Ep. 133 ~ Lipoedema host Shnack Diagnosis

<p>In this episode, Shell and Tiana discuss recent health diagnoses, including hEDS and POTS, their impact on daily life, and strategies for managing chronic conditions with mindfulness and self-care.</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview</p><p>00:27 Shell&#39;s New Diagnoses: hEDS and POTS</p><p>01:19 Understanding hEDS and Its Impact on Mobility</p><p>02:12 Diagnostic Process: Blood Tests, DEXA Scan, and POTS Test</p><p>03:10 Experiencing the POTS Test and Its Effects</p><p>04:31 Symptoms and Physiological Responses to POTS</p><p>05:22 Differentiating Medical and Clinical Diagnoses</p><p>06:33 Hypermobile Syndrome and Its Connection to Pain</p><p>07:54 Adapting Exercise for Hypermobile Joints</p><p>09:35 Rehabilitation: Strengthening and Mindful Movement</p><p>10:30 Gut Issues and Fecal Loading in hEDS</p><p>11:54 Managing Symptoms with Diet and Hydration</p><p>12:24 The Psychological Impact of Diagnoses</p><p>13:44 Changing Movement Habits and Mindfulness</p><p>14:40 Physical Activity and Listening to Body Signals</p><p>15:37 Balancing Productivity and Rest</p><p>16:54 The Role of Mindfulness in Health Management</p><p>18:16 Embracing Discomfort and Building Resilience</p><p>19:13 Psychological Effects of Chronic Conditions</p><p>20:35 Body and Mind Connection in Health</p><p>21:25 Adapting Lifestyle and Setting Boundaries</p><p>22:48 Learning to Rest and Prioritise Self-Care</p><p>24:06 Validation and Self-Compassion in Chronic Illness</p><p>25:02 Future Management and Ongoing Strategies</p><p>26:49 Closing Remarks and Next Steps</p><p><a href="https://potsfoundation.org.au/"><u>https://potsfoundation.org.au/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.ehlersdanlosaus.com/hypermobile-heds"><u>https://www.ehlersdanlosaus.com/hypermobile-heds</u></a></p><p>Powered by <a href="http://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au"><u>www.morpheuspublishing.com.au</u></a></p><p><strong>Hosts on Instagram</strong></p><p>Shelley<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shell_peers"><u> ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shell_peers</u></a></p><p>Tiana</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/my_and_my_lipoedema"><u>⁠https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_lipoedema⁠</u></a></p><p><strong>The Lipoedema Podcast</strong></p><p>Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_lipoedema_podcast/"><u>⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_lipoedema_podcast/⁠</u></a></p><p>Facebook</p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelipoedemapodcast%E2%81%A0"><u>https://www.facebook.com/thelipoedemapodcast⁠</u></a></p><p>YouTube</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thelipoedemapodcast"><u>⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thelipoedemapodcast⁠</u></a></p><p>Spotify </p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/%E2%81%A0thelipoedemapodcast"><u>⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/⁠thelipoedemapodcast</u></a><br></p>