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How to Spot Health Misinformation Online: A Journalist’s Guide


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Natalie Tysdal





How to Spot Health Misinformation Online (Before It Hurts You or Someone You Love)


New solo episode with veteran health journalist Natalie Tysdal


If you’ve ever Googled a health question at 2 a.m. and found yourself lost in a sea of conflicting advice, miracle cures, or too-good-to-be-true success stories — this episode is for you.


In this must-listen solo episode, Natalie Tysdal — a veteran health journalist with decades of experience — pulls back the curtain on the wild world of online wellness. From detox teas to hormone hacks and gut health gimmicks, Natalie breaks down the most common health myths flooding your feed and gives you the tools to separate fact from fiction.




What You’ll Learn in This Episode:



  • The most common types of health misinformation online—and why they’re so convincing



  • A journalist’s inside process for fact-checking health claims



  • Red flags to watch for (and what to do instead)



  • How to feel empowered, not anxious, when researching your health


Natalie shares practical strategies based on years of expert interviews with doctors, researchers, and public health leaders—so you can protect yourself, your family, and your peace of mind.



Resources Mentioned:


✅ Free Health Misinformation Checklist → Download Here



✅ Natalie’s Gut Reset Plan → Get the Plan




“If today’s episode helped you, please subscribe and share it with a friend. And if you’ve seen a health claim that seems too good to be true, DM or email it to me—I might break it down in a future episode.” – Natalie Tysdal

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