Life is too short for small talk

Life is too short for small talk. I'm your 0-to-100 girl—straight to the deep conversations, which is often why I mortify my husband.

I walked in the door after checking out a new co-shared workspace.

"How on earth did you get to the topic of vaccines in five minutes?" he asked.

I just gave him a big smile.

He shook his head. "I told my friend that you're not much of a small talker."

As I launch my new business and share my health research, I often struggle to sum up who I am in a quick, polished way. So instead, I let my heart speak in the moment. And in today’s climate, when someone asks what type of health education I focus on, I know exactly how to answer.

"I’m your anti-vax kind of mom," I say with a big smile.

It’s a phrase that instantly tells people where I stand, but it also opens the door for a deeper conversation. Some nod in agreement, ready to dive in. Others raise an eyebrow, intrigued—or maybe a little taken aback. Either way, it sparks something real, and that’s exactly what I want.

Because this isn’t about labels. It’s about truth-seeking, about asking hard questions, and about refusing to accept the status quo just because it’s been packaged as “safe and effective.” It’s about research, personal conviction, and ultimately, the right to make informed choices for our families.

If you’re here, chances are you’ve felt that same pull—the nudge to question, to learn, and to step outside the mainstream narrative. Maybe you’re already deep in the research, or maybe you’re just starting to realize that there’s more to the story than what we’ve been told. Either way, welcome.

In this series, I'm going to walk through the foundations of vaccine research—what the science really says, the history behind the industry, and how to critically evaluate the information we’re given. No fluff, no fear-mongering—just an honest look at the data, the risks, and the decisions we face as parents and individuals.

So let’s get to it. Because life’s too short for small talk.