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b'In this new episode Steven sits down with model, Toxic Shock Syndrome survivor and activist Lauren Wasser.\\nLauren was born into a family of models and started modelling at just 2 months old. She was beginning to make a name for herself in the modelling industry when at 24 years old she contracted Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) from a tampon. TSS is a life-threatening complication from bacterial infections, and due to infection both of Lauren\\u2019s legs were amputated. 3 years after being just 10 minutes from death, Lauren made her return to modelling at 27 years old in her now trademark golden legs. She now works to educate and raise awareness about the impact of TSS.\\nIn this conversation Lauren and Steven discuss topics, such as:\\n\\nThe day that her life changed forever\\n\\nHow a tampon nearly killed her\\n\\nLosing her leg at 24 years old\\n\\nHer struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts\\n\\nFinding her confidence again\\n\\nHer return to modelling\\n\\nHow her golden legs became her statement piece\\n\\nFinding her purpose in tackling Toxic Shock Syndrome\\n\\nThe information that everyone should hear\\n\\n\\nYou can learn more about Toxic Shock Syndrome here:\\xa0https://bit.ly/3O1Lu92\\nYou can also learn more about the impact of TSS on the people who have lost loved ones due to the syndrome, here:\\xa0https://bit.ly/43KouB4\\n\\nFollow Lauren:\\nInstagram:\\xa0https://bit.ly/3rOB3yk\\nTwitter:\\xa0https://bit.ly/44DkrYF\\n\\nFollow me:\\n\\ufeffhttps://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'