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<ul><li>How Dr. Mithani's path from ER doctor to online misinformation-buster took shape during COVID</li><li>What The Pitt gets right (and wrong) about emergency medicine, from missing consultants to unrealistic single-coverage EDs</li><li>The real-world impact of vaccine hesitancy on pediatric ER workups, and why declining immunization rates change how doctors approach diagnosis</li><li>Why "natural" doesn't always mean safe — from risky detoxes and cleanses to supplement-induced hyperthyroidism</li></ul>This episode is brought to you by Vim &amp; Vigor compression socks — use code RESEARCH for 20% off at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://VimVigr.com" target="_blank">VimVigr.com</a>.Dr. Mithani's social media: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/drshazmamithani/" target="_blank">@DrShazmaMithan</a>i &amp; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thedoctalkpod/" target="_blank">@TheDocTalkPod</a>Dr. Fran's social media: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/pagingdrfran/" target="_blank">@PagingDrFran</a>

With @Diary_of_A_Doctor_Mom: The Truth About Medicine & Motherhood

I Did My Own Research is a podcast hosted by OB-GYN and medical educator Dr. Fran, digging into what happens when medical misinformation goes viral—and what it takes to fight it. Each episode features conversations with doctors, healthcare professionals, and scientists who create content online, breaking down the myths they see every day, how they got pulled into content creation, and why having evidence-based voices on the internet has never mattered more.From trending health claims to behind-the-scenes creator stories, this podcast is about reclaiming “research,” one expert conversation at a time.