Perhaps you've seen it all over social media: “70% of divorces are filed by women.” But as a researcher who loves digging into the details, I had to ask: REALLY?

In today’s episode, I’m diving into the study behind this viral claim: Who Wants the Breakup? by Michael J. Rosenfeld. We’ll break down the who, what, when, where, and why of this research; explore the difference between wanting, initiating, and filing for divorce; and unpack how this stat has been oversimplified in headlines and social media posts.

Join me as I separate fact from fiction, explain why the words we use matter, and share tips on how to spot research claims that might not be as true as they seem.

Did you catch that recent viral video from Kinship, the pet-parenting website, claiming that a “new study shows” we raise our dogs the same way our parents raised us? As a proud dog mom who never yells and spoils her pup silly, I saw this and thought: Not a chance.

In today’s episode, I’m digging into the 2024 study behind that headline: Intergenerational Transmission of Human Parenting Styles to Human–Dog Relationships. We’ll break down the who, what, when, where, and why of this research, see what it really says about the influence of our own upbringings on our dog parenting styles, and unpack Kinship’s sweeping claim: Are we actually following in our parents’ footsteps, or is this just click-worthy spin?

Join me as I separate fact from fluff, highlight why research literacy matters, and chat about why even “cute” misinformation is a big problem.

Did you catch the super cute CBS Sunday Morning segment where they rolled out “the science” and Jane Fonda, claiming a positive mindset about aging can add 7.5 years to your life? I saw it go viral on TikTok and immediately thought: omg, is this legit?

In today’s episode, I dive into the study behind this bold claim—a 2002 journal article linking positive self-perceptions of aging to longevity. We’ll unpack the who, what, when, where, and why of the research, explore its fascinating findings, and ask critical questions: Is this stat fact, fiction, or somewhere in between?

Join me as I break down the science, separate fact from marketing flair, and highlight why diversity and replication in research matter now more than ever.