Exploring Health Freedom and Safe Harbor Laws with Steven O'Connor

In this insightful episode of the Wellness Law Podcast, host Barbara Zabawa chats with Steven O'Connor, a staff attorney at the National Health Freedom Coalition. Steven explains the mission and work of the Coalition, focusing on health freedom, Safe Harbor laws, the right to refuse medical procedures, and the Expanded Practice Act. Discover how these initiatives aim to empower wellness practitioners and provide alternative health options, and learn about the challenges they face, including opposition from mainstream medical entities. Interested in supporting health freedom in your state? Tune in and find out how you can get involved.00:00 Introduction to the Wellness Law Podcast00:22 Meet Steven O'Connor: Advocate for Health Freedom00:54 Understanding the National Health Freedom Coalition01:53 Safe Harbor Laws: Protecting Alternative Healing04:04 Right to Refuse: Bodily Autonomy and Legislation05:45 Challenges and Advocacy for Safe Harbor Laws11:58 Expanded Practice Act: Empowering Licensed Professionals17:12 Opposition to Health Freedom Legislation25:21 Empowering Wellness Practitioners: Legal Insights28:18 Conclusion and Call to ActionLearn more about Wellness Law at www.wellnesslaw.com.