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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 40 MIN

Episode 26: Not Smarter, Just trained - How I Sort Fact from Fiction

from Pathogen Perspectives · host Infectious Dose

This week, Heather pulls back the curtain on how she figures out what’s true. From gut checks and trusted sources to the brutal training of grad school and the constant practice of science writing, she shares the habits that help her navigate conflicting claims—like the current confusion around COVID vaccine access. You don’t need a PhD to think like a scientist, just the right process.

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