Shocking TRUE Story: “I Lost Both Of My Legs Because Of A Tampon” (Health Warning) - Lauren Wasser
- Jul 27, 2023
- 1:46:56
- Full Episode
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
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Brief Summary
Lauren Wasser shares her near-fatal experience with toxic shock syndrome, advocating for safer feminine hygiene products and mental health awareness.
Key points
- A Life on the Line. Lauren recounts the day she almost died from toxic shock syndrome, detailing her near-fatal experience and the fight for her life.
- The Reality of Amputation. Overhearing a nurse discuss her potential amputation, Lauren faces the terrifying reality of her condition and fights for her life.
- Facing Amputation. The moment she learns she must undergo amputation to save her life.
- A Mother's Pain. Her mother watches helplessly as her daughter is wheeled away for surgery.
- A Fight for Survival. She endures intense pain and trauma after her leg is amputated.
- Facing the Darkness. The speaker reflects on the struggle of facing their reality after a life-changing event.
Episode highlights
- A Life on the LineLauren recounts the day she almost died from toxic shock syndrome, detailing her near-fatal experience and the fight for her life.“I was 10 minutes from death.”0:36Jul 27, 2023
- The Reality of AmputationOverhearing a nurse discuss her potential amputation, Lauren faces the terrifying reality of her condition and fights for her life.“I just started screaming for my mom.”22:13Jul 27, 2023
- Facing AmputationThe moment she learns she must undergo amputation to save her life.“I was just like it's just obviously just a nightmare.”29:43Jul 27, 2023
- A Mother's PainHer mother watches helplessly as her daughter is wheeled away for surgery.“Completely broken, completely shattered.”33:12Jul 27, 2023
- A Fight for SurvivalShe endures intense pain and trauma after her leg is amputated.“I was throwing [ __ ] I was screaming I was crying.”39:05Jul 27, 2023
- Facing the DarknessThe speaker reflects on the struggle of facing their reality after a life-changing event.“It's hard to go deep and face the reality.”49:38Jul 27, 2023
- The Journey to AcceptanceThe speaker discusses the difficult journey from despair to acceptance and the choices made along the way.“Waking up the next day is a new day.”1:07:10Jul 27, 2023
- A Life-Changing DecisionThe decision to amputate the second leg is framed as a path to freedom and reclaiming life.“I wanted my life back; I wanted my freedom.”1:10:29Jul 27, 2023





