In this episode, hosts Shell and Tiana engage with Meegan Trean, a Lipoedema warrior and Vice Chair of Lipoedema Australia. They discuss Meegan's personal journey with Lipoedema, including her diagnosis, hormonal influences, mental health challenges, and the impact of binge eating disorder. The conversation also covers dietary changes, particularly the keto diet, and various management strategies for Lipoedema, including compression therapy and exercise. Meegan shares her experiences with surgery and recovery, as well as the importance of community support and self-care in managing the condition.

Chapters

00:00 Mental Health and Support Systems

03:59 The Role of Community and Advocacy

08:12 Preparing for the Upcoming Conference

14:51 The Future of Lipedema Awareness and Education

Get your tickets to the Lipoedema Australia Conference at https://www.lipoedema.org.au/conference

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