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The OBservations Podcast · April 16 · 28 min

Doctor, Heal Thyself: Restoring Truth in Pediatric Care, featuring Dr. Jill Simons

In this episode, Dr. Christina Francis sits down with Dr. Jill Simons, pediatrician and Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds), to explore the importance of life‑affirming, evidence‑based healthcare for children beyond the womb. Their conversation examines the growing influence of gender ideology in pediatric medicine and the urgent need to respond with biologically grounded care rooted in compassion and truth. Dr. Simons also shares insight into ACPeds’ Doctor, Heal Thyself campaign—an ambitious initiative aimed at supporting physicians and addressing the rapid adoption of irreversible medical interventions for children and adolescents experiencing sex‑identity distress. Together, they discuss the vital role physicians play in protecting children’s health and why a broader cultural shift toward integrity, courage, and authentic care is needed now more than ever. A special thanks to ACPeds for being MBEC 2026 Platinum Sponsors! Resources: Doctor, Heal Thyself Campaign American College of Pediatricians Learn more about us at www.aaplog.org Become a member at www.aaplog.org/join Join our mailing list here. Click here to donate. Follow us on: Facebook Twitter Instagram

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In this episode, Dr. Christina Francis sits down with Dr. Jill Simons, pediatrician and Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds), to explore the importance of life‑affirming, evidence‑based healthcare for children beyond the womb. Their conversation examines the growing influence of gender ideology in pediatric medicine and the urgent need to respond with biologically grounded care rooted in compassion and truth. Dr. Simons also shares insight into ACPeds’ Doctor, Heal Thyself campaign—an ambitious initiative aimed at supporting physicians and addressing the rapid adoption of irreversible medical interventions for children and adolescents experiencing sex‑identity distress. Together, they discuss the vital role physicians play in protecting children’s health and why a broader cultural shift toward integrity, courage, and authentic care is needed now more than ever. 

 

A special thanks to ACPeds for being MBEC 2026 Platinum Sponsors! 

 

Resources:   

Doctor, Heal Thyself Campaign 

American College of Pediatricians 

Learn more about us at www.aaplog.org

Become a member at www.aaplog.org/join

Join our mailing list here.

Click here to donate.

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