Lymphedema Podcast

ROCKSTAR ALERT!!! Caroline and Cara are bringing some fire to Lymphedema Podcast this week. When I asked for guest host for the podcast I knew immediately I wanted to reach out to Caroline to share her perspective. When she suggested to interview a fellow Lipedema gal I quickly suggested Cara. What a duo!

I know you will enjoy this special guest host interview. Be sure to find their accounts on Instagram and Facebook. Caroline Sprott @powersprott and Cara @palegingerpear

As I continue to share about Lipedema for the month of June there will be a guest podcast host next week. I expect it to be a very informative and exciting episode. This week Kelly with Wildheart Wellness and Coaching is back to share some patient tips and advice. Have a listen. Remember to join the Facebook groups she mentions as well as to check out her website for coaching.

I will be away for Camp Watchme the next few weeks so please be patient as I work to upload the next few episodes from Colorado 🙂

Kellys’ Story: As a personal health coach Kelly knew something was amiss when she gained a significant amount of weight following the weening of her youngest child.

June is Lipedema awareness month and here at Lymphedema Podcast I support knowledge! Many people are misdiagnosed when they don’t fit into a box of a certain disease, condition, or syndrome. If you are listening this month you may be encouraged or educated by this topic.

In our interview Kelly discusses how she saw signs throughout her life of Lipedema, but had no idea what it was. Listen to the full interview to hear how she has struggled mentally, physically, with insurance, and learned to advocate for others! Enjoy!

If you would like to learn more about Lipedema visit this website. To learn more about Kellys’ coaching and resources check out her website.

Have you ever felt alone, discouraged, or isolated because you NEED Lymphedema treatment but you are physically unable to make it into a clinic multiple times a week. Have you ever wondered how to obtain an prescription for home health therapy? OR will my insurance pay for Home Health services? Marina with Ultra Therapy Solutions is back this week to talk about home health from the patients perspective.

Be sure to subscribe, like, and share Lymphedema Podcast with your doctors, lymphedema therapist, and others who may need this resource.

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Home Health Lymphedema treatment can seem intimidating but Marina with Ultra Therapy Solutions is here to help!

She provides practical ways to provide great in home care as a CLT! Listen here for some tricky scenarios, and not so textbook examples of what might come up in Home Health CDT.

If you are interested or looking to join a home health agency in Texas Ultra Therapy Solutions has an immediate need for CLTs (PT/PTA/OT/COTA/RN) visit their website to apply.

If you missed part 1 of my conversation with Caroline Pinney from Juzo, go back and give it a listen! Here are the final five common lymphedema patient questions.

Juzo is a proud sponsor of Lymphedema Podcast! As a novice CLT I relied heavily on my local Juzo rep to provide me with resources, suggestions, and advice for picking the right garment for my patients. If you are a CLT in need of the same guidance, please do not hesitate for reach out to them. Caroline is just one of the many helpful, knowledgeable, and dedicated individuals with the Juzo family!

Part 1: Caroline Pinney, Education and Training Manager with Juzo, joins me again for an information packed episode! In the opening I state this would be a short and sweet episode…but it was so long I divided it into two episodes so that the information is easier to digest.

In this episode we answer five very common questions from Lymphedema patients about garments, exercise, and much, much, more!

Hi friends on the internet! I hope you have enjoyed the personal stories of Alexa, Amanda, Bisa, Deborah, and Niccole. It has been a true honor to allow them this platform to share their stories, experiences, and views. Each person walks their journey differently; and each person has their own views of their experience. I hope this conversation opens our eyes to the shared struggle within the lymphedema journey and enlightens our minds that we are each accountable for our actions and words.

I am sorry this post is late. A small unrelated life update: we are moving, currently in the process of selling our home (FSBO), all while keeping the many plates spinning that make up our lives. Thanks for your patience, I truly appreciate each of you who listen regularly and engage with me on social media.

XOXO,

Betty

As many of you heard from part 1 of this interview series, many people living with Lymphedema have felt depressed, isolated, suicidal, and lost at times. Please be encouraged that it is season of life and often a choice if you stay in that mindset. In part 2 of this series we hear from Deborah and Bisa who both see mindset and community as a tool for positive change. Please enjoy!

If you joined me on March 6th for World Lymphedema Day you know that we had a lot of great conversation going on with some (new to me) friends on social media. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, can all be great resources but they also create opportunities for people to be targeted for their uniqueness.

Please enjoy part 1 of our discussion on this important topic: comparison vs community within the Lymphedema community.

Please visit the pages of each of these incredible women who opened up about their personal experiences.