Episode #52: Mold and MS: The Lowenstein Family's Story with Lauren Lowenstein, The Biotoxin Lady
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Imagine this: you’re a fit, young mom in the prime of your life, but you’ve recently been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and your previously healthy children have developed symptoms of PANS and PANDAS. Something doesn’t feel right! This was Lauren Lowenstein’s reality until she uncovered hidden biotoxins in her home.
Determined to reclaim her family’s health, Lauren remediated her home using a home equity line of credit, immersed herself in research, and emerged as an advocate known as The Biotoxin Lady. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey of navigating the medical system, trusting her intuition, rebuilding relationships, and how she’s turned her experience into a mission to help heal others.
Episode Highlights:
How Lauren's family’s health worsened once they moved into their home. (2:40)
Lauren’s experience with doctors and mold illness. (7:06)
Why Lauren’s family decided to remediate using a home equity line of credit instead of selling their home. (9:51)
How mold illness affects relationships. (15:19)
How does a mother’s intuition affect their child’s health? (20:28)
What Lauren would have done differently. (22:49)
How Lauren has grown her advocacy efforts. (28:07)
Links mentioned in interview:
Start Here tab: https://changetheairfoundation.org/mold-water-damage/
Get in touch with our guest:
Lauren’s Instagram: thebiotoxinlady.cirs
Lauren’s Email: Lauren@thebiotoxinlady.com
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