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Well Considered

Just the Inserts 62 episodes Latest May 26, 2026

Medical decisions can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with conflicting advice and rushed conversations. This podcast brings clarity and confidence to the medical decision-making process. Host Alexandra explores credible resources to help listeners move forward with knowledge and confidence. Each episode offers thoughtful conversations and expert insights for making well-considered medical choices.

Episodes

Ep 62 | Being Informed and Supported During an Unplanned Pregnancy with Alicia Overocker May 26, 2026 3137 We often discuss the importance of being informed and supported in an ideal birth, but what about when pregnancy wasn’t part of your plan? In this episode, I’m joined by doula Alicia Overocker, founder of Seeds of Strength, a nonprofit supporting teen and single mothers through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and adoption decisions with practical support and compassionate care. Together, we ta
Ep 61 | Exploring the Science Behind Frequency Functional Medicine with Dr. Charlie May 19, 2026 2278 In today’s episode, Dr. Charlie joins us for a conversation about why more people are beginning to look beyond conventional healthcare and explore approaches like frequency functional medicine. We discuss the growing rise of chronic illness, the role of the nervous system in healing, environmental stressors in modern life, and why so many families feel dismissed after searching for answers wit
Ep 60 | Why Some Pediatricians Are Rethinking Care and What They’re Building Instead with Dr. Jacki Burnett May 12, 2026 3254 There are a lot of conversations happening right now about the healthcare system... what’s working, what’s not, and where families are feeling the tension the most. For many parents, that tension shows up in the one-on-one conversations with their pediatrician. They often feel rushed, don’t have space to ask questions, or forced to make a decision before fully understanding what’s being recommende
Ep 59 | Between Trust and Questioning: Navigating a Life-Altering Diagnosis with Katherine Sigblad May 5, 2026 2942 What do you do when a diagnosis comes with a clear plan… but it just doesn’t sit right with you? In this episode, I’m joined by Katherine Sigblad from Moms Off the Record Podcast to talk through a story from her own life that started when she was an infant. Her parents were given a diagnosis and a recommendation for surgery. It was presented as the next step. But instead of moving forward righ
Ep 58 | Infant Sleep Without the Pressure: A Nurse’s Perspective with Laura Longanecker from Strawberry Moon Sleep Apr 28, 2026 4019 Sleep is one of the most talked-about (and often most stressful) parts of early parenthood. From rigid schedules to pressure around “good sleepers,” many parents find themselves caught between their instincts and the expectations they’re hearing everywhere else. In this episode of Well Considered, Laura Longanecker, a registered nurse and infant sleep specialist behind Strawberry Moon Sleep, s
Ep 57 | When Nothing Seems to Work: A Real Conversation About Eczema and Finding Answers Apr 21, 2026 3522 When nothing seems to work with healing your child’s eczema, it’s easy to feel stuck cycling through products, second-guessing your decisions, and wondering what you’re missing. In this episode, we talk with pediatric eczema educator Savannah to explore what might actually be driving eczema beneath the surface. After healing her own children’s eczema, Savannah now helps families look beyond sy
Ep 56 | A Thoughtful Conversation About Vasectomies with Elizabeth Parsons Apr 14, 2026 2307 Vasectomies are often presented as simple, routine, and low-risk. But for many couples, the decision isn’t quite that straightforward. Elizabeth Parsons, a nurse and mother, joins us for a thoughtful, balanced conversation about vasectomies. Together, we explore what the procedure actually involves, why it’s become so widely accepted, and what questions are often left unasked. In this episode,
Ep 55 | A Realistic Approach to “Non-Toxic” Living with Integrative Doctors and Moms Apr 7, 2026 2726 “Non-toxic” is everywhere. On labels. In ads. Across social media. And for many people, what started as a desire to make healthier choices has turned into something else entirely. Confusion, overwhelm, and the lingering question: Is this actually helping… or is it just another marketing buzzword? Integrative doctors (and moms) Carly and Rachel of Kale Blossom join us to bring clarity to the co
Ep 54 | Learning to Live Today While Carrying Medical Fear with Tilly Dillehay Mar 31, 2026 2760 What does it look like to live faithfully today when tomorrow feels uncertain? Whether it’s a diagnosis, pending test results, chronic symptoms, or simply the weight of “what if,” uncertainty has a way of pulling us out of the present moment. We gather information. We advocate. We prepare. And yet, beneath all of that effort, worry often lingers. Drawing from her book My Dear Hemlock, written
Ep 53 | Newborn Care Without the Overwhelm: An RN’s Approach to Postpartum Support with Danielle Crissman Mar 24, 2026 2268 Bringing a baby home is one of the most sacred moments of parenthood. And, for many families, it’s also one of the most disorienting. You spend months preparing for birth, surrounded by professionals and checklists. And then suddenly, you’re home. The monitors are gone. The nurses are gone. The reassurance is gone. And you’re left wondering, Am I doing this right? In this episode of Well Con
Ep 52 | The Soil Beneath Our Health: What It Means to Be Well Considered About Our Food with Mollie Engelhart Mar 17, 2026 2919 How much of our health begins beneath our feet? Farmer, author, and chef Mollie Engelhart joins us for a thoughtful conversation about soil health, regenerative farming, and what it really means to be well considered about the food we trust. Together, we explore the connection between the microbiome in our soil and the microbiome in our bodies, why modern agriculture has shifted so dramaticall
Ep 51 | The Science Behind Hypochlorous Acid and Skin Recovery with Justin Gardner Mar 10, 2026 2102 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 claim, this episode is for you. Hypochlorous acid is having a moment. It’s everywhere right now, showing up in wound care, acne treatments, diaper rash solutions, and even high-end cosmetic sprays. It’s often described as “natural,” “non-toxic,” or eve

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