Psychological Flexibility and Self-Care for Women with Lipedema

Today, I want to share an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Joanna Dudek, featured in our Lipedema & Keto Worldwide Summit in 2017. Dr. Dudek is a psychologist and nutritionist specializing in contextual behavioral therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP). She conducted research on the psychological aspects of living with lipedema as a PhD student at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Warsaw, Poland, where she is now an instructor. Additionally, Joanna serves on the Medical Advisory Board for the Lipedema Project. In this excerpt, Dr. Dudek discusses psychological flexibility and how this practice helps women with lipedema lead meaningful lives despite their chronic illness. She also shares small actions women can take to enhance their self-care and self-compassion.