Empowering You to Make Informed Decisions on Vaccines With Melissa Curtin
In this episode I speak with Melissa Curtin. Melissa is an avid researcher on the topic of vaccines. We discuss how she began studying vaccines, where to start when doing your own research, vaccine ingredients, and so much more. I know this is a hot topic so please be sure to keep an open mind. Please note that this podcast is not medical advice, but rather, information to help you do your own research and give you the tools to make the best choices for your family. Below is a list of resources.
As a mom, I have decided not to do vaccines for our children or my husband and I. But I think it is so important that we have the tools we need to make these choices and stand up for our health freedoms. God created our bodies with the beautiful gift of natural immunity, the best immunity.
Dr. Mary Tallen Dowden's Substack referring to the Flumist Self-amplifying/self-replicating at home vaccine: https://drbowden.substack.com/p/flumist-vaccine-approved-for-home
Melissa's Substack: https://theempowerednarrative.substack.com
The "Motherload" list of books/documentaries: https://theempowerednarrative.substack.com/p/the-motherload-108-recommended-health
Vaccine informed consent and other resources: https://theempowerednarrative.substack.com/p/vaccine-informed-choice-resources
Legal Alliance and advocacy info: https://theempowerednarrative.substack.com/p/legal-alliances-and-advocacy-resources
ICAN Informed Consent Action Network https://icandecide.org/
Recommended books and resources mentioned in the podcast - short list (all are included in my Substack "Motherload" link above)
Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and The Forgotten History Suzanne Humphries, MD and Roman Bystrianyk
I'm Unvaccinated and That's Ok Dr. Shannon Kroner https://a.co/d/3G9yS2h
Let's Be Critical Thinkers Dr. Shannon Kroner https://a.co/d/0jVBcG7
The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline: A Fact-Packed History of Vaccines and Their Makers Shall Khan (Author), Pierre Kory MD, MPA (Foreward)
Turtles All the Way Down Editors Zoey O’Toole and Mary Holland
Vaccines: Mythology, Ideology, and Reality by John Leake and Peter A. McCullough MD MPH
Vax Facts: What to Consider Before Vaccinating at All Ages & Stages of Life Paul Thomas, M.D. and DeeDee Hoover
What is informed consent? This National Institute of Health (NIH) publication provides detailed info: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK430827/#:~:text=Informed%20consent%20is%20a%20process,a%20given%20procedure%20or%20intervention.
National Vaccine Information Center
Open VAERS
Children’s Health Defense
Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN)
Physicians for Informed Consent
Just the Inserts
Vaccine Guide
Tenpenny Research Library
Great Substacks to follow: Marcella-Piper Terry Toby Rogers, PhD
9 Aug 2025
Taking Back Our Food: Homesteading with Riley Runnels
Riley Runnels is a wife, mom, follower of Jesus, flower farmer, homebirther, and homesteader. She's the podcast host of the "Homesteading Collective" podcast where she shares all things natural living, entrepreneurship, and taking ownership over our food and family. She's passionate about sustainable & no spray farming, getting out of the corporate ownership that most people call the American dream, and letting God call her into places of deep community and true identity.
Don't forget to check out her podcast the Homesteading Collective
Instagram: @southernhayeshomestead
24 Jul 2025
All About Parasites
In this episode I speak with my friend Elizabeth Shull. She's a wife, mom of 3, and strives to keep her family healthy and informed.
If you have questions for Elizabeth after the show you can email her at elizabethshull79@gmail.com
Parasite Cleanse
https://store.drjockers.com/products/full-moon-parasite-challenge-pack
24 Jun 2025
Creating a Toxic Free Home
Eryka Spera discusses creating a toxic-free home by reducing exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals through cleaner swaps and lifestyle changes in this interview.
15 Jun 2025
Herbalism with Jessica Hamilton
Jessica Hamilton shares her journey into herbalism, discussing various herbal remedies and approaches to motherhood and postpartum care in an interview with the host.
13 May 2025
A little Bit About Me
The host introduces Against The Standard, sharing their background and motivation for launching the podcast in this introductory episode.
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