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Medical decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with conflicting advice, rushed conversations, and the weight of making the best choice for your family. It’s easy to feel pressured, unsure, or even second-guess yourself—but making informed choices doesn’t have to be confusing or stressful.
Welcome to Well Considered—the podcast that brings clarity and confidence to the medical decision-making process.
I’m Alexandra, and in each episode, we’ll explore credible and transparent resources to help you move forward with knowledge and confidence—because you deserve to make well-considered medical decisions.
Subscribe now for thoughtful conversations, expert insights, and the clarity you need to make the best choices for you and your family.
Welcome to Well Considered—the podcast that brings clarity and confidence to the medical decision-making process.
I’m Alexandra, and in each episode, we’ll explore credible and transparent resources to help you move forward with knowledge and confidence—because you deserve to make well-considered medical decisions.
Subscribe now for thoughtful conversations, expert insights, and the clarity you need to make the best choices for you and your family.
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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
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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:
Read the free Motherhood Guide
Search our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
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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
Join our Well Considered Community
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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
Well Considered Resources:
Read the free Motherhood Guide
Build your birth team from our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
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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!)
Well Considered Resources:
Read the free Motherhood Guide
Build your birth team from our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
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What if your pelvic structure (not your mindset or preparation) was the hidden reason behind a difficult birth or unexpected C-Section?
In this eye-opening episode, Alexandra sits down with Adrian Davidson to explore a conversation that’s often missing in the natural birth world: how pelvic anatomy can impact labor progress and, in rare cases, make a C-section the most compassionate and informed choice.
Together, we unpack what “informed consent” really means when surgery becomes necessary, how to prepare your body and environment for a C-section when you desire a natural birth, and how to advocate (for you and baby) afterward.
Inside this episode:
The overlooked role of pelvic structure in birth outcomes
How to prepare for a C-section with confidence and intention
What natural-minded moms can do to maintain autonomy and peace in a hospital setting
Why informed consent doesn’t end when you enter the OR
If you’ve ever wrestled with disappointment around your birth plan or want to better understand how structure and circumstance shape birth experiences, this conversation will meet you with both empathy and insight. Listen now to reframe what it means to have an informed, empowered birth, no matter how your baby arrives.
Well Considered Resources:
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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“Clean,” “green,” and “non-toxic” are everywhere, but what do those words really mean? In this episode, Liz Fenn, founder of Urban Farm Collection, explores what it takes to create truly safe, effective products without falling for marketing buzzwords. Together, we discuss how to think critically about all products (even those labeled as natural) and what questions to ask before trusting a brand.
Inside this episode:
How to recognize marketing tactics that disguise lower quality or synthetic ingredients
What “non-toxic” really means (and what it doesn’t)
When certifications help, and when they don’t
Why small-batch, transparent brands often do things differently
How to become a well-considered consumer without being overwhelmed
From the psychology of packaging and ingredient sourcing to the realities of manufacturing and trend cycles, this conversation invites you to take a well-considered approach to every purchase. Whether you’re new to the non-toxic lifestyle or simply want to be a more mindful consumer, you’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and practical insight for your home, health, and daily routine.
Well Considered Resources:
Read the free Motherhood Guide
Find a provider who cares from our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
Follow on Instagram & X: @JustTheInserts @AlexandraGalaska
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Can faith and modern medicine coexist in the same exam room? In this heartfelt episode, Alexandra sits down with Madison Brown, PA-C, a family medicine clinician who isn’t afraid to pray with her patients and embrace her faith into clinical care. Madison shares how her medical practice has been anchored in her journey through faith, from quietly whispering “Jesus, help me” before hard conversations to trusting divine nudges that have literally saved lives.
Together, we explore what it means to practice evidence-based medicine without silencing spiritual discernment, and why prayer may be the most underused tool in healthcare today. Madison’s gentle wisdom offers comfort to families longing for providers who honor both science and faith.
Inside this episode:
How Madison’s early mentor taught her to integrate prayer naturally in patient care
Simple, respectful ways to weave faith into clinical conversations
The balance between evidence-based medicine and listening to the Holy Spirit
Why it’s vital for patients to pray for their providers (and what to pray for specifically)
Practical advice for finding faith-aligned practitioners in your community
Whether you’re a mom navigating medical decisions or a healthcare worker yearning to bring your whole self to the job, this episode will remind you that healing can be both scientific and sacred.
Well Considered Resources:
Search our Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
Take our free training course
Follow on Instagram & X: @JustTheInserts
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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What happens when medicine doesn’t have the answers you need, but your faith calls you to keep going? In this first half of Hannah Morgan’s story, you’ll hear how a young woman’s health unraveled after a routine vaccine, and how she and her family fought to be heard.
Inside this episode:
Hannah’s sudden health collapse at age 17 after the HPV vaccine
The maze of specialists, dismissals, and a system unprepared to help
The moments when her faith became her only anchor in the midst of doubt
Why her story raises deeper questions about transparency, trust, and informed consent
If you’ve ever felt dismissed in a medical setting or struggled to reconcile your faith with your healthcare choices, Hannah’s story will resonate deeply. This episode isn’t about answers, but about the courage to keep asking questions and the strength to keep holding on.
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What if the biggest influence on your medical decisions isn’t what’s said out loud, but what’s happening silently in the background?
This episode is the final part of our 5-part series, The Empowered Mom’s Guide to Medical Advocacy. We uncover the subtle “nudges” built into the medical system that can steer your decisions without you even realizing it. These influences aren’t always malicious, but they are powerful, and every mom deserves to know how to spot them.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
The psychology of why “nudges” are so effective in high-pressure medical settings
Common ways providers and systems frame information that shifts your choices
Practical strategies to pause and recognize when you’re being steered
How to bring the conversation back to informed consent and real options
Why noticing these invisible nudges is the first step to reclaiming your voice in the exam room
If you’ve ever left an appointment wondering, “Did I really choose that, or was I guided into it?” this episode will give you clarity and tools to slow down, notice the influence, and stand firm in making decisions that reflect your values.
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Download the free The Empowered Mom’s Medical Advocacy Toolkit
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We're pressing pause on our current podcast series, because millions of us witnessed something we never thought we’d see in real time; a political assassination streamed straight to our phones. No matter your views, moments like this leave behind a shared weight of shock, grief, and disorientation. For moms especially, it can feel impossible to stay grounded while caring for our families and holding space for our children.
In this episode of Well Considered, Alexandra is joined by Dr. Rachel and Dr. Carly from Kale Blossom one week after the assassination to explore practical ways to process collective trauma and reclaim a sense of calm. Together, we share gentle yet powerful tools for nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and rediscovering balance in the days after tragedy.
You won’t find political commentary here. Just compassionate conversation and actionable strategies to help you move from shock toward steadiness. Whether you felt this event deeply or you’re simply carrying the cumulative stress of today’s world, these insights will guide you toward healing.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why collective trauma affects us all
Simple tools for restoring balance and calming the nervous system
How to create space for your own healing while supporting your family
Steps to move forward with resilience and hope
Resources mentioned:
Join the Well Considered Community today!
The Grounding [Earthing] Movie
Sleep from The Motherhood Guide
Sleep FAQ
Urban Farm Collection Sea Salt Spray
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What do you do when two “experts” give completely different answers about your health (or your child’s health)? Do you follow the credential, the confidence, or your own gut?
This episode of Well Considered is Part Four of our 5-part series, The Empowered Mom’s Guide to Medical Advocacy. We tackle one of the hardest parts of medical decision-making: navigating conflicting advice. Because in today’s world, it’s not a matter of if you’ll encounter it, but when.
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
Why even highly trained professionals can disagree on the “right” choice
How to recognize when advice is incomplete, biased, or influenced by system pressures
A practical framework for slowing down and asking clarifying questions before deciding
The role of your own intuition, values, and lived experience in making confident choices
Why informed consent means you don’t need to blindly pick a side
If you’ve ever felt torn between two experts, overwhelmed by a flood of opinions, or afraid of making the “wrong” decision, this episode will help you reclaim your footing. It’s about learning to pause, ask, and discern, so you can move forward with clarity and peace.
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Ever felt like your doctor was speaking another language? You’re not alone. Medical jargon can feel intimidating, but here’s the truth: not knowing those words doesn’t make you less capable, less informed, or less worthy of clear answers.
This episode of Well Considered is Part Three of our 5-part series, The Empowered Mom’s Guide to Medical Advocacy. We break down why jargon shows up in every profession (from lawyers and mechanics to hair stylists and tech support) and why it’s always the expert’s responsibility to translate, not yours.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why medical jargon can make moms feel small (and how to push past that feeling)
Relatable examples from everyday professions (law, beauty, auto repair, finance, tech) that prove jargon is everywhere
Practical ways to ask clarifying questions without feeling embarrassed
Scripts to slow down conversations and bring language back to plain English
How to turn intimidating moments into opportunities for true informed consent
By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to spot jargon, pause with confidence, and respond with questions that put you back in the driver’s seat. Because your body, your child, your decision deserves plain language and real understanding.
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Have you ever felt pressured to make a quick medical decision for yourself or your child only to regret not slowing down? This episode is Part Two in our 5-part series, The Empowered Mom’s Guide to Medical Advocacy. We go more in depth on a simple but powerful tool: The 10-Second Pause.
By taking just ten seconds before responding, you create space for clarity, calm, and true informed consent even in rushed or high-pressure situations.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
10 real-life situations where the 10-second pause can change the outcome of an appointment
Sample scripts you can use with doctors, nurses, and specialists
How a short pause can shift you from passive patient to confident advocate
Why slowing down protects your child’s health and strengthens your role as decision-maker
From well-check visits to ER discharges, these scripts will help you speak up without confrontation and keep the focus on what matters most: your family’s health and informed choices.
Explore the Pro-Informed Consent Provider Directory
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