Modrn Wellness

You care about your health. You read labels, you track, you lift. So what are your kids learning from watching you?

Parent coach Oona Hanson joins me to talk about the well-meaning things parents say about food that can backfire with kids, and what to say instead.

We cover:

About Oona: writer, speaker and parent coach, regular CNN contributor, author of the Parenting Without Diet Culture newsletter, and her first book is coming in 2027 with Cambridge University Press.

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Educational, not medical advice. Individual risks and results vary.

At 92, George Hirsch still trains nearly every day. He has run 40 marathons, helped launch the New York City Marathon, and took up boxing at 90. In this episode, he shares what six decades of running taught him about aging well, and why mindset may matter more than any metric.

George Hirsch is a running icon: one of the people who helped create the five-borough New York City Marathon alongside Fred Lebow, and the longtime chairman of New York Road Runners. He ran his fastest marathon at 44, came back from a hip fracture in his late 80s, and is still going strong today.

In this episode:

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Educational, not medical advice.

In this episode, Dr. Mary sits down with Dr. Ingrid Murra, Harvard-trained orthodontist and founder of Two Front, to talk about why most dental work is preventable — and why the current dental system isn't built to help you avoid it.

They cover acid erosion, gum disease and its connection to systemic illness, the real risks of veneers, and how to find a clear aligner specialist who will actually get you results.

About Dr. Ingrid Murra: Ingrid Murra is a Harvard-trained orthodontist and founder of Two Front, a venture-backed teeth longevity platform connecting top aligner specialist orthodontists with dentists around the country to give patients perfect teeth fit before damage occurs. She's on a mission to transform dentistry from insurance-driven reactive care into prevention-focused oral health.

Find Dr. Ingrid: Instagram: @dr.ingie Two Front: @mytwofront | mytwofront.com

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Joe Zundell, a cancer biology expert and science communicator, to talk about what actually reduces cancer risk, and what’s just online hype. Here’s what we covered (and why it matters):

1) Most cancer risk isn’t purely genetic Joe explains that cancer risk may be ~50–90% modifiable depending on your environment and access to resources.

2) The #1 dietary upgrade almost nobody hits The average American gets only ~10–15g of fiber/day. The stronger risk-reduction signal shows up around ~25–30g/day of fiber (and benefits may extend up to ~40g/day, though that’s hard without intentional effort, and likely some gas).

3) The “socially normal” carcinogen

4) The fundamentals beat the “hacks”

5) Myth-busting you’ll want to send to a friend

6) Test you can do for your house/environment to reduce your risk of cancer

This week, I am joined by Dr. Kevin Folta, Professor of Horticultural Sciences at the University of Florida, to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition and agriculture—genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We explore what genetic engineering really means, how it’s regulated, and what decades of research reveal about its safety, sustainability, and potential to improve global food systems.

In this episode, we cover:

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This week I'm joined by Dr. Matthew Nagra, a naturopathic doctor known for his evidence-based approach to health and nutrition. We dive deep into some of the most controversial topics in wellness and discuss what it really means to practice evidence-based naturopathic medicine.

In this episode we cover:

-The appeal to nature fallacy

-Seed oil myths vs. research facts

-Soy and hormones

-Problems with gut microbiome testing

-Unvalidated lab tests in integrative medicine

-Evidence-based supplement recommendations

-Optimal dietary patterns for health

-The future of naturopathic medicine

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Instagram:  @dr.matthewnagra 

Website: https://drmatthewnagra.com/

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and review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this information.

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The information in this blog is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this blog is for general information purposes only. Modrn med and Dr. Mary Pardee make no representation and assume no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in or made available through this blog, and such information is subject to change without notice. This blog does not provide medical services, diagnosis or counsel. You are encouraged to confirm any information obtained from or through this email with other source

and review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this information.

Today we’re cutting through the noise on one of the most talked-about topics in health right now: GLP-1 receptor agonists and weight loss.

These are medications I use with my own patients and they also have caused some controversy on social media so we are going to dispell some myths and dive into the research.

I’m joined by endocrinologist and obesity medicine expert Dr. Karl Nadolsky to unpack the real science behind semaglutide, tirzepatide, and what these drugs actually do in the body — beyond the headlines.

Here’s an overview of what you can expect in this episode:

• How GLP-1 medications like Ozempic actually work ,beyond just weight loss

• The root causes of obesity and why it’s more than just calories in, calories out

• The role of hormones like leptin and insulin in hunger and metabolism

• Why “willpower” isn’t a useful tool in treating obesity

• How weight stigma harms patient care and outcomes

• What to expect when starting GLP-1s — common side effects and who they’re for

• The future of obesity treatment and why it’s shifting toward personalised care

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Dr. Mary Pardee and Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple unpack some of the most common myths in women’s fitness — from cycle syncing to “toning” — and share science-backed advice for building strength, improving body composition, and simplifying your training routine.

Here’s an overview of what you can expect in this episode:

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The information in this blog is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this blog is for general information purposes only. Modrn med and Dr. Mary Pardee make no representation and assume no responsibility for the accuracy of information contained in or made available through this blog, and such information is subject to change without notice. This blog does not provide medical services, diagnosis or counsel. You are encouraged to confirm any information obtained from or through this email with other sources, and review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on or accessed through this information.