Ep. 67 Shell and Tiana ~ Talking Mental Health

In this episode of The Lipoedema Podcast, hosts Shell and Tiana discuss their personal experiences with the diagnosis of Lipoedema, focusing on the emotional and psychological impacts of living with the condition. They share their journeys to diagnosis, the feelings of validation and overwhelm that accompanied it, and the various management strategies they have explored. The conversation also touches on the importance of mental health support and self-care practices, especially in the context of balancing postpartum recovery with managing Lipoedema. The hosts emphasize the need for community, understanding, and proactive approaches to living well with chronic conditions. 00:00 Introduction to Lipoedema and Mental Health 01:27 The Journey to Diagnosis 05:49 Initial Reactions and Acceptance 10:10 The Overwhelm of Diagnosis 16:42 Managing Lipoedema: The Conservative Approach 22:32 Balancing Postpartum and Lipoedema Care 25:52 Mental Health and Support Systems 31:57 Conclusion and Self-Care Tips #Lipoedema, #mentalhealth, #support, #conservativemanagement, #postpartum, #self-care Hosts on Instagram Shelley ⁠https://www.instagram.com/all_things_lipoedema⁠ Tiana ⁠https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_lipoedema⁠ The Lipoedema Podcast Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_lipoedema_podcast/⁠ Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/thelipoedemapodcast⁠ YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thelipoedemapodcast⁠ Spotify  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/⁠thelipoedemapodcast