In this heart to heart conversation, Dr. Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre are joined by Shawn Bigby and Ashley Fisher, hosts of "The Lipedema Mama's" podcast.

Shawn and Ashley highlight their journey of learning about lipedema to becoming advocates themselves, in part inspired by Dr. Seo's focus on advocacy and community through her creation of The Lipedema Project and Lipedema Simplified.

This episode emphasizes a collaborative approach, celebrating the newly launched community and courses created by Shawn and Ashley. Catherine, Lisa, Shawn and Ashley discuss their commitment to providing education and fostering solidarity among those affected by lipedema. Together, they explore the importance of collaboration over competition and the importance of sharing personal stories to inspire advocacy and understanding.

The episode underscores the collaborative spirit and feminine leadership approach that drive initiatives and create resources aimed at raising awareness and empowering the 1 in 11 women worldwide living with lipedema. Shawn and Ashley along with Catheirne and Lisa celebrate a shared mission to create inclusive spaces where everyone can advocate, learn, and thrive.

Mentioned in this episode:

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

Lipedema Simplified Calendar of Events:

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

LIpedema Simplified TRIBE Community:

https://learn.lipedema-simplified.org/tribe

Lipedema Mama’s Podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4I8IKiBwjKprQURNVTrZkB?si=09fb9b1b6c8d48b8

Shawn and Ashley’s Lipedema Courses

https://lipedemacourses.com

Shawn Bigby: @the_lipedema_mama on Instagram

Ashley Fisher: @the_lippy_lady on Instagram

Lisa Duerre on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaduerre/

This episode is brought to you by:

Lipedema Simplified:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/

Lipedema Project:

https://lipedemaproject.org

RLD Group:

https://rldgroupllc.com/