The Diary of a CEOShocking TRUE Story: “I Lost Both Of My Legs Because Of A Tampon” (Health Warning) - Lauren Wasser
Episode Details
EPISODE INFO
- Released
- July 27, 2023
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- Channel
- The Diary of a CEO
- Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
In this new episode Steven sits down with model, Toxic Shock Syndrome survivor and activist Lauren Wasser. 0:00 Intro 02:13 Early context 05:26 The day your life changed forever 11:49 Toxic shock syndrome caused by a tampon 20:22 The choice to amputate your leg 32:52 Your mother during all of this 37:29 The period after the operation, suicidal thoughts 50:35 Life after losing your legs 01:00:22 Therapy & acceptance 01:10:19 Making the decision to amputate the other leg 01:12:50 Losing your godfather 01:17:24 Why golden legs? 01:21:40 What causes TSS? 01:26:28 Campaigning to have laws changed 01:28:33 Alternatives 01:31:58 Forgiveness 01:34:53 Would you change anything now? 01:38:32 If your work was to be done, what would it look like? 01:43:06 The last guest's question You can learn more about Toxic Shock Syndrome here: https://bit.ly/3O1Lu92 You can also learn more about the impact of TSS on the people who have lost loved ones due to the syndrome, here: https://bit.ly/43KouB4 Follow Lauren: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rOB3yk Twitter: https://bit.ly/44DkrYF My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' pre order link: https://smarturl.it/DOACbook Join this channel to get access to perks: https://bit.ly/3Dpmgx5 Follow me: Instagram: http://bit.ly/3nIkGAZ Twitter: http://bit.ly/3ztHuHm Linkedin: https://bit.ly/41Fl95Q Telegram: http://bit.ly/3nJYxST Sponsors: Huel: https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Whoop: http://bit.ly/3zNvvop
SPEAKERS
Lauren Wasser
guestSteven Bartlett
hostNarrator
other
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of The Diary of a CEO, featuring Lauren Wasser and Steven Bartlett, Shocking TRUE Story: “I Lost Both Of My Legs Because Of A Tampon” (Health Warning) - Lauren Wasser explores model Survives Toxic Shock, Loses Legs, Exposes Deadly Tampon Industry Lauren Wasser, a model and former athlete, nearly died from toxic shock syndrome (TSS) at 24 after using a standard tampon as directed, ultimately losing both of her legs. She describes in vivid detail her medical emergency, the missteps and miracles that kept her alive, and the brutal physical and psychological aftermath, including months in a wheelchair, suicidal thoughts, and constant pain.
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