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with @DrShazmaMithani: Why "Natural" Doesn't Mean Safe
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- I Did My Own Research
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- Jul 27, 2026
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- 2037
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Summary
In this episode of I Did My Own Research , Dr. Fran sits down with Dr. Shazma Mithani — a pediatric and adult emergency medicine physician, and co-host of The Doc Talk Podcast . Together, they discuss How Dr. Mithani's path from ER doctor to online misinformation-buster took shape during COVID What The Pitt gets right (and wrong) about emergency medicine, from missing consultants to unrealistic single-coverage EDs The real-world impact of vaccine hesitancy on pediatric ER workups, and why declining immunization rates change how doctors approach diagnosis Why "natural" doesn't always mean safe — from risky detoxes and cleanses to supplement-induced hyperthyroidism This episode is brought to you by Vim & Vigor compression socks — use code RESEARCH for 20% off at VimVigr.com . Dr. Mithani's social media: @DrShazmaMithan i & @TheDocTalkPod Dr. Fran's social media: @PagingDrFran