Well Considered

How should parents actually think about disease risk without panic, minimization, or pressure? In this episode, we join Katie Collins, PA-C, for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about how disease risk is framed in modern medicine versus how it shows up in real life. Together, they explore why fear-based messaging leaves families feeling overwhelmed, how nuance gets lost in public health conversations, and what informed consent truly requires.

What happens when a mother follows medical advice, only to watch her child change overnight and realize something is deeply wrong? In this powerful episode of Well Considered, Alexandra sits down with Kate James, a mom of four, to share her family’s journey through vaccine injury, medical gaslighting, and the long road toward healing, faith, and advocacy. Kate shares the early signs of her son was not reacting normally after vaccination, the devastating moment she discovered medical records did not reflect what she had consented to, and the emotional weight of realizing trust had been misplaced. What follows is not just a story of injury, but one of perseverance, restoration, and learning how to advocate fiercely for your child in a system that often resists questions.

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? In this episode of Well Considered, Alexandra sits down with Taylor Parra, founder of The Local Wild, to explore the intersection of ancient remedies and modern functional medicine. Together, they unpack what an electuary actually is, how honey interacts with the body, and why this time-tested practice still has relevance in contemporary wellness.

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 Procrit whistleblower case), and company loyalty that keep good people in a for-profit system (sometimes) prioritizing product over patients.

One of the most popular questions I get asked when I share homeopathy: “Can Christians use homeopathy without compromising their faith?” In this thoughtful conversation, Alexandra sits down with 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.

“Clean,” “green,” and “non-toxic” are everywhere, but what do those words really mean? In this episode, Alexandra sits down with Liz Fenn, founder of Urban Farm Collection, to explore 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.