Lipedema Mamas Podcast

Crystal Billings gets real about her journey with lipedema and obesity, and how she’s rewriting the narrative—one marathon at a time. Tune in to hear how intermittent fasting and mindset shifts have helped her reclaim her health and confidence. 📲 Follow Crystal on Instagram: @cmoflows or email her at [email protected] 🩺 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: We are proud to be supported by brands who care deeply about the lipedema community. ✨ Lipoelastic Shop medical-grade compression at www.lipoelasticshop.com Follow on Instagram: @lipoelastic_usa Use code LIPPYMAMAS for 10% off in the UK or US ✨ 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.

🎙️ Episode Title: Talking Fascia w/ Leah Levitan + Q&A Description: We’re getting into the tissues—literally! In this episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Leah Levitan, founder of Lymph Love Club, for a deep and empowering conversation all about fascia—what it is, how it affects the lymphatic system, and why it matters for women living with lipedema. Leah is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Manual Lymphatic Drainage Specialist, and the heart behind the Lymph Love Club, a space devoted to lymphatic education, self-love, and body-positive care. She’s known for her fun, relatable approach to complex body systems—and she’s on a mission to help people reconnect with their bodies through fascia-focused and lymph-loving practices. This episode is packed with insight, education, and practical tools. Leah also answers questions live from our online support group in a special Q&A session. In This Episode, We Cover: 💗 What fascia actually is and why it’s more than just “connective tissue” 💗 How fascia affects the lymphatic system and lipedema 💗 How to support your fascia at home with love, care, and the right tools 💗 Listener Q&A with Leah! Guest Info: 🧠 Learn more about Leah and the Lymph Love Club at www.lymphloveclub.com 📲 Follow Leah on Instagram: @lymphloveclub 🩺 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: We are proud to be supported by brands who care deeply about the lipedema community. ✨ Lipoelastic Shop medical-grade compression at www.lipoelasticshop.com Follow on Instagram: @lipoelastic_usa Use code LIPPYMAMAS for 10% off in the UK or US ✨ 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—and don’t forget to stack your savings during Lipedema Awareness Month (June 2025)! 💡 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. #LipedemaMamas #BodyImageHealing #BingeRecovery #LipedemaAwareness #FoodFreedom #WomenSupportingWomen

🎙️ Episode Title: Shawn & Ashley Catch Up on Shawn's Upcoming Surgery & What They Learned From Their Appointment w/ Dr. Herbst This week on The Lipedema Mamas Podcast, Ashley and Shawn sit down to catch up. They are chatting about Shawn's upcoming lipedema removal surgery on her upper legs, what she's packing, etc. They also recap takeaways from their appointment with Dr. Karen Herbst 🩺 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: We are proud to be supported by brands who care deeply about the lipedema community. ✨ Lipoelastic Shop medical-grade compression at www.lipoelasticshop.com Follow on Instagram: @lipoelastic_usa Use code LIPPYMAMAS for 10% off in the UK or US ✨ 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—and don’t forget to stack your savings during Lipedema Awareness Month (June 2025)! 💡 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. #LipedemaMamas #BodyImageHealing #BingeRecovery #LipedemaAwareness #FoodFreedom #WomenSupportingWomen

🎙️ Episode Title: Revolutionary Mindset on Eating Guest: Stefanie Michele | Binge Recovery & Body Image Coach This week on The Lipedema Mamas Podcast, we're honored to sit down with the insightful and inspiring Stefanie Michele, a binge recovery and body image coach who brings both personal experience and professional expertise to the table. In this empowering conversation, Stefanie opens up about her own journey toward healing her relationship with food, her body, and herself. She shares the pivotal mindset shifts that helped her break free from cycles of binge eating—and how she now guides other women toward food freedom and body confidence. Whether you’re navigating lipedema, disordered eating, or just looking for a healthier, more compassionate way to relate to your body, this episode is for you. 🔗 Learn More About Stefanie Michele: Website: www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram: @iamstefaniemichele 🩺 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: We are proud to be supported by brands who care deeply about the lipedema community. ✨ Lipoelastic Shop medical-grade compression at www.lipoelasticshop.com Follow on Instagram: @lipoelastic_usa Use code LIPPYMAMAS for 10% off in the UK or US ✨ 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—and don’t forget to stack your savings during Lipedema Awareness Month (June 2025)! 💡 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. #LipedemaMamas #BodyImageHealing #BingeRecovery #LipedemaAwareness #FoodFreedom #WomenSupportingWomen

On this week's episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, take a listen as Ashley and Shawn chat with internationally recognized lipedema expert Dr. Karen Herbst about the Diagnostic and Preventative center she is heading up in Tucson, AZ with the Roxbury Institute. The conversation was so full of great information, that we split it into two parts. Enjoy part 2! Thank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, AIROS Medical, and Marena. For more information on Lipoelastic, go to ⁠www.lipoelasticshop.com⁠ and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usa For 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMAS For more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit ⁠www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas⁠ If you'd like to try out Marena compression garments, visit marena.com and enter the code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for a discount! And don't forget to stack that discount this month for Lipedema Awareness Month! (June 2025) New to the lipedema world? At a loss for what to do? Not sure how to start managing this disease conservatively? Check out ⁠www.lipedemacourses.com⁠ You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mama You can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_lady Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a 5-star review and comment!

On this week's episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast, take a listen as Ashley and Shawn chat with internationally recognized lipedema expert Dr. Karen Herbst about the Diagnostic and Preventative center she is heading up in Tucson, AZ with the Roxbury Institute. The conversation was so full of great information, that we split it into two parts. Enjoy part 1! Thank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, AIROS Medical, and Marena. For more information on Lipoelastic, go to ⁠www.lipoelasticshop.com⁠ and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usa For 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMAS For more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit ⁠www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas⁠ If you'd like to try out Marena compression garments, visit marena.com and enter the code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for a discount! And don't forget to stack that discount this month for Lipedema Awareness Month! (June 2025) New to the lipedema world? At a loss for what to do? Not sure how to start managing this disease conservatively? Check out ⁠www.lipedemacourses.com⁠ You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mama You can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_lady Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a 5-star review and comment!

On this week's episode we sat down with the board president of Lipedema Canada Angel Anderson to talk about her journey through multiple lipedema removal surgeries with Dr. Ghods in Germany. She tells us how she was able to do this without taking anyone with her as well as what Lipedema Canada has been up to. You can find more with Angel on her Instagram page @msangelanderson To get plugged into the goings-on with Lipedema Canada, follow their page @lipedema_canada or go to their website www.lipedemacanada.org Thank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, AIROS Medical, and Marena. For more information on Lipoelastic, go to ⁠www.lipoelasticshop.com⁠ and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usa For 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMAS For more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit ⁠www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas⁠ If you'd like to try out Marena compression garments, visit marena.com and enter the code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for a discount! New to the lipedema world? At a loss for what to do? Not sure how to start managing this disease conservatively? Check out ⁠www.lipedemacourses.com⁠ You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mama You can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_lady Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a 5-star review and comment!

This week we are chatting with Mrs. Florida United States and lipedema patient Tanya Holloway. Tanya is a growing advocate for women with lipedema and shares how it has been navigating the pageant world with this disease. While she does not have her official diagnosis yet, she has had surgery on her arms with Dr. Su in Tampa FL and shares about that experience as well. To find more with Tanya, go to her Instagram page @mrstanyaholloway and take a listen to her podcast Hope & Humanity! Thank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, AIROS Medical, and Marena. For more information on Lipoelastic, go to ⁠www.lipoelasticshop.com⁠ and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usa For 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMAS For more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit ⁠www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas⁠ If you'd like to try out Marena compression garments, visit marena.com and enter the code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for a discount! New to the lipedema world? At a loss for what to do? Not sure how to start managing this disease conservatively? Check out ⁠www.lipedemacourses.com⁠ You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mama You can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_lady Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a 5-star review and comment!

Lea Fowler has been an advocate for patients and providers alike for the last 17 years taking on insurance companies. After helping a friend seek coverage for their lipedema removal surgeries, she saw the huge need in this community with women struggling to find coverage for their surgeries. She started a Facebook group called ERISA Facts not Fallacies where she helps educate women and their families on their rights based on the summary plan description from their insurance companies and helps guide them through the process. Tackling insurance, especially when it comes to finding coverage for lipedema surgery or conservative therapy treatments, can be very overwhelming and confusing. Lea is breaking down how some of this works and answering all of our questions on this week's episode of Lipedema Mamas Podcast. To learn more about how Lea might be able to help you on your insurance journey, visit her Facebook group @ https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Bthpetfcy/ Thank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, AIROS Medical, and Marena. For more information on Lipoelastic, go to ⁠www.lipoelasticshop.com⁠ and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usa For 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMAS For more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit ⁠www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas⁠ If you'd like to try out Marena compression garments, visit marena.com and enter the code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for a discount! New to the lipedema world? At a loss for what to do? Not sure how to start managing this disease conservatively? Check out ⁠www.lipedemacourses.com⁠ You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mama You can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_lady Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a 5-star review and comment!

How can breathing have anything to do with your journey with lipedema? Are there maladaptive ways you might be breathing that are creating other problems with your health and psyche? We ask all of these questions and more and got amazing insight from speech and myofunctional therapist Perrin White on this week's episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast. To learn more, check out her Instagram @breathewellbewell Thank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, AIROS Medical, and Marena. For more information on Lipoelastic, go to ⁠www.lipoelasticshop.com⁠ and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usa For 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMAS For more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit ⁠www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas⁠ If you'd like to try out Marena compression garments, visit marena.com and enter the code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for a discount! New to the lipedema world? At a loss for what to do? Not sure how to start managing this disease conservatively? Check out ⁠www.lipedemacourses.com⁠ You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mama You can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_lady Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a 5-star review and comment!