Beyond the Buzz Podcast
Short, evidence-informed episodes helping you decide which health, technology, and culture trends, claims, and conversations are worth your time, money, attention, or concern.
Hosted by Dr. Tara Moroz — scientist and communicator with decades of experience translating complex human research into clear, evidence-informed insight.
The question isn’t just: Does it work? It’s: Is it worth it?
Each week, Tara does the research so you don’t have to — weighing what the evidence actually supports, what remains uncertain, and what may genuinely deserve your attention.
Each episode follows a clear arc:
The Buzz
Receipt Check
What the Evidence Shows
Why the Buzz Resonates
The Evidence Clarity Moment
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Are Natural Health Products Safe and Effective?
A clearer way to evaluate supplement claims, benefits, safety, and interactions
Do Collagen Supplements Actually Work?
What the evidence suggests for skin, joints, exercise, and realistic expectations
Are Bladder Leaks Normal or Treatable?
Why identifying the type of leakage matters before choosing a treatment
Can a Blood Test Diagnose Perimenopause?
Why symptoms and cycle changes may matter more than a single hormone result
Should You Diagnose Your Mental Health Online?
A clearer way to think about symptoms, self-diagnosis, and online mental health advice
Is Sunscreen Safe — And Does It Work?
How to weigh sunscreen benefits, vitamin D concerns, and ingredient uncertainty.
Are Ultra-Processed Foods Bad for You?
How to think clearly about packaged foods without turning eating into fear.
Are Wellness Trends Worth Your Time and Money?
A clearer lens for judging health claims, tech tools, and wellness promises
Is Your Sex Life Normal?
A calmer way to think about sex, satisfaction, and comparison across adulthood
Are Peptides Worth It for Muscle and Aging?
A calmer way to weigh targeted promises against what actually holds up.
Should You Avoid Seed Oils?
A calmer way to think about seed oils, health claims, and everyday food choices.
Should You Use CGM Without Diabetes?
When real-time health data feels empowering, interpretation still matters.
How Much Does Money Really Affect Happiness?
Understanding how income, financial stress, and daily life shape what wellbeing actually feels like
Can DNA Tests Really Personalize Your Diet?
When genetic insights feel precise, but the evidence behind diet advice is still evolving
Do Detox Cleanses Actually Help Your Body?
Understanding what detox really means — and what your body already does on its own
How Do People Decide to Join Clinical Trials?
Understanding what shapes research participation decisions — from trust and information to everyday practical realities
Influencer Health Advice and the Meaning of Authenticity
Why relatable health advice can feel trustworthy — and how to think more clearly about it
Cortisol, Stress, and Weight Gain Claims
How a simple hormone explanation shapes how we think about stress and weight
Placebo Effects in Wellness Practices Explained
What feels effective in wellness may come from more than the technique itself
GLP-1 Medications and Weight Regain After Stopping
What happens after stopping treatment—and how expectations shape how people interpret those outcomes