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 follows a clear arc:
The Buzz
Receipt Check
What the Evidence Shows
Why the Buzz Resonates
The Takeaway
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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
Do Daily Step Counts Really Matter?
What step goals measure — and what they quietly leave out
Red-Light Therapy and Exercise Recovery Claims
How glowing recovery tools promise more than the evidence consistently supports
Cold Plunging and Claims About Improving Mood
What the evidence suggests when a powerful experience feels like a mental reset
AI Chatbots and Mental Health Support
Understanding when digital support feels helpful, and where its limits begin to matter
Do Daily Supplements Actually Increase Energy?
Why feeling tired often leads to supplements — and what evidence suggests about their real impact
How the Need for Certainty Shapes Health Decisions
Why the urge to know for sure can quietly shape how we search, worry, and decide
How Sleep Trackers Shape What We Think About Sleep
Why sleep data can influence how rested you feel, not just how you slept
What Probiotics Really Do for Gut Health
Understanding why probiotic benefits are specific, limited, and often misunderstood can clarify gut health claims.
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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.