Well Considered
Episodes
Ep 52 | The Soil Beneath Our Health: What It Means to Be Well Considered About Our Food with Mollie Engelhart
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How much of our health begins beneath our feet? Farmer, author, and chef Mollie Engelhart joins us for a thoughtful conversation about soil health, ...
Ep 51 | The Science Behind Hypochlorous Acid and Skin Recovery with Justin Gardner
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 cl...
Ep 50 | Why Root-Cause Medicine Resonates with Patients Who Feel Dismissed: A Conversation with Family Nurse Practitioner Jessica Pawlicki
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For some, the phrase “root-cause” medicine sounds like a buzzword. For others, it feels like a lifeline. In this episode, Family Nurse Practitio...
Ep 49 | What Women Aren’t Told About Morning Sickness and Hyperemesis Gravidarum with Jessica Reynolds
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Morning sickness is often framed as a normal, unavoidable part of pregnancy... something women are simply expected to endure. But what happens whe...
Ep 48 | Understanding Disease Risk Without the Fear with Katie Collins, PA-C, MSPAS
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How should parents actually think about disease risk without panic, minimization, or pressure? In this episode, we join Katie Collins, PA-C, for a...
Ep 47 | How to Equip Your Partner to Be Your Biggest Advocate in the Delivery Room with Stephanie King
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Labor is not the moment to start explaining your birth preferences or advocating for yourself while you’re in the middle of a contraction. That’...
Ep 46 | Navigating Vaccine Injury and Medical Exemptions: A Mother’s Story of Advocacy
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a mother follows medical advice, only to watch her child change overnight and realize something is deeply wrong? In this powerfu...
Ep 45 | Better Together: How Nurses and Doulas Can Create Safer Births with Jessica Gable
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 44 | From Folk Remedy to Functional Medicine: The Evidence Behind Medicinal Honey with Taylor Parra
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 43 | When Healing Looks Different Than You Imagined: A Mother’s Honest Story of Childhood Cancer
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 42 | The Art of Influence: A Former Pharma Rep on How the Industry Shapes Medical Culture
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
Ep 41 | Bonus: Ask Me Anything Q&A
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 40 | Should Christians Use Homeopathy? What Scripture and Science Reveal About Healing with a Christian Homeopath
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most popular questions I get asked when I share homeopathy is “Can Christians use homeopathy without compromising their faith?” In th...
Ep 39 | How Pelvic Structure Shapes Birth: A Natural-Minded Approach to C-Sections with Adrienne Davidson
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your pelvic structure (not your mindset or preparation) was the hidden reason behind a difficult birth or unexpected C-Section? In this ey...
Ep 38 | Beyond the Buzzwords: How Non-Toxic Products Are Actually Made with Liz from Urban Farm Collection
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Clean,” “green,” and “non-toxic” are everywhere, but what do those words really mean? In this episode, Liz Fenn, founder of Urban Farm ...
Ep 37 | Pray for Your Providers: A Physician Assistant’s Call to Faithful Medicine with Madison Brown
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 medic...
Ep 36 | When Overspending Becomes a Health Crisis: How to Protect Your Peace This Season
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could financial peace actually be the health goal we’re all overlooking this season? Explore how overspending and financial stress can quietly imp...
Ep 35 | An OB-GYN’s Honest Take on Respecting Birthing Moms with Dr. Nicole Rankins
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one moment when informed consent should be crystal clear, it’s birth. Yet too many women describe feeling silenced, pressured, or rus...
Ep 34 | What the Healthcare System Can Learn from Dane Johnson’s Healing Journey
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Angel...
Ep 33 | The Politics of Presence: Why Doulas Make Some Providers Uncomfortable with HeHe Stewart
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do doulas sometimes make doctors and nurses uneasy? And what does their presence reveal about the way our medical system handles birth? In thi...
Ep 32 | The Tension Between Medicine and Faith: Hannah Morgan’s Journey of Advocacy and Hope (Part Two)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Ep 31 | The Tension Between Medicine and Faith: Hannah Morgan’s Journey of Advocacy and Hope (Part One)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 stor...
Ep 30 | The Invisible Nudge: How Your Medical Decision is Being Influenced
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...
Ep 29 | Finding Calm After Collective Trauma: Healing Tools with Dr. Rachel and Dr. Carly from Kale Blossom
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 28 | When the Experts Disagree: How to Trust Yourself in a Sea of Conflicting Advice
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when two “experts” give completely different answers about your health (or your child’s health)? Do you follow the credential, ...
Ep 27 | Decoding Medical Jargon: What They’re Really Saying (and What to Ask Next)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like your doctor was speaking another language? You’re not alone. Medical jargon can feel intimidating, but here’s the truth: not know...
Ep 26 | The 10-Second Pause: Scripts to Slow Down Rushed Medical Decisions
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Ep 25 | The Confidence Blueprint: How to Advocate for Your Family Without Feeling "Difficult"
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Ep 24 | What Real Healthcare Should Look Like with Chloe Harrouche from The Lanby
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 La...
Ep 23 | A Unifying Path Forward: Introducing The Vaccine Perspective Spectrum™
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 22 | This Episode Will Challenge You: Pro- and Anti-Vaxxers Alike
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 21 | A Joyful Start to Motherhood: Confidence and Clarity for First-Time Moms with Laila from Learning To Mom™
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 20 | Informed Consent is CLEAR™
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a way to feel more confident before your next medical decision or doctor’s appointment? In this episode, we walk through the foundation...
Ep 19 | Rehearsing Courage: How to Prepare for Medical Appointments, Conversations, and Advocacy
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 18 | Cortisol and the Crisis of Constant Stress: A Path to Nervous System Regulation with Dr. Beth Westie
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 17 | The Injury No One Warned You About: What to Do With Guilt, Grief, and Growth with Dr. Abigail Powell
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the system you trusted harms you (or the people you love most) and you're left questioning what it means to be a “good mom,” a...
Ep 16 | Inside the System: Medical Professionals Who Support Informed Choice with Rita Rogers
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like when a nurse chooses to honor patient autonomy even when the system makes it difficult? In this honest and deeply thoughtfu...
Ep 15 | The Invisible Nudge: How Consent Gets Engineered in the Exam Room
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever walked out of a medical appointment wondering, “What just happened?” In this powerful solo episode, we explore the subtle psycholo...
Ep 14 | Parents Are Walking Away from Traditional Pediatric Care — and What It’ll Take to Rebuild Trust with Dr. Joel Gator
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why are so many parents leaving conventional pediatric care behind and what would it take to restore their trust? In this candid and deeply honest...
Ep 13 | Finally Heard: Processing the COVID Aftermath with a Clinical Psychologist
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you questioned the COVID-19 response, not to be rebellious, but because you genuinely cared, you’re not alone. Maybe you were one of the many...
Ep 12 | Why Gen Z Doesn’t Trust the Medical System (And What They’re Doing Instead)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a generation grows up watching health decisions become headlines, and starts asking questions for themselves? In this episode, A...
Ep 11 | What Happens When Blood Comes from mRNA Donors? A Pharmacist’s Insight
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when donated blood contains synthetic mRNA? And what options exist for those who’ve chosen to opt out of mRNA-based products? In thi...
Ep 10 | Living Confidently in a World of Vaccine Shedding and Transmission Risks with Ashley Everly
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two of our conversation with environmental toxicologist Ashley Everly, we move from the “what” of vaccine shedding to the “now what.” ...
Ep 9 | Can Vaccines Affect Others? What to Know About Shedding and Transmission from a Toxicologist
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can someone who’s recently been vaccinated put others at risk? What does “vaccine shedding” really mean—and why does it matter for parents m...
Ep 8 | Medical Gaslighting: How to Trust Yourself Again
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been told “it’s just anxiety” when you knew something was wrong? Or left a doctor’s office feeling worse than when you walked ...
Ep 7 | The Science You Deserve: Vaccine Transparency with an Infectious Disease Scientist
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Well Considered, we sit down with infectious disease scientist Elizabeth to discuss what really goes on b...
Ep 6 | When Experts Disagree: Navigating Conflicting Advice
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two equally credentialed experts offer completely opposite medical advice? In this episode of Well Considered, we explore what to d...
Ep 5 | Personal Health vs. Public Pressure: Who Are You Making Medical Decisions For?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to healthcare decisions, are you thinking about what’s best for you—or what others expect you to do? In this episode of Well Con...
Ep 4 | Understanding Risk vs. Benefit in Medicine
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard the phrase “the benefits outweigh the risks”—but what does that really mean when it comes to your personal medical decisions?...
Ep 3 | How to Ask the Right Questions—and Talk with Your Healthcare Provider with Confidence
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one thing to want to ask more questions during a medical visit—it’s another to know what to ask and how to do it in a way that keeps the co...
Ep 2 | Breaking Down Medical Inserts - What You Need to Know
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re prescribed a medication or given a vaccine, how much do you really know about it? Most people receive a summary handout—but did you kn...
Ep 1 | Why Informed Consent Matters More Than Ever
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to medical decisions, do you really have all the information you need? Or are you simply told to “trust the experts” without getting...