In Episode 1, "Who Do You Actually Trust With Your Health?", we explore conflicting health advice, changing science, food labels, credentials, personal experiences, and hidden incentives. You'll learn a simple three question check for evaluating health claims and get introduced to the bigger idea behind Etcetera: making wellness clearer, more transparent, and less overwhelming.
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