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