The Tox Drop
Welcome to The Tox Drop! This is the podcast where beauty, business, and real life collide. Hosted by Maggie McIntyre, a mom of three, entrepreneur, educator, and esthetic injector, this show dives deep into the real stories behind women who are chasing big dreams, taking bold risks, and balancing it all without the filter.
After earning her M.Ed. from the University of Virginia and spending six years as a special education teacher, Maggie opened Rejuvalase Medspa in Stafford, Virginia, and later founded NoVa Laser & Esthetics Training (NVLET), drawing from her education background and clinical experience to mentor new and master estheticians, nurses, and providers.
Now, Maggie is taking the conversation beyond the treatment room, giving women a platform to get raw, unhinged, and real about life behind the success stories. Each week, you’ll hear from inspiring women, entrepreneurs, mothers, and creators who’ve turned struggle into strength and passion into purpose. From navigating the chaos of motherhood to building thriving businesses and embracing self-care that actually means something, The Tox Drop is your front-row seat to unFILLtered conversations that celebrate resilience, growth, and everything it takes to create a beautiful life inside and out.
Whether you’re in the esthetics industry, a small business owner, or simply need the reminder that you're not alone in your struggles, or if you love a good story of triumph with a touch of beauty and Botox, this podcast is for you.
The Tox Drop
06: Living Boldly With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome | Mackenzie Abramson’s Story of Chronic Illness, Courage, and Hope | Part 1
She’s faced dozens of surgeries, chronic pain, and a rare diagnosis – and she’s still thriving. Today, Maggie is joined by Mackenzie Abramson who shares her remarkable journey as a rare and chronic illness patient and advocate. From her first major medical emergency at just eighteen months old to navigating multiple surgeries and daily health challenges, Mackenzie’s story is a powerful example of resilience. She opens up about living with a connective tissue disorder, the long road to her diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome at age 25, and how she learned to advocate for herself when others didn’t always understand her struggles.
Mackenzie shares how she faced invisible illnesses, chronic pain, and even obesity, and how therapy, self-care, and the support of loved ones helped her reclaim her health and confidence. She talks about navigating the medical system, advocating for her needs, and breaking free from the cycles that chronic illness often creates, offering insights and inspiration for anyone who has ever felt unseen or unheard.
This is just part one of Maggie and Mackenzie’s honest and heartfelt conversation about the importance of listening to your body and standing up for yourself, so if you enjoyed it and want to hear more, come back next week for part two! Until then, please enjoy Mackenzie’s story!
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