Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast

312: Public Health Misinformation & Communication: How to Build Trust for Behavior Change – Dr. Jessica Steier

June 10, 2026·48 min
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Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/312                             We're surrounded by headlines, health advice and hot takes that can make it feel like science changes every week. Public health recommendations can seem confusing, and social media often turns nuanced science into click-worthy certainty. So how do we make sense of it all? How do we separate evolving evidence from exaggerated headlines, skepticism from cynicism, and facts from fear? Today we're diving into the world of public health, trust, and science communication with an expert who helps us understand not just what we hear about health and nutrition—but how we should think about it. Tune in to this Sound Bites® Podcast episode with Dr. Jessica Steier to learn about: ·        public health and science communication ·        the origins and evolution of Unbiased Science ·        trust and the Deficit Model in public health ·        nuance in science communication ·        understanding the attraction of conspiracy theories ·        the shift from paternalism to empathy <span style= "font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol

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