EP 58: Del Bigtree on Informed Consent, Public Health, and Choosing Courage

What does it look like to pursue truth, faith, and courage in the middle of some of the most difficult conversations in public health?In this episode, Cathy Meehan sits down with Del Bigtree, Emmy Award-winning producer, investigative journalist, host of The HighWire, and creator of the documentaries Vaxxed and An Inconvenient Study. Del shares how his upbringing, career in media, and unexpected path into health advocacy shaped his work around transparency, informed consent, and open debate in science and medicine.This conversation also reflects on the personal and spiritual side of advocacy, including Del’s friendship with Dr. Jim Meehan, the origins of The HighWire, the impact of Vaxxed, the importance of community, and the ongoing work to help families ask better questions, seek truth, and make informed decisions.This conversation covers:Del Bigtree’s path from media and television into public health advocacyThe story behind Vaxxed and its impact on families and the vaccine conversationHow The HighWire began and why independent media mattersThe role of faith, purpose, and courage in difficult public conversationsThe importance of informed consent and parental decision-makingReflections on Dr. Jim Meehan’s legacy and his role in the health freedom movementAn Inconvenient Study and the ongoing discussion around vaccinated versus unvaccinated health outcomesMAHA, glyphosate, RFK Jr., and current conversations around health, policy, and accountabilityFor parents, caregivers, and health-conscious families, this episode is an invitation to stay curious, ask thoughtful questions, and seek wisdom as you make decisions for your family. Listen in, share with someone who is wrestling with these topics, and be encouraged to pursue truth with courage and grace.GENERAL LINKS:MeehanMD - Schedule your FREE Consultation Todayhttps://meehanmd.comMINDSETkids - Your Pediatric Alternativehttps://meehanmd.com/mindsetkidsEmergency Med Kitshttps://meehanmd.com/emergency-med-kitsSOCIAL MEDIA:Facebook:MeehanMD https://www.facebook.com/JimMeehanMDMINDSETkids https://www.facebook.com/MINDSETkidshealthInstagram:MeehanMD https://www.instagram.com/docmeehan/MINDSETkids https://www.instagram.com/mindsetkidshealth/Websites:MeehanMD https://www.meehanmd.com/MINDSETkids https://www.mindset-kids.com/