Overcoming Trauma and Empowering Women with Lipedema with Miriam

Overcoming Trauma and Empowering Women with LipedemaIn this episode of Stronger Than Lipedema, hosts Cindy and Kristy welcome Miriam, a trauma and grief expert with a personal story of overcoming trauma. They dive deep into the impacts of lipedema, discussing the importance of regulating the nervous system, managing PTSD, and connecting with oneself for true healing. The episode offers valuable insights on breath work, the polyvagal theory, and the stages of grief, while emphasizing the necessity of finding the right support system and professional guidance. Miriam shares her journey, practical advice, and emphasizes hope and empowerment for women living with lipedema.00:00 Introduction to Stronger Than Lipedema00:55 Meet Miriam: A Journey Through Grief and Trauma01:23 Miriam's Background and Personal Struggles02:50 Understanding Trauma and PTSD07:50 The Role of Inflammation in Trauma11:21 Connecting with Your Body for Healing15:32 The Impact of Lipedema on Mental Health18:31 Parenting the Self: Reconnecting with Your Inner Self27:44 Navigating the Stages of Grief28:22 Ego and Identity Challenges28:36 Personal Journey and Postpartum Realization29:44 Grieving and Stripping Egos30:12 The Healing Process and Client Experiences32:12 The Importance of Support Systems34:38 Techniques for Self-Healing34:59 Breath Work and Priming Safety41:43 Finding the Right Therapist48:40 Final Thoughts and EncouragementFollow us on Social media!!!Kristy's Contact information:IG⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/⁠FB Group⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠Website is below  Kristy Dellacroce, MS,OTR/L, MLD-CSunrise Healing, LLC⁠⁠ Dellalunawellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema Advocate 856-297-7437Cindy contact information⁠FB:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell⁠⁠⁠Private FB Group:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921⁠⁠⁠⁠IG:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_withcindyhowell/⁠Cindy Howell RN PHC MPCHWebsite:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.withcindyhowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema advocate: 860-550-1161Top 5 Foods to Avoid for Managing Lipedema! Link:⁠ https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/⁠Free surgery course: ⁠⁠https://l.bttr.to/6cATB⁠Miriam email: [email protected]