This Lipedema Awareness Month, create your personalized medical go bag, emergency plan & self-advocacy toolkit before you need it
"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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Lipedema Medical Go Bag Workshop for Emergency Preparedness
July 6 – August 3 | Mondays & Fridays at 6pm EDT
REGISTER NOWLipedema Medical Go Bag Workshop for Emergency Preparedness
July 6 – August 3 | Mondays & Fridays at 6pm EDT
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Program Schedule
Educational Presentations — Mondays at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)
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Week 1 — July 6: Build Your Personal Medical Go Bag — Create your personalized emergency kit with essential supplies, comfort items, compression tools, and medical resources.
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Week 2 — July 13: Create Your Emergency Medical Files — Organize critical medical information, medication lists, diagnoses, emergency contacts, and care instructions.
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Week 3 — July 20: Self-Advocacy in the Hospital — Learn how to communicate effectively with healthcare providers and advocate for your unique needs.
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Week 4 — July 27: Family, Caregiver & Home Protection Plan — Prepare your support system and home environment for unexpected medical situations.
Group Coaching Sessions — Fridays at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time)
- July 10: Applying what you’ve learned to real life
- July 17: Troubleshooting challenges and stuck points
- July 24: Momentum building + live Q&A
- July 31: Celebration and Next Steps
- August 7 (Bonus): Moving Forward with Confidence
🎁 Bonus Session
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Bonus Session — August 3: Emotional Resilience & Lifetime Planning — Develop calming techniques and long-term preparedness strategies for future peace of mind.
Meet Your Hosts
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.
Esther Gartner
Esther is a medically retired Information Technology Director with over 25 years of work in the various disciplines of the technology field. She holds a Masters in Information Systems and has enjoyed her work as both a technologist and executive professional. After significant lipo-lymphedema progression it became necessary to medically retire. It was then she discovered Lipedema Simplified and answers about the disease and treatment options.
Education and patient advocacy became her passion and in 2018 she launched her website, morethanfat.com, where she could share her knowledge and life experience with lipedema and co-occurring conditions.
In 2021 she joined the Lipedema Simplified Tribe community as a means to share information, learn new tools and research, and provide hope and support to those struggling with this disease. Her journey has been long, complex and filled with challenges. However, she believes that with the right tools, support and positive attitude you can make a difference in your health and raise your quality of life.
Julie Stewart, BSEd
Julie, our Community Muse, is an active member of the Lipedema Simplified TRIBE. She writes Emmy’s Musings weekly, posts in Circle, and collaborates on reels. She participates in Wisdom Circles, Movement with Miranda, Book Club, Artsy Fartsy Craft and Chat, and attends most webinars and live events.
A lipolymphedema patient and breast cancer survivor, Julie also supports her husband through his own cancer journey. Her experiences fuel her passion for advocacy, helping others navigate their own challenges.
In Wisdom Circles, Julie has helped develop tools to educate doctors and support Lipedema families. She also contributes to Emmy’s Box of Hope, a resource for those in crisis.
An educator and music professional, Julie brings warmth and insight to our community. Married to Ken for 45 years, she has two daughters, a son-in-law, and two grandsons. She lives in North Carolina, where beaches and mountains offer a perfect retreat."
Kristen Wiegand
Kristen is a compassionate and thoughtful member of the Lipedema Simplified community who brings a heart for encouragement, connection, and emotional support. Through her own experiences navigating health challenges and healing, Kristen understands how meaningful it can be to simply feel seen, heard, and supported during difficult moments.
Kristen believes that community care can make a powerful difference — whether someone is preparing for a medical appointment, recovering from surgery, managing daily self-care, or simply needing someone to listen. She is especially passionate about creating safe and supportive spaces where members can connect, encourage one another, and feel less alone in their journeys.
With a warm and grounding presence, Kristen values the small acts of kindness that help people through hard days — inspirational messages, shared experiences, accountability, and genuine human connection. She recognizes that healing is not only physical, but also emotional and relational.
Marsha Black
Marsha is a member of the Lipedema TRIBE community. Having been diagnosed with late stage lipo-lymphedema in 2016, Marsha has been seeking out information for self-advocacy of her health care.
Finding Lipedema Simplified and Catherine Seo via an internet search, not only has she found a place where she can receive expert information, she has also found a group of inspirational individuals who have provided her with support along her journey.
Melissa Perenson
Melissa is a journalist with over two decades of experience as a product reviewer for consumer tech major publications, including Forbes Vetted, Laptop Mag, Tom's Guide, and PCWorld.
She loves to help consumers make purpose-driven purchases, and has spent the years tracking the e-commerce and seasonal deals market.
Lipedema Medical Go Bag
Workshop for Emergency Preparedness
The best time to prepare is before an emergency happens.
Join us for this supportive, empowering, and practical experience designed specifically for women living with lipedema and lymphedema.
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