Beyond the Buzz Podcast
Short, evidence-informed episodes examining health, technology, culture, and business questions already attracting meaningful public attention.
Hosted by Dr. Tara Moroz — scientist and communicator with decades of experience translating complex human research into clear, evidence-informed insight.
Beyond the Buzz asks what the strongest relevant evidence supports, what remains uncertain, and what that means for the real-world decision in front of you.
Each week, Tara takes a question already attracting meaningful public attention and does the research so you don’t have to — finding and weighing the relevant evidence and translating it into a clear, practical bottom line.
Each episode starts with a question worth exploring. Tara examines why the idea is compelling, follows the strongest relevant evidence, and brings the findings back to what they mean in real life. The result is a clear, evidence-informed perspective — without having to do the research yourself.
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Can Dating Apps Really Find You a Better Match?
What dating apps can improve, what algorithms cannot predict, and where your judgment still matters.
Are Wellness Trends Worth Your Time and Money?
A clearer lens for judging health claims, tech tools, and wellness promises
Should You Use CGM Without Diabetes?
When real-time health data feels empowering, interpretation still matters.
Digital Detoxes and Screen-Time Reduction: What the Evidence Shows
When stepping back from screens sounds appealing — but real life is more complicated
Wearable Health Monitors and Self-Tracking Habits
What wearable data can clarify — and where numbers reach their limits
AI Chatbots and Mental Health Support
Understanding when digital support feels helpful, and where its limits begin to matter
AI Health Answers and the Risk of Misinformation
Why confident AI health answers can feel reassuring even when the evidence behind them is unclear
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Welcome to Beyond the Buzz — a short-form, evidence-informed podcast for curious adults. Hosted by Dr. Tara Moroz, the series examines the evidence behind today’s health, technology, and culture trends in episodes usually around 10 minutes. New episodes launch weekly.