Beyond the Buzz

Are Peptides Worth It for Muscle and Aging?

Peptides are showing up in conversations about muscle growth, anti-aging, and recovery after exercise — often with the promise of a more targeted way to improve health or performance. In this episode of Beyond the Buzz, Dr. Tara Moroz looks at what makes peptide claims so appealing, why the category can be confusing, and how to think more clearly about the difference between specific uses and broad promises. You’ll hear why not all peptides are the same, why collagen peptides are often discussed separately from less regulated peptide products, and why evidence for one outcome does not automatically apply to every claim being made online. The episode explores where the evidence is more specific, where it remains limited, and why “science-sounding” language can make a trend feel more certain than it really is. By the end, you’ll have a clearer way to think about peptides for muscle, aging, and recovery — without assuming every promise holds up in the same way.  📝 Full transcript, evidence, and this week’s clarity poll →  beyondthebuzzmedia.com

Should You Avoid Seed Oils?

Seed oils have become one of the most debated ingredients in everyday food conversations. Oils like canola, soybean, corn, and sunflower oil are often framed as inflammatory, harmful, or something people should avoid entirely. But does that claim hold up when we look at the broader evidence? In this episode of Beyond the Buzz, Dr. Tara Moroz looks at the tension behind the seed oil debate: why the message feels so convincing, what people are often worried about, and how the evidence compares with the confidence of the claims. You’ll hear how systematic reviews and meta-analyses approach questions about dietary fats, inflammation, cholesterol, cardiovascular risk, and long-term health. The episode also explores why single-ingredient rules can feel reassuring, especially when food advice is confusing or contradictory. By the end, you’ll have a clearer way to think about seed oils, saturated fats, food processing, and why the overall dietary pattern matters more than eliminating one ingredient.  📝 Full transcript, evidence, and this week’s clarity poll →  beyondthebuzzmedia.com

Should You Use CGM Without Diabetes?

Continuous glucose monitoring, or CGM, is no longer only discussed in diabetes care. It is increasingly marketed as a tool for understanding metabolism, personalizing food choices, and getting real-time feedback on how the body responds to everyday habits. But does using a CGM meaningfully improve metabolic health for people without diabetes? In this episode of Beyond the Buzz, Dr. Tara Moroz looks at the evidence behind CGM for metabolic health beyond diabetes. You’ll hear what CGM can show, why the data can feel so compelling, and where the uncertainty begins when people try to interpret glucose patterns, spikes, and “optimal” ranges. The episode explores whether CGM use has been shown to improve outcomes like weight, blood sugar markers, or long-term metabolic health in people without diabetes. It also looks at why real-time health data can feel empowering while still being difficult to interpret. By the end, you’ll have a clearer way to think about CGM as a wellness tool: potentially informative, but not automatically meaningful.  📝 Full transcript, evidence, and this week’s clarity poll →  beyondthebuzzmedia.com

How Much Does Money Really Affect Happiness?

How much does money really matter for happiness—and is there a number that makes life feel “enough”? In this episode, we look at what the evidence actually shows about income, wellbeing, and the experience of daily life. While money can reduce financial stress and improve stability, the relationship with happiness is more nuanced than many headlines suggest. You’ll hear how changes in income relate to mental health, why financial satisfaction can matter as much as earnings, and how broader context—like inequality and social comparison—shapes how people feel. We also explore why wellbeing doesn’t follow a simple, predictable curve as income rises, and why the idea of a fixed “happiness threshold” doesn’t fully hold up. If you’ve ever wondered whether earning more would meaningfully change how you feel day to day, this episode offers a clear, evidence-informed perspective—without oversimplifying the answer.  📝 Full transcript, evidence, and this week’s clarity poll →  beyondthebuzzmedia.com

Can DNA Tests Really Personalize Your Diet?

Direct-to-consumer genetic tests promise to tailor your diet to your DNA — offering a more personalized approach to nutrition. But how much of that promise holds up under scrutiny? In this episode, we take a closer look at what happens when genetic insights are used to guide everyday food choices. You’ll hear what current research suggests about whether DNA-based recommendations actually change behavior or improve outcomes, and where the evidence is still limited or inconsistent. We explore why the idea of personalized nutrition feels so compelling, especially in a landscape where general advice can feel vague or hard to apply. And we examine what these tests can — and can’t — realistically offer right now. By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to interpret genetic-based diet advice, what questions to ask before relying on it, and how to place it alongside more established approaches to nutrition.  📝 Full transcript, evidence, and this week’s clarity poll →  beyondthebuzzmedia.com