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I Did My Own Research

Franziska Haydanek
Social Media
Medical Misinformation
Pregnancy
Health Communication
Vaccines
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Docfluencer MDO
Breast Cancer
Labor and Delivery
Mammography
Tiktok
Patient Education
Birth Control
Longevity Medicine
Thermography
Dense Breasts
Aging
Pediatrics
Misinformation
Contraception

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes13Founded2 months ago
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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

Diminished ovarian reserve can feel deeply personal—and often deeply misunderstood.

In this episode, Dr. Fran is joined by reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Lucky Sekhon to break down one of the most anxiety-provoking fertility topics online. Togethe... more

This episode of I Did My Own Research dives into the world of nutrition misinformation and why it’s everywhere. Dr. Fran is joined by Colleen Sloan, PA-C and registered dietitian behind Exam Room Nutrition, to break down how social media has blurred ... more

In the first-ever in-person episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with pediatric emergency physician and viral educator Dr. Beachgem to talk about the real impact of medical misinformation—and what it’s like to fight it from both the E... more

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Recent Guests

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
Cori Ruth
The Women's Dietitian, PCOS nutrition educator and author
The Women's Dietitian
Episode: with @TheWomensDietitian: On PCOS Misinformation And Why Nutrition Myths Persist Online
Dr. Sandeepa Raj
Pediatrician
Texas pediatrician
Episode: with @FriscoPediatrician: Parenting in a time of Social Media, and the Rise of Vaccine Hesitancy
Stephanie Rogers
Age Well with Dr. Steph, geriatrician and advocate for evidence-based geriatrics
UCSF
Episode: with @AgeWellWithDrSteph: Longevity Myths, Aging Realities & What Actually Matters
Dr. Emily Pfender
PhD in Health Communication, postdoctoral researcher at Amethyst Project, University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: with @DrEmilyPfender: what a PhD in Health Communication Sees Online

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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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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.
with @DrEmilyPfender: what a PhD in Health Communication Sees Online
Q: How did you get into researching social media and health misinformation?
Pfender explains she started as a social media user and researcher, noticing trends in fitness influencers promoting discontinuing hormonal contraception, which led to a content analysis and then broader research on women's health misinformation.
with @FriscoPediatrician: Parenting in a time of Social Media, and the Rise of Vaccine Hesitancy
Q: Tell me a little bit about what your day-to-day work looks like. What kind of practice are you in?
Dr. Raj describes a career that spans private practice, hospital-system outpatient work, and leadership roles, plus non-clinical and volunteer activities, all while maintaining an active social media presence to educate parents and counter misinformation.
with @AgeWellWithDrSteph: Longevity Myths, Aging Realities & What Actually Matters
Q: What should people in midlife do to age well, and how do you balance online messaging with real-world medical guidance?
Prioritize muscle building and social connections, maintain a healthy weight, and recognize that lifestyle factors often have the biggest impact; online content should complement but not replace personalized medical advice, with caveats clearly communicated.
with @AgeWellWithDrSteph: Longevity Myths, Aging Realities & What Actually Matters
Q: What medications should we be more careful with in older patients, and why is the gabapentin issue significant?
Gabapentin was marketed early as safe for postoperative pain, but later evidence shows it doesn't meaningfully reduce pain and may increase opioid overdose risk when combined with opioids, prompting a call to rethink blanket postoperative practice.

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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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