This one’s for the mom who saw one too many “you’re poisoning your kids” videos and panicked. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jessica Knurick—PhD in Nutrition Science and certified dietitian—to talk about the wellness misinformation targeting moms, especially during pregnancy and postpartum.

We unpack:

• What “ultra-processed” actually means (spoiler: it’s not just junk food)
• Seed oils, food dyes, and the scary headlines
• Why formulas contain what they do—and what’s true about high fructose corn syrup
• The difference between correlation and causation (and the shark attack example that changed my brain)
• How to spot fear-mongering and bad science online

And we get honest about why moms are especially vulnerable to fear-based marketing—and how to protect our peace while still caring deeply.

“Your baby isn’t being poisoned. You’re just being marketed to.” — Dr. Jessica Knurick

🎧 Tune in now for science-backed clarity, myth-busting moments, and the reminder every mom needs: you’re doing better than the algorithm wants you to believe.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review if this episode gives you a little exhale—we’re building a softer, smarter internet for moms like you.

📚 Follow Dr. Knurick @dr.jessicaknurick

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