Well Considered

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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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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!)

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