Microbes & Mortality: Facing the Unseen Threat | Episode 2

It's Just Not That Black and White · Oct 22, 2026 · 47m · transcript

In this raw and vulnerable episode of It’s Just Not That Black and White, Dr. Salerno shares his personal battle with Cyclospora, the microscopic parasite that has been making headlines. He breaks down the medical reality of the infection, how it spreads, and the practical steps everyone can take to prevent getting sick from contaminated food and water.

But that is only half the conversation. Dr. Salerno and Rev. Owens dive deep into the emotional and spiritual fallout of severe illness: why humanity is so deeply terrified of death, how we cope with our physical fragility, and whether it’s…