This Month on The Tide... Erica & Leah are back with your August roundup of must-know headlines and sun-safe deep dives. From SPF myths to miraculous melanoma recoveries, this month’s top stories are all about sun safety, science, and even Leah's Ultramarathon training. Plus—a big giveaway alert you won’t want to miss.

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GIVEAWAY TIME:

We're running a weekly giveaway through the end of Season 5 (October)
Here’s how to enter:

1. Rate & review the show on Apple or Spotify
2. Screenshot your review
3. Either: DM us the screenshot OR share it to your IG Stories and tag us
4. One winner announced each week!

THIS MONTH'S TOP STORIES:

1. Fact Check: Does SPF Cause Cancer?

Erica breaks down the viral misinformation around sunscreen and cancer risk.

• Featuring a statement from Connecticut’s Dept. of Public Health & DW News
• Benzene breakdown, 2021 sunscreen recalls, and how to choose safer SPF
• TL;DR: Sunscreen protects you—sprays had contamination issues, not intentional ingredients.

2. Surprise Cancer Diagnosis: From Workout Strain to Stage IV

A must-hear story of Jennifer Frederick, a healthy, active woman whose "pulled muscle" turned out to be advanced melanoma—with no visible mole.

• Includes personal insights from Leah on her own family’s cancer journey.
• From gamma knife radiation to immunotherapy breakthroughs, hear how Jennifer’s recovery has inspired others.

3. Are SPF Moisturizers Actually Enough?

Erica answers the age-old skincare question: Can you ditch your sunscreen if it’s already in your moisturizer?

• Featuring input from board-certified dermatologists
• Find out what counts as “adequate protection” and why product layering still matters.
• BONUS: Find our recommended SPF picks at Low Ultraviolet and Shop SunVetted

4. Outrun Melanoma

Leah and Erica highlight Leah's upcoming Outrun Melanoma ultramarathon, raising vital funds for the Melanoma Research Alliance. Learn more about Leah's running journey. Melanoma Hasn’t Stopped This Ultrarunner in Her Tracks

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