This last weekend was the annual Fat Disorders Resource Society conference in Atlanta, GA, and we got the hot takes right off the press (and some fresh off the presentation stage) coming for you! This week is part 1 of 3.

On this week's episode you will hear from Cheyenne Brinson, the president of FDRS; Dr. Thomas Wright, lipedema surgeon and medical director for Lipedema Surgical Solutions; Dr. Ana Carolina, plastic surgeon and arm liposuction specialist in Sao Paulo Brazil; Angel Anderson, president of Lipedema Canada; and Virginia Zuilu, international lipedema and hormone nutritionist.

There is such a wealth of wisdom in all of these voices! We hope you enjoy part 1! You will be able to see all of the presentations for FDRS 2025 soon on youtube.

You can find more about FDRS at their website: www.fatdisorders.org. Be sure to follow and like their Facebook page for the latest updates on FDRS 2026!

You can find more information on Dr. Wright at his Instagram: @lipedemasurgicalsolutions or his website: www.lipedema.net

See the work of Dr. Ana Carolina on her Instagram: @dra.anacarolinadenadai

To see the wonderful work that Lipedema Canada is doing, visit their Instagram: @lipedema_canada

To get in touch with Lea Fowler to see if she can help you on your insurance journey, join her Facebook group: ERISA Facts not Fallacies (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16Bb3JoG5d/)

And to learn so much and get support on your journey including help with hormones, nutrition, histamine intolerance, etc. go check out Virginia's Instagram: @virginiashealthcorner

Thank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, AIROS Medical, and Marena.

For more information on Lipoelastic, go to ⁠www.lipoelasticshop.com⁠ and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usa For 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMAS

For more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit ⁠www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas⁠

If you'd like to try out Marena compression garments, visit marena.com and enter the code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for a discount!

New to the lipedema world? At a loss for what to do? Not sure how to start managing this disease conservatively? Check out ⁠www.lipedemacourses.com⁠ for courses and an online support group that meets weekly.

You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mama

You can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_lady

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As many of you know, our community suffered a tremendous loss this week at the passing of Pattie Cornute. To honor her memory, we are reposting the episode she recorded with us earlier this summer. We hope that you will be comforted by her voice, encouraged by her strength, and determined now more than ever before to continue her legacy of loving kindness to this amazing community and to the world. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pattie's family, friends, and all of those whose lives she touched by being her beautiful, wonderful self.

Original shownotes: This week we are chatting with an incredible lady, Pattie Cornute. Pattie was diagnosed with Lipedema is 2007 and has made it her mission to MOVE her body despite the obstacles of this disease, and she's encouraging everyone she can along the way. She is the epitome of advocate, encourager, and motivator. We are so excited for you to hear from her today. Be sure to check out her page on Instagram @lipedema fitness as well as her website www.lipedemafitness.com, and see if this is the community for you!

You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mama

You can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_lady

Thank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, Marena, and AIROS Medical!

For more information on Lipoelastic, go to www.lipoelasticshop.com and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usa

For 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMAS

For more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas

To try out Marena compression www.marena.com and use code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for 20% off your purchase.

New to the Lipedema world? At a loss for what to do? Not sure how to start managing this disease conservatively? Check out www.lipedemacourses.com

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Anna O'Brien is known for her bold social media presence as @glitterandlazers. Garnering a following of close to 12 million, Anna does everything with authenticity, color, pizazz, and captivating candor. She loves sharing about the things she really loves online, and she has recently undergone several lipedema removal surgeries including a brachioplasty- and she did it all in real-time in front of her followers.

Anna hopes to bring awareness to lipedema through her transparent journey, and we think she's doing an amazing job!

Listen as we get some spicy takes from her about what it's like navigating this life with lipedema and other health issues on this episode of the Lipedema Mamas Podcast.

She has even started her own podcast in order to spread awareness for other lesser known illnesses. Check it out on @themedicaldetectivespodcast

To find more with Anna, visit her website glitterandlazers.com and look for her @glitterandlazers on all social media platforms.

If you'd like to attend the 2025 annual FDRS conference in Atlanta, GA, please visit https://www.fatdisorders.org/events/fdrs2025.

Thank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, AIROS Medical, and Marena.

For more information on Lipoelastic, go to ⁠www.lipoelasticshop.com⁠ and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usa For 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMAS

For more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit ⁠www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas⁠

If you'd like to try out Marena compression garments, visit marena.com and enter the code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for a discount!

New to the lipedema world? At a loss for what to do? Not sure how to start managing this disease conservatively? Check out ⁠www.lipedemacourses.com⁠

You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mama

You can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_lady

Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a 5-star review and comment!