Ever wondered what your genes have to do with lipedema, inflammation, or even what type of exercise is ideal for you? In this episode, Ashley and RDN Bonnie Newlin decode Ashley’s DNA and reveal how these tiny markers can guide real-life choices. You can learn more from Bonnie by visiting her website www.cravenourishment.com and follow her on Instagram @cravenourishment_thelippyrd

**One correction to note: When Bonnie is discussing Omega 6, she refers to saturated fats. She meant to say polyunsaturated**

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This week on the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re thrilled to chat with Vicki Jones of @veganmacros101 — a wellness coach and nutrition expert who’s passionate about helping women heal their relationship with food through a balanced, plant-based approach. Vicki shares her journey and gives us realistic, empowering tools to fuel our bodies and support lipedema wellness without restriction or guilt. You can learn more about her work at www.veganmacros101.net ✨ Sponsor Love: This episode is brought to you by Marena Compression — designed for comfort, support, and confidence. Visit marena.com and use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your lipedema garments. 💛 Stay connected with your hosts, Shawn Bigby (@the_lipedema_mama) and Ashley Fisher (@the_lippy_lady), on Instagram — and get more education and support at lipedemacourses.com

Kristi is a lipedema patient, occupational therapist, certified lymphatic therapist and sound healing practitioner. Today we are talking about all the ways we seek healing in lipedema and the modalities specific to Kristi's practice at Della Luna Wellness in Phoenix, AZ 💜

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We’re thrilled to welcome back Nina Manolson to the Lipedema Mamas Podcast! Last time, we dove into the idea of body peace—and today, we’re taking it a step further. Nina shares practical, real-life tools to help us move beyond judgment and start accepting our bodies exactly as they are right now. It’s an empowering, heart-centered conversation you won’t want to miss. You can find more with Nina at www.ninamanolson.com or on Instagram @ninamanolson 💜 💖 Special thanks to our sponsor for this week's episode: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com 💬 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? Visit lipedemacourses.com to find helpful resources, education, and community for your lipedema journey including an online weekly support group!

🎙️ This week on the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re keeping it light and real! We’re reminding ourselves (and you!) that we’re so much more than lipedema—and having a blast just getting to know each other on a deeper level. Come laugh, connect, and celebrate life beyond the diagnosis! 💜 💖 Special thanks to our sponsors: ✨ Marena Compression – Discover their lipedema-friendly compression garments at marenamedical.com ✨ AIROS Medical – Learn more about their innovative compression therapy solutions at airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas 💬 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? Visit lipedemacourses.com to find helpful resources, education, and community for your lipedema journey including an online weekly support group!

This week, we sit down with Hilary Stowers to explore the healing power of therapy. From understanding EMDR to navigating the weight of grief, this conversation is real, hopeful, and full of tools to help you heal and grow. Connect with Hilary Stowers Website: hilarystowerscounseling.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @hilarystowerscounseling Also, see her in Psychology Today! ✨ A big thank you to our sponsors who make the Lipedema Mamas Podcast possible! 💜 Marena – Trusted compression garments designed with care and science. Explore their full range at marena.com and use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase. 💜 AIROS Medical – Innovative pneumatic compression therapy devices supporting lymphatic and venous health. Learn more at airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas 💜 Connect with your hosts: Follow Shawn Bigby on Instagram → @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley Fisher on Instagram → @the_lippy_lady Find more resources and support at lipedemacourses.com

In this episode, we sit down with the incredible Leah Hope (@leahhopehealth), who has inspired more than 1 million people across Instagram and TikTok by sharing her powerful journey. Leah opens up about losing 200 pounds, the mindset shifts that carried her through, and her ongoing experience with lipedema surgery and skin excisions. You can follow along with Leah’s story on Instagram and TikTok at @leahhopehealth, and be sure to check out her brand-new online community at www.leahhopehealth.com for daily encouragement and connection. 💛 Special thanks to our sponsors: We’re so grateful to Marena Compression and AIROS Medical for supporting this community and making these conversations possible. ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.

On this episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re chatting with Dr. Thomas Su of ArtLipo in Tampa, FL. Dr. This is part 2 of our chat where we got to dive into the risks of liposuction, requirements to qualify for surgery with Dr. Su, what his awake procedures are really like, and a fascinating discussion on the possible impact lipedema has on muscular function. 📍 Connect with Dr. Su: Website: www.artlipo.com Instagram: @artliposuction Phone: (813) 886-9090 💛 Special thanks to our sponsors: We’re so grateful to Marena Compression and AIROS Medical for supporting this community and making these conversations possible. ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.

On this episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re chatting with Dr. Thomas Su of ArtLipo in Tampa, FL. Dr. Su opens up about his unique approach to lipedema liposuction, why he’s so passionate about this work, and how he’s helping women feel like themselves again. It’s an honest and insightful conversation you don’t want to miss! 📍 Connect with Dr. Su: Website: www.artlipo.com Instagram: @artliposuction Phone: (813) 886-9090 💛 Special thanks to our sponsors: We’re so grateful to Marena Compression and AIROS Medical for supporting this community and making these conversations possible. ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.

Shawn and Ashley talk candidly about what it’s really like to run social media platforms in the lipedema space—the good, the hard, and everything in between. From dealing with misinformation to handling the inevitable drama, they share their honest approach to building a safe and supportive community. 💛 Special thanks to our sponsors: We’re so grateful to Marena Compression and AIROS Medical for supporting this community and making these conversations possible. ✨ AIROS Medical Discover pneumatic compression therapy at www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas ✨ Marena Explore high-quality compression garments at www.marena.com Use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 at checkout. 💡 New to the Lipedema Community? Start your journey with confidence at www.lipedemacourses.com — your go-to resource for conservative lipedema management. ✨ Connect With Us: Follow Shawn on Instagram: @the_lipedema_mama Follow Ashley on Instagram: @the_lippy_lady 💖 Loving the Podcast? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review—it helps us reach more women who need support, guidance, and hope.