Beyond Safe & Effective: Vaccines, Informed Consent, and Reclaiming Medical Freedom in Motherhood | Alexandra X Just the Inserts
In this episode, I’m joined by Alexandra, the founder of Just the Inserts—a powerful platform equipping women and families with transparent, research-backed information about their medical choices. With a background in pharmaceutical research and a deep passion for informed consent, Alexandra is helping thousands navigate the complexities of health decisions with clarity and confidence. Together, we dive into the conversations many of us wish we had sooner—from understanding vaccine ingredients and manufacturer inserts, to questions around Pitocin, childhood vaccine schedules, and what it really means to reclaim agency in our birth and motherhood stories. This episode isn’t about fear—it’s about freedom. About asking questions, honoring your intuition, and standing in the sacred responsibility of being a mother in today’s world.
Episode Highlights:
Life as a mother and professional
Navigating public perception and leaving anonymity behind
Personal experiences with health and medicine
The journey to informed consent
Creating resources for parents
Understanding vaccine information and consent
The importance of manufacturer inserts
More thoughts on informed decisions
“We need to retire the term safe and effective”
Navigating open conversations with medical providers
Understanding vaccines during pregnancy
Enrolling as an uncontrolled test subject
What you were never told about with Pitocin
Epidurals and the implications
Empowering military families with medical decisions (need from her)
Dealing with the shame and guilt of health choices
Faith and Responsibility in Motherhood (imagery from Shawna Holman x @alittlelesstoxic)
Free Training Course: Learn how to read an insert (no email required!)
Well Considered: A Handbook for Making Informed Medical Decisions by Just the Inserts
Just the Inserts Motherhood guide
