In today’s episode of The Forties Formula, Jasmin Dhillon and Amanda Lim sit down with attorney, healthcare privacy expert, entrepreneur, and mother of three, Lauren.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The hidden risks women should understand before starting birth control in midlife

• Why women's health research still leaves many unanswered questions

• The emotional impact of chronic illness and losing your former identity

• How Lauren went from a wheelchair to rebuilding her independence

• Integrative medicine, recovery, and finding answers beyond conventional care

• The role of therapy, gratitude, and mental resilience during health crises

• Raising empathetic children while living with an invisible disability

• How illness transformed her marriage, priorities, and definition of success

If you've ever felt frustrated by your body, struggled with your health, or wondered how to move forward when life doesn't go according to plan, this episode is for you.

Chapters:

00:00:00 | The Health Crisis That Changed Everything

00:02:45 | Meet Lauren

00:03:44 | The Symptoms Nobody Expected

00:06:18 | The ER Visit & Blood Clot Diagnosis

00:08:09 | Brain Fog, Fatigue & Losing Independence

00:09:51 | Migraines, Birth Control & Risk Factors

00:12:29 | Going Back On The Pill After 15 Years

00:14:25 | What Would You Do Differently For Your Daughters?

00:17:09 | Integrative Medicine & Looking Beyond Conventional Care

00:19:35 | Researching Medical Evidence In The Age Of Information

00:21:02 | The Recovery Protocols That Helped Most

00:24:39 | Grieving The Loss Of Your Former Self

00:30:11 | Why She Isn't Using Hormone Replacement Therapy

00:32:58 | Explaining Chronic Illness To Young Children

00:37:11 | Marriage, Caregiving & Family Support

00:40:35 | Regaining Independence After Two Years

00:42:36 | Redefining Success After Chronic Illness

00:45:50 | Lauren's 40s Formula

00:47:09 | Final Thoughts

About your hosts:

Jasmin Dhillon is an Integrated Health Strategist and Health Coach helping women in their 40s navigate gut health, hormones and nutrition.

https://www.instagram.com/eat.with.jasmin/

Amanda Lim is a Metabolic Health Coach focused on helping women build strength, confidence and long-term health.

https://www.instagram.com/coachamandalim/?hl=en

About the Guest:

Lauren is an attorney, healthcare privacy specialist, entrepreneur, and mother of three whose life changed dramatically after a near-fatal pulmonary embolism. Through her recovery journey, she has become a passionate advocate for greater awareness around women's health, informed decision-making, and redefining success in the face of adversity.

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