Well Considered

Morning sickness is often framed as a normal, unavoidable part of pregnancy... something women are simply expected to endure.

But what happens when nausea becomes debilitating? When vomiting interferes with daily life? When women are told “this is just pregnancy,” yet their intuition says something deeper is happening?

Jessica Reynolds, founder of Born From Her, joins us to explore what women aren’t told about morning sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). We discuss why severe pregnancy nausea deserves deeper questions, why symptom suppression isn’t the same as resolution, and how informed consent applies to pregnancy care just as much as any other medical decision.

In this episode, we discuss:

The difference between typical morning sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)

When nausea becomes a signal rather than an inconvenience

Why pharmaceutical interventions like Zofran are commonly prescribed (and what informed consent requires before taking them)

How preconception health impacts pregnancy outcomes and future generations

What women can do if they feel dismissed, unheard, or rushed toward symptom suppression

Jessica shares her own experience navigating severe pregnancy illness and explains how a holistic, physiology-based approach can shift not only pregnancy outcomes, but long-term maternal and child health.

If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, supporting someone who is, or simply want a deeper understanding of how informed consent applies to women’s health, this episode is for you.

Resources:

Follow Jessica on Instagram @born_from_her

Read the free Motherhood Guide

Find a provider with our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory

Take our free training course

Follow on Instagram & X: @JustTheInserts @AlexandraGalaska

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

Follow on Instagram & X: @JustTheInserts @AlexandraGalaska

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

Follow on Instagram & X: @JustTheInserts @AlexandraGalaska

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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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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

Follow on Instagram & X: @JustTheInserts

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