Help! Make it Make Sense with Dr. Toni and Dr. Aimee

About Help! Make it Make Sense with Dr. Toni and Dr. Aimee

Do you get overwhelmed by science? Does it mystify or scare you? Have you ever wondered if scientists are normal people and why they use so much freakin’ jargon when they talk? You’re not alone! In this podcast, you’ll enter the world of science through conversations between two friends who happen to be a med peds doctor (internist and pediatrician) and an immunology professor. They will talk through the most recent and crazy headlines and help you separate the nuggets of truth from the B. S.!Relax, pop in your ear buds, and listen to conversations about science that will surprise, delight, and inform you.Dr. Aimee Bernard is a PhD in immunology with expertise in science communication, community science outreach, and medical education. Dr. Toni Eyssallenne is an MD, PhD double boarded in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics with expertise in global and public health, health equity, and medical education. Both have been actively working in their fields for over 15 years and are dedicated to improving access and understanding to population level questions about science and medicine.

Publisher

Toni

Category

education · health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Apr 2022

Latest episode

9 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Feb 2026

   Compassionate Science Communication with Liz Marnik

   Send us a text We are checking back in to speak with the extraordinary Dr. Liz Marnik who discusses her journey into science communication coming from a background where skepticism for vaccines and medicine were the norm into evolving into a premier scientist and scientific communicator on platforms like Those Nerdy Girls on instagram, substack and facebook and founding Science Whiz Liz. What a fun conversation and Dr. Marnik and her story is incredibly inspirational. Please follo...

2. 

   19 Jun 2025

   The Power of Showing Up with Your Local Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina

   Dr. Katelyn Jetelina discusses the importance of consistent effort in public health, differentiating it from industrial influences, and initiating change, however small, in this interview with Dr. Toni and Dr. Aimee.

3. 

   8 Jun 2025

   Finding new ways to impact science communication with Ed Nirenberg

   Edward Nirenberg discusses innovative science communication strategies, including his work with vaccine-hesitant communities and his blog, offering insights into effectively addressing misinformation in the current landscape in an interview with Dr. Toni and Dr. Aimee.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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