Ep 138 ~ Genevieve Topalov Lipoedema Warrior

<p>In this episode, Genevieve Topalov shares her personal journey with lipoedema, from early signs to diagnosis and management. She discusses the emotional impact, holistic care approaches, and the importance of community support for women living with lipoedema.</p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Genevieve and Lipoedema</p><p>00:30 Early Signs and Misdiagnosis of Lipoedema</p><p>02:24 The Role of Photos and Perception in Body Image</p><p>04:11 Realisation and Diagnosis of Lipoedema</p><p>06:54 Impact of Diagnosis on Self-Perception</p><p>11:05 Symptoms Fluctuation During Stress and Pregnancy</p><p>13:21 Body Image and Self-Confidence Post-Diagnosis</p><p>14:06 Holistic Care and Lifestyle Management</p><p>19:31 Support Systems and Community Importance</p><p>20:54 Tools and Therapies for Managing Lipoedema</p><p>22:37 Gut Health and Inflammation in Lipoedema</p><p>25:42 Living a Full Life with Lipoedema</p><p>30:38 Advice and Hope for Women with Lipoedema</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>