Join hosts Dr. Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre and their guest Crystal Elligson, a fierce advocate for those living with lipedema. Crystal shares her personal lipedema journey, the challenges she faced in getting her condition recognized, and her ongoing legal battle in Nova Scotia for lipedema removal surgery coverage. Her story underscores the importance of advocacy, education, and community in the fight for better healthcare recognition and support for lipedema patients.

Catherine and Lisa bring their unique perspectives and expertise to heart to heart conversation, shedding light on the medical and emotional aspects of living with lipedema. This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination that fuels these incredible women and the collective efforts to drive systemic change in the healthcare system.

Tune in and be inspired by the stories and learn how you can support and raise awareness of the need for better recognition and treatment of lipedema.

Mentioned in this episode:

Lipedema Canada:

https://lipedemacanada.org/

Crystal’s blog: The Weight of Lipedema

https://www.theweightoflipedema.com/

Lipedema Project Find a Provider Directory: https://lipedemaproject.org/lipedema-lipoedema-lipodem-provider-directory/

Lipedema Simplified Calendar of Events:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/events-calendar/

This episode is brought to you by:

Lipedema Simplified:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/

Join Dr. Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre in a deep dive into the intersection of lipedema, work, and self-care. In this enlightening heart-to-heart conversation, they share personal experiences and insights on managing the demands of lipedema alongside professional and caregiving responsibilities.

From the importance of personalized nutrition to the power of small daily actions, they explore practical strategies for enhancing well-being. With engaging anecdotes and expert advice, this episode offers a supportive space for the lipedema community to connect, learn, and thrive.

Mentioned in this episode:

Lipedema Simplified Calendar of Events:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/events-calendar/

This episode is brought to you by:

Lipedema Simplified:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/

Lipedema Project:

https://lipedemaproject.org

RLD Group:

https://rldgroupllc.com/

In this heart to heart discussion, Lisa Duerre and Dr. Catherine Seo dig into the importance of advocating for oneself, particularly in the workplace and healthcare settings.

Reflecting on personal experiences living with lipedema and navigating a career, they discuss the challenges of recognizing and addressing pain, the stigma surrounding body size, and the power of self-advocacy. Sharing practical tips and strategies, they encourage listeners to embrace their worthiness and use their voices to ask for accommodations and support. With the Lipedema Simplified Heart to Heart, Virtual Events focused on nutrition strategies and comprehensive lipedema management discussions, they invite viewers to join them in learning and empowering themselves on their lipedema journey.

Mentioned in this episode:

Lipedema Project Provider Directory: https://lipedemaproject.org/lipedema-lipoedema-lipodem-provider-directory/

Lipedema Simplified Calendar of Events:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/events-calendar/

This episode is brought to you by:

Lipedema Simplified:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/

Lipedema Project:

https://lipedemaproject.org

RLD Group:

https://rldgroupllc.com/