Ep. 105 ~ Lipoedema Warrior Ashley Gordon

In this episode of The Lipoedema Podcast, hosts Shell and Tiana speak with Ashley Gordon, a Brisbane-based mother of two, who shares her personal journey with Lipoedema. Ashley discusses her diagnosis, the challenges she faced growing up with the condition, and the impact it had on her self-image and mental health. She emphasises the importance of acceptance, community support, and the role of technology and social media in navigating her journey. Ashley also shares her experiences with surgery, recovery, and the ongoing process of learning to trust and respect her body.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ashley's Journey with Lipoedema02:39 Diagnosis and Initial Awareness of Lipoedema05:24 Understanding the Impact of Lipoedema on Daily Life08:16 The Emotional Toll of Living with Lipoedema11:02 Acceptance and Coping Strategies13:42 Navigating Social Media and Community Support16:40 Current Management and Treatment of Lipoedema21:44 Compression and Lymphatic Care22:53 Surgical Journey and Medication Impact25:03 Self-Care and Daily Routines25:52 Scar Management and Healing Process27:40 Body Acceptance and Trust29:45 Mental Health and Recovery Challenges31:40 Reconnecting with the Body33:51 Post-Surgery Adjustments and Experiences36:25 Long-Term Recovery and Expectations40:12 Advice to Younger Self and Future GenerationsFollow Ash on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/lipoedema_fashPowered by https://www.elegancecare.com.au/Hosts on InstagramShelley ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shell_peersTiana⁠https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_lipoedema⁠The Lipoedema PodcastInstagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_lipoedema_podcast/⁠Facebook⁠https://www.facebook.com/thelipoedemapodcast⁠YouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thelipoedemapodcast⁠Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/⁠thelipoedemapodcast