Hosted by Franziska Haydanek · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 18 episodes
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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 evidence-based voices on the internet has never mattered more. From trending health claims to behind-the-scenes creator stories, this podcast is about reclaiming “research,” one expert conversation at a time.
Franziska Haydanek hosts I Did My Own Research, a health show with 18 episodes published.
Dr. Fran sits down with Melinda French Gates — philanthropist and founder of Pivotal, a group of organizations she founded to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the U.S. and around the w
Dr. Fran sits down in person with Dr. Betsy Grunch, board-certified neurosurgeon and creator behind the popular Lady Spine Doc brand, recorded live at the Pinnacle Conference in Austin. Dr. Grunch shares the deeply perso
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with registered dietitian and prenatal nutrition expert Jessica Monroe to unpack the complicated — and often oversimplified — world of fertility nutrition. Fro
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with her sister, board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Victoria Hasselhof, for a conversation about practicing medicine across two countries, navigatin
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
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 gettin
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
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” tr
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 fer
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
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 li
This week on I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran is joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas (aka The Pelvic Dance Floor) to break down one of the most misunderstood areas of health online. From the my
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with Dr. Robin Roth, breast radiologist and creator of “The Boobie Docs,” to tackle the growing problem of medical misinformation on social media—especially ar
Dr. Fran is joined by Dr. Olivia Richman to discuss the rise of physician influencers and the power of social media to drive real change in healthcare. Dr. Richman shares her journey from educating peers about sexual hea
“Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist—but becoming a registered dietitian takes years of training.” In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran is joined by registered dietitian and PCOS educator Cori Ruth, a
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with pediatrician Sandeepa Raj to talk about what it’s really like practicing medicine—and parenting—in the age of social media. With over 20 years of experien
Longevity, biohacking, peptides, supplements—social media is full of promises about how to live longer. But how much of it is actually backed by evidence? In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran is joined by g
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran is joined by Dr. Emily Pfender, a PhD-trained health communication researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, to break down what’s actually happening with women’s hea
When misinformation about decreased fetal movement nearly cost her nephew his life, Sarah RN (@Labor_Junkie_RN) knew she couldn’t stay silent. In this powerful episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with Sa
The podcast 'I Did My Own Research' explores the impact of medical misinformation and the role of healthcare professionals in combating it. Dr. Fran shares her personal journey, the challenges of residency, and her engag
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I Did My Own Research is hosted by Franziska Haydanek. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 18 episodes.
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