About this episode

Laura Zimmerman Whayne shares her journey as a mother facing medical challenges with her children and the importance of community support.

This conversation delves into Laura's journey as a mother navigating the complex medical challenges faced by her daughter, LewLew. From the early struggles with her son Hayden's health issues to the mysterious illness that struck Lewlew, Laura shares her experiences of advocacy, the search for answers, and the importance of community support. The discussion highlights the emotional toll of medical challenges, the fight for proper diagnosis, and the empowerment that comes from sharing stories and building connections with others facing similar struggles. Laura also discusses her upcoming book, which aims to inspire and empower other mothers dealing with health issues in their children. A Message from Laura: Hello to all! I am Laura Zimmerman Whayne. Have had a long life of pain to purpose that ultimately led me to being able to get help for my son who had a rare immune deficiency. From helping my son, I learned that my instincts were right and it gave me the confidence to fight like hell to figure out what was wrong with my daughter, LewLew, when she got very sick in 2017. This journey led to battle after battle and helping over 5000 girls around the world. It took being creative…

People in this episode

Host: Lindsey Paulson

Guest: Laura Zimmerman Whayne

Topics covered

• motherhood
• medical challenges
• advocacy
• community support
• health issues
• empowerment
• storytelling

Keywords

• motherhood
• medical advocacy
• health challenges
• community support
• empowerment
• storytelling
• diagnosis
• inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC news

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