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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 1H

Jessica's Monch Monch Ad & Dr. Robert Lustig's Fiber Fail

from Making It Awkward · host Jessica Wilson

Jessica Wilson, MS. RD. made a social media ad for Dr. Robert Lustig's Monch Monch; a fiber supplement that's supposed to act like a sponge in our digestive tract. Now listeners get to hear the ins and outs of the partnership and about the supplement from top to bottom. Our favorite podcast editor Jen Jacobs returns to this side of the show to hear about the whole commercial making process, behind the scenes conversations, science claims, typos and product reviews. The two have a great time!  This episode includes product reviews from former guests on the show, from buyers on reddit and amazon, and Selena's kiddo in her commercial acting debut.  Listeners should stay tuned after the interview for more reviews and the full commercial!   Howie Mandel is a partner of Monch Monch Lustig's paper for the World Economic Forum Lustig's article in Frontiers Lustig's part 1 episode: "No Food is Better Than Bad Food"  Lustig's part 2 episode Biolumen  Like this episode? You can rate, review, subscribe, follow, share and comment! Questions about the show? Guest pitches? Email [email protected] You can buy awkward merch! You can become a Patreon member for as little as $3/month!! You can watch this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@MakingItAwkwardPod Follow Jessica Wilson on Instagram @jessicawilson.msrd and TikTok @byjessicawilson   Jessica Wilson's book: It's Always Been Ours; Rewriting the Story of Black Women's Bodies  Welcome back to MIA, Jessica Wilson, dietitian and author of IABO. you can find me on IG at.  

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