306 - Breaking Free from the System: Reclaiming Health, Autonomy, and Purpose feat. Amanda Wilcox

What happens when a nurse starts questioning the very system she was trained to serve? In this episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with Amanda Wilcox—better known online as The Uncensored Nurse—to hear her powerful story of breaking away from conventional healthcare, discovering holistic alternatives, and reclaiming autonomy for her family and community. From burnout and bureaucracy to belief-shattering realizations, Amanda’s journey is one that will challenge your thinking and ignite your curiosity.Together, Lauryn and Amanda explore the deep cracks in our current healthcare system, the rise of chronic illness, and how toxic everyday products could be harming our families. Amanda shares how she built a six-figure business through education and online wellness advocacy, and what she’s learned about affiliate marketing, functional health, and freedom of speech along the way. Whether you’re in healthcare, burned out, or simply looking for a different way forward, this conversation will leave you both fired up and deeply reflective.Key Takeaways:Why the healthcare system is pushing out its most passionate providers: Amanda shares her first-hand experience of trying nearly every form of nursing before realizing that systemic dysfunction—not her role—was the true issue.The overlooked impact of toxic products on health and immunity: After watching her daughter’s health improve dramatically from swapping out common household products, Amanda dug into the hidden dangers of everyday toxins—and never looked back.From burnout to business: how she built a freedom-based online career: Amanda explains how she transitioned from nursing to full-time wellness entrepreneurship by educating others and leveraging a values-aligned affiliate model.Dispelling the myths of MLMs and network marketing: In a frank and eye-opening breakdown, Amanda demystifies what makes some models toxic, why others actually work, and how to evaluate a legit business opportunity.About the Guest:Amanda Wilcox, widely known as The Uncensored Nurse, is a former RN turned holistic health advocate, educator, and entrepreneur. She’s the co-founder of The Break Free Project, a movement helping families detox their homes, reclaim their health, and build financial freedom through values-aligned business opportunities. After years of witnessing systemic dysfunction from inside the healthcare system, Amanda stepped away from nursing in 2019 to fully pursue her passion for health sovereignty and freedom-based living. Her online platform now empowers tens of thousands to think critically, shop consciously, and explore alternative paths to wellness and work.Follow Amanda: Instagram | FacebookResources:For those interested in building a profitable personal brand in just two hours a week, check out Dr. Lauryn’s new membership group Beyond Brick & Mortar!Sign up for the Weekly Slay newsletter!Follow She Slays and Dr. Lauryn:  Website | Instagram | X | LinkedIn |

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