The Eco Well podcast

This episode features safety assessor Mo Kanadil PharmD, otherwise known as @Moskinlab, in a conversation about safety misconceptions. What are common safety misconceptions amongst consumers, where is the misinformation coming from, what are the challenges in addressing it, and more. Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and write a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon which you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

There is currently a war on science. What's happening, what are the impacts, and what can we do about it? This week I was joined by 3 POVs to try to do the topic justice, coming at it from the public health and independent scicomm POV, with registered dietitian Dr Jessica Knurick, the science journalist POV, with Melody Schreiber, and the academia and academic scicomm POV, with Elisabeth Anderson. Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and write a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon which you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

This episode is a 101 on skincare efficacy claims, brother and sister duo, dermatologist Dr Omer Ibrahim MD, and skin scientist, Dr Rania Ibrahim PhD. What's the landscape of claims, what makes a claim stronger or weaker, what are common deceptive practices, what should brands know and also, what should consumers know? This episode had a special focus on clinical claims but still gave a good overview of the claims that are out there. Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and write a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon which you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

Join Professor Oliver Jones, a chemistry expert from RMIT University, as he unpacks the complex world of environmental contaminants, specifically PFAS and microplastics. The conversation highlights the pervasive misinformation that clouds public understanding of these substances. Oliver discusses the real environmental risks linked to PFAS, the challenges of measuring microplastics in cosmetics, and the importance of clear communication to bridge the gap between scientific evidence and public perception. A must-listen for anyone interested in environmental health!

This episode dives into the topic of nutrition misinformation - what is the problem and how did we get here? From the algorithm forces online to our human biases that make misinformation so attractive, the impacts nutrition misinformation has on individuals, to its greater impacts on society. Featuring with dietitian and nutrition misinformation researcher, Danielle Shine. Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and write a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon which you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

This episode features a deep dive into the world of preservatives, featuring microbiologist Dr Sabrina Behnke. What are they, how and why are they used, how are they made, what are their supply chains like, what are formulation considerations we need to think about? And while a product may now be paraben free, how do those extra challenges impact product safety… and sustainability? We covered all this and more! Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and write a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon which you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

This episode digs into the new trend of tweens and teens reaching for anti-aging skincare, and the "Sephora Kids" phenomenon. Coming at the topic from the derm POV with Dr. Aegean Chan - what are some of the skin concerns with this trend, and what should skincare regimes look like for this age group. And from the regulatory and legal standpoint, with Claire Bing of Confiance Cosmetics Group - who's responsible for all of this and what do brands need to know (whether they're intentionally marketing to kids/teens or not). Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and write a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon which you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

A roundtable conversation covering: the rise of dermfluencers, misinformation, undisclosed ads, exploitation and the impact on dermatology as a field. Featuring the POVs of dermatologist and researcher, Dr Ade Adamson and lawyer specializing in cosmetics regulations, Avril Love. Interested in supporting the podcast? Please share, subscribe and write a review! If it's accessible, we also have a Patreon which you can find at patreon.com/theecowell

Dr. Andrea Love, an accomplished immunologist and microbiologist, tackles the contradictions of the Environmental Working Group (EWG). She highlights how the EWG’s fear-based messaging about food safety can negatively impact public health, especially for low-income families. Love critiques the misleading 'Dirty Dozen' list, revealing the financial motives behind it and advocating for a balanced understanding of pesticide safety. Her insights emphasize the need for credible information and responsible science communication in combating public misinformation.

In this discussion, toxicologist Lyle Burgoon tackles the misinformation presented by Shanna Swan regarding phthalates and their alleged role as endocrine disruptors. He critiques the claims about feminization and the potential extinction of humans, emphasizing the need for rigorous scientific evaluation. The conversation dives into the pitfalls of confirmation bias in research, challenges in measuring biological effects in studies, and the importance of clear communication in addressing complex health issues. Burgoon advocates for improved public understanding of toxicology.