety orgs, and science communicators?
- Red Flags in the media and supplement industry
- Getting critical and understanding science and research.
It can feel like everywhere you look there are big, bold medical claims! How can YOU solve this huge problem you didn't even know you had TODAY!? Are you guilty of trusting anyone with a PhD using big fancy words? How has this episode informed you on moving forward with science literacy? Let me know on Insta!
Mentioned In This Episode:
Andrea C. Love, PhD (@dr.andrealove) on Instagram
Dr. Andrea Love
Jen Gunter (@drjengunter) on Instagram
Jen — The Eco Well
Danielle Shine (@danielleshine.dietitian) on Instagram
Dr Michelle Wong - Beauty Science (@labmuffinbeautyscience) on Instagram
Fit Feels Good (@oonaghduncan) on Instagram
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