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I Did My Own Research

Franziska Haydanek
Social Media
Medical Misinformation
Vaccines
Pediatrics
Pregnancy
Health Communication
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Docfluencer MDO
Breast Cancer
Birth Interventions
Nutrition Science
Labor and Delivery
Mammography
Education & Medical Communication
MAHA Movement
Tiktok
Patient Education
Birth Control
Longevity Medicine
Thermography

I Did My Own Research is a podcast hosted by OB-GYN and medical educator Dr. Fran, digging into what happens when medical misinformation goes viral—and what it takes to fight it.

Each episode features conversations with doctors, healthcare professionals, and scientists who create content online, breaking down the myths they see every day, how they got pulled into content creation, and why having... more

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Dr. Fran sits down with registered dietitian, researcher, and science communicator Kevin Klatt for a wide-ranging conversation about nutrition science, public health, and how misinformation thrives when complex problems get reduced to simplistic solu... more

In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with labor and delivery nurse, social media educator, and chicken swaddler Jen Hamilton to unpack how birth conversations have evolved online—and what’s getting lost in the noise. Together,... more

In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with triple board-certified intensivist and pulmonologist Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim to unpack what’s really happening at the intersection of medicine, misinformation, and social media.

They expl... more

Dr. Fran is joined by board-certified pediatrician Dr. Cerissa Key to unpack the overwhelming world of pediatric and parenting misinformation—and how social media is both fueling and fighting it. From viral “wellness” trends to dangerous supplement m... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Kevin Klatt
Research scientist and registered dietitian focusing on translation, metabolism, and research
KC Klatt online; Associate Editor for the American College of Clinical Nutrition
Episode: with @KevinKlatt: Why MAHA Gets Nutrition Wrong & Big Wellness Keeps Missing the Point
Jen Hamilton
Labor and delivery nurse, social media influencer advocating for informed consent and equitable obstetric care
Birth Vibes
Episode: with @JenHamilton: Labor Interventions, Birth Vibes & Social Media's Impact on Birthing
Mahmoud Ibrahim
ICU physician and medical educator; Docfluencer board member
Docfluencer MDO Medical Board
Episode: with @ICUBoy_MedEd: How Misinformation Can Land You In The ICU.
Dr. Cerissa Key
Board-certified pediatrician, online educator, and content creator
Episode: with @DrCerissaKey: Pinworms, AI & Parenting in the Age of Misinformation
Dr. Lucky Sekhon
REI physician specializing in endocrinology and infertility; author of The Lucky Egg
Lucky Sekhon (REI)
Episode: With @Lucky.Sekhon: The Dangerous Rise of Fertility Misinformation Online
Colleen Sloan
PA and registered dietitian, creator of Exam Room Nutrition
Exam Room Nutrition
Episode: with @ExamRoomNutrition: Why Everyone Thinks They’re a Nutrition Expert (and Why It’s Wrong)
Dr. Beachgem
Pediatric emergency medicine physician and medical educator
Episode: with @Beachgem10: Viral Medicine, Being an Introvert Online, & Childhood Safety Lessons
Dr. Robyn Roth
Associate Professor of Radiology, breast and abdominal imaging; The Boobie Docs
The Boobie Docs, breast radiology
Episode: with @TheBoobieDocs: on Mammogram Fear Mongering & Thermogram Scamming
Dr. Olivia Richmond
MD, founder of Docfluencer MDO
Docfluencer MDO
Episode: with @DocfluencerMDO: On Medfluencing & Driving Real Change In Healthcare

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Dr. Fran Hedanek
Host of I Did My Own Research; OB-GYN and medical educator; self-described host of the show

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Love it!

    So nice to hear some of our favorite medical content creators share the real insights and realities of making content online and battling misinformation. Been thinking a lot about how we in healthcare are partially to blame for this gap with misinformation, so that’s been a great thing to learn from this podcast! Also love that it’s only 30 min, perfect for my commute!

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with @ICUBoy_MedEd: How Misinformation Can Land You In The ICU.
Q: What's one key thing the public should understand about ICU care to prevent misperceptions?
ICU outcomes are heavily dependent on timely, appropriate care and prevention; long-term effects and the realities of critical illness require nuanced discussion beyond simplistic claims about interventions.
with @ICUBoy_MedEd: How Misinformation Can Land You In The ICU.
Q: What advice would you give other clinicians about sharing credentials online?
Display your credentials clearly in bios so patients can verify expertise, because authentic credentials build trust and help audiences distinguish credible sources from questionable ones.
with @ICUBoy_MedEd: How Misinformation Can Land You In The ICU.
Q: How has the online misinformation environment affected your day-to-day ICU work?
Misinformation influences patient expectations and requests, sometimes leading to delayed care or refusals for certain interventions; clinicians must navigate these conversations with empathy and evidence-based explanations.
with @ICUBoy_MedEd: How Misinformation Can Land You In The ICU.
Q: What sparked your move into online medical education despite the impostor syndrome?
Over time, I shifted from hesitation to action as I realized there was a need for credible explanations; my wife encouraged sharing, and posting helped me learn and grow while addressing a real audience seeking clarity.
with @DrEmilyPfender: what a PhD in Health Communication Sees Online
Q: What methods do you use to study these videos and content across platforms?
They use YouTube as a starting point due to richer information and coding potential, selecting search terms like birth control experience and Daisy, then expanding to sampling strategies for TikTok and Instagram and developing a codebook for quantitative analysis of message features and engagement.

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Frequently Asked Questions About I Did My Own Research

What is I Did My Own Research about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features conversations with clinicians, researchers, and health educators who create online medical content, focusing on how misinformation spreads and how evidence-based voices can counter it. Episodes commonly explore topics like vaccines, reproductive health, aging, and patient education, with an emphasis on practical guidance for clinicians and lay audiences navigating online information. Notable strengths include a mission-driven stance against misinformation, a willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a creator-forward angle that blends clinical expertise with real-world content production. Listeners who want actionable takeaways for communicating science online, debunking myths, and understanding how health informati... more

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2. Jen Hamilton
3. Mahmoud Ibrahim
4. Dr. Cerissa Key
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