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​In his From the Heart segment, Dr. Paul talks about the importance of self-care. He shares how his journey of returning to a consistent exercise routine and developing healthy eating habits is positively changing his life. He encourages us to identify what needs our attention – whether it’s exercise, diet, sleep, or focusing on our emotional and physical health. Whatever you need right now, pick one thing, and just get started! 

​This week, Bernadette Pajer of Informed Choice WA is back! She joins us to talk about psychotropic drugs and the Medicating Normal film. We discuss anxiety, depression, ADHD drugs, the importance of informed consent, even the possible connection between these psychopharmaceuticals and mass shootings, and so much more!

Next, we meet Kim Witczak, co-founder of Woody Matters and Selling Sickness. Kim lost her husband to suicide not long after he was put on Prozac for insomnia. She now pours her life into advocating for drug safety and informed consent, educating people on side effects to watch for and alternative treatments that can be available.
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Paul Thomas - WITH THE WIND WITH DR. PAUL - SHOW 110: FEATURING: Bernadette Pajer CHD Tennessee Chapter Leadership Team, and Host of Informed Life Radio & Kim Witczak Speaker, Advocate, Co-Founder Woody Matters, and Co-Founder Selling Sickness

Show Notes:

Title: Advocacy for Patient Safety: A Conversation with Kim Witczak and Bernadette Pajer

Introduction:
In this episode, we are joined by Kim Witczak and Bernadette Pajer to discuss their advocacy work for patient safety. Kim's journey started when her husband died by suicide after being prescribed an antidepressant for insomnia. Bernadette is a mother who has been advocating for vaccine safety and informed consent for over 20 years.

Key Points:

  • Kim's advocacy work started as an accidental journey
  • Her husband was prescribed an antidepressant for insomnia and died by suicide
  • Kim is working to raise awareness about the risks of prescription drugs 
  • Bernadette is advocating for vaccine safety and informed consent 1
  • Both Kim and Bernadette believe that patients should be informed about the medications and vaccines they are taking 1
  • They discuss the importance of informed consent and the risks associated with psychotropic drugs 1
  • They also discuss the connection between psychotropic drugs and mass shootings

Conclusion: Kim Witczak and Bernadette Pajer's advocacy work is an important reminder of the need for patient safety and informed consent. Their stories highlight the risks associated with prescription drugs and vaccines, and the importance of being informed about the medications and vaccines we take.