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I Did My Own Research

by Franziska Haydanek

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with @DocEMurray: The Internet Is Changing How We Keep Kids Safe

October 12, 2026 · 42 min

What does it actually mean to keep our kids safe in a world full of medical misinformation, social media, and rapidly evolving technology? In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Murray, a pediatric…
with @DrElisabethPotter: When Doctors Have to Fight the Healthcare System

October 5, 2026 · 28 min

What happens when being a good doctor means pushing back against the healthcare system? Dr. Fran sits down with plastic and reconstructive breast surgeon Dr. Elisabeth Potter to talk about breast reconstruction, healthcare advocacy, and…
with @DrMakkani: Medicine Has Nuance. The Internet Hates That.

September 28, 2026 · 31 min

In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with internal medicine physician and medical creator Dr. Sarwat Makkani to talk about what happens when nuanced medicine meets the internet. Dr. Makkani shares her journey from…
with @DrPelvicPainDO: Is the Internet Making Endometriosis Care Better—or Worse?

September 21, 2026 · 36 min

What happens when patients become experts in their own endometriosis—and the internet becomes their second opinion? Dr. Fran sits down with gynecologic surgeon Dr. Jill Ingenito (@DrPelvicPainDO) to unpack the complicated world of…
with @DrTerrySimpson: Willpower Isn’t a Treatment Plan for Obesity

September 14, 2026 · 25 min

In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with retired general surgeon and medical mythbuster Dr. Terry Simpson to talk about his journey from bariatric surgery and culinary medicine to becoming a prominent voice online…

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with @DrJuliaKovalenko: The Problem With Parenting Advice Online

September 8, 2026 · 37 min

What does a pediatric psychologist actually do—and how can psychology help children and families navigate chronic illness, sleep, parenting, and the mind-body connection? In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with…
with @DrMaryMcDaniel: But DOES Sunscreen Cause Cancer?

August 31, 2026 · 35 min

In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mary McDaniel to unpack some of the biggest skincare and dermatology myths circulating online. They discuss sunscreen safety, beef tallow…
with @DrJeremyBryner: Who Wins the Bariatric Surgery Vs GLP-1s Fight?

August 24, 2026 · 32 min

In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with Dr. Jeremy Bryner, a bariatric surgeon and board-certified obesity medicine physician, to discuss the many options available for treating obesity—and why there is no…
with @DrSaraMargolin: How Inevitable is Dementia?

August 17, 2026 · 41 min

Dr. Fran sits down with Dr. Sarah Margolin — cognitive scientist, associate professor, and creator behind @DrSarahMargolin — to talk about what the science of aging actually says, and why so much of what circulates online gets it…
with @DocHollyPedsGyn: What Even is a Pediatric Gynecologist?

August 10, 2026 · 37 min

What's it like to be a gynecologist for patients who've never had a gynecology visit before? Dr. Fran sits down with Dr. Holly Hoefgen, a pediatric and adolescent gynecologist and fellowship-trained physician, to talk about a specialty…
With @Diary_of_A_Doctor_Mom: The Truth About Medicine & Motherhood

August 3, 2026 · 34 min

In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with Dr. Nancy Githere-Thande — family medicine resident, mom of two, and the voice behind Diary of a Doctor Mom . Dr. Githere-Thande shares her journey from public health…
with @DrShazmaMithani: Why "Natural" Doesn't Mean Safe

July 27, 2026 · 34 min

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…

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About the show

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.