Heart to Heart Navigating Lipedema Together14 Elo 2024

12: Overcoming Workplace Bias with Susan O'Hara

In this heart to heart conversation, Dr. Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre are joined by Susan O'Hara, founder of Legs Like Mine and a passionate advocate for lipedema awareness. Susan bravely recounts losing her corporate career due to workplace bias and a lack of understanding about lipedema management.

Catherine, Lisa and Susan share their experiences navigating corporate careers while managing lipedema. They discuss the broader implications of Susan's story, emphasizing the urgent need for education and awareness among employers about lipedema, obesity, hidden disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The conversation underscores the importance of fostering inclusive workplaces that accommodate diverse needs and promote flexible work environments.

Employers and managers are invited to tune in to gain insights from Susan, Catherine, and Lisa's experiences, along with practical advice for creating supportive workplace environments. Together, they explore strategies for challenging workplace fat biases and advocating for policies that empower employees with chronic conditions.

Join us for a heart to heart highlighting the intersection of workplace dynamics and lipedema awareness.

Mentioned in this episode:

Legs Like Mine:

https://legslikemine.com/

Lipedema Project Provider Directory: https://lipedemaproject.org/lipedema-lipoedema-lipodem-provider-directory/

Lipedema Simplified Calendar of Events:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/events-calendar/

Lipedema Foundation

https://www.lipedema.org/

This episode is brought to you by:

Lipedema Simplified:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/

Lipedema Project:

https://lipedemaproject.org

RLD Group:

https://rldgroupllc.com/

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