Ep 138 ~ Genevieve Topalov Lipoedema Warrior

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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Genevieve and Lipoedema00:30 Early Signs and Misdiagnosis of Lipoedema02:24 The Role of Photos and Perception in Body Image04:11 Realisation and Diagnosis of Lipoedema06:54 Impact of Diagnosis on Self-Perception11:05 Symptoms Fluctuation During Stress and Pregnancy13:21 Body Image and Self-Confidence Post-Diagnosis14:06 Holistic Care and Lifestyle Management19:31 Support Systems and Community Importance20:54 Tools and Therapies for Managing Lipoedema22:37 Gut Health and Inflammation in Lipoedema25:42 Living a Full Life with Lipoedema30:38 Advice and Hope for Women with LipoedemaHosts on InstagramShelley ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shell_peersTiana⁠https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_lipoedema⁠The Lipoedema PodcastInstagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_lipoedema_podcast/⁠Facebook⁠https://www.facebook.com/thelipoedemapodcast⁠YouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thelipoedemapodcast⁠Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/⁠thelipoedemapodcast