229: Body: Why I Got the Jab and Also Why That’s Not Your Business

There are certain things that I’ve made the decision about a long time ago that I would never talk about online. One of these topics that I said I would never discuss publicly was vaccines. Can you think of a more controversial topic? I’ve done podcasts on sex, politics, and money — all of which can be fairly taboo  — but vaccines take the cake. But today, we’re going to go there.   We’re going to not just discuss the current landscape of vaccines, but the idea of informed consent. How do we, as individuals, take radical responsibility for our own health? How do we make an informed decision when we’re only hearing one side of the message? This whole conversation is about informing a new way for you to think; it is not about informing what I want you to do.   I hope you’ll join me in pulling back the curtain on this entire discussion around vaccines.   Key Takeaways: [:42] About today’s controversial topic. [2:24] Why the discussion of vaccinations is not black and white, but in fact, grey. [2:54] Why it is important for us to be able to have nuanced conversations around vaccines. [4:00] Why I named this episode, “Why I got the jab and also why that’s not your business.” [5:40] The current landscape of COVID-19 vaccinations and why I made the decision to get the jab. [7:54] How we are alienating others in making a different type of informed consent. [9:13] This conversation is really about: what types of questions could or should you be asking as someone willing and able to take responsibility for their own health? [10:25] What I’ve learned as a clinician about the hesitation around getting the vaccine. [13:11] The 30-thousand-foot view of vaccines. [14:05] Why we ultimately need to make the best choice for ourselves on an individual level. [15:40] What the normal vaccine development process looks like vs. the COVID-19 vaccine development process. [16:36] Why deciding whether or not you’re going to get the vaccine is, in fact, a very nuanced perspective when you get to the ground level. [17:31] This is a situation that requires that we have the opportunity to move forward in our decision-making from a place of informed consent. [18:32] How to provide informed consent to patients. [20:09] The information that we are entitled to receive in order to make an informed, consensual decision around our health. [25:48] The most important pieces we need to clear about when it comes to vaccines. [26:38] We need to be aware of peer pressure so that we can make autonomous decisions with respect to our health. [27:22] Why it is imperative that we approach this situation as critical thinkers during this time. [29:40] Most importantly: we need to stop judging others’ decisions. [30:18] Why I felt it was important to open the door on this conversation.   Mentioned in This Episode: 24:54 Jordan Robertson — confirmation bias; making informed choices as a health consumer, headlines   If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more: Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a review!   Come Join Your Community on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page! They say that you’re the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We’re in this together! Come join us today!   BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I’m excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!   CALL TO ACTION How do you feel about all of the pieces that we discussed today? I’m going to be hanging out over on my Instagram @DrMeghanWalker today, so feel free to send me a DM if this discussion resonated with you!