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There’s a dissonance between rhetoric and reality when it comes to health policy that I can’t ignore.
I’ve been in the wellness space since 2010, and what I’ve watched unfold is deeply troubling. I’ve witnessed a strange horseshoe effect where wellness—traditionally focused on personal empowerment—has been weaponized to justify policies that harm the very people it claims to help.
My guest today is Dr. Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian with a PhD in Nutrition Science and public health expert who has become a thoughtful voice in these contentious health debates. Jessica brings a combination of scientific rigor and genuine compassion for those caught in the misinformation crossfire, understanding that beneath much of the confusion lies a distrust of authority that may be earned.
“Understanding a problem is one thing. But if you identify the wrong causes, you get the wrong solutions.”
– DR. JESSICA KNURICK
Today, we discuss:
- The War on Science & Institutional Trust
- MAHA’s Trojan Horse Strategy
- The $1.1 Trillion Healthcare Heist
- Manufacturing Fear: From Seed Oils to Health Anxiety
- Systemic Solutions for Actually Making America Healthy
For those who prefer a visual experience, the conversation is available on YouTube. As always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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