Ep. 80 ~ Lipoedema warrior Sharon Frantz

In this episode of the Lipoedema podcast, hosts Shell and Tiana speak with Sharon Frantz, a board member of Lipoedema Australia, about her journey with lipoedema, the challenges of diagnosis, and the importance of self-care and community support. They discuss the impact of medical misogyny, the significance of research in understanding lipoedema, and the emotional toll of living with a chronic condition. Sharon shares her insights on managing lipoedema through nutrition and compression, as well as her academic pursuits in researching the psychological impact of the diagnosis.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Lipoedema and Personal Journeys02:45 Understanding Lipoedema: Diagnosis and Acceptance05:08 Body Changes: Pregnancy, Perimenopause, and Self-Perception07:41 Managing Lipoedema: Strategies and Lifestyle Choices10:13 The Role of Research and Advocacy in Lipoedema Awareness16:11 Pursuing a PhD: Personal Motivation and Research Focus21:03 The Impact of Delayed Diagnosis and Medical Misogyny25:10 Self-Care and Community Support for Lipoedema29:52 Conclusion: Hope and Future Directions for Lipoedema AwarenessPowered by https://www.elegancecare.com.au/Hosts on InstagramShelley ⁠https://www.instagram.com/all_things_lipoedema⁠Tiana⁠https://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