April 03, 2025

Fake Credentials & Medical Misinformation: What You Need to Know | SOLO

1 hour 1 minute

EP. 204 There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and today, I’m breaking down the truth about fake credentials in the medical and wellness space. From bogus board certifications to outright fake PhDs, I’m giving you the tools to spot the red flags and protect yourself from bad advice.

Too many people are being misled by so-called experts, and it’s time to set the record straight. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the different types of credentials, what’s real, what’s not, and how you can make sure you’re getting advice from someone who actually knows what they’re talking about.

On This Episode We Cover:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:05:12 - Dr. Tyna’s credentials

00:11:14 - Completing two medical programs

00:14:20 - PhD education & credentials

00:17:36 - Primary care providers vs. health coaches

00:20:07 - Turf wars in medicine

00:27:03 - Fear tactics in wellness

00:33:53 - What makes a naturopathic doctor fake?

00:37:46 - Real doctor, fake ND

00:40:40 - The rise of fake PhDs

00:42:31 - Fake degrees & diploma mills

00:45:38 - Fake board certifications

00:46:43 - What real naturopathic credentials look like

00:51:01 - Legitimate PhDs vs. fake ones

00:52:46 - The truth about functional medicine

00:53:31 - How to vet your practitioner

00:54:44 - Unqualified Medical Advice

00:55:45 - How fake doctors are made

00:56:07 - Red flags to watch for

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