The Lipoedema Podcast

00.00 Welcome and introduction 03.00 Liposuction techniques for Lipoedema 5.54 Differences between Lipoedema and cosmetic liposuction 8.25 Importance of seeing a specialist surgeon for Lipoedema 12.31 Determining surgery readiness and preparing for surgery 14.17 Successful Recovery and optimization for Lipoedema surgery 25.14 Where to find Dr Somia and his podcast 29.15 Exciting developments in th...

Join us as we chat about Tiana's pregnancy and how it's impacting her conservative management for Lipoedema. Follow Tiana https://instragram.com/me_and_my_Lipoedema

00.00 Welcome and introduction 00.19Kimmi’s Personal Journey and Surgery Experience 6.08 Physical recovery and results 8.13 The intensity of surgery and emotional trauma 10.46 Lower back pain and recovery 12.01 Additional measures taken for recovery 15.14 Cold water immersion and stress response 23.29 The Lipoedema word congress experience 26.53 Diets and weight loss 30.02 Eating for Lipoedema 32....

00.00 Introduction and personal experience 01.48 Discovering lipoedema 05.32 Tailored support for compression garments 10.37 Compression garments for conservative management and pre/post surgery 14.44 Measurement process 28.46 Brands of compression garments 31.26 Contact Information https://cmstockings.com.au/index.html

00.00 Introduction and Background 01.12 Learning about Lipoedema 01.55 Body Dysmorphia 03.51 Managing thoughts around body 05.05 Importance of meal planning 06.05 Challenging Stereotypes and Diet Culture 09.28 Unrealistic Beauty Standards 10.32 Accepting and nourishing our bodies 12.22 Size-inclusive activewear 14.05 The importance of movement 19.05 Authenticity and realness in branding 21.29 The...

Yoga for Lipoedema 00.00 Introduction 00.15 Discovering Lipoedema 00.52 Searching for answers 01.58 Onset and Progression of Lipoedema 2.09 Challenges Faced 04.18 Managing Lipoedema Symptoms 10.12 Introduction to yoga 11.38 Overcoming Obstacles 12.11 Benfots of yoga for lipoedema 14.54 Yoga poses and modifacations 17.37 Starting yoga for liopoedmea 21.15 Lessons learned 24.36 Breathing exercises f...

Regrowth of Lipoedema post surgical removal. 00.00 Introduction and Heidi’s diagnosis 04.13 Heidi’s journey and management strategies 10.27 Managing Lipoedema and Lifestyle Changes 15.19 Surgery and revision 21.47 Investigating regrowth and epigenetics 25.49 Regrowth and trouble spots 30.01 Conservative Management Strategies 33.50 Advice for younger self 36.01 Conclusion and Gratitude

Compression for Lipoedema 0.00 Introduction and history of medi 3.35 Research behind compression for lipoedema 5.45 Different types of compression 9.17 Benefits of flat knit compression 12.15 Importance of correctly fitting compression garments 17.27 Caring for Custom Compression 23.54 Where to find medi compression garments 29.10 Wearing compression at night 31.12 Lifespan of compression garments...

Dr Tara Karnezis has over 15 years experience in research leadership, heading scientific programs with commercial application at Stanford University and Peter Mac. She is an expert in vascular biology with an internationally significant track record including publications in Nature, Cancer Cell and Nature Neuroscience.  Dr Karnezis and her team published a paper titled ‘Key signaling networks are...

A/Prof Professor Ramin Shayan is a distinguished academic plastic and reconstructive surgeon affiliated with several hospitals in NSW and Victoria. In addition to his clinical practice, he is the Co-Head of the Lymphatic Biology Lab and Director of the O’Brien Institute Department. Specializing in microsurgery, his research focuses on lipoedema, lymphoedema, radiation injury, and fat grafting.

Madi Macnish is a 27-year-old from a small rural country town in the Southwest of WA. A Mum to 3 kids, aged 8, 5 and 2 years old, She owns her own Beauty salon called Wild Rose Beauty Boutique. Madi was first thought to have stage 2 Lipoedema a couple of years ago. It was diagnosed as stage 3 last year.

Kate shares her experience as a Bowen Therapist and the growing science around fascia and how the health of our fascia is vital to our pain and inflammation reduction. Website https://yourbodyrevolution.com.au/ Website https://instragram.com/yourbodyrev

Join us for an update from Jen Bartlett, Chair of Lipoedema Australia.  We chat about how she is doing with her Lipoedema and all the exciting things that Lipoedema Australia are doing for our community. For regular updates from Lipoedema Australia sign up for their newsletter via their website https://www.lipoedema.org.au/

Launch of season 2 with a catch up with Shell and Tiana

From idea to fruition, this has been an awesome journey. Thank you for trusting us with your stories over the last 21 episodes. Have a safe and happy holiday season and we will be back in January with Season 2.

Charlotte Phelps is 28 years old living with with early stage 3 lipoedema types III & IV. Diagnosed with Stage three in 2021, her whole world was turned upside down. She finally got the answer she had been searching for over all these years, it wasn’t her fault. Growing up in a small country town being a bigger girl with red hair and freckles, she stuck out like a sore thumb, Charlotte always...

Dr Lekich has collaborated with the world’s leading Lipoedema Surgeon, Dr Heck of Germany’s LipoClinic.  Dr Lekich has made several visits to Germany for personalised training with Dr Heck who has become his mentor and good friend.  Dr Heck has also personally spent a number of days visiting Miami Private Hospital in 2017 hosted by Dr. Lekich.  This technique of Lipoedema-Extraction surgery has be...

Roisin, is a 26 year old living in regional Victoria. She works full time and loves the beach She learned she had lipoedema 2 years ago, after suspecting it for some time due to her pronounced symptoms and family history of the condition. Roisin understands that Navigating diagnosis, and then navigating life with lipoedema can be overwhelming and difficult. She is passionate about awareness, fundi...

Chelsey is a leader in the health and wellness community with a focus in lymphatic health, and a Naturopath and Sports Therapist by trade. She is the owner and founder of Chelsey Jean Lymphatics which offers lymphatic health clinics around Brisbane (with big plans to expand this year), as well as lymphatic products that Chelsey has formulated herself. https://chelseyjean.com.au https://www.instagr...

Sarah-Jane Fish is a 29 years old, originally from the gold coast and was diagnosed with Stage 2 lipoedema early 2020. She knew surgery was what she wanted to do but through years of researching multiple consultations, surgery dates and chatting and connecting with other women on instagram she decided to undergo lipoedema surgery with Dr Burgos from Lipemedical in Madrid Spain.

Megan Pfeffer is an internationally renowned Clinical Nutritionist and the founder of ‘I Choose Health’, a leading nutrition & lifestyle clinic specialising in nutritional counselling and therapy for the management of lipoedema & lymphoedema. She is an Advisory Board member with Lipoedema Australia, has lipoedema herself and is a breast cancer survivor. Megan believes it’s never too late t...

Laura Hamilton is a true Lipoedema champion and advocate. Through her own lipoedema journey, Laura founded the "Pump It Up Pre/Post Lipoedema Surgery Info" Facebook group, connecting and empowering individuals on similar paths. Her transformative surgeries, totaling 10.7 liters, with Chris Lekich at Lipoedema Surgical Solutions, have turned her pain into a platform for awareness and shar...

Jenny, aka The Food Freedom Fairy®, empowers serial dieters and emotional eaters to break free from the dieting cycle and find peace with food and most importantly with themselves.  https://www.jennymc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/_jennymc https://www.facebook.com/jenny.mcdonald.3194 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Dq0OHvSTh-FF9jaGKFNsQ?view_as=subscriber

Meet Jedda, a warrior living in rural Australia, happily married and trying to raise a teenage boy, whilst navigating the ever-changing world of Lipoedema in a post-menopausal body.

Allessandia wears many hats as a dedicated mother of three young children, a loving partner, and a passionate advocate for women's empowerment. She has made a significant impact through her work as a trauma healing retreat facilitator and workshop leader, helping individuals find strength, healing, and growth on their personal journeys. https://empowerhq.com.au www.instagram.com/allessandiamon...