In this episode, Daman scrubs in to perform an emergency"logic-tomy" on the world of diet culture. From the absurdity of "charcoal detoxes" to the actual science of why your brain stops working when you skip the sourdough, we’re getting honest about why trying to "bio-hack" your body is a losing game. Daman breaks down the physiological stress of cortisol, the psychological trap of the scarcity mindset, and answers your most unhinged listener emails about butter-filled coffeeand carnivore diets.

What You’ll Learn: * The Liver’s PR Crisis:Why you don't need a "cleanse" unless you’re actually in the ICU.

• The Science of the Suck: Howrestriction triggers cortisol spikes and "Low Power Mode" in yourbrain.
• The Binge-Restrict Loop: Whylabeling food "forbidden" is the fastest way to hyper-fixate on it.
• Prescription for this week: Eat a sandwich, take anap, and stop taking medical advice from people who only own ring lights.

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On Cortisol and Metabolism:Singh, B., & Maurya, N. K. (2024). The cortisol connection: Weight gain andstress hormones. Archives of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 8(1),009-013. ⁠https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.apps.1001050⁠

On Brain Function and Glucose:Mergenthaler, P., Lindauer, U., Dienel, G. A., & Meisel, A. (2013). Sugarfor the brain: The role of glucose in physiological and pathological brainfunction. Trends in Neurosciences, 36(10), 587-597. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tins.2013.07.001⁠

On Psychological Impact ofRestriction: Polivy, J. (1996). Psychological consequences of foodrestriction. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 96(6),589-592. ⁠https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-8223(96)00161-7⁠

On Liver DetoxificationPathways: Alamri, Z. Z. (2018). The role of liver in metabolism: An updatedreview with physiological emphasis. International Journal of Basic &Clinical Pharmacology, 7(11), 2271-2276. ⁠https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20184211⁠

On the Scarcity Mindset:Mullainathan, S., & Shafir, E. (2013). Scarcity: Why having too littlemeans so much. Times Books.

In this episode of Nurse Chat Diaries, we discuss the arrest of Justin Adkins, who authorities allege used online platforms like Snapchat and Roblox to contact and groom a minor in Florida. This case highlights the growing dangers children face in digital spaces and the emotional reality parents live with as they try to keep their kids safe online. We explore how online grooming works, warning signs families should watch for, and why social media and gaming platforms must be held accountable for stronger child safety protections.

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Office of the Attorney General. (2026, February 9). Attorney General James Uthmeier announces arrest, extradition of Snapchat, Roblox child predator. MyFloridaLegal. https://www.myfloridalegal.com/newsrelease/attorney-general-james-uthmeier-announces-arrest-extradition-snapchat-roblox-child

Papadopoulos, M. (2026, February 10). ‘Predator’: RI man arrested in Florida for sexually exploiting child using Snapchat, Roblox, AG says. Boston 25 News. https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/predator-ri-man-arrested-florida-sexually-exploiting-child-using-snapchat-roblox-ag-says/

Schorsch, P. (2026, February 9). James Uthmeier: Green Cove Springs girl target of online sexual predator from other state. Florida Politics. https://floridapolitics.com/archives/778792-james-uthmeier-green-cove-springs-girl-target-of-online-sexual-predator-from-other-state/

Federal Bureau of Investigation. (n.d.). Crimes against children: Online exploitation and internet safety. https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/cac

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. (n.d.). Online grooming and child exploitation prevention resources. https://www.missingkids.org

In this episode of Nurse Chat Diaries, we take adeep, unflinching look at the Pencil Factory Murder—the 1913 killing of 13-year-old Mary Phagan—and the controversial case against Leo Frank. Through historical facts, workplace context, and sharp commentary, we examine how laborconditions, media hysteria, and systemic failure shaped a case that still divides opinions over a century later.

Dinnerstein, L. (1968). The Leo Frank case. University of Georgia Press.
https://ugapress.org/book/9780820302329/the-leo-frank-case/

Golden, J. (2005). A little girl is dead: A true story of murder and conspiracy in the heart of Georgia. Pantheon Books.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/108598/a-little-girl-is-dead-by-jonathan-golden/

Knight, J. (1977). The lynching of Leo Frank. University Press of Kentucky.
https://www.kentuckypress.com/9780813114239/the-lynching-of-leo-frank/

Oney, S. (2003). And the dead shall rise: The murder of Mary Phagan and the lynching of Leo Frank. Pantheon Books.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/11910/and-the-dead-shall-rise-by-steve-oney/

State of Georgia. (1986). Pardon decision in the case of Leo M. Frank. Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles.
https://pap.georgia.gov/document/document/leo-frank-pardon/download

Watson, J. G. (1915). Brief of evidence: The State of Georgia v. Leo M. Frank. Georgia Supreme Court.
https://law.justia.com/cases/georgia/supreme-court/1915/162.html

Library of Congress. (n.d.). The Leo Frank case: Primary sources.
https://www.loc.gov/collections/leo-frank-case/about-this-collection/

New Georgia Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Leo Frank case.

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