Kiersten & Trey

Wedding with Lymphedema

On this episode of the Lymphedema Podcast we chat about all things lymphedema wedding. Kiersten & Trey were married in April. Kiersten was diagnosed with Lymphedema in 2014 and a previous guest on the podcast discussing her LVA surgery. She tells us how she planned and prepared for her wedding with lymphedema. Kiersten is open about her lymphedema journey and didn’t let her disease get in the way of enjoying each and every moment with her husband. Tune in next week as we continue the conversation on honeymoons with lymphedema.

May is mental health awareness month! There are two people from the lymphedema community that embody this for me, Dominique and Juliana. Both have been vulnerable about their personal struggles with lymphedema, mental health, and physical wellness. Together they started the #sweatcheck movement for the lymphedema community. I hope you enjoy this candid conversation with three friends who want to spread awareness, wellness, and happiness. @theprocess2progress @lymphie.fit

Student OT review of Lymphedema Clinical Rotation

If I am being honest, which I have shared this before, I would have never picked Lymphedema as my career specialty or as a clinical rotation in school. Thankfully, that is not the story for this week’s guest. Addison is in her final year as an student OTD (Doctorate of Occupational Therapy) and has recently completed a 6 week rotation in an primarily lymphedema rotation at a cancer treatment center in Central Arkansas. 

Listen to this episode if you are a student from any discipline about to embark on you brown lymphedema clinical rotation.

Guenter Klose Returns for a Candid Conversation on MLD, Myth Buster Addition – Part 2

Guenter Klose joins us for episode 9 as we continue the conversation about Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Guenter has decades of experience teaching and treating lymphedema. He is a respected pillar in the international lymphedema community and his knowledge is matched by few. We are so excited to have him back with us as he provides his insights on MLD.

Guenter Klose Returns for a Candid Conversation on MLD, Myth Buster Addition – Part 1

Guenter Klose joins us for episode 8 of the Lymphedema Podcast as we discuss Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Guenter has decades of experience teaching and treating lymphedema. He is a respected pillar in the international lymphedema community and his knowledge is matched by few. We are so excited to have him back with us as he provides his insights on MLD.

Life Coaching for the Lymphedema Patient and Clinician, Part 2

On this episode we will continue our conversation with Ellen Faulhaber, A certified life coach. Many lymphedema patients live with depression, grief, anxiety, and suicidal ideations. Medical providers are frustrated, overwhelmed, and live in a state of chronic stress. Ellen is a Certified Life Coach trained by The Deep Coaching Institute, focusing on Presence and Somatic based coaching. She is a Certified Meditation Teacher and believes that a consistent meditation or grounding practice and the embodied practice of leading with love has the potential to transform our way of being and serving. Meditation or grounding is key for a life thriving in optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness. Ellen is the Product Manager at Essity for all Lymphology Products in North America.

Life Coaching for the Lymphedema Patient and Clinician, Part 1

On this episode Ellen Faulhaber, A certified life coach, will join me in a discussion to encourage listeners that there is help available. Many lymphedema patients live with depression, grief, anxiety, and suicidal ideations. Medical providers are frustrated, overwhelmed, and live in a state of chronic stress. Ellen is a Certified Life Coach trained by The Deep Coaching Institute, focusing on Presence and Somatic based coaching. She is a Certified Meditation Teacher and believes that a consistent meditation or grounding practice and the embodied practice of leading with love has the potential to transform our way of being and serving. Meditation or grounding is key for a life thriving in optimal physical, emotional, and spiritual health and wellness. Ellen is the Product Manager at Essity for all Lymphology Products in North America.

State of CDT with Guenter Klose

This is a wrap on the March series, not all CLTs are created equal. Guenter has decades of experience teaching and treating lymphedema. He is a respected pillar in the international lymphedema community and his knowledge is matched by few. In this interview we highlight the challenges faced by CLTs, challenge CLTs to highlight their skill/needs to their administration, and discuss the state of CDT today. Enjoy this insightful conversation, and I hope you are ready to learn something new today.  

NOT ALL CLTs ARE CREATED EQUAL

To continue the discussion for this month’s topic, Not all CLTs are Created Equal, Dr. Heather Evans, Doctor of Chiropractic, Owner of Bodywork RX is joining me on the podcast

Continuing the discussion that not all CLTs are created equal with Dr. Heather Evans today on the podcast! Heather has years of experience in multiple roles as a CLT. From PTA, to LMT, to business owner and now Doctor of Chiropractic’s, she has literally seen it all. 

Now more than ever patients must advocate for themselves and research the medical professional they choose for care wisely. Listen to this insightful conversation with Heather, I hope you are ready to learn something new today!

Brooke Beilman, MS, CC-SLP, Clinical Doctorate Student

NOT ALL CLTs ARE CREATED EQUAL

To continue the discussion for this month’s topic, Not all CLTs are Created Equal, Brooke Beilman is joining me on the podcast.

Brooke Beilman is a MS, CCC-SLP Clinical Doctorate Student. As a Speech Pathologist she took interest in the changes caused by internal swelling to patients swallow mechanics. Her social media has helpful information about head and neck cancer effects (ie lymphedema) you can find her on Instagram as @brookebeilman