Ep. 90 ~ Lipoedema Warrior Ruth Galea

In this episode, Ruth Galea shares her inspiring journey with lipoedema, detailing her weight loss journey, diagnosis, and the treatments she underwent. She discusses the importance of advocacy and education for lipoedema awareness, the impact on her family, and the daily practices she employs to manage her condition. Ruth emphasises the significance of mental health and the emotional challenges faced throughout her journey, ultimately encouraging others to take control of their health and seek support.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ruth Galea's Journey02:03 The Awakening: Discovering Lipoedema04:57 The Transformation: Weight Loss and Diagnosis07:29 Surgery and Recovery: A New Chapter09:39 Impact on Family: Raising Awareness10:47 Cultural Perspectives: Lipoedema in Malta13:24 Advocacy and Future Goals13:54 New Chapter16:05 Understanding Lipoedema: Personal Insights18:37 Managing Lipoedema: Strategies and Mindset21:19 Living with Lipoedema: Daily Challenges and Triumphs26:15 Living Fully with Lipoedema32:32 Travelling Smart with Medical Needs38:18 Nutrition and Lifestyle Adjustments42:07 Building Healthy Habits46:31 Empowering Others Through Personal ExperiencePowered 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