In this episode of Inspired Living for Women, Laura Owen—author of The Reset Code and a trailblazing entrepreneur in business, healthcare, and public service—uncovers the hidden epidemic of chronic inflammation and its toll on women’s health. In a grounded, eye-opening conversation, Laura explains how this persistent, often overlooked condition drives the “trifecta” of diabetes, heart disease, and liver dysfunction—especially in women over 40. She explores how our broken “sick care” system fails us, and why addressing root causes through lifestyle, purpose, and community is key to lasting change. Her insights offer not just information, but hope—for healing, clarity, and powerful midlife reinvention.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Laura’s mission to expose chronic inflammation as the silent driver behind diabetes, heart disease, and liver damage
- The staggering truth about metabolic syndrome—and why most pre-diabetic Americans don’t even know they’re at risk
- How our current healthcare and food systems keep people sick, medicated, and uninformed
- Why community, purpose, and a root-cause approach are essential to lasting midlife health and transformation
Key Takeaways:
- Chronic inflammation often goes unnoticed—but it’s a root cause of many serious health issues and can be reversed.
- Awareness is power: understanding your risk for metabolic syndrome can help you take action before symptoms appear.
- You don’t need more willpower—you need a deeper “why” and a supportive community to make lasting change.
- True healthcare starts with root-cause healing, not prescriptions—and women over 40 deserve better.
Noteworthy Quotes from Laura:
“We don’t have healthcare—we have sick care. The system is built to diagnose and prescribe, not to prevent or heal.”
“What we put in our mouths every day is either medicine or poison. It’s that simple.”
“You can’t change what you don’t acknowledge. That’s the first step—and it’s where real hope begins.”
“By the time women reach midlife, we often ask, ‘Where did I go?’ The loss of identity, purpose, and confidence can be just as damaging as any diagnosis.”
Laura’s Bio: Laura Owen is the author of The Reset Code and Founder/CEO of HealthyID®, with a career spanning business, healthcare, and public service—including her role as Kansas Secretary of Commerce. A tech co-founder and visionary leader, she’s dedicated to helping people take ownership of their health through intentional living and root-cause wellness. Known for her clarity, courage, and bold vision, Laura blends strategic insight with a deep commitment to empowering others to lead healthier, more purposeful lives.
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