Editorial Standards
Our job is to take women's questions seriously without pretending every question already has a simple answer. These standards guide how we research, report, edit, and present health conversations.
Last updated September 23, 2026
We label what kind of information you are hearing
We aim to distinguish clearly among lived experience, expert opinion, emerging research, established evidence, and unresolved scientific questions. A personal story can reveal an important pattern without proving that the same explanation applies to everyone.
We use credible, traceable sources
For health claims, we prioritize original research, systematic reviews, clinical guidance, public-health agencies, and relevant professional organizations. Episode materials will link sources whenever reasonably possible so listeners can examine the evidence themselves.
We vet expertise and disclose context
We consider a guest's training, credentials, relevant experience, scope of practice, and potential conflicts. Credentials do not make anyone infallible, and lived experience is not interchangeable with clinical expertise. Both deserve accurate framing.
We do not manufacture certainty or false balance
We will say when evidence is limited, early, mixed, or changing. We will not present unsupported claims as settled fact, nor give misinformation equal weight merely because it is controversial or popular.
We edit with care
Editing may improve clarity, length, and storytelling, but it should not knowingly distort a speaker's meaning. We aim to use direct, inclusive language, avoid sensationalizing illness, and protect vulnerable sources when safety or privacy requires it.
We correct the record
Material errors will be reviewed and corrected transparently under our Corrections Policy. Editorial questions or concerns can be sent through the Contact page.