Are Podcast Hosts Spreading Health Misinformation? Plus 4 New Studies You Need to Know | Drew Harrisberg, Bsc

Feb 18, 2025

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In this episode, I sit down with Drew Harrisberg to break down four new studies covering selenium intake, plant vs. animal monounsaturated fats, workout recovery strategies, and resistance training techniques. But beyond the science, we also discuss a critical issue in health communication—the responsibility of podcast hosts when platforming health claims.

Using recent episodes of Diary of a CEO featuring Dr. Mindy Pelz and Dr. Sarah Berry, we examine how misinformation spreads, why extreme views persist, and how listeners can differentiate science from pseudoscience.

Introduction (00:00)
Ross Walker: The Comedian Cardiologist (03:23)\
The Importance of CGM and Misleading Health Advice (12:29)
Scientific Method and Logical Consistency (24:29)
Debunking Myths: Seed Oils and Health (32:59)
The Power of Anecdotes vs. Scientific Evidence (42:54)
Jordan Peterson and Elon Musk's Viral Clip (50:13)
Personal Humility and Dietary Failures (53:07)
Study on Recovery Modalities: Hot vs. Cold Baths (01:00:56)
Minimum Effective Dose for Resistance Training (01:19:34)
Selenium Intake and Brazil Nuts (01:31:14)
Monounsaturated Fats and Type 2 Diabetes Risk (01:48:32)
Concluding Thoughts (02:21:01)

Key Discussion Points:

Dr. Sarah Berry’s Diary of a CEO appearance and the backlash
The seed oil controversy—do they really cause inflammation?
How to spot red and green flags in health claims
Four new studies on nutrition and exercise, including whether training to failure is necessary for muscle growth

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