"Public Health at its core is about community. It is really about... our collective thriving. It's been turned into this idea of control and mandates and authority, when really it's very altruistic at its core."

Friend, there is SO much to talk about when it comes to the state of Public Health in our country right now. Thankfully, infectious disease epidemiologist Dr. Jessica Malaty Rivera is here to break it all down with facts and compassion.

From the purpose and complexities of Public Health to vaccine safety and germ theory versus terrain theory, Dr. Rivera covers a lot of ground. If you're like me, you're going to come out of this chat feeling smarter and more compassionate for people that may live differently than you.

Don't miss this chat with Dr. Jessica Malaty Rivera and as always, thanks for being here with an open mind!

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