I Did My Own Research
Franziska Haydanek
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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.
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Recent Episodes
with @DrPadgetSkogman: What the Research Really Says About Screens & Raising Healthy Kids
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with Dr. Padget Skogman — Iowa-based pediatrician, mom of three, and medical content creator — for a wide-ranging conversation about…
with @MelindaFrenchGates: Why Women's Health Deserves Funding
Dr. Fran sits down with Melinda French Gates — philanthropist and founder of Pivotal, a group of organizations she founded to accelerate the pace of social progress for women and young people in the…
with @LadySpineDoc: what your MRI isn't telling you
Dr. Fran sits down in person with Dr. Betsy Grunch, board-certified neurosurgeon and creator behind the popular Lady Spine Doc brand, recorded live at the Pinnacle Conference in Austin.Dr. Grunch…
with @The.Prenatal.RD: What Actually Helps Fertility? An RD Explains
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with registered dietitian and prenatal nutrition expert Jessica Monroe to unpack the complicated — and often oversimplified — world of…
with @FriendlyFamDoc: Why Doctors in Germany Can’t Create Content Like U.S. Physicians
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with her sister, board-certified family medicine physician Dr. Victoria Hasselhof, for a conversation about practicing medicine across two…
with @KevinKlatt: Why MAHA Gets Nutrition Wrong & Big Wellness Keeps Missing the Point
Dr. Fran sits down with registered dietitian, researcher, and science communicator Kevin Klatt for a wide-ranging conversation about nutrition science, public health, and how misinformation thrives…
with @JenHamilton: Labor Interventions, Birth Vibes & Social Media's Impact on Birthing
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with labor and delivery nurse, social media educator, and chicken swaddler Jen Hamilton to unpack how birth conversations have evolved…
with @ICUBoy_MedEd: How Misinformation Can Land You In The ICU.
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with triple board-certified intensivist and pulmonologist Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim to unpack what’s really happening at the intersection of…
with @DrCerissaKey: Pinworms, AI & Parenting in the Age of Misinformation
Dr. Fran is joined by board-certified pediatrician Dr. Cerissa Key to unpack the overwhelming world of pediatric and parenting misinformation—and how social media is both fueling and fighting it.…
With @Lucky.Sekhon: The Dangerous Rise of Fertility Misinformation Online
Diminished ovarian reserve can feel deeply personal—and often deeply misunderstood.In this episode, Dr. Fran is joined by reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Lucky Sekhon to break down one of the most…
with @ExamRoomNutrition: Why Everyone Thinks They’re a Nutrition Expert (and Why It’s Wrong)
This episode of I Did My Own Research dives into the world of nutrition misinformation and why it’s everywhere. Dr. Fran is joined by Colleen Sloan, PA-C and registered dietitian behind Exam Room…
with @Beachgem10: Viral Medicine, Being an Introvert Online, & Childhood Safety Lessons
In the first-ever in-person episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with pediatric emergency physician and viral educator Dr. Beachgem to talk about the real impact of medical…
with @ThePelvicDanceFloor: Kegels Myths & Why You Should Not Hover!
This week on I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran is joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas (aka The Pelvic Dance Floor) to break down one of the most misunderstood areas of…
with @TheBoobieDocs: on Mammogram Fear Mongering & Thermogram Scamming
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with Dr. Robin Roth, breast radiologist and creator of “The Boobie Docs,” to tackle the growing problem of medical misinformation on…
with @DocfluencerMDO: On Medfluencing & Driving Real Change In Healthcare
Dr. Fran is joined by Dr. Olivia Richman to discuss the rise of physician influencers and the power of social media to drive real change in healthcare.Dr. Richman shares her journey from educating…
with @TheWomensDietitian: On PCOS Misinformation And Why Nutrition Myths Persist Online
“Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist—but becoming a registered dietitian takes years of training.”In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran is joined by registered dietitian and PCOS…
with @FriscoPediatrician: Parenting in a time of Social Media, and the Rise of Vaccine Hesitancy
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran sits down with pediatrician Sandeepa Raj to talk about what it’s really like practicing medicine—and parenting—in the age of social media. With over…
with @AgeWellWithDrSteph: Longevity Myths, Aging Realities & What Actually Matters
Longevity, biohacking, peptides, supplements—social media is full of promises about how to live longer. But how much of it is actually backed by evidence?In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr.…
with @DrEmilyPfender: what a PhD in Health Communication Sees Online
In this episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr. Fran is joined by Dr. Emily Pfender, a PhD-trained health communication researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, to break down what’s actually…
with @LaborJunkieRN: Why A High Risk L&D Nurse Joined The Fight Against Misinformation
When misinformation about decreased fetal movement nearly cost her nephew his life, Sarah RN (@Labor_Junkie_RN) knew she couldn’t stay silent.In this powerful episode of I Did My Own Research, Dr.…
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I Did My Own Research has published 21 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.
I Did My Own Research is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 40m.
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