Spicy Takes w/ Tik Tok Sensation & Lipedema Patient Anna O'Brien

Anna O'Brien is known for her bold social media presence as @glitterandlazers. Garnering a following of close to 12 million, Anna does everything with authenticity, color, pizazz, and captivating candor. She loves sharing about the things she really loves online, and she has recently undergone several lipedema removal surgeries including a brachioplasty- and she did it all in real-time in front of her followers. Anna hopes to bring awareness to lipedema through her transparent journey, and we think she's doing an amazing job!Listen as we get some spicy takes from her about what it's like navigating this life with lipedema and other health issues on this episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast.She has even started her own podcast in order to spread awareness for other lesser known illnesses. Check it out on @themedicaldetectivespodcastTo find more with Anna, visit her website glitterandlazers.com and look for her @glitterandlazers on all social media platforms.If you'd like to attend the 2025 annual FDRS conference in Atlanta, GA, please visit https://www.fatdisorders.org/events/fdrs2025.Thank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, AIROS Medical, and Marena. For more information on Lipoelastic, go to ⁠www.lipoelasticshop.com⁠ and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usa For 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMAS For more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit ⁠www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas⁠ If you'd like to try out Marena compression garments, visit marena.com and enter the code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for a discount! New to the lipedema world? At a loss for what to do? Not sure how to start managing this disease conservatively? Check out ⁠www.lipedemacourses.com⁠ You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mama You can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_lady Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a 5-star review and comment!