Ep. 133 ~ Lipoedema host Shnack Diagnosis

In this episode, Shell and Tiana discuss recent health diagnoses, including hEDS and POTS, their impact on daily life, and strategies for managing chronic conditions with mindfulness and self-care.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:27 Shell's New Diagnoses: hEDS and POTS01:19 Understanding hEDS and Its Impact on Mobility02:12 Diagnostic Process: Blood Tests, DEXA Scan, and POTS Test03:10 Experiencing the POTS Test and Its Effects04:31 Symptoms and Physiological Responses to POTS05:22 Differentiating Medical and Clinical Diagnoses06:33 Hypermobile Syndrome and Its Connection to Pain07:54 Adapting Exercise for Hypermobile Joints09:35 Rehabilitation: Strengthening and Mindful Movement10:30 Gut Issues and Fecal Loading in hEDS11:54 Managing Symptoms with Diet and Hydration12:24 The Psychological Impact of Diagnoses13:44 Changing Movement Habits and Mindfulness14:40 Physical Activity and Listening to Body Signals15:37 Balancing Productivity and Rest16:54 The Role of Mindfulness in Health Management18:16 Embracing Discomfort and Building Resilience19:13 Psychological Effects of Chronic Conditions20:35 Body and Mind Connection in Health21:25 Adapting Lifestyle and Setting Boundaries22:48 Learning to Rest and Prioritise Self-Care24:06 Validation and Self-Compassion in Chronic Illness25:02 Future Management and Ongoing Strategies26:49 Closing Remarks and Next Stepshttps://potsfoundation.org.au/https://www.ehlersdanlosaus.com/hypermobile-hedsPowered by www.morpheuspublishing.com.auHosts 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