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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 24 MIN

Autism, Parenting, And The Art Of Ignoring Unsolicited Advice | Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving Obesity

from In Good Health · host Greg Johnson, Kristen Farrah, Elizabeth Westfield, Julie M. Green, Sonia P. Deol, Frances M. Sladek

Autism, Parenting, And The Art Of Ignoring Unsolicited Advice Julie Green had a very limited understanding of autism before her son was born. Navigating his diagnosis was difficult, especially when differing opinions were being thrown at them from all sides. Green reveals the realities of motherhood, autism, and self-discovery in her new book, Motherness. Guests: Julie M. Green, author, Motherness Host: Elizabeth Westfield Producer: Kristen Farrah     Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving Obesity Though there are various cooking oils to choose from, soybean oil remains the most commercially popular choice in America. But is this cheap option making us obese? Our experts reveal how the high concentration of a particular fatty acid in this common oil may be influencing how our bodies store fat and contribute to rising health concerns. Guests:  Sonia P. Deol, assistant professional researcher in the department of microbiology and plant pathology, University of California, Riverside Frances M. Sladek, professor of cell biology & toxicologist, University of California, Riverside Host: Greg Johnson Producer:  Kristen Farrah   Medical Notes: How Energy Drinks May Worsen Your Cancer, A Non-Invasive Treatment For Seizures, And How To Fight Against Procrastination   Are energy drinks making you sick? A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. Good news for sugar addicts! Scientists have created a healthier sweetener using tagatose. How to fight against procrastination. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Julie Green reveals the realities of motherhood, autism, and self-discovery in her new book, Motherness. Then, Sonia P. Deol and Sonia P. Deol reveal how the high concentration of a particular fatty acid in this common oil may be influencing how our bodies store fat and contribute to rising health concerns.

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