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.

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Ever felt your heart race before asking a doctor a question wondering if you’ll be brushed off or labeled “difficult”? You’re not the only mom who’s been there. This is the first episode in our 5-part series, The Empowered Mom’s Guide to Medical Advocacy. In this kickoff episode we share The Confidence Blueprint; a step-by-step guide to speaking up for your family with calm authority and clarity.

We walk through:

Simple scripts you can use to navigate tense or rushed medical conversations

How to ask informed consent–focused questions without fear or guilt

Mindset shifts that transform self-doubt into self-assurance

Why practicing your advocacy language matters before the appointment

How to move from passive patient to proactive, respected decision-maker

Whether you’re facing a well-check, navigating a specialist referral, or preparing for a big medical decision, this episode will give you the tools to speak up with confidence while keeping connection intact.

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Have you ever walked out of a doctor’s office with more questions than answers? Today, we sit down with Chloe Harrouche, founder and CEO of The Lanby, a patient-led concierge primary care practice in New York City that’s reimagining what healthcare could (and should) look like.

At just 23, Chloe faced a breast cancer diagnosis that exposed the cracks in conventional medicine. While treatment saved her life, she was left without guidance on prevention, nutrition, fertility, or long-term wellness. That gap pushed her to become her own advocate, and eventually to build the healthcare model she wished had existed: one that integrates functional medicine, personalized care teams, and real coordination between doctors and wellness experts.

Together, Alexandra and Chloe explore:

Why self-care alone isn’t a healthcare plan

The risks of “DIY wellness” without medical oversight

How functional medicine can bridge the gap between prevention and treatment

The unique care team model at The Lanby and why joint visits matter

Why moms in particular need support that goes beyond quick fixes and supplement trends

Whether you’re a mom juggling endless wellness advice, a provider looking for a better model, or someone who simply wants to take proactive steps toward real health, this conversation will affirm your intuition, challenge the system, and give you a hopeful glimpse of what true patient-led care can be.

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Tired of the same old “pro-vax” vs. “anti-vax” debate? In this pivotal episode, we introduce a groundbreaking tool to move beyond the binary: The Vaccine Perspective Spectrum™. It’s a 13-point framework designed to move the vaccine conversation beyond extremes and into clarity, compassion, and truth.

Created after thousands of conversations with parents, providers, and professionals, The Vaccine Perspective Spectrum™ captures the lived experiences that shape real-world vaccine decisions from mandate-enforcing advocates to complex rejectors and everything in between.

Whether you’re…

A healthcare worker forced into compliance

A parent struggling to make a decision

A researcher transformed by personal injury

Or simply someone who wants to understand others better

…this episode offers language that liberates, not limits.

Inside, you'll discover:

Why “pro-” and “anti-” fail to capture the truth

The 13 perspectives and how they’re shaped by trust, trauma, belief, and experience

What it really means to find a unifying path forward

After listening, take the free quiz (no email required) to find out which perspective represents your views. The results will include some tips on how to communicate better with people from across the Spectrum, too. Because the future of informed consent depends on one thing: our ability to understand each other.

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Are you pro-vax? Anti-vax? Somewhere in between? No matter where you land, this episode will challenge you.

In part one of this powerful two-part series, we take an unflinching look at the extremes on both sides of the vaccine debate. Drawing on years of research including product inserts, scientific literature, medical ethics, and firsthand conversations with experts and affected families, we break down what each side gets right… and where both fall dangerously short.

You’ll learn:

Why oversimplified “safe and effective” messaging is losing public trust

The truth about financial conflicts of interest among science influencers

How anti-vax purity culture and conspiracy overreach hurt the cause

The danger of all-or-nothing thinking, from either direction

The weaponization of personal stories on both sides

How to make space for nuance in polarizing times

This episode isn’t about picking a side. It’s about moving beyond tribalism to something more honest, more grounded, and more reflective of what people actually feel.

If you’re tired of the binary, ready to think critically, and open to reclaiming conversation from extremes, this one’s for you. Stay tuned for part two, where we introduce the solution to this problem!

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Are you a first-time mom craving more confidence and clarity as you step into motherhood? You’re not alone. In this uplifting episode, we sit down with Laila from Learning To Mom™, a Gen Z mother who's reshaping the early motherhood experience with joy, preparation, and informed perspective.

Together, we explore how new moms can avoid the fear-based overwhelm so common on social media, and instead make empowered, informed choices from day one. Whether you're navigating birth plans, postpartum realities, or newborn health decisions, this episode will leave you feeling more grounded, hopeful, and ready to trust yourself.

In this episode, we cover:

Why so much content around motherhood feels fear-based (and how to shift out of it)

How Gen Z moms are approaching birth and postpartum differently

What veteran moms often don’t realize about how they’re passing on their stories

Why informed consent matters for new moms... and how to get started today

A free resource to help you confidently navigate healthcare decisions

This conversation is a must-listen for moms of all ages who want to uplift, support, and empower each other without the panic.

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Looking for a way to feel more confident before your next medical decision or doctor’s appointment? In this episode, we walk through the foundational framework of Informed Consent is CLEAR™. It’s a simple, but powerful tool to help you recognize whether informed consent is truly happening in your healthcare encounters.

Developed after years of listening to parents, patients, and providers, the Informed Consent is CLEAR™ method helps you:

Understand the condition being diagnosed (not just accept it)

See the full treatment plan, not just the first step

Learn the known effects before saying yes

Hear your real options... not just what’s convenient or covered

Ask questions without fear of being dismissed

Whether you're navigating childhood vaccine decisions, evaluating a new medication, or feeling uneasy in the exam room, this episode equips you to show up with clarity, calm, and confidence. You’ll also learn how product inserts (often ignored or hidden) can reveal crucial information to help bridge the gap between what’s marketed and what’s medically documented.

Because true informed consent isn’t about being difficult. It’s about being CLEAR.

Listen straight through or pause after each section for guided reflection prompts to help you apply this tool to your own experiences.

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“How to Ask the Right Questions—and Talk with Your Healthcare Provider with Confidence”

“Understanding Risk vs. Benefit in Medicine”

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Looking for a way to feel more confident before your next doctor’s appointment or medical decision? In this episode of Well Considered, we explore how guided visualization can help you stay grounded, clear, and calm in high-pressure healthcare situations.

Inspired by last week’s conversation with Dr. Beth Westie, this episode walks you through three immersive visualizations designed to help you:

Prepare for medical appointments with confidence

Navigate difficult conversations with family or friends about medical choices

Share your informed consent story online or in your community

Visualization isn’t just for athletes. It’s a powerful, science-backed technique for creating new neural pathways, regulating your nervous system, and advocating for yourself when it matters most.

Whether you’re facing a vaccine decision, birth plan, or chronic care choice, these visualizations help you practice showing up fully informed and emotionally steady.

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What if your exhaustion or overwhelm isn’t just “mom life”, but a biological alarm your body’s been ringing for years?

In this powerful and grounding episode, Dr. Beth Westie joins us to talk about a silent epidemic affecting millions of women (especially moms): chronic stress and cortisol dysregulation.

Dr. Beth shares her unique perspective as a functional medicine practitioner and hormone specialist who’s helped thousands of women understand the root cause of their fatigue, weight struggles, anxiety, and sleep issues... all symptoms too often brushed off as “just being a mom” or “it's just your period”.

Together, we dive deep into:

What cortisol really does to your body when stress is constant

Why traditional lab work often misses hormone imbalance

How the nervous system responds to medical gaslighting

The role of adrenal health in mood, energy, and metabolism

Signs your body is stuck in survival mode (and how to shift out)

The first steps to regulating your nervous system and reclaiming calm

If you’ve been dismissed by providers, told your symptoms are “normal,” or feel like you’ve tried everything and still don’t feel like yourself, this episode offers both validation and a new path forward. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what your body is trying to tell you, and why it’s not all in your head.

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Dry Brush Kit

DUTCH Test

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