Lipedema Mamas Podcast

Today on the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re joined by Jennifer Stevens—certified nutritional practitioner, breathwork facilitator, former educator, and founder of JDS Holistic Health. After surviving thyroid cancer and later being diagnosed with lipedema, Jennifer now shares her journey of healing, body acceptance, and uncovering the root causes behind chronic inflammation while helping other women feel less alone in their own bodies.You can find Jennifer online at https://jdsholistichealth.com/https://www.instagram.com/jdsholistichealth/💖 Special thanks to the sponsors of this podcast: ✨The Roxbury Institute's Supplement Program by Dr. David Amron. Visit their website shop.theroxburyinstitute.com and use the code LipedemaMamas10 for 10% off. ✨Women's Health Boutique. Visit their website www.mywhb.com to learn how you can get personal assistance with purchasing compression. Mention this podcast for 20% off retail. ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

This week we are catching up with Allison Jacobs and talking about what life has looked like in the last couple of years since her final lipedema reduction surgery. We're keeping it real as always in this episode and talking our fears and triumphs post-op.💖 Special thanks to the sponsors of this podcast: ✨The Roxbury Institute's Supplement Program by Dr. David Amron. Visit their website shop.theroxburyinstitute.com and use the code LipedemaMamas10 for 10% off. ✨Women's Health Boutique. Visit their website www.mywhb.com to learn how you can get personal assistance with purchasing compression. Mention this podcast for 20% off retail. ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

This week we are getting real about the emotional toll having lipedema reduction surgery can have and what happens if you are on your period on surgery day. Ashley and Shawn catch up on life and look forward to what's ahead on the podcast..💖 Special thanks to the sponsors of this podcast: ✨The Roxbury Institute's Supplement Program by Dr. David Amron. Visit their website shop.theroxburyinstitute.com and use the code LipedemaMamas10 for 10% off.✨Women's Health Boutique. Visit their website www.mywhb.com to learn how you can get personal assistance with purchasing compression. Mention this podcast for 20% off retail.✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

You asked, and we have delivered! This week we areinterviewing world-renowned surgeon Dr. Burgos De La Obra from Lipemedical in Madrid, Spain. We had such a fantastic conversation with him. We thought since Shawn has just had her fourth and final lipedema reduction surgery that itwould be a great time to reintroduce you to her wonderful surgeon. To find more with Dr. Burgos, visit Lipemedical's website www.lipedema.es or his Instagram@drburgosdelaobra_lipedema💖 Special thanks to thesponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments atmarenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase Clickhere to register for the Lipedema Summit:https://event.lipedemasummit.com/?ac=CuDINKTr Click here for the Zoom link fornext week's online support group: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84928763505 💬Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and AshleyFisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the$49.99 deal on our online course here:https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

Could your veins be making your lipedema worse? This week Ashley is sharing what she has learned about the subject. 💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase Click here to register for the Lipedema Summit: https://event.lipedemasummit.com/?ac=CuDINKTrClick here for the Zoom link for next week's online support group: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84928763505💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

This week we are chatting about Shawn's upcoming lipedema reduction surgery with Dr. Burgos of Lipemedical in Madrid, Spain and how she is doing it solo!💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

This week we sat down with PT and lipedema influencer Katie Tarr. She shares about her experience with lipedema and MS, what it was like going through surgery, and tips on how to work with your fascia.You can follow Katie on Instagram @katie.elissa.tarr 💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

This week we are sitting down with menopause expert and obesity doc Dr. Celia Egan. In part 2 of our conversation, we are talking about GLP-1s and sexual health and how that intersects with lipedema. Celia M. Egan, MD, MSCP, DABOM is the Director of Metabolic Health & Obesity Medicine at true. Women’s Health and a nationally recognized lipedema specialist. Dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Dr. Egan focuses on the intersection of hormonal health, adipose dysfunction, and lymphatic disease in women’s midlife health. She leads innovative, multidisciplinary care models and is a frequent national speaker at obesity and women’s health forums. She earned her BS in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan and her MD from New York Medical College, with postgraduate training at Weill Cornell–New York Presbyterian. 💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

This week we are sitting down with menopause expert and obesity doc Dr. Celia Egan. In part 1 of our conversation, we are talking all things menopause and menopause hormone therapy and how that intersects with lipedema.Celia M. Egan, MD, MSCP, DABOM is the Director of Metabolic Health & Obesity Medicine at true. Women’s Health and a nationally recognized lipedema specialist. Dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Dr. Egan focuses on the intersection of hormonal health, adipose dysfunction, and lymphatic disease in women’s midlife health. She leads innovative, multidisciplinary care models and is a frequent national speaker at obesity and women’s health forums. She earned her BS in Biochemistry from the University of Michigan and her MD from New York Medical College, with postgraduate training at Weill Cornell–New York Presbyterian.💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

This week we sat down with Dr. Thomas Wright. Listen as we chat about the latest in awareness amongst professionals, research, and his approach to lipedema reduction surgery.Dr. Thomas Wright has written over 30 Scientific abstracts, book chapters and peer-reviewed publications, including 9 peer-reviewed manuscripts on lipedema in the last 3 years. He recently published his research outlining improvements in lipedema patients’ quality of life following Lipedema Reduction Surgery LRS using his specific technique. He is a co-author of the US lipedema Standard of Care Guidelines, and he authored case reports of lipedema coexisting with anorexia nervosa and lipedema coexisting with malnutrition. Furthermore, he was trained in the tumescent liposuction technique by its originator, Dr. Jeffrey Klein. Dr Wright has also trained with originators of lipedema surgery in Germany. Dr. Wright has performed thousands of tumescent liposuction procedures for cosmetic and lipedema patients. He has developed his own lymphatic-sparing surgical technique using micro cannulas to limit unnecessary injury to the lymphatics during tumescent liposuction.You can find Dr. Wright at the following...https://lipedema.net/ FB https://www.facebook.com/Lipedemasurgicalsolutions/?show_switched_toast=0&show_invite_to_follow=0&show_switched_tooltip=0&show_podcast_settings=0&show_community_review_changes=0&show_community_rollback=0&show_follower_visibility_disclosure=0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK-5z8m4XjNryJRyXZFXyDw?view_as=subscriberTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lipedemasurgicalsolutionIG https://www.instagram.com/lipedemasurgicalsolutions/Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/lipedemasurgicalsolutions/💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

The Lipedema Mamas welcome back one of their favorite repeat guests and experts Virginia Ziulu. In this part 2, Virginia shares her personal experience and expertise on a common comorbidity of lipedema: MCAS. Special mentions: https://drtaniadempsey.com and Lawrence Afrin https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/ And Dr. Karen Herbst 💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

The Lipedema Mamas welcome back one of their favorite repeat guests and experts Virginia Ziulu. This time, however, we are getting personal. In part 1 of this interview, Virginia shows she isn't only a nutritional and hormonal expert, she has a story so heroic that we are certain you will walk away inspired after you listen. Special mentions: https://drtaniadempsey.com and Lawrence Afrin https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/ And Dr. Karen Herbst 💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

On this episode, we are chatting some basics on hormones and how to navigate this tricky area of life as a lipedema patient. 💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

Shawn & Ashley chat with Ashley's husband and nurse practitioner Brad about her most recent lipedema removal surgery in her torso. They get his perspective as a nurse prac and caregiver. They also chat about why Ashley will be going back to the Roxbury Institute soon for more surgeries.💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group!Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/z4qC5zUs/checkout

We are Shawn & Ashley, two moms just trying to navigate life, motherhood, and chronic illness. On this podcast, we bring you resources, education, inspiring stories, and hopefully a laugh or two! Catch up with us as we head into the new year. Thanks for being here! 💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group!

This week Shawn and Ashley are talking about a topic that everyone can relate with: burnout. Listen as they get real about what burnout looks like for them and how they've learned to combat it.💜 💖 Special thanks to the sponsor of this podcast: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Visit lipedemacourses.com to find helpful resources, education, and community for your lipedema journey including an online weekly support group!

This week, Ashley shares what’s ahead as she prepares for her circumferential torso surgery with Dr. David Amron at the Roxbury Institute. We talk about why she chose this procedure, what it involves,and how she’s feeling leading up to surgery. Thank You to Our Sponsor: A huge thank-you to Marena Compression for sponsoring this episode. Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase. Visit www.marena.com If you're ready to learn more about the ins and outs of lipedema, take advantage of our Black Friday sale on on our online course Lipedema 101. https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/z4qC5zUs/checkout Thank you for listening!

Ever wondered what your genes have to do with lipedema, inflammation, or even what type of exercise is ideal for you? In this episode, Ashley and RDN Bonnie Newlin decode Ashley’s DNA and reveal how these tiny markers can guide real-life choices.You can learn more from Bonnie by visiting her website www.cravenourishment.com and follow her on Instagram @cravenourishment_thelippyrd**One correction to note: When Bonnie is discussing Omega 6, she refers to saturated fats. She meant to say polyunsaturated**✨ Sponsor Love: This episode is brought to you by Marena Compression — designed for comfort, support, and confidence. Visit marena.com and use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your lipedema garments. 💛 Stay connected with your hosts, Shawn Bigby (@the_lipedema_mama) and Ashley Fisher (@the_lippy_lady), on Instagram — and get more education and support at lipedemacourses.com

This week on the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re thrilled to chat with Vicki Jones of @veganmacros101 — a wellness coach and nutrition expert who’s passionate about helping women heal their relationship with food through a balanced, plant-based approach. Vicki shares her journey and gives us realistic, empowering tools to fuel our bodies and support lipedema wellness without restriction or guilt. You can learn more about her work at www.veganmacros101.net✨ Sponsor Love:This episode is brought to you by Marena Compression — designed for comfort, support, and confidence. Visit marena.com and use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your lipedema garments.💛 Stay connected with your hosts, Shawn Bigby (@the_lipedema_mama) and Ashley Fisher (@the_lippy_lady), on Instagram — and get more education and support at lipedemacourses.com

Kristi is a lipedema patient, occupational therapist, certified lymphatic therapist and sound healing practitioner. Today we are talking about all the ways we seek healing in lipedema and the modalities specific to Kristi's practice at Della Luna Wellness in Phoenix, AZ 💜 💖 Special thanks to our sponsor for this week's episode: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Visit lipedemacourses.com to find helpful resources, education, and community for your lipedema journey including an online weekly support group!

We’re thrilled to welcome back Nina Manolson to the Lipedema Mamas Podcast! Last time, we dove into the idea of body peace—and today, we’re taking it a step further. Nina shares practical, real-life tools to help us move beyond judgment and start accepting our bodies exactly as they are right now. It’s an empowering, heart-centered conversation you won’t want to miss. You can find more with Nina at www.ninamanolson.com or on Instagram @ninamanolson 💜 💖 Special thanks to our sponsor for this week's episode: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Visit lipedemacourses.com to find helpful resources, education, and community for your lipedema journey including an online weekly support group!

🎙️ This week on the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re keeping it light and real! We’re reminding ourselves (and you!) that we’re so much more than lipedema—and having a blast just getting to know each other on a deeper level. Come laugh, connect, and celebrate life beyond the diagnosis! 💜 💖 Special thanks to our sponsors: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com ✨ AIROS Medical – Learn more about their innovative compression therapy solutions at airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Visit lipedemacourses.com to find helpful resources, education, and community for your lipedema journey including an online weekly support group!

This week, we sit down with Hilary Stowers to explore the healing power of therapy. From understanding EMDR to navigating the weight of grief, this conversation is real, hopeful, and full of tools to help you heal and grow.Connect with Hilary StowersWebsite: hilarystowerscounseling.comEmail: [email protected]: @hilarystowerscounselingAlso, see her in Psychology Today!✨ A big thank you to our sponsors who make the Lipedema Mamas Podcast possible!💜 Marena – Trusted compression garments designed with care and science. Explore their full range at marena.com and use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase.💜 AIROS Medical – Innovative pneumatic compression therapy devices supporting lymphatic and venous health.Learn more at airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas💜 Connect with your hosts:Follow Shawn Bigby on Instagram → @the_lipedema_mamaFollow Ashley Fisher on Instagram → @the_lippy_ladyFind more resources and support at lipedemacourses.com

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Leah Hope (@leahhopehealth), who has inspired more than 1 million people across Instagram and TikTok by sharing her powerful journey. Leah opens up about losing 200 pounds, the mindset shifts that carried her through, and her ongoing experience with lipedema surgery and skin excisions. You can follow along with Leah’s story on Instagram and TikTok at @leahhopehealth, and be sure to check out her brand-new online community at www.leahhopehealth.com for daily encouragement and connection.💛 Special thanks to our sponsors: We’re so grateful to Marena Compression and AIROS Medical for supporting this community and making these conversations possible. ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.

On this episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re chatting with Dr. Thomas Su of ArtLipo in Tampa, FL. Dr. This is part 2 of our chat where we got to dive into the risks of liposuction, requirements to qualify for surgery with Dr. Su, what his awake procedures are really like, and a fascinating discussion on the possible impact lipedema has on muscular function.📍 Connect with Dr. Su: Website: www.artlipo.com Instagram: @artliposuction Phone: (813) 886-9090 💛 Special thanks to our sponsors: We’re so grateful to Marena Compression and AIROS Medical for supporting this community and making these conversations possible. ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.

On this episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re chatting with Dr. Thomas Su of ArtLipo in Tampa, FL. Dr. Su opens up about his unique approach to lipedema liposuction, why he’s so passionate about this work, and how he’s helping women feel like themselves again. It’s an honest and insightful conversation you don’t want to miss! 📍 Connect with Dr. Su: Website: www.artlipo.com Instagram: @artliposuction Phone: (813) 886-9090 💛 Special thanks to our sponsors: We’re so grateful to Marena Compression and AIROS Medical for supporting this community and making these conversations possible. ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.

Shawn and Ashley talk candidly about what it’s really like to run social media platforms in the lipedema space—the good, the hard, and everything in between. From dealing with misinformation to handling the inevitable drama, they share their honest approach to building a safe and supportive community. 💛 Special thanks to our sponsors: We’re so grateful to Marena Compression and AIROS Medical for supporting this community and making these conversations possible. ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.

This week we’re catching up with our friend Kasi Grosvenor, project manager for the Lipedema Foundation. We are chatting about what it's like parenting two teenage daughters who have lipedema and the work Kasi does for the Lipedema Foundation- an incredible resource to our community! Big thanks to our amazing sponsors—Lipoelastic, Marena Compression, and AIROS Medical—for always standing beside women with lipedema. ✨ Lipoelastic Shop medical-grade compression at www.lipoelasticshop.com Follow on Instagram: @lipoelastic_usa Use code LIPPYMAMAS for 10% off in the UK or US ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.

This week we’re catching up with our friend Kasi Grosvenor, project manager for the Lipedema Foundation. It’s been a year since we last talked, and wow… so much has happened! Kasi shares more on her lipedema removal surgeries, living with mast cell disease, and talks about her journey with GLP-1. It’s real, it’s encouraging, and it’s only part 1! Next week we talk about what it's like parenting teenage daughters with lipedema.Big thanks to our amazing sponsors—Lipoelastic, Marena Compression, and AIROS Medical—for always standing beside women with lipedema.✨ Lipoelastic Shop medical-grade compression at www.lipoelasticshop.com Follow on Instagram: @lipoelastic_usa Use code LIPPYMAMAS for 10% off in the UK or US ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.

In this episode, we’re taking a deep breath and catching up. It's just the two of us—Shawn and Ashley—talking about life lately, including Shawn’s most recent lipedema removal surgery. We get into the tough stuff, the hopeful stuff, and everything in between.Whether you're recovering from surgery, considering it, or just navigating the daily ups and downs of lipedema—you’re not alone. Come sit with us for a bit.💛 Special thanks to our sponsors:We’re so grateful to Lipoelastic, Marena Compression, and AIROS Medical for supporting this community and making these conversations possible.✨ Lipoelastic Shop medical-grade compression at www.lipoelasticshop.com Follow on Instagram: @lipoelastic_usa Use code LIPPYMAMAS for 10% off in the UK or US ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.

Crystal Billings gets real about her journey with lipedema and obesity, and how she’s rewriting the narrative—one marathon at a time. Tune in to hear how intermittent fasting and mindset shifts have helped her reclaim her health and confidence. 📲 Follow Crystal on Instagram: @cmoflows or email her at [email protected] 🩺 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: We are proud to be supported by brands who care deeply about the lipedema community. ✨ Lipoelastic Shop medical-grade compression at www.lipoelasticshop.com Follow on Instagram: @lipoelastic_usa Use code LIPPYMAMAS for 10% off in the UK or US ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.

🎙️ Episode Title: Talking Fascia w/ Leah Levitan + Q&ADescription:We’re getting into the tissues—literally! In this episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Leah Levitan, founder of Lymph Love Club, for a deep and empowering conversation all about fascia—what it is, how it affects the lymphatic system, and why it matters for women living with lipedema.Leah is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Specialist, and the heart behind the Lymph Love Club, a space devoted to lymphatic education, self-love, and body-positive care. She’s known for her fun, relatable approach to complex body systems—and she’s on a mission to help people reconnect with their bodies through fascia-focused and lymph-loving practices.This episode is packed with insight, education, and practical tools. Leah also answers questions live from our online support group in a special Q&A session.In This Episode, We Cover:💗 What fascia actually is and why it’s more than just “connective tissue”💗 How fascia affects the lymphatic system and lipedema💗 How to support your fascia at home with love, care, and the right tools💗 Listener Q&A with Leah!Guest Info:🧠 Learn more about Leah and the Lymph Love Club at www.lymphloveclub.com📲 Follow Leah on Instagram: @lymphloveclub 🩺 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: We are proud to be supported by brands who care deeply about the lipedema community. ✨ Lipoelastic Shop medical-grade compression at www.lipoelasticshop.com Follow on Instagram: @lipoelastic_usa Use code LIPPYMAMAS for 10% off in the UK or US ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout—and don’t forget to stack your savings during Lipedema Awareness Month (June 2025)! 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope. #LipedemaMamas #BodyImageHealing #BingeRecovery #LipedemaAwareness #FoodFreedom #WomenSupportingWomen

🎙️ Episode Title: Shawn & Ashley Catch Up on Shawn's Upcoming Surgery & What They Learned From Their Appointment w/ Dr. HerbstThis week on The Lipedema Mamas Podcast, Ashley and Shawn sit down to catch up. They are chatting about Shawn's upcoming lipedema removal surgery on her upper legs, what she's packing, etc. They also recap takeaways from their appointment with Dr. Karen Herbst 🩺 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: We are proud to be supported by brands who care deeply about the lipedema community. ✨ Lipoelastic Shop medical-grade compression at www.lipoelasticshop.com Follow on Instagram: @lipoelastic_usa Use code LIPPYMAMAS for 10% off in the UK or US ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout—and don’t forget to stack your savings during Lipedema Awareness Month (June 2025)! 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope. #LipedemaMamas #BodyImageHealing #BingeRecovery #LipedemaAwareness #FoodFreedom #WomenSupportingWomen

🎙️ Episode Title: Revolutionary Mindset on EatingGuest: Stefanie Michele | Binge Recovery & Body Image CoachThis week on The Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we're honored to sit down with the insightful and inspiring Stefanie Michele, a binge recovery and body image coach who brings both personal experience and professional expertise to the table.In this empowering conversation, Stefanie opens up about her own journey toward healing her relationship with food, her body, and herself. She shares the pivotal mindset shifts that helped her break free from cycles of binge eating—and how she now guides other women toward food freedom and body confidence.Whether you’re navigating lipedema, disordered eating, or just looking for a healthier, more compassionate way to relate to your body, this episode is for you.🔗 Learn More About Stefanie Michele:Website: www.iamstefaniemichele.comInstagram: @iamstefaniemichele🩺 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:We are proud to be supported by brands who care deeply about the lipedema community.✨ LipoelasticShop medical-grade compression at www.lipoelasticshop.comFollow on Instagram: @lipoelastic_usaUse code LIPPYMAMAS for 10% off in the UK or US✨ AIROS MedicalDiscover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas✨ MarenaExplore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.comUse code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout—and don’t forget to stack your savings during Lipedema Awareness Month (June 2025)!💡 New to the Lipedema Community?Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management.✨ Connect With Us:Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mamaFollow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady💖 Loving the Podcast?Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.#LipedemaMamas #BodyImageHealing #BingeRecovery #LipedemaAwareness #FoodFreedom #WomenSupportingWomen

On this week's episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, take a listen as Ashley and Shawn chat with internationally recognized lipedema expert Dr. Karen Herbst about the Diagnostic and Preventative center she is heading up in Tucson, AZ with the Roxbury Institute. The conversation was so full of great information, that we split it into two parts. Enjoy part 2! 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! And don't forget to stack that discount this month for Lipedema Awareness Month! (June 2025) 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!

On this week's episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, take a listen as Ashley and Shawn chat with internationally recognized lipedema expert Dr. Karen Herbst about the Diagnostic and Preventative center she is heading up in Tucson, AZ with the Roxbury Institute. The conversation was so full of great information, that we split it into two parts. Enjoy part 1!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/lipedemamamas⁠If you'd like to try out Marena compression garments, visit marena.com and enter the code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for a discount! And don't forget to stack that discount this month for Lipedema Awareness Month! (June 2025)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!

On this week's episode we sat down with the board president of Lipedema Canada Angel Anderson to talk about her journey through multiple lipedema removal surgeries with Dr. Ghods in Germany. She tells us how she was able to do this without taking anyone with her as well as what Lipedema Canada has been up to.You can find more with Angel on her Instagram page @msangelandersonTo get plugged into the goings-on with Lipedema Canada, follow their page @lipedema_canada or go to their website www.lipedemacanada.orgThank 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!

This week we are chatting with Mrs. Florida United States and lipedema patient Tanya Holloway. Tanya is a growing advocate for women with lipedema and shares how it has been navigating the pageant world with this disease. While she does not have her official diagnosis yet, she has had surgery on her arms with Dr. Su in Tampa FL and shares about that experience as well.To find more with Tanya, go to her Instagram page @mrstanyaholloway and take a listen to her podcast Hope & Humanity!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!

Lea Fowler has been an advocate for patients and providers alike for the last 17 years taking on insurance companies. After helping a friend seek coverage for their lipedema removal surgeries, she saw the huge need in this community with women struggling to find coverage for their surgeries. She started a Facebook group called ERISA Facts not Fallacies where she helps educated women and their families on their rights based on the summary plan description from their insurance companies and helps guide them through the process.Tackling insurance, especially when it comes to finding coverage for lipedema surgery or conservative therapy treatments, can be very overwhelming and confusing. Lea is breaking down how some of this works and answering all of our questions on this week's episode of Lipedema Mamas Podcast.To learn more about how Lea might be able to help you on your insurance journey, visit her Facebook group @ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bthpetfcy/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!

How can breathing have anything to do with your journey with lipedema? Are there maladaptive ways you might be breathing that are creating other problems with your health and psyche? We ask all of these questions and more and got amazing insight from speech and myofunctional therapist Perrin White on this week's episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast.To learn more, check out her Instagram @breathewellbewellThank 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!

This week we are talking with Lisa, a stage 1 patient who has had several lipedema removal surgeries over the years. She talks about her journey with lipedema, surgery, feeling at times invalidated because she is stage 1, and how GLP-1s have been a game changer.You can find more with Lisa at her Instagram @lipedema_liaison 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!

This week we are highlighting the last batch of interviews we recorded LIVE at the 2025 FDRS conference in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, you will hear from the CEO of the Lipedema Foundation Jonathan Kartt. You'll get to hear right from him the latest goings-on in the foundation and what they are doing to continue research in the community. To learn more about the foundation and how you can be part of moving things forward, visit their website: www.lipedema.orgNext, you will hear from lipedema surgeon Dr. Boris Volshteyn of Atlantic Surgical Associates in West Long Branch, NJ. To learn more about his services and approach, visit his website at www.atlanticsurgicalassociates.com or his Instagram @atlanticsurgicalassociatesThen you will hear from obesity doctor and menopause specialist Dr. Celia Egan. To learn more, visit her website www.truewomenshealth.comLast but not least you will hear from two sisters Connie Boyers and Kate Eddens who presented at FDRS about the ways in which lipedema has affected their family and each member's personal approach to it. Connie describes her family wide social media campaign while Kate discusses her personal research into lipedema comorbidities such as Hypermobile EDS and neurodiversity.We loved getting to chat with everyone at this year's FDRS. There are so many more wonderful presenters that we didn't get to, so be sure to check out @fatdisorders on Instagram, join their Facebook page, and be on the lookout for this year's videos to release! Thank you again to Cheyenne Brinson for believing in our vision of bringing FDRS LIVE to life.Thank you as always to our wonderful sponsors: Marena Compression, Lipoelastic, and AIROS Medical.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 for courses and an online support group that meets weekly. 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!

This week we are highlight the next batch of interviews we recorded LIVE at the 2025 FDRS conference in Atlanta, GA. In this episode, you will hear from Dr. David Amron and Dr. Karen Herbst- the dynamic duo bringing surgery, research, and prevention methods to the lipedema community from their offices in Beverly Hills, CA; Tuscon, AZ; and Salt Lake City, UT. To learn more, visit advancedlipedematreatment.com. Be sure to follow Dr. Amron, pioneer of lipedema surgery in the US on Instagram @davidamronmd. Follow the amazing team he has created @advancedlipedematreatment. Follow Dr. Karen Herbst @drkarenherbst.Next, you will hear from a compression specialist Hillary Fitzhugh. To find more information, visit northside.com.Then you will hear from OT and lipedema patient Kristy Dellacroce who started Sunrise Healing in Tuscon, AZ. For more information on the wonderful community she is building in Tuscon, visit their website sunrisehealingaz.com and her Instagram @sunrisehealingazNext, you will hear from pelvic floor therapist Tammy Farris. To learn more, visit her facility's website: www.lakeviewvillage.orgLast but not least, you'll hear from New York based CLT Lizabeth Gottsegen and her patient, now turned lipedema coach Cindy. Find more with Lizabeth at her Instagram @realswell_lymphaticwellness and with Coach Cindy @watersmark_healing.Thank you as always to our wonderful sponsors: Marena Compression, Lipoelastic, and AIROS Medical.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 for courses and an online support group that meets weekly. 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!

This last weekend was the annual Fat Disorders Resource Society conference in Atlanta, GA, and we got the hot takes right off the press (and some fresh off the presentation stage) coming for you! This week is part 1 of 3.On this week's episode you will hear from Cheyenne Brinson, the president of FDRS; Dr. Thomas Wright, lipedema surgeon and medical director for Lipedema Surgical Solutions; Dr. Ana Carolina, plastic surgeon and arm liposuction specialist in Sao Paulo Brazil; Angel Anderson, president of Lipedema Canada; and Virginia Zuilu, international lipedema and hormone nutritionist.There is such a wealth of wisdom in all of these voices! We hope you enjoy part 1! You will be able to see all of the presentations for FDRS 2025 soon on youtube.You can find more about FDRS at their website: www.fatdisorders.org. Be sure to follow and like their Facebook page for the latest updates on FDRS 2026!You can find more information on Dr. Wright at his Instagram: @lipedemasurgicalsolutions or his website: www.lipedema.netSee the work of Dr. Ana Carolina on her Instagram: @dra.anacarolinadenadai To see the wonderful work that Lipedema Canada is doing, visit their Instagram: @lipedema_canadaTo get in touch with Lea Fowler to see if she can help you on your insurance journey, join her Facebook group: ERISA Facts not Fallacies (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16Bb3JoG5d/)And to learn so much and get support on your journey including help with hormones, nutrition, histamine intolerance, etc. go check out Virginia's Instagram: @virginiashealthcornerThank 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 for courses and an online support group that meets weekly.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!

As many of you know, our community suffered a tremendous loss this week at the passing of Pattie Cornute. To honor her memory, we are reposting the episode she recorded with us earlier this summer. We hope that you will be comforted by her voice, encouraged by her strength, and determined now more than ever before to continue her legacy of loving kindness to this amazing community and to the world. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pattie's family, friends, and all of those whose lives she touched by being her beautiful, wonderful self.Original shownotes: This week we are chatting with an incredible lady, Pattie Cornute. Pattie was diagnosed with Lipedema is 2007 and has made it her mission to MOVE her body despite the obstacles of this disease, and she's encouraging everyone she can along the way. She is the epitome of advocate, encourager, and motivator. We are so excited for you to hear from her today. Be sure to check out her page on Instagram @lipedema fitness as well as her website www.lipedemafitness.com, and see if this is the community for you!You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mamaYou can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_ladyThank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, Marena, and AIROS Medical!For more information on Lipoelastic, go to www.lipoelasticshop.com and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usaFor 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMASFor more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamasTo try out Marena compression www.marena.com and use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase.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.comEnjoying our podcast? Please leave a 5-star review and comment!

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!

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we are chatting with sex therapist Celeste Smith. This episode is actually one we recorded over a year ago and has been sitting in the vault. We hope you enjoy Celeste's gentle approach to physical intimacy when you have a chronic illness, what it means to be regulated vs disregulated, and EDs. Visit celestesmiththerapy.com for more resources on these topics.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!

This is a fascinating episode! Diagnosed with stage 2 lipedema, Shari Guess has endured one health crisis after another. One major culprit of her troubles? An allergy to heavy metals. And this may not be as uncommon as you think! Listen as she breaks down the implications of this issue and how it might be affecting lipedema patients. This episode is filled with so much good information! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Shari has made it her passion to educate others about this topic. She has a podcast called Heavily Metalled. You can also find her on all social media platforms @HeavilyMetalled. Visit heavilymetalled.com for more resources on this topic. 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!

Shawn and Ashley are catching up this week. They get real about dealing with anxiety, navigating nutrition, and what hair care tricks they're utilizing. 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!

You guys have been asking, so here it is! The episode all about perimenopause and menopause! We asked Virginia all the things that were on our mind and walked away with so much good information! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! To find more with Virginia, check out her Instagram page @virginiashealthcorner or at her website www.virginiashealthcorner.ie 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!