Natalie Tysdal
How to Spot Health Misinformation Online: A Journalist’s Guide
Have you ever Googled a health question late at night and ended up more confused than when you started?
In this solo episode, veteran health journalist Natalie Tysdal takes you behind the headlines to uncover how health misinformation spreads—and how to protect yourself from it. From detox teas to hormone hacks, Natalie explains how to identify what’s real, what’s hype, and how to confidently navigate wellness information online.
Expect myth-busting journalism, science-backed tools, and empowering strategies that help you take charge of your health without falling for viral quick fixes.
✨ 3 Must-Know Takeaways from This Episode:
• 🚩 How Health Misinformation Spreads Online: Learn why viral health trends go mainstream so quickly—and how infodemics can cloud your judgment.
• 🧐 Red Flags & Fact-Checking Secrets from a Journalist: Natalie’s step-by-step method for cross-checking sources, evaluating claims, and asking the right questions.
• 🛡️ Real, Sustainable Health Solutions: Why true wellness isn’t found in fads—but in food, sleep, movement, and asking better questions.
🎧 In This Conversation, We Cover:
• The most common types of health misinformation (detoxes, hormone myths, miracle supplements)
• Why your liver and kidneys are your real detox superheroes
• How to spot persuasive marketing vs. real medical advice
• Natalie’s Health Misinformation Checklist for smarter decision-making
• Why social media shouldn’t replace your healthcare provider
🎙️ Listen now and take the next step toward informed, empowered health decisions.
✨ Stay Connected with Natalie:
• Website (https://www.natalietysdal.com)
• @ntysdal on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ntysdal)
• @ntysdal on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@ntysdal)
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Disclaimer: Natalie Tysdal is a health journalist, not a licensed medical professional. The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.