8: A Heart to Heart About Burnout Prevention and Lipedema

Heart to Heart Navigating Lipedema Together

Join Dr.Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre in a heart to heart conversation about preventing burnout while navigating life with lipedema. In this episode, Catherine and Lisa share their own burnout experiences and how they each rebooted from burnout in their careers and when navigating the complexities and overwhelm that comes with lipedema.

With burnout being a significant concern, especially among individuals with disabilities, Catherine and Lisa shed light on its prevalence. According to CDC statistics, people with mobility limitations are more likely to experience obesity and related health issues, which can contribute to burnout. Through their personal stories, Catherine and Lisa emphasize the importance of self-care, asking for help, and owning one's narrative.

As they share their personal experiences and insights, they discuss the importance of self-care, asking for help, and owning one's narrative. Discover how scheduling breaks, listening to the body, and finding balance can make a significant difference in managing lipedema and avoiding burnout. Plus, listeners can learn how to contribute to the community by updating the Lipedema Project Provider Directory and supporting each other on their journey from lipedema diagnosis to healthcare.

Mentioned in this episode:

CDC Disability Statistics:

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/pdf/disability-impacts-all-of-us-infographic.pdf

Lipedema Project Provider Directory: https://lipedemaproject.org/lipedema-lipoedema-lipodem-provider-directory/

Lipedema Simplified Calendar of Events:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/events-calendar/

This episode is brought to you by:

Lipedema Simplified:

https://lipedema-simplified.org/

Lipedema Project:

https://lipedemaproject.org

RLD Group:

https://rldgroupllc.com/