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"I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the meeting yesterday. I learned so much.
I had a doctor's appointment today with my neurologist, and I asked him if he thought lipedema might play a role in my balance problems. He immediately said, 'You mean lymphedema?' and I said, 'No, I mean lipedema.' He said he had never heard of it before, so I showed him a paper I carry with me that explains the differences between the two.
I then gave him one of the pamphlets you gave me yesterday, and he immediately started reading it. He told me that as soon as I left, he was going to Google it and see if there could be a connection between lipedema and balance problems. I was impressed that he was so open to looking into it."
~ Carolyn
"I'm so thankful I decided to sign up for these workshops. You have all given amazing information and it definitely gives me hope that things will get better for me."
~ Flavi
"Finding this community has helped me to save my life and my mobility. The inspiration and support has been so incredible and I will be forever grateful."
~ Jane
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Frequently Asked Questions
What our most successful graduates asked before joining the CSIG (Coaching Special Interest Group).
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Program Schedule
Educational Presentations — Mondays at 6:00 PM (Eastern)
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Mar 9: Foundations of Empowered Healthcare Communication — with Catherine Seo, PhD
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Mar 16: Rebuilding Trust After Difficult Healthcare Experiences — with Matthew Carmody, MD
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Mar 23: Curiosity-Based Advocacy & Collaborative Care — with Siobhan Huggins and Alla Hardoon, RN, ABFN
Group Coaching Sessions — Fridays at 6:00 PM (Eastern)
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Mar 13: Applying the Basics
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Mar 20: Navigating Real-Life Challenges
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Mar 27: Integration & Confidence Building
🎁 Bonus Session
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Mar 30 — 6:00 PM EDT: Integration, Reflection & Next Steps
Meet Your Coaches
Catherine Seo, PhD
Founder & CEO
Lipedema Simplified | Lipedema Project
Catherine is a researcher, educator, and advocate recognized internationally for her leadership in the field of lipedema.
She is the founder and CEO of Lipedema Simplified and The Lipedema Project, initiatives dedicated to advancing awareness, diagnosis, and treatment. Her media psychology doctorate centers on the psychosocial impact of hidden illnesses.
Catherine co-directed the documentary The Disease They Call FAT and co-edits the forthcoming medical textbook Lipedema: Principles and Practice of Diagnosis and Treatment.
Through education, research, and community engagement, she works to transform care and empower those living with lipedema worldwide.
Siobhan Huggins
Research Specialist
Lipedema Simplified
Siobhan is a passionate researcher and metabolic health advocate, specializing in cholesterol, inflammation, and lipedema. As a Research Specialist at Lipedema Simplified, she’s dedicated to raising awareness about underrecognized conditions.
Her journey began in 2016 with a ketogenic diet that helped her reverse abdominal obesity and resolve chronic symptoms, igniting a deep curiosity about how nutrition impacts disease.
After being diagnosed with lipedema in 2021, she shifted her focus to this misunderstood condition and quickly became a respected voice in the community. Siobhan speaks at conferences and explores how keto and low-carb strategies may offer real hope.
She also co-founded Own Your Labs, a platform empowering people to track and explore their own health data.
With both personal experience and scientific insight, Siobhan brings a compassionate, evidence-based perspective to this important conversation.
Alla Hardoon, RN, ABFN
Compression Specialist
Lipedema Guru
Alla brings 37 years of medical experience, including 18 years in North America. She is a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist, certified compression specialist, and the founder of Lipedema Guru and Care-Med Ltd.
She has personally fitted thousands of compression garments, advised medical teams across specialties, and trained professionals worldwide.
Alla is committed to helping people with lipedema feel seen, understood, and empowered.
Special Guest Coach:
Matthew Carmody, MD
Internist, Faculty, Harvard Medical School, Diplomate, Obesity Medicine
Dr. Carmody is an accomplished physician dedicated to advancing care and understanding in lipedema and obesity medicine. An Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, he is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
After a successful career as an Internal Medicine practitioner, Dr. Carmody recently transitioned his focus to specialize in lipedema and obesity medicine, where he continues to make a meaningful impact through education, research, and patient advocacy. His expertise and commitment make him a respected leader in his field.
Confident Conversations with Your Doctor
A Coaching Special Interest Group
for Lipedema & Lymphedema
Build confidence speaking with your doctors, with clear tools for appointments and practical language to explain your lipedema or lymphedema concerns, all with expert guidance and the support of a community that understands.
The sooner you develop these skills, the sooner your healthcare experience can begin to change.
Join now. Your next appointment is closer than you think.
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