Ep 134 ~ Journey with Jes

from The Lipoedema Podcast · host Shell and Tiana

In this episode, Jes Machuca shares her personal journey with lipoedema, the emotional and physical challenges she faced, and how her experience led her to support other women through counselling. Discover insights on diagnosis, managing emotions, and the future of support for women with lipoedema.Chapters00:00 Understanding Lipoedema: A Personal Journey02:50 The Impact of Diagnosis on Self-Perception04:54 Navigating Symptoms and Emotions07:35 The Role of Support in Lipoedema Management10:20 The Emotional Journey of Surgery12:44 Finding Purpose in Helping Others16:12 Navigating Body Image and Shame20:05 Tools for Healing and Support29:15 Envisioning the Future of Lipoedema Support https://journeywithjes.au/ Hosts on InstagramShelley ⁠https://www.instagram.com/all_things_lipoedema⁠Tiana⁠https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_lipoedema⁠The Lipoedema Podcasthttps://thelipoedemapodcast.com.au/Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_lipoedema_podcast/⁠Facebook⁠https://www.facebook.com/thelipoedemapodcast⁠YouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thelipoedemapodcast⁠Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/⁠thelipoedemapodcast

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