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• Ep 36 | When Overspending Becomes a Health Crisis: How to Protect Your Peace This Season

  Could financial peace actually be the health goal we’re all overlooking this season? Explore how overspending and financial stress can quietly impact your nervous system, hormones, and overall health. From dopamine-driven “retail therapy” to the way debt fuels chronic anxiety and sleep loss, we unpack the biology behind emotional overspending. And, how to reclaim your peace before the season begins. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: How the reward cycle of scarcity and relief keeps us stuck in financial stress Why pharmaceutical use spikes during the holidays (and what that reveals about collective burnout) The body-mind connection between money anxiety and inflammation, fatigue, and low mood 8 powerful ways to protect your peace this season from conscious spending to rebuilding rituals that heal Alexandra also shares three deeply personal stories from her single mom, her father, and her college roommate that illustrate how financial choices can shape our health and relationships for years to come. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “make magic” for everyone else at your own expense, this episode will help you step out of survival mode and into stewardship. Well Considered Resources: Read the free Holiday Gift Guide 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 Subscribe & Leave a Review (It helps more people find this information!) If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend. You never know who needs to hear this conversation.

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• Ep 35 | An OB-GYN’s Honest Take on Respecting Birthing Moms with Dr. Nicole Rankins

  If there’s one moment when informed consent should be crystal clear, it’s birth. Yet too many women describe feeling silenced, pressured, or rushed when bringing life into the world. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Rankins. She’s a board-certified OB-GYN, podcast host, and advocate for respectful, evidence-based birth. And, together, we answer “What should true informed consent look like in the birth space?” This episode covers how the culture of obstetrics can unintentionally undermine women’s voices, what trauma-informed care should really mean, and how education before labor is the most powerful tool a mother has. With over 2,000 births behind her, Dr. Rankins shares the mindset shift that changed her practice and why she now centers every decision around the mother’s autonomy and comfort. Inside this episode, you’ll learn about: How even well-meaning OBs can unintentionally bypass real consent The simple 30-second phrase that changes the entire tone of care Why birth trauma often stems from unmet expectations, not outcomes Practical questions to ask your OB to ensure shared decision-making Gentle, evidence-based guidance for C-sections, VBACs, and birth plans If you’ve ever felt dismissed during birth or want to prepare for one that honors both your safety and your voice, this conversation offers healing, hope, and a roadmap toward truly respectful maternity care. Resources: How to tell if your OB is right for you 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 Subscribe & Leave a Review (It helps more people find this information!) If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend. You never know who needs to hear this conversation.

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• Ep 34 | What the Healthcare System Can Learn from Dane Johnson’s Healing Journey

  Conventional medicine saved Dane Johnson’s life, but it didn’t heal him. At just 23, Dane was living the dream as a model and actor in Los Angeles when his body began to unravel from severe Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Years of hospitalizations, medications, and near-death complications kept him alive, but not well. When doctors ran out of options, Dane had to reimagine healing from the ground up. Now the founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, one of the largest global consulting firms for IBD recovery, Dane shares how his story of survival became a blueprint for what healthcare could learn if it decided to listen. In this episode, we talk about: The difference between being saved and being healed How emotional and spiritual healing impact physical recovery The “CEO of your health” mindset that empowers patients to lead their care How to partner with conventional doctors while pursuing holistic care Simple, research-backed ways to build a “healing home” for your family If you’ve ever felt grateful for what medicine can do yet disappointed by what it can’t, this conversation will help you find hope, balance, and renewed authority in your own health story. Schedule your free IBD consultation Looking for Community? Join our private space for you to give and get support while navigating health complications.

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• Ep 33 | The Politics of Presence: Why Doulas Make Some Providers Uncomfortable with HeHe Stewart

  Why do doulas sometimes make doctors and nurses uneasy? And what does their presence reveal about the way our medical system handles birth? In this episode, we talk with HeHe Stewart, founder of The Birth Lounge and a doula with more than 10 years of experience. She shares about the politics of presence to explore why doulas sometimes make providers uncomfortable and why their role matters more than ever. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: What doulas really do (beyond the stereotype of “crunchy” home births) How doulas protect informed consent and help families navigate hospital policies Real-life examples of doula advocacy during cervical checks, inductions, and C-sections Why some providers push back against doulas, and how true collaboration improves outcomes Smart questions to ask when interviewing a doula for your own birth plan Whether you’re a mom preparing for birth, a partner wanting to support better, or a provider curious about doula collaboration, this conversation sheds light on the advocacy in birth that every family deserves. Because at the end of the day, informed consent isn’t just about what’s written on a chart. It’s about having the right people in the room, the right questions on your lips, and the courage to claim your role as the decision-maker for your body and your baby. Well Considered Resources: Read the free Motherhood Guide Build your birth team from our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory Follow on Instagram & X: @JustTheInserts Subscribe & Leave a Review (It helps more people find this information!) If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend. You never know who needs to hear this conversation.

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• Ep 32 | The Tension Between Medicine and Faith: Hannah Morgan’s Journey of Advocacy and Hope (Part Two)

  In Part Two of Hannah Morgan’s journey, the story moves from despair to resilience. With faith as her compass, Hannah navigated years of setbacks, new therapies, and near-death moments that tested her resolve. Today, as a mother and author of The Vile, she shares how hope and advocacy transformed her hardest chapters into sacred beginnings. Inside this episode: The turning point that helped Hannah begin healing How faith, persistence, and community support carried her forward The cost of speaking openly about vaccine injury in a polarized culture What Hannah wants every parent (especially mothers) to know about informed consent and trusting their instincts This powerful conclusion will encourage you to honor your voice, fight for transparency, and lean into the faith that sustains you when medicine falls short. Follow on Instagram & X: @JustTheInserts Subscribe & Leave a Review (It helps more people find this information!) If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend. You never know who needs to hear this conversation.

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