Food is woven into every part of daily life: celebrations, routines, family gatherings. But for those living with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) or managing their LDL-Cholesterol, a diagnosis can change what that relationship with food looks like.

In this episode of The Lipid Lens, host Dr. Marlys Koschinsky sits down with Lauren Williams and Dr. Carol F. Kirkpatrick to explore two of the FNLA's most beloved patient resources: the Low-Fat Cookbook for patients and families living with FCS, and our collection of LDL-C lowering recipes.

Together, they discuss how the cookbook has evolved over the years, the role diet plays in a heart-healthy lifestyle, and why having the right resources in the kitchen can be just as important as what happens in the clinic.

Whether you're cooking for yourself, a family member, or a patient, this one is for you!

Guests:
Lauren Williams, MCN, RDN, LD: FNLA Treasurer & Low-Fat Cookbook Contributor
Carol F. Kirkpatrick, PhD, MPH, RDN, CLS: LDL-C Recipe Contributor

Watch the video version on YouTube HERE.

For years, Scott Reavis was told by doctor after doctor that he was doing this to himself. In this episode of The Lipid Lens, Scott sits down with host Dr. Marlys Koschinsky to share what life with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) has really looked like: the frustration of being dismissed, the relief that came with finally receiving a diagnosis, and the joy of finding a community that understood.

As a father of four boys, his diagnosis also opened a new chapter: making sure the genetic implications of FCS are on every one of his sons' medical teams' radars. Hear how Scott has turned a painful journey into a platform for advocacy, and why he's determined to make sure others get answers sooner.

For more FCS resources, visit learnyourlipids.com/lipid-disorders/familial-chylomicronemia-syndrome/.

For Julie Klueckman and her husband Gary, living with Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) has been a journey of unexpected turns, long-overdue answers, and learning to navigate a rare disease — together. In this episode of The Lipid Lens, Dr. Marlys Koschinsky sits down with Julie and Gary for an honest conversation about the real moments, challenges, and surprises that come with facing FCS as a team.

Tune in to hear what Julie and Gary wish patients, caregivers, and clinicians had known from the start.

For more FCS resources, visit learnyourlipids.com/lipid-disorders/familial-chylomicronemia-syndrome/.

What does it really mean to support someone living with familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS)? In the debut episode of The Lipid Lens, host Dr. Marlys Koschinsky sits down with Dr. Albert Freedman, Nicole McCoy, and Phillip McCoy to explore the deeply personal side of an FCS diagnosis. Nicole shares her journey as a patient, while Phillip offers an honest look at what it means to show up as a partner and caregiver. Together, they reflect on what they wish they had known sooner and share their advice for others navigating life with FCS. A powerful first episode for patients, caregivers, and the clinicians who care for them.

For more FCS resources, visit learnyourlipids.com/lipid-disorders/familial-chylomicronemia-syndrome/.