Erin Dittmer: Pretty Furious About MAHA, Anti-Vaxxers, & Health Misinformation

On the first ever episode of Pretty Furious, Erin Dittmer joins Maggie and Mallory to talk all things MAHA, vaccines, public health, and parenting. 

00:00 Product Recommendations and Personal Care

01:15 Introduction to Pretty Furious Podcast

03:38 Exploring Women's Anger and Activism

06:32 Personal Journeys: Feminism and Political Awakening

08:48 The Role of Miss America in Advocacy

13:02 Current Events: Headlines That Make Us Furious

17:59 Introducing Erin Dittmer: A Passion for Public Health

*This episode was recorded on February 17, 2025 and aired on March 3, 2025. 

Pretty Furious Pod is hosted by Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan. Our mission is to validate women, challenge societal norms, and drive conversation about newsworthy topics plaguing the modern woman’s world. Through impactful conversations and humor, we aim to inspire our audience to use the most powerful force in the world to drive meaningful change: their fury.

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This Week’s Product Mentions: 

Brita Water Bottle: 

https://www.brita.com/products/hard-sided-plastic-filtering-water-bottle-26oz/

Make Up Forever Palette:

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Mischa Perfect Cover BB Cream: 

https://misshaus.com/products/m-perfect-cover-bb-cream-spf-42-pa-20ml-1?currency=USD&variant=45714372886715&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=677ccc094a70&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_Yq-BhC9ARIsAA6fbAhhbkzDFrErXlxfOTLIoLnXxb91i9vrt3VIbXsvDIBCtaXexGj0vcsaAm72EALw_wcB

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