S2E14 In the Quiet Hours: A Year of Science and Storytelling

One year in, Heather steps back to reflect on what this podcast has become—and what changed along the way. What started as a focus on clear, accurate science grew into something more layered: an exploration of how trust, systems, and lived experience shape the way people understand infectious disease. It also opened the door to creative storytelling, immersive formats, and conversations that challenged her own assumptions. This episode includes a few short clips from the past year—moments that capture the range of the show, from unsettling to unexpected to quietly funny. If you want to keep following those threads a little further, Heather is starting a free, weekly companion called Field Notes—a place to sit with one idea from each episode and see where it leads. The first issue arrives with next week's episode.  Whether you’ve been listening from the beginning or just found your way here, thank you so much for listening. We're glad you’re here. Companion blog post at Infectiousdose.com