Stronger than Lipedema

Empowering Women with Lipedema: Kristin Richard's Journey

In this episode of 'Stronger Than Lipedema,' hosts Cindy and Kristy, both advocates and women living with lipedema, speak with Kristin Richards, a certified menopause coach and health and wellness expert.

Kristin shares her emotional journey from discovering she had lipedema at 48 to undergoing surgery and finding support within the community.

She emphasizes the i...

In this episode of 'Stronger Than Lipedema,' Co-host Kristy and the owner of Lipedema Chats FB Group Brandi Graves dive deep into the world of lipedema with special guest Dr. Jorkani, a plastic surgeon and lipedema specialist.

They discuss Dr. Jorjani's journey into the field, his techniques for liposuction, and his honest, patient-focused approach.

Dr. Jorjani's also shares insights on choosing the right surgeon, ...

In this episode of Stronger Than Lipedema, host Cindy, while co-host Kristy is on vacation, delves deeply into the critical topic of getting diagnosed with lipedema.

Cindy discusses the challenges of diagnosis, common symptoms, and the importance of finding a knowledgeable healthcare provider.

She shares her personal journey, offers practical advice on advocacy, and highlights essential steps for a successful diagnosis.

Cindy also ...

In this episode, a seasoned nurse practitioner with 46 years in the medical field shares her personal and professional journey through breast cancer and the evolution of cancer detection.

She discusses the Dutch test and its significance in shifting from early detection to early prevention, addressing the impact of estrogen metabolites on health.

The episode highlights the importance of hormonal balance, metabolite monitoring, and ...

Christy's Lipedema Journey: Diagnosis, Treatment, and AdvocacyIn this podcast episode, Christy Brown shares her detailed journey of living with lipedema, from the initial symptoms and diagnosis to the various treatments and surgeries she underwent. She discusses the challenges of finding knowledgeable medical professionals, the importance of self-advocacy, and the physical and emotional toll of the condition. Christy delves int...

In this episode, Cindy and Kristy discuss their personal journeys with lipedema, including advocating for symptom management and navigating the insurance landscape for surgical coverage. They highlight the importance of primal nutrition, their experiences with traditional and non-traditional insurance, and the essential steps to ensure insurance approvals for necessary treatments. Cindy shares insights on health share plans, while ...

In this episode, herbalist and health coach Mindy Capello shares her personal journey with lipedema, discussing how her own health issues led her to become a registered clinical herbalist and certified health and life coach.

Mindy explains how diet and lifestyle changes, combined with herbal remedies, have played significant roles in managing her symptoms. The conversation covers the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet, the cha...

In this episode of Stronger Than Lipedema, Lori shares her life-long battle with lipedema, a chronic condition characterized by disproportionate fat accumulation, mainly in the legs.

Lori talks about her early frustrations with her physical differences, ineffective dieting and exercising, and the eventual discovery of her condition through online resources and social media.

She recounts her experiences with surgery, including the c...

Understanding Lipedema with Dr. Kai Klasmeyer: A Personal Journey and Expert Insights. In this episode of 'Stronger Than Lipedema, host engages in a comprehensive discussion with Dr. Klasmeyer, a plastic and aesthetic surgeon from Cologne, Germany, specializing in lipedema for 16 years. Dr. Klasmeyer shares his serendipitous journey into lipedema treatment, emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis, and highlights the sig...

Navigating Lipedema: Christy Dellacroce's Journey and AdvocacyIn this episode of the Stronger Than Lipedema podcast, introduction of co-host Christy Dellacroce and she shares her personal experience with lipedema, from self-diagnosis as an occupational therapist to starting her own business, Sunrise Healing LLC, aimed at providing accessible Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therapy. Christy and Cindy discuss the misconceptions a...

Understanding Lipedema: Symptoms, Stages, and ManagementIn this episode of 'Stronger Than Lipedema,' host Cindy delves into the misunderstood condition of lipedema, which affects millions of women worldwide.

Cindy provides a comprehensive overview including what lipedema is, its symptoms, stages, and common triggers.

She discusses various management strategies such as manual lymphatic drainage, compression garments, liposucti...

In this episode, I sit down withKristy, a dedicatedManual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therapist and a woman living withlipedema. Kristy not only understands the challenges of this condition firsthand but has also made it her mission toadvocate for and support women on their own journeys.

Based inArizona, Kristy providesMLD therapy to her patients while offering valuable guidance on navigating life with lipedema. Her personal story and ...

I'm thrilled to welcome you to Stronger than Lipedema. This podcast is designed to be your go to resource for understanding, managing and thriving with lipedema.

In this episode I will welcome you to the podcast and what we will be covering. Over the next few episodes I will be giving you the break down of lipedema.

I will also be interviewing other lipedema women and their journey, along with professional and medical advice f...