# with @DrShazmaMithani: Why "Natural" Doesn't Mean Safe

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Podcast: [I Did My Own Research](https://stenobird.com/podcast/i-did-my-own-research-7722089)
Published: 2026-07-27T10:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

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

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