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!