The Lympha Press Podcast

She wished (at the time) that her athletic injury was just a blood clot.  Instead, a lymphedema diagnosis pulled the rug out from under her dream to compete as a senior for her Division I college.  Coming to grips with her condition wasn't graceful. Years of resistance to wearing compression eventually yielded to better judgment as she eventually approached managing her condition with an...

"We are more than our swelling." This affirmation was the heartbeat of the August Lymphedema Patient Roundtable as our panelists talked about body image, coping skills, and how to be your own best advocate while living with lymphedema. Attendees asked questions on a variety of topics, ranging from compression garments and working from home to cellulitis and COVID-19 vaccines. With certified lymphe...

After joining the Orlando Health Aesthetic and Restorative Surgery Institute, Dr. Omar Beidas began to see a trend of women who were "doing everything right" but still were challenged by painful fat.  His partners were successfully treating lymphedema; Dr. Beidas was stirred by the challenges faced by lipedema.  His response?  "I just wanted to help." In this insightful interview, D...

It's summertime, and the living is — well, not so easy when you have lymphedema. The July Lymphedema Patient Roundtable focused on all things summer, from hot tips for traveling with your compression pump to cool facts about swimming and the natural compression it offers. Betty Westbrook and Mary Kastelberg shared their experiences (and fun photos) from this year's Camp Watchme , a summer camp for...

A LOT has changed since we first interviewed Kelly in 2020.  The game-changer?  Her Lympha Press Optimal Plus , Pantsuit, and Jacket.  For seven years (after the birth of her adorable daughter, who makes a few "appearances" in this interview), she saw no measurable improvement in her lipedema though she says, "I tried everything." Kelly finally found a therapist willing to help, and...

From the physical pain of living with lipedema to the emotional pain of being objectified for their size, conversation at the July Lipedema Patient Roundtable seemed to cover it all. Drs. Karen Herbst and Lindy McHutchison were also there to answer questions about collagen supplements, hypermobility, and whether or not lipedema fat weighs more than regular fat. Kelly Maynard joined the panel to ta...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Lympha Press Podcast: Free-Flowing Conversation to Educate and Inspire! Join Rob Martin, Project Manager, and Brenda Viola, VP of Marketing and Communications at Lympha Press, as they chat about the new podcast, its background, and what listeners can expect. Whether it's the latest research on lymphedema and lipedema, conversations about community, or interv...