Lipedema Mamas Podcast

This week Shawn gets very vulnerable and shares more of her story from her divorce and she opens up about her struggle with alcohol addiction and recent stay in a rehab facility. We know that this subject matter can be triggering, so please take care as you listen.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you can contact SAMHSA 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP or visit FindTreatment.gov

You don't have to struggle alone.

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This week Ashley sat down with Dr. Maryam Zamani, a double board certified plastic surgeon and lipedema surgeon and lipedema patient herself. Listen as Dr. Zamani shares her refreshing and heartfelt perspective on surgery for lipedema patients, the right to want the best aesthetics, and so much more.

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In this deeply personal episode, Ashley shares her experience with an MLD therapist that left her questioning her own discomfort—and why she initially struggled to speak up. Together, Ashley and Shawn unpack the ways women are conditioned to be nice, polite, accommodating, and to ignore the gut feelings that tell us something isn’t right. They explore how this conditioning can make us doubt our own boundaries and intuit...

This week we sat down with multi-hyphenate actress, model, casting director and entrepreneur Crystal to hear all about the incredible medical trial she has been part of that changed her life and could change the game for lipedema patients.

Crystal's company: https://www.freshmeetu.com

Article on Crystal from the Lipedema Foundation: https://www.lipedema.org/patient-stories-crystal-cfitrevolution

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Flat knit, circular knit, where do we begin?! And how should we really feel when wearing our garments? Are we supposed to feel uncomfortable? Listen as Ashley sits down with Tyler Dillon, PT, DPT, CLWT and asks all these questions and more.

To connect with Tyler, visit his website: https://www.awomanstouchtyler.com/

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What if what you’ve been calling exhaustion, anxiety, or feeling like you’ve lost yourself is actually burnout—the result of spending years giving so much of yourself away that there was nothing left for you? Listen to this episode as Ashley shares her own journey with burnout, self-abandonment, and what it has looked like to slowly find her way back to herself.

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This week Ashley sat down with her husband Brad, a functional medicine nurse practitioner, to discuss possibly one of the most overlooked elements of living a healthy life: the basics. Take a listen and learn how getting back to the basics might just be the most beneficial thing you can do for your health journey.

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This week Shawn and Ashley are catching up with a message for moms and the vision behind the very first Lipedema Restore Retreat that is now sold out! But take a listen for what it's all about and how you can be part of future retreats! Thanks as always for being here.

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Wendy Moore, PhD, Executive Director, is a cognitive development researcher who spent years studying how people come to know what they know — and still couldn't see this in herself. She self-diagnosed her lipedema in 2024, later confirmed by multiple leading practitioners, after decades of symptoms that no clinician named correctly. Wendy launched Connective Truth to fight medical bias and misdiagnosis, and help young women u...

This week we sat down with Dr. Michael Schwartz, plastic surgeon and lipedema advocate. Dr. Schwartz shares from his years of experience working with lipedema patients. An episode you don't want to miss!

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Today we're joined by vascular surgeon Dr. Ellen Derrick for a conversation that every woman with lipedema should hear. We dive into the important role the vascular system plays in lipedema. Whether you're newly diagnosed or further along in your journey, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you better advocate for your health.

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Today's episode we are chatting with the Ehlers Danlos Society's senior global alliance coordinator Sarah Hamilton. Listen as we learn about the ins and outs of hypermobility disorders, how they intersect with lipedema, and how to treat them. 💖 Special thanks to the sponsors of this podcast: ✨The Roxbury Institute's Supplement Program by Dr. David Amron. Visit their website shop.theroxburyinstitute.com and use the code LipedemaMam...

We are catching up with Tanya Holloway to see what life has been like since being formerly diagnosed with lipedema, her role on the board of the American Lipedema Association, and the real fear that's involved when you share your lipedema body online.

Here is a link to the Florida Lipedema Support group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EDGzX4hc3/

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This week we catch up with media host and lifestyle expert Kasey Potts who shares her life and lipedema journey on social media. Kasey is a wonderful example this Lipedema Awarenes Month that everyone's journey with lipedema is different- and she's sending the message that there's no shame in letting plastic surgery be part of the story too.

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This week Shawn and Ashley talk living with lipedema after surgery and looking ahead into the future- the real emotions behind a healing journey.

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Ashley got to sit down with her 7 year old daughter this week and, what started as a fun activity for Mom and daughter, ended up being tremendously encouraging. We wanted to share the pure, innocent insight from Charlie who, at 7 years old, is wise beyond her years. May we take what she says to heart!

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Dr. Leslyn Keith is an occupational therapist, internationally recognized lipedema and lymphedema expert. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, she is a leading voice in lipedema education, research, and conservative management, helping bridge the gap between emerging science and practical strategies for patients and clinicians.

Today is is telling us how she and an amazing team helped compile the very first textbook all a...

In this episode, we’re joined by Erika Schlick, founder and host of the Lipedema Summit — a leading platform dedicated to lipedema education, advocacy, and support. Erika shares her passion for empowering women through knowledge, community, and access to cutting-edge information on lipedema and lymphatic health, offering hope and encouragement to those navigating their healing journey. She's telling us all about the upc...

Today on the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re joined by Jennifer Stevens—certified nutritional practitioner, breathwork facilitator, former educator, and founder of JDS Holistic Health. After surviving thyroid cancer and later being diagnosed with lipedema, Jennifer now shares her journey of healing, body acceptance, and uncovering the root causes behind chronic inflammation while helping other women feel less alone in the...