Well Considered

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.

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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

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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:

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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

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Dr. Bob Sears

Physicians for Informed Consent

Well Considered Resources:

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