When Healing Begins with Questions with Kim Witczak

29/10/2025 41 min Temporada 2 Episodio 5
When Healing Begins with Questions with Kim Witczak

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Episode Synopsis

In this powerful episode, Monica sits down with Kim Witczak, national patient-safety advocate, speaker, and “accidental advocate”—whose journey began after the tragic loss of her husband, Woody. What started as a search for answers became a mission to bring truth, transparency, and accountability to the healthcare system.
Together, Monica and Kim unpack how blind trust in the medical system can keep us from asking the questions that save lives. From understanding FDA gaps to knowing your rights as a patient, this conversation will empower you to speak up, advocate for yourself, and protect the people you love.
This episode is a masterclass in courage, curiosity, and reclaiming your voice when the system fails you.

How Kim’s personal tragedy sparked a national movement for drug safety


The shocking truth about FDA oversight and pharmaceutical influence


What “informed consent” really means and why it’s often missing


How to recognize red flags and track side effects effectively


Why self-advocacy is not rebellion—it’s responsibility


The power of pain as a gateway to healing and purpose



No one will ever care more about your health than you do.


Always ask: “Is this necessary? What happens if I do nothing?”


Pain can either paralyze you or propel you toward purpose.


Healing begins with curiosity, not compliance.


True empowerment starts with one simple word: Why?


“Pain is the biggest gateway to transformation.” — Kim Witczak
Kim Witczak is an international speaker, advocate, and founder of Woody Matters, a non-profit dedicated to patient safety and pharmaceutical accountability. She serves as a Consumer Representative on the FDA Psychopharmacologic Drug Advisory Committee and has spent over 20 years fighting for transparency, informed consent, and truth in healthcare. Her upcoming book and screenplay chronicle her journey from tragedy to transformation, proving that one voice can spark systemic change.
Learn more at kimwitczak.com (if applicable).

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