Rubenesque Lipoedema Clinic

In this episode, Charlotte Wolfenden shares her personal journey with lipoedema, her insights on navigating the healthcare system, and the importance of self-advocacy and tailored treatment options for women with lipedema. Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to Charlotte Wolfenden and her journey with lipedema 11:04 — Charlotte’s experience with lipedema symptoms and diagnosis 27:44 — The importance of touch-and-feel services for compression garments 59:58 — Charlotte’s surgical experiences and recovery process 77:44 — Seeking help within the medical system and early challenges 72:11 — The significance of self-advocacy and patient empowerment 72:11 — Impact of personal experiences on professional life and clinic creation 55:32 — The influence of social media and misinformation in lipedema awareness 49:58 — Building a specialized clinic for women with lipedema 05:32 — What to expect during a first consultation at the clinic 33:19 — Range of garments and treatment options available 33:19 — Future hopes for lipedema recognition and support 22:13 — Charlotte’s advice for women navigating lipedema 33:19 — Where to find Charlotte and closing remarks Hosts on Instagram Shelley ⁠  / chai_latte_2go   Tiana ⁠  / me_and_my_lipoedema⁠   The Lipoedema Podcast Instagram ⁠  / ⁠   Facebook ⁠  / thelipoedemapodcast⁠   YouTube ⁠   / @thelipoedemapodcast   Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/⁠thelip...