Join Dr.Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre in a heart to heart conversation about preventing burnout while navigating life with lipedema. In this episode, Catherine and Lisa share their own burnout experiences and how they each rebooted from burnout in their careers and when navigating the complexities and overwhelm that comes with lipedema.

With burnout being a significant concern, especially among individuals with disabilities, Catherine and Lisa shed light on its prevalence. According to CDC statistics, people with mobility limitations are more likely to experience obesity and related health issues, which can contribute to burnout. Through their personal stories, Catherine and Lisa emphasize the importance of self-care, asking for help, and owning one's narrative.

As they share their personal experiences and insights, they discuss the importance of self-care, asking for help, and owning one's narrative. Discover how scheduling breaks, listening to the body, and finding balance can make a significant difference in managing lipedema and avoiding burnout. Plus, listeners can learn how to contribute to the community by updating the Lipedema Project Provider Directory and supporting each other on their journey from lipedema diagnosis to healthcare.

Mentioned in this episode:

CDC Disability Statistics:

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/pdf/disability-impacts-all-of-us-infographic.pdf

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/

In this heart to heart conversation, Dr. Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre reflect on their journey so far as co-hosts of this series, discussing the invaluable insights shared, the inspiring community engagement, and their own personal takeaways from the April Lipedema Simplified’sHeart to Heart Virtual Event Conference.

Among the topics discussed, they shared insights from Dr. Matthew Carmody’s talk on obesity, lipedema, and GLP-1 medications (Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, etc.) and his message on the importance of informed conversations with healthcare providers.

Catherine shares exciting news about the groundbreaking collaborative paper just published “Proposed Research Case Definitions of Lipedema”. This paper not only underscores the need for clear research definitions in the field but also brings hope for patients and clinicians, showing how they can use this paper now in their quest for a diagnosis.

The conversation extends to the series' future, with Catherine and Lisa expressing their commitment to continuing the dialogue on weight bias, advocacy, and navigating life with lipedema. They stress the importance of the audience's engagement, inviting viewers to join the ongoing conversation and take actionable steps towards better health and support.

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/

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/