In this conversation we speak with Alexandra, the founder of Just The Inserts. www.justtheinserts.com

Alexandra shares her journey from active military service to becoming a vocal advocate for informed medical consent. Alexandra discusses her personal -experiences with adverse reactions to medical products, the importance of understanding pharmaceutical inserts, and the cultural attitudes surrounding vaccines.

She emphasizes the need for transparency in healthcare, the challenges of navigating conversations about medical choices, and the role of the pharmaceutical industry in shaping public trust.

The discussion also touches on the potential for change within the medical community and the importance of empowering ourselves as parents to make informed decisions for our families.

To learn more about Alexandra's work and access the resources she mentions in this interview, visit www.justtheinserts.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Informed Consent and Personal Journey

03:23 The Impact of Adverse Reactions and Researching Medical Products

06:21 The Role of Medical Professionals and Informed Consent

09:00 Building a Community and Sharing Knowledge

11:56 Cultural Attitudes Towards Medical Authority

14:57 The Importance of Transparency in Medical Decisions

17:25 Regaining Parental Authority in Medical Choices

20:25 Exploring Alternatives to Vaccines and Medical Products

23:08 Navigating Conversations About Medical Choices

26:32 Starting the Conversation: Research and Personal Experiences

30:00 Navigating Trust in the Medical Community

32:54 The Role of Accountability in Healthcare

37:27 Big Pharma: Trust and Accountability

41:44 Empowering Through Education: Resources and Training

45:36 The Journey of Advocacy and Future Aspirations

Takeaways

- Informed consent is essential for all medical decisions.

- Cultural attitudes often pressure individuals to accept medical products without question.

- Adverse reactions to vaccines and medical products can have significant impacts on families.

- Building a community around informed consent can empower parents and patients.

- Transparency in the medical community is crucial for rebuilding trust.

- Navigating conversations about medical choices requires empathy and understanding.

- There are alternatives to vaccines that parents can explore.

- The pharmaceutical industry needs accountability for its products.

- Medical professionals often lack training in informed consent processes.

- Personal experiences can drive advocacy and change in healthcare.

Keywords

informed consent, medical advocacy, vaccine awareness, health education, parental rights, medical community, pharmaceutical industry, patient empowerment, alternative medicine, health choices