Informed Consent & Women’s Healthcare: Reclaiming Your Voice in Medicine with Dr. Kelly Kimball

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of At The Table: an Innate Women Podcast, Dr. Kelly Kimball and  Dr. Megan Epps unpack the necessary conversation around patient consent, medical gaslighting, and what true advocacy in healthcare really looks like.We discuss:• Why women, children, and pregnant patients are often under-researched and dismissed when they don’t “fit the flow chart”• The difference between lack of evidence and evidence against — and how “evidence-based” can be misunderstood in practice• How siloed healthcare impacts fertility, autoimmune issues, and chronic conditions• The pressure many women experience around pregnancy decisions, induction, and informed consent• Practical ways to advocate for yourself in medical appointments, ask better questions, and reclaim ownership of your careIf you’ve ever been told “it’s in your head,” pressured into a procedure, or felt dismissed by a provider, this episode will give you language, perspective, and tools to reclaim your voice in your healthcare journey.You deserve to feel heard.You deserve options.You deserve informed consent.Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear it — and if this conversation resonates, subscribe and leave a review to help more women advocate for their health with confidence. www.innatewomen.comDr. Kimball graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University with her B.S. in Human Science. She then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA, graduating valedictorian of her class. Upon graduation, she was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award, which is awarded to a single graduate for excellent clinical skills and chiropractic adjusting technique. Dr. Kimball is committed to providing care that honors the dignity of each person and their unique needs. She is Webster-certified so that she can serve pregnant patients with the highest quality chiropractic care, and she has completed several post-doctoral education programs on caring for pediatric and newborn patients. Passionate about patient education, Dr. Kimball helps empower patients to take control of their health by optimizing the body’s innate ability to heal. She believes that all people are meant to experience the fullness of life that is only possible at optimal health.Dr. Kimball is a published chiropractic researcher and enjoys staying up to date on the latest chiropractic research. She has guest lectured at both the undergraduate and doctoral levels, speaking about a variety of chiropractic topics. She has served as the representative for the District of Columbia in the International Chiropractors Association since 2021. Outside the office, Dr. Kimball is on the board of the Georgetown University Alumni Club of Metro DC and the Parish Council at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church in Foggy Bottom. She enjoys ballroom dancing with her husband, snuggling her newborn son, and delighting in a good cup of Earl Gray tea.Kelly is owner of Agape Family Chiropractic in Georgetown, DC. You can contact her through her website here. Welcome to the table