1: Navigating Lipedema Together

Join Dr. Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre on their inaugural livestream podcast episode as they embark on heart to heart conversations about navigating life with lipedema. Between Us: Navigating Lipedema Together offers a unique platform where personal stories and expert knowledge intersect, delving into the challenges, triumphs, and complexities of managing lipedema while balancing a full-time career.

In this episode, Lisa and Catherine dive into candid conversations about workplace challenges, triumphs, and the intricacies of living with lipedema. They introduce their podcast as a space where listeners can gain insights, find support, and engage with a community that understands their experiences.

Discover Catherine's transition into a quieter research role as retirement approaches, highlighting her unwavering dedication to raising awareness about lipedema. Learn about Lisa's new role as she takes on more visible leadership at Lipedema Simplified and RLD Group, leveraging her expertise in corporate culture transformation and inclusion to advocate for workplace accommodations and support for individuals with lipedema.

Tune in as they celebrate a significant milestone – the imminent publication of a journal article, Proposed Research Case Definitions of Lipedema, which defines lipedema as a disease entity and features collaboration with leading medical professionals and researchers. Throughout the episode, they address crucial topics such as body image, internalized fatphobia, and workplace accommodations, emphasizing the vital role of community support. Don't miss the opportunity to join the conversation and share your own stories and insights with Lisa, Catherine, and the Lipedema Simplified TRIBE.

Mentioned in this episode:

Proposed Research Case Definitions of Lipedema https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/lrb.2023.0062

Harvard Project Implicit

https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

Aubrey Gordon

https://www.aubreygordon.net/

Lipedema Simplified Calendar of Events:

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

This episode is brought to you by:

Lipedema Simplified:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/

Lipedema Project:

https://lipedemaproject.org

RLD Group:

https://rldgroupllc.com/