Welcome back to I Call B******t! In this special investigative episode, we dive into the complex world of period tracking apps and wearables in a post-Roe v. Wade landscape. We examine how popular trackers handle user data, whether they share it with advertisers or law enforcement, and what steps each is taking to safeguard our most intimate information. We’ll also rank these apps from best to worst in terms of privacy, so you can make an informed decision about how to monitor your menstrual cycle safely and securely.

00:00 Introduction to Privacy in Period Tracking Apps

Have a personal story about using period trackers? Or found an app with awesome (or terrible) privacy features? We want to hear it!

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Keywords

period tracking, privacy, reproductive health, data security, menstrual apps, Roe v. Wade, user data, encryption, legal implications, health technology

#ICallBS #MenstruationApps #PostRoePrivacy #AppleHealth #ClueApp #Flo #Stardust #OuraRing

Welcome back to I Call B****t, the show where we expose the fine print, the hidden catches, and the systemic nonsense designed to keep you broke. In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest financial traps in modern America: the college degree.

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✅ Consider alternative education paths – Vocational schools, apprenticeships, and trade certifications can be better investments than a traditional degree. ✅ Advocate for skills-based hiring – Encourage companies to value real-world experience over credentials. ✅ Support financial education in schools – The next generation needs to understand student loans before they sign up for them.

📩 Have a story about your college experience? Email us at [[email protected]] or DM us on Instagram @ICallBSPodcast! 🎙 Next Episode: The 8 Glasses of Water Myth – Hydration & The Bottled Water Scam – Are we really supposed to drink that much water? And is bottled water actually cleaner than tap? (Spoiler: NO.) 🔔 Subscribe & Follow so you don’t miss it! #ICallBS #CollegeDegreeScam #StudentLoans #TradeSchools #AlternativeEducation #DebtCrisis #HigherEdScam

In this episode of I Call B*****t*, Kristina Braly exposes the hidden fees that are quietly draining your bank account—from bank overdraft fees, credit card surcharges, airline add-ons, and concert ticket fees to the sneaky concept of shrinkflation. These small, sneaky charges seem harmless at first glance, but collectively, they cost Americans billions of dollars every year.

If you’ve ever looked at a bill and wondered, “What the heck is this $5.95 service fee?!”, or found yourself paying an extra $35 because your account was $1 short, this episode will validate your rage.

We’ll expose why corporations are getting more creative in ripping us off—and most importantly, what you can do to fight back.

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✅ Call Your Bank & Challenge Fees: Many overdraft and account maintenance fees can be waived if you call and push back.

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In this episode of I Call B*****t*, Kristina Braly exposes the Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) industry, a $35 billion empire built on false promises, manipulation, and financial ruin for most participants. These “business opportunities” masquerade as female empowerment, side hustles, or easy passive income, but the reality is only 1% of participants ever make a profit—and many go into serious debt instead.

✅ Recognize the Red Flags: If an opportunity requires you to buy a starter kit, recruit others, or promises ‘unlimited’ income, it’s likely an MLM scam.

📩 Have an MLM horror story? DM us on Instagram @ICallBSPodcast or email [email protected] —we may feature your story in a future episode!

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We’ve been told our whole lives that milk is essential for strong bones and that we need 3 servings of dairy a day for good health. Well, today, we’re calling bullshit on Big Dairy. The dairy industry has spent billions to convince us that we need milk, even though the majority of the world is lactose intolerant and science has repeatedly debunked the “strong bones” myth. In this episode, we’re exposing how the dairy lobby hijacked U.S. nutrition policy, the real science behind dairy and bone health, and why you don’t actually need cow’s milk to be healthy.

✅ The “Got Milk?” campaign and how government-funded marketing pushed dairy into every household.

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2018). Milk and Health: What the Science Says.

BMJ (2014). Milk intake and risk of mortality and fractures in women and men: cohort studies.

National Institute of Health (NIH) (2021). Global Lactose Intolerance Rates: A Review of Digestive Health.

USDA Checkoff Program Report (2020).

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2019). Calcium Intake and Fracture Risk: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis.

PETA Report on USDA Dairy Lobbying (2020).

Journal of Nutrition (2021). Comparing Dairy and Plant-Based Calcium Absorption in Human Diets.

📌 Harvard’s Milk & Bone Health Report: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/milk/

💬 Were you raised to believe milk was essential? Have you ditched dairy, or do you still enjoy it? Hit me up on Instagram (@kristinabraly) and let me know what you think!

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In today’s episode of I Call Bullshit, we’re exposing one of the biggest nutritional cons of all time: The Food Pyramid. If you grew up in the ’90s, you probably remember that colorful USDA poster telling us to eat 6-11 servings of grains per day and to avoid fats like they were poison. Turns out, this wasn’t about health – it was about big money and lobbying. The grain, dairy, and meat industries had their hands all over this, and we’re still feeling the effects today. Tune in to find out how corporate interests shaped decades of bad dietary advice, why obesity skyrocketed after its introduction, and what you can do instead.

Chapters

00:00 Unveiling the Food Pyramid Scam

✅ The real origins of the Food Pyramid and how the USDA’s original version was manipulated by lobbyists.

📌 Harvard’s Nutrition Source: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/

💬 What do you think? Did you grow up following the Food Pyramid? Have you changed the way you eat since learning how it was influenced by lobbying? Drop your thoughts in the comments, or DM me on Instagram (@icallbswithkb).

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Nestle, Marion (2002). Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health. University of California Press.

Light, L. (2004). Fat Politics: The Real Story Behind America’s Obesity Epidemic. Oxford University Press.

USDA Dietary Guidelines Reports (1992, 2005, 2011).

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2020). The truth about fats and dietary guidelines.

National Institute of Health (NIH) Study on Obesity Trends (2021).

Wall Street Journal (1995). Did the USDA Pyramid Make Us Fat?

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) (2010). Saturated Fat, Sugar, and the Health Crisis: A Reassessment of Dietary Guidelines.

Keywords

food pyramid, nutrition scams, USDA, dietary guidelines, public health, obesity, big food, corporate influence, dietary recommendations, health education

In this episode, Kristina Braly discusses the pervasive presence of PFAS and phthalates in everyday products, their health implications, and the lack of regulation surrounding these chemicals. She shares her personal journey of awareness and the steps she has taken to create a toxin-free brand. The conversation emphasizes the importance of consumer awareness and advocacy in driving change in the industry.

More on phthalates: https://aembr.co/blogs/clean/the-hidden-dangers-understanding-the-harmful-effects-of-phthalates-and-parabens-in-home-scents

Non-toxic stain-resistant coating: https://amzn.to/3EVU2gS

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – PFAS

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Phthalates

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) – PFAS

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Phthalates Factsheet

Grandjean, P., & Clapp, R. (2021).

Schaider, L.A., et al. (2021).

Zota, A.R., & Shamasunder, B. (2017).

Bach, C. C., et al. (2016).

Trasande, L., et al. (2021).

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) – Phthalates in Toys

I Call Bullshit with Kristina Braly is a no-nonsense podcast that unravels the tangled web of corporate greed, exposes scams hiding in plain sight, and challenges the narratives we’ve been force-fed for generations. Buckle up for an unapologetically raw ride into the heart of the biggest stories nobody else wants to tell you straight.