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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💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk.

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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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✨The Roxbury Institute's Supplement Program by Dr. David Amron. Visit their website shop.theroxburyinstitute.com and use the code LipedemaMamas10 for 10% off.

✨Women's Health Boutique. Visit their website www.mywhb.com to learn how you can get personal assistance with purchasing compression. Mention this podcast for 20% off retail.

✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase

💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk.

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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 about lipedema.

If you'ld like to get plugged in with Lipedema Simplified and all of their resources for support, see below:

Below are the things we’re doing this June Lipedema Awareness Month, and beyond:

Heart Circles in Mansfield on Sunday, June 7th, at 12:00 - 2:00 PM EDT https://learn.lipedema-simplified.org/heart-circles-mansfield-ma

Medical Go Bag webinars https://learn.lipedema-simplified.org/community-webinar

Mon, June 1 – 6 pm EDT

Sat, June 6 – 3 pm EDT

Sun, June 14 – 3 pm EDT

Mon, June 22 – 1 pm EDT

Sat, June 27 – 6 pm EDT

Medical Go Bag program https://learn.lipedema-simplified.org/mgb | July 6 – August 3 | Mondays & Fridays at 6pm EDT

Wednesday Wellness program https://learn.lipedema-simplified.org/yoga | 8 Wednesdays — June 3 - July 22, 2026 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM EDT

Nutrition Network course https://nutrition-network.org/online-training/supporting-a-patient-with-lipedema-a-comprehensive-metabolic-approach-to-diagnosis-and-treatment/ with 30% discount, Code - 30OFF

Textbook: Lipedema: Principles and Practice of Diagnosis and Treatment on Amazon https://a.co/d/fbe5Mdm

Textbook Study Group - the page should be ready by the end of this week

Monday, June 8 — 6:00 PM EDT | A Holistic Approach to Diagnosis, Care, and Treatment for Lipedema | with Siobhan Huggins and Catherine Seo, PhD

Tuesday, June 16 — 1:00 PM EDT | Treatment & Resources for Managing Lipedema | with Catherine Seo, PhD, and Leslyn Keith, OTD, CLT

Tuesday, June 30 — 1:00 PM EDT | The Challenge of Weight Stigma in Recognizing Lipedema | with Joanna Dudek, PhD, and Catherine Seo, PhD

Oct Event on Oct 23-25, 2026 - Here's the $97 coupon https://learn.lipedema-simplified.org/offers/nNLx38Hs?coupon_code=HO26-97

TRIBE - We have an online lipedema community - https://learn.lipedema-simplified.org/tribe

💖 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 LipedemaMamas10 for 10% off.

✨Women's Health Boutique. Visit their website www.mywhb.com to learn how you can get personal assistance with purchasing compression. Mention this podcast for 20% off retail.

✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase

💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk.

🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

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 upcoming Lipedema Summit this June.

You can find more with Erika here: https://www.lipedemasummit.com/

https://thetrailtohealth.com/

@lipedema.summit on Instagram and @lipedemasummit on Tik Tok

You can register to attend the Lipedema Summit here: https://event.lipedemasummit.com/?ac=CuDINKTr

💖 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 LipedemaMamas10 for 10% off.

✨Women's Health Boutique. Visit their website www.mywhb.com to learn how you can get personal assistance with purchasing compression. Mention this podcast for 20% off retail.

✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase

💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk.

🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

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 their own bodies.

You can find Jennifer online at https://jdsholistichealth.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jdsholistichealth/

💖 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 LipedemaMamas10 for 10% off. ✨Women's Health Boutique. Visit their website www.mywhb.com to learn how you can get personal assistance with purchasing compression. Mention this podcast for 20% off retail. ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase 💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk. 🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout

This week we are catching up with Allison Jacobs and talking about what life has looked like in the last couple of years since her final lipedema reduction surgery. We're keeping it real as always in this episode and talking our fears and triumphs post-op.

💖 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 LipedemaMamas10 for 10% off.

✨Women's Health Boutique. Visit their website www.mywhb.com to learn how you can get personal assistance with purchasing compression. Mention this podcast for 20% off retail.

✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com. Use our code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase

💬 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby @the_lipedema_mama and Ashley Fisher @the_lippy_lady on Instagram for daily encouragement and real talk.

🌸 Looking for more support? Ask us about our online weekly support group! Get the $49.99 deal on our online course here: https://www.lipedemacourses.com/offers/GWSkfooN/checkout