Lipedema Mamas Podcast

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 Stowers Website: hilarystowerscounseling.com Email: hilary@hilarystowerscounseling.com Instagram: @hilarystowerscounseling Also, 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_mama Follow Ashley Fisher on Instagram → @the_lippy_lady Find 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 crystal@crystallizedconsulting.com 🩺 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&A Description: 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. Herbst This 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 Eating Guest: Stefanie Michele | Binge Recovery & Body Image Coach This 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.com Instagram: @iamstefaniemichele 🩺 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

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/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 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 @msangelanderson To get plugged into the goings-on with Lipedema Canada, follow their page @lipedema_canada or go to their website www.lipedemacanada.org 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 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 educate 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 @breathewellbewell 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 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.org Next, 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 @atlanticsurgicalassociates Then you will hear from obesity doctor and menopause specialist Dr. Celia Egan. To learn more, visit her website www.truewomenshealth.com Last 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 neurodiverstiy. 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!