Well Considered

Bringing a baby home is one of the most sacred moments of parenthood. And, for many families, it’s also one of the most disorienting.

You spend months preparing for birth, surrounded by professionals and checklists. And then suddenly, you’re home. The monitors are gone. The nurses are gone. The reassurance is gone. And you’re left wondering, Am I doing this right?

In this episode of Well Considered, we sit down with registered nurse and Mothergood founder Danielle Crissman for a thoughtful conversation about newborn care without the overwhelm.

Drawing from her experience as a former NICU nurse (and now as a mom herself) Danielle shares what she sees as the biggest gap between hospital discharge and real life at home.

Together, we explore:

• Why so many new parents lose confidence after leaving the hospital
• How conflicting advice (including AI and social media) erodes intuition
• The importance of asking “why” in medical decisions
• How to build a healthcare team that aligns with your values
• What realistic newborn sleep expectations actually look like
• How education (not outsourcing) empowers parents
• Why community is essential in the fourth trimester

If you’re newly postpartum, expecting, or walking alongside someone in the newborn season, this episode will remind you that overwhelm is common but it doesn’t have to define your experience.

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How much of our health begins beneath our feet? Farmer, author, and chef Mollie Engelhart joins us for a thoughtful conversation about soil health, regenerative farming, and what it really means to be well considered about the food we trust.

Together, we explore the connection between the microbiome in our soil and the microbiome in our bodies, why modern agriculture has shifted so dramatically in recent decades, and how everyday choices (even those beyond the grocery store) shape not only personal health, but the future of local farming.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The relationship between soil health and human health
• How regenerative farming reframes the food conversation
• Fertility, microbiome diversity, and modern chemical exposure
• Supporting small farmers in an era of agrarian decline
• Practical ways families can move toward more intentional food choices

This conversation moves beyond political talking points and into something deeper: stewardship, discernment, and the humility to admit that perhaps we don’t know as much as we think we do.

Resources:

Mollie from Sovereignty Ranch

“Debunked by Nature” Book

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If you’ve ever stood in the skincare or first-aid aisle wondering why there are so many products, and whether any of them actually do what they claim, this episode is for you.

Hypochlorous acid is having a moment. It’s everywhere right now, showing up in wound care, acne treatments, diaper rash solutions, and even high-end cosmetic sprays. It’s often described as “natural,” “non-toxic,” or even miraculous.

But here’s the question: Do most people actually understand what it is, and what makes a formulation truly effective? Justin Gardner, founder of Active Skin Repair, joins us to unpack the real science behind hypochlorous acid and skin recovery.

Together, we explore:

• What hypochlorous acid actually is (and how your body already uses it)
• Why pH balance and stabilization matter more than marketing claims
• The difference between medical-grade and cosmetic formulations
• Why some products on the market may not even contain active levels of the molecule
• How to thoughtfully use hypochlorous acid alongside other natural remedies

Justin also shares his history working within hospital structures, and provides valuable insight in how medical products are introduced and regulated across our modern healthcare marketplace.

Resources:

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For some, the phrase “root-cause” medicine sounds like a buzzword. For others, it feels like a lifeline. In this episode, Family Nurse Practitioner Jessica Pawlicki offers a grounded, thoughtful conversation about what root-cause care actually looks like in practice and why it resonates so deeply with patients who have felt dismissed in conventional settings.

Jessica shares her personal journey through recurrent pregnancy loss, advocating for deeper testing when she was told to “wait it out,” and how those experiences reshaped the way she practices medicine today

This is not an episode about rejecting medicine. It’s about restoring context, listening, and discernment, and building a healthcare team that sees the whole person.

In this episode, we discuss:

What “root-cause medicine” actually means (and what it doesn’t)

The difference between symptom management and investigating underlying triggers

Why so many patients feel rushed, dismissed, or unseen in modern healthcare systems

The power of listening as a clinical tool (not just a “soft skill”)

How functional and conventional medicine can work together

Why detox protocols without guidance can sometimes cause harm

The role of community in helping patients feel empowered and informed

Jessica explains how her practice approaches chronic conditions like eczema, recurrent infections, autoimmune issues, fatigue, hormonal shifts, and gut imbalances by asking deeper questions about history, stress, trauma, environment, and nutrient status.

Together, we explore the tension many families feel: wanting thoughtful, individualized care but unsure who to trust. They also address the very real structural pressures in conventional healthcare, including insurance limitations, time constraints, and staffing shortages.

Resources:

Jessica from Well Rooted

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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:

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