Stronger than Lipedema12 Okt 2025

Empowering Journeys: Meet Mrs. Florida Tanya Holloway

In this episode of Stronger Than Lipedema, hosts Cindy and Kristy interview Mrs. Florida, Tanya Holloway.

Tanya shares her personal experience with lipedema, from her initial symptoms in puberty to her diagnosis and treatment journey.

Despite the challenges, Tanya became a national title holder in pageants, advocating for body positivity and awareness of lipedema.

The episode emphasizes the importance of self-care, advocacy, and community support in managing lipedema, offering inspiration and practical insights for listeners.

00:00 Introduction to Stronger Than Lipedema

00:55 Meet Mrs. Florida: Tanya Holloway

01:47 Tanya's Lipedema Journey

03:30 The Struggles and Realizations

05:08 Finding Community and Support

09:55 The Impact of Representation

17:49 Pageantry and Personal Growth

24:16 Surgery and Weight Loss Journey

25:06 Struggles with Lipedema and Weight Loss

26:50 Managing Pain and Inflammation

27:21 Pneumatic Compression Therapy

32:40 Challenges with Diagnosis and Insurance

34:10 Advocacy and Community Support

37:47 Living with Lipedema

45:08 Pageantry and Raising Awareness

48:26 Final Thoughts and Advice

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Tanya Holloway

https://www.instagram.com/mrstanyaholloway/

Kristy's Contact information:

IG⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/⁠

FB Group⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠

Website is below Kristy Dellacroce, MS,OTR/L, MLD-C

Sunrise Healing, LLC⁠⁠ Dellalunawellness.com

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema Advocate 856-297-7437

Cindy contact information

⁠FB:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell⁠⁠⁠

Private FB Group:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921⁠⁠⁠⁠

IG:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_withcindyhowell/⁠

Cindy Howell RN PHC MPCH

Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.withcindyhowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lipedema advocate: 860-550-1161

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for Managing Lipedema! Link:⁠ https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/⁠

Free surgery course: ⁠⁠https://l.bttr.to/6cATB⁠

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