Deep Dives

Justin Smith
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Medicine

Deep Dives is a podcast that takes a thoughtful, evidence-based look at the parenting and pediatric topics people argue about most—without the outrage, oversimplification, or false certainty. Each episode explores the science, the stories, and the nuance so you can better understand the evidence and make informed decisions for your family.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 1— Why Did Vaccines Become Divisive

    Episode 1: Why Did Vaccines Become So Divisive? Vaccines were once seen mostly as a medical tool, but over time they became tied to trust, politics, parenting, identity, and fear. In this episode, we look at how that happened—how changing public health messages, social media, personal stories, institutional distrust, and genuine uncertainty helped turn a medical question into one of the most emotionally charged debates in parenting. The goal isn’t to dismiss concerns or force agreement, but to understand why reasonable people can look at the same issue and come away with very different conclusions.

  2. 5d ago

    Welcome to Deep Dives

    Episode 0: Welcome to Deep Dives Welcome to Deep Dives, the podcast where we slow down, ask better questions, and explore the topics that matter most in parenting and children’s health. I’m Dr. Justin Smith, a pediatrician, and each season we’ll take an honest, evidence-based look at complex issues—starting with vaccines—not to tell you what to think, but to help you better understand the science, the stories, and the uncertainty. Whether you arrive convinced, skeptical, or simply curious, you’re invited to join the conversation with an open mind and a shared goal: finding common ground.

  • 2 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

Deep Dives is a podcast that takes a thoughtful, evidence-based look at the parenting and pediatric topics people argue about most—without the outrage, oversimplification, or false certainty. Each episode explores the science, the stories, and the nuance so you can better understand the evidence and make informed decisions for your family.

Information

  • Creator
    Justin Smith
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Deep Dives
  • Show Website
    Deep Dives