Episode #53: Mold and MS: The Lowenstein Family's Story with Lauren Lowenstein, The Biotoxin Lady

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.cirsLauren’s Email: [email protected] more about Change the Air Foundation:https://www.changetheairfoundation.orgSign up for our newsletter:https://changetheairfoundation.org/stay-informed/Disclaimer: Your Indoor Air Podcast, a Change the Air Foundation production, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, healthcare or other professional services, such as giving healthcare advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical care.  Users should not disregard or delay in seeking medical attention for any medical condition or concern they may have.