S7 E91 Navigating Lipedema, Inflammation & Manufacturing a yummy Snack with Siouxie

Robin chats with Siouxie about her personal journey with health challenges, particularly focusing on her experience with lipedema and inflammation. They discuss the importance of understanding ingredients in food and products, the journey of creating healthy gummy bears, and the significance of transparency in manufacturing.Siouxie emphasizes the need for community support and the importance of making informed choices for health and wellness. She also shares insights into the challenges of navigating the manufacturing world and ensuring high-quality, non-toxic ingredients in her products. They touch on how cotton is a dirty crop sprayed with glyphosate, making organic cotton tampon swaps a healthier choice. They also highlight how our skin is our largest organism and how our feet absorb 86% of what they come into contact with, emphasizing the importance of non-toxic living.ResourcesFoundation⁠www.lipidemafoundation.org⁠Siouxie's blog "⁠365 Days of Awesome,⁠"⁠Glyphosate Girl, Kelly Ryerson ⁠⁠Kelly Ryerson's podcast episode ⁠⁠S4E61⁠⁠⁠Moms Across America website⁠⁠Food Babe ⁠Where you can find Siouxie:Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube @scrummysweetscoWebsite⁠www.scrummysweets.com⁠ Amazon⁠Scrummy Sweets⁠TakeawaysLipedema is a common but often unrecognized condition. (affecting 1 out of 11 women)Chronic inflammation can lead to various health issues.Understanding ingredients is crucial for health management.Creating healthy alternatives can empower consumers.Transparency in product ingredients builds trust.Community support is vital for those with health challenges.Small changes can lead to significant health improvements.It's important to advocate for oneself in health matters.The manufacturing process comes with many challenges, but it is worth the effort for healthier products.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Susie Boshoff's Journey03:29 Health Challenges and Discovering Lipedema06:37 Understanding Lipedema and Its Impact09:19 The Role of Inflammation in Health12:29 The Importance of Ingredient Awareness15:41 The Journey to Creating Healthy Gummy Bears18:20 Navigating the Manufacturing Process21:38 Transparency in Product Ingredients28:03 Unraveling Natural Flavors and Colors34:43 The Importance of Ingredient Transparency42:47 Navigating Food Manufacturing Challenges47:45 Creating Health-Conscious Treats54:02 Empowering Health Journeys------------------------------------------------------------------Where to Find Robin:📌 Instagram: @livelifebalancedwithrobin📌 Website: www.livelifebalancedwithrobin.com📌 TikTok: @livelifebalancedwithrobin.com📌 Pinterest: @livelifebalancedwithrobin.com📌Get the Weekly Scoop ⁠⁠https://live-life-balanced-with-robin.kit.com/scoop⁠⁠Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs to hear it! 💛 And if you haven’t yet, don’t forget to leave a review—it helps more women discover simple, sustainable ways to feel their best.