With The Wind with Dr. Paul - Podcast 160; Pediatric Perspectives: Your Power as a Parent with Dr. Kelly Sutton, M.D.

​Your Power As a Parent

In the latest episode of With The Wind, Dr. Paul Thomas is joined by Dr. Kelly Sutton, M.D., to discuss how parents can reclaim control over their family’s health in today’s fast-evolving medical landscape. Dr. Sutton, a seasoned family practitioner with a wealth of experience, dives into the profound shifts in healthcare and how parents can navigate them with confidence and awareness.

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"We have to carry the good of the individual inside ourselves, whether it's me taking care of myself or me as a parent of children and a family member."
— Dr. Kelly Sutton, M.D.

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Sutton shares her personal and professional journey, reflecting on how the role of healthcare has changed over the years, especially in pediatrics. She recalls a time when medicine was more aligned with healing, rather than merely an industry. Together, she and Dr. Paul examine how parents can embrace self-empowerment, become informed, and make choices that prioritize the well-being of their families.

Show Notes:

​Title: With The Wind with Dr. Paul - Show 160; Pediatric Perspectives: Your Power as a Parent with Dr. Kelly Sutton, M.D.
Presenters: Dr. Paul Thomas, Dr. Kelly Sutton, M.D.
Length: 26 minutes
Links to Websites:

• Children’s Health Defense on Pharmacy Rejections and COVID Shots
• Support Medical Freedom for Dr. Kelly Sutton
• 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act
• Reclaiming Medicine with Dr. Sutton
• Doctors and Science
• Kids First Forever

Key Points:

• 00:00:59: Dr. Paul introduces the show and the theme of critical thinking in pediatric perspectives.
• 00:01:28: Dr. Kelly Sutton shares her journey from medical school to family practice.
• 00:03:41: Dr. Sutton discusses the separation between healing and modern medicine's business focus.
• 00:06:04: Observations on children’s health challenges and societal shifts affecting family bonds.
• 00:10:13: Dr. Sutton’s experience with prescribing during COVID-19 and pushback from medical boards.
• 00:13:10: Emphasis on self-empowerment and questioning authority in medical decisions.
• 00:17:33: Discussion on changes in public health guidelines and vaccine policies over time.
• 00:21:18: Dr. Sutton highlights the overlap between medicine, spirituality, and personal independence.

Summary:
In this episode, Dr. Paul Thomas and Dr. Kelly Sutton explore the critical role parents play in guiding their family's health decisions. They dive into the shifts in pediatric care, touching on how trust in public health has evolved and the importance of self-empowerment in medical choices. Dr. Sutton shares her professional journey, the shifts in the medical field, and her observations on the impact of vaccination policies on children’s health.
Conclusion:
The conversation encourages listeners to trust their intuition, seek knowledge, and take ownership of their family's health journey. The episode closes with a call for parents to be proactive in shaping their children's well-being beyond institutional guidelines.
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