Episode 7: Overcoming Infertility and Embracing Natural Living with Lauren Stewart
Take Your Medicine11/07/24 • 46 min
In this episode of the 'Take Your Medicine' podcast, host Philip Cowley, an experienced pharmacist, and guest Lauren Stewart engage in a deep conversation about her personal journey with infertility and PCOS. Lauren, a mother of five and lifestyle influencer, shares her story from rapid engagement and marriage to navigating the complexities of infertility treatments. The discussion delves into the importance of lifestyle changes, such as cleaning up diet and personal care products, which lead to Lauren and her husband creating their own natural soap company, Time Soap. They discuss the significance of finding the right medical care, advocating for oneself, and blending modern medicine with natural approaches. Philip and Lauren also touch on the challenges and emotional aspects of infertility, the role of social media in providing support and community, and the importance of kindness and patience in raising children.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:22 Lauren Stewart's Whirlwind Romance
04:39 The Journey of Infertility and PCOS
07:51 The Importance of Clean Living
12:00 Navigating the Medical System
19:41 Finding Support and Community
26:56 Adoption Challenges and Emotional Struggles
27:30 Navigating the Adoption Process
29:13 Finding the Right OB-GYN
30:59 Setting Expectations with Your Doctor
33:59 Journey to Parenthood: First Baby
36:08 Insurance Changes and Fertility Treatments
40:55 Lifestyle Changes and Infertility
45:51 Final Thoughts and Advice
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11/07/24 • 46 min
Take Your Medicine - Episode 7: Overcoming Infertility and Embracing Natural Living with Lauren Stewart
Transcript
Welcome to Take Your Medicine podcast. My name is Phillip Cowley. I've been a pharmacist for 25 years and I used to think I was real smart until I started listening to my patients and I realized the best wisdom you can gain is from the people that you talk to real people, real medical journeys. And from that, that wisdom is just huge. So today I'm going to welcome Lauren Stewart. She is absolutely wonderful in every way. However, Lauren, I want to sta
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