Well Considered

Ep 48 | Understanding Disease Risk Without the Fear with Katie Collins, PA-C, MSPAS

How should parents actually think about disease risk without panic, minimization, or pressure?
In this episode, we join Katie Collins, PA-C, for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about how disease risk is framed in modern medicine versus how it shows up in real life. Together, we explore why fear-based messaging leaves families feeling overwhelmed, how nuance gets lost in public health conversations, and what informed consent truly requires.
This episode unpacks:
Why disease discussions are unhelpful when it swings between extremes
The difference between relative risk and absolute risk (and why it matters for families)
What parents are (and aren’t) taught about vaccine-preventable diseases
How baseline health, environment, nutrition, and access to care shape outcomes
How parents can respond calmly to alarming headlines and social media narratives
This is not an episode telling you what choice to make. It’s a conversation designed to help parents feel more grounded, informed, and confident when navigating medical decisions for their families.
If you value informed consent, context, and honest conversations that leave room for complexity, this episode will meet you right where you are.
Resources:
Read the free Motherhood Guide
Find a provider with our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
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Ep 47 | How to Equip Your Partner to Be Your Biggest Advocate in the Delivery Room with Stephanie King

Labor is not the moment to start explaining your birth preferences or advocating for yourself while you’re in the middle of a contraction. That’s where a prepared partner can make all the difference.
In this episode of Well Considered, Alexandra sits down with Stephanie King, founder of My Essential Birth, to talk about how partners can become confident, calm advocates in the delivery room and why preparation together matters far more than most couples realize.
Stephanie shares why birth is not something you simply “show up for,” how fear and confusion during labor can derail decision-making, and how education before birth allows moms to stay in their body while partners help manage communication with the care team. Together, they explore what advocacy actually looks like in practice, from holding space during contractions to navigating provider conversations with clarity and respect.
This conversation reframes advocacy as protection, partnership, and presence, not confrontation. It also addresses common pitfalls couples face, including outside opinions, lack of preparation, and unclear roles in the birth space, while offering practical ways to prepare together before labor ever begins.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why partners play a critical role in protecting the birth space
What advocacy looks like during labor without creating conflict
How preparation reduces fear and overwhelm for both parents
Why partners should attend appointments and education together
The importance of clear roles in the delivery room
How advocacy during birth supports postpartum mental health
Why grace, communication, and trust matter more than perfection
Whether you’re pregnant, supporting a partner, or preparing for your first or fifth birth, this episode offers reassurance, practical insight, and a powerful reminder that birth is a shared experience and no one should carry it alone.
Resources:
Myessentialbirth.com
Read the free Motherhood Guide
Build your birth team with our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
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Ep 46 | Navigating Vaccine Injury and Medical Exemptions: A Mother’s Story of Advocacy

What happens when a mother follows medical advice, only to watch her child change overnight and realize something is deeply wrong?
In this powerful episode of Well Considered, Alexandra sits down with Kate James, a mom of four, to share her family’s journey through vaccine injury, medical gaslighting, and the long road toward healing, faith, and advocacy.
Kate shares the early signs of her son was not reacting normally after vaccination, the devastating moment she discovered medical records did not reflect what she had consented to, and the emotional weight of realizing trust had been misplaced. What follows is not just a story of injury, but one of perseverance, restoration, and learning how to advocate fiercely for your child in a system that often resists questions.
This conversation also explores the realities of navigating medical exemptions, particularly in states with limited options, and the importance of accessing manufacturer inserts, medical records, and credible information when making healthcare decisions for children.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Early signs of vaccine injury that are often dismissed as “normal”
How delayed schedules and multi-dose injections can differ from what parents expect
Why obtaining medical records matters and how to advocate for them
The emotional toll of medical coercion and broken trust
Navigating religious exemptions and state-specific challenges
Faith, prayer, and lifestyle changes as part of the healing journey
This episode is not about fear or blame. It’s about truth, accountability, and empowering parents to ask questions, seek information, and trust their instincts while extending grace to themselves for what they didn’t know at the time.
If you are navigating vaccine injury, questioning past medical decisions, or trying to understand your rights as a parent in today’s healthcare landscape, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.
Resources
Search Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
Mississippi Patriots for Vaccine Rights
Mississippi Vaccine Religious Exemptions
Weston A. Price
Lindsey Beckham
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Ep 45 | Better Together: How Nurses and Doulas Can Create Safer Births with Jessica Gable

What if nurses and doulas weren’t seen as opposing forces in the birth room, but as complementary partners working toward the same goal?
In this episode of Well Considered, Alexandra sits down with Jessica Gable, a registered nurse turned doula, to explore how collaboration, education, and advocacy can radically change birth outcomes, especially in hospital settings.
Drawing from her experience in both the medical system and out-of-hospital birth spaces, Jessica offers a rare inside look at why so many women leave birth feeling disempowered, and how informed consent, clear communication, and the right support team can shift that experience entirely. Together, they unpack fear-based messaging, relative vs. absolute risk, and the practical ways parents can prepare to advocate for themselves long before labor begins.
This conversation is not about rejecting medical care or glorifying one birth model over another. It’s about helping families understand their options, build trust within their care teams, and create safer, more respectful births through collaboration (not conflict).
In this episode, you’ll hear:
Why fear undermines labor and how education helps restore confidence
The real differences between hospital birth centers and out-of-hospital birth centers
How nurses, doulas, and partners can work together rather than at odds
What childbirth advocacy actually looks like in real hospital scenarios
How partners can play a powerful role in protecting informed consent
Evidence-informed approaches to pushing, pelvic floor protection, and birth support
Why interviewing providers matters more than most parents realize
Whether you’re a parent preparing for birth, a nurse questioning the current system, or a doula seeking stronger collaboration with medical teams, this episode offers practical insight into what safer, more empowering birth can look like when everyone is truly on the same side.
Resources:
Jessica’s website: Gentleheartdoulacare.com
Read the free Motherhood Guide
Build your birth team from our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
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Ep 44 | From Folk Remedy to Functional Medicine: The Evidence Behind Medicinal Honey with Taylor Parra

For centuries, honey has been used as a remedy to soothe, preserve, and heal. But in today’s world of evidence-based health, many people are left wondering: is medicinal honey rooted in real science, or is it just folklore passed down through generations?
We sit down with Taylor Parra, founder of The Local Wild, to explore the intersection of ancient remedies and modern functional medicine. Together, we unpack what an electuary actually is, how honey interacts with the body, and why this time-tested practice still has relevance in contemporary wellness.
This conversation moves beyond trends and talking points, examining how medicinal honey can support the body alongside rest, nourishment, and discernment, without replacing thoughtful medical care. Taylor also shares how sourcing, formulation, and tradition matter when it comes to herbal remedies, and why wellness works best when it’s rooted in community, curiosity, and context.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What medicinal honey and electuaries are and where they come from
How honey preserves and delivers herbal compounds in the body
Why wellness isn’t about a single “magic remedy” but whole-body support
How to thoughtfully integrate natural remedies alongside modern healthcare
What to look for when evaluating herbal and honey-based products
Whether you’re a mom looking for gentler first-line supports, a practitioner curious about traditional remedies, or someone who wants data and discernment, this episode offers a grounded, respectful look at one of nature’s oldest medicines and its place in modern life.
Well Considered Resources:
Read the free Motherhood Guide
Search our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
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Ep 43 | When Healing Looks Different Than You Imagined: A Mother’s Honest Story of Childhood Cancer

Have you faced a challenging medical decision for your child? Or maybe a parent in your community is forcibly on a journey they never expected?
In this deeply moving episode, a mother whose seven-year-old son was diagnosed with neuroblastoma after months of confusing symptoms shares her honest perspective about fear, advocacy, and learning to make impossible medical decisions when the stakes feel unbearably high.
Together, we explore what it’s really like to navigate pediatric cancer as a parent, from the shock of diagnosis to the weight of treatment decisions that don’t come with clear answers. Andee shares how prayer, research, community, and intentional pauses helped her find peace in moments where certainty was impossible.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
What it feels like to move from denial to devastating clarity
How parents can thoughtfully advocate for their child in high-pressure medical settings
The difference between protocol-driven care and personalized decision-making
Why community support matters more than most parents realize
What it means to find peace when healing doesn’t look the way you imagined
This episode is not about false positivity or easy answers. It’s about walking through fear with hope, holding space for grief, and learning how to stay present when the future feels uncertain.
If you are a parent facing a serious diagnosis, supporting a family who is, or simply trying to understand how informed consent shows up in the hardest moments, this conversation is essential for you.
Shop Andee’s beautiful jewelry at Freckled Pear Co.
Episode Resources
Neuroblastoma Support Facebook Group
Mindful Cancer Parents Facebook Group
Daily Cancer Devotional
Stem Cell Research
MSK Clinical Trials
Childhood Cancer Strategy with Dr. Sholler
Join our Well Considered Community
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Ep 42 | The Art of Influence: A Former Pharma Rep on How the Industry Shapes Medical Culture

What if even pharmaceutical reps and top doctors don't know the full truth about the drugs they're promoting... and what that means for your family's everyday health decisions?
In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Magno, former top-performing pharmaceutical rep for Johnson & Johnson and Sanofi, to unpack the realities of pharma sales through the lens of informed consent, personal agency, and real-world decision-making. This conversation is especially relevant for parents overwhelmed by medication recommendations, natural-minded families questioning daily meds, and anyone seeking clarity on what providers actually know.
Rather than fear-based narratives or surface-level advice, this episode reveals the "golden handcuffs," hidden scandals (like the one Michelle unknowingly was part of), and company loyalty that keep good people in a for-profit system (sometimes) prioritizing product over patients.
Whether you're navigating pediatric interventions or want tools to pause and question "just in case" treatments, this episode leaves you grounded, empowered, and ready to own your choices without shame. You'll learn:
What parents are rarely told about pharma sales tactics and hidden risks (even reps don't know the full story)
How informed consent applies when doctors get partial truths from for-profit training
The emotional shift from fear-led to intuition-led parenting after pharma scandals
Advice for current pharma reps and doctors feeling the pull to learn more about the industry
If you’ve wondered how pharmaceutical companies market their products to doctors (who then market it to you as a patient) this is a MUST LISTEN episode.
Episode Resources
The Johnson & Johnson cancer drug scandal that encapsulates corruption in health care
Find Michelle @naturalmindedmother on Instagram
Dr. Bob Sears
Physicians for Informed Consent
Well Considered Resources:
Read the free Motherhood Guide
Build your birth team from our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
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Ep 41 | Bonus: Ask Me Anything Q&A

In this extra Q&A episode pulled from our private Community, I’m responding to real questions from parents who are trying to navigate informed consent, vaccines, medical pressure, regret after medical decisions, and what it actually looks like to make thoughtful choices in a system that often feels rushed and overwhelming.
We're tackling real and relevant questions back-to-back, including how to think about medical wishes for your children in a will, why I shifted away from posting individual product inserts, and how to approach informed consent when the data is incomplete or still emerging.
We talk about current events concerning vaccines, pitocin, and epidurals, and even some thoughts surrounding internal shifts in the healthcare industry.
I’ll be honest, some of your questions shocked me, and some broke my heart, but I loved working through them with you.
Resources Discussed
Vaccines and the Diseases They Target
Well Considered Book (chapter concerning Aluminum)
Free Motherhood Guide
Amazon Gift Registry
Free Training Course
Healthy Kids, Happy Kids
How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor
The Unvaccinated Child
Pitocin
This Episode Will Challenge You: Pro- and Anti-Vaxxers Alike
TDAP
Pertussis Infection and Transmission
Shedding
Vit K Drops
Informed Consent is CLEAR™
Chloe from The Lanby
Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Erasing Eczema
J&J Revoked Fact Sheet
Epidural
Ulcerative Colitis
MMR Insert
PIC Measles Disease Information Statement
Pet Resources
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Ep 40 | Should Christians Use Homeopathy? What Scripture and Science Reveal About Healing with a Christian Homeopath

One of the most popular questions I get asked when I share homeopathy is “Can Christians use homeopathy without compromising their faith?” In this thoughtful conversation, we hear from a Christian homeopath, Brie Beeks to unpack one of the most misunderstood questions in natural medicine (and in the Church). Together, they explore what the Bible actually says about healing, energy, and discernment, while examining how God’s design for the body and emotions aligns with principles of homeopathy.
If you’ve ever wondered whether homeopathy is “spiritual compromise” or simply stewardship of God’s creation, this episode will give you clarity, peace, and permission to seek truth through both faith and science.
Inside this episode:
What Scripture reveals about emotional and physical healing
How homeopathy works through God’s natural design
Why some Christians fear or misunderstand holistic modalities
What it means to honor the body as a temple while pursuing health
Practical ways to discern truth and peace in your wellness decisions
Whether you’re curious, cautious, or convinced, this episode will help you approach natural healing with confidence, conviction, and biblical discernment.
Episode Resources
Comparing the Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals and Homeopathic Remedies
Jesus and Homeopathy Workshop
Water Study (thank you, Dr. Beth Westie for sharing this!)
Well Considered Resources:
Read the free Motherhood Guide
Build your birth team from our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
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Ep 39 | How Pelvic Structure Shapes Birth: A Natural-Minded Approach to C-Sections with Adrienne Davidson

What if your pelvic structure (not your mindset or preparation) was the hidden reason behind a difficult birth or unexpected C-Section?
In this eye-opening episode, Alexandra sits down with Adrian Davidson to explore a conversation that’s often missing in the natural birth world: how pelvic anatomy can impact labor progress and, in rare cases, make a C-section the most compassionate and informed choice.
Together, we unpack what “informed consent” really means when surgery becomes necessary, how to prepare your body and environment for a C-section when you desire a natural birth, and how to advocate (for you and baby) afterward.
Inside this episode:
The overlooked role of pelvic structure in birth outcomes
How to prepare for a C-section with confidence and intention
What natural-minded moms can do to maintain autonomy and peace in a hospital setting
Why informed consent doesn’t end when you enter the OR
If you’ve ever wrestled with disappointment around your birth plan or want to better understand how structure and circumstance shape birth experiences, this conversation will meet you with both empathy and insight. Listen now to reframe what it means to have an informed, empowered birth, no matter how your baby arrives.
Well Considered Resources:
Read the free Motherhood Guide
Build your birth team from our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
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