In this Heart to Heart conversation, Dr. Catherine Seo and Lisa Duerre discuss the often-overlooked realities of traveling with lipedema. They share practical strategies and firsthand experiences, addressing common travel concerns such as managing swelling during flights, finding accessible accommodations, and maintaining comfort on long journeys. Lisa shares her personal tips on packing medical supplies, choosing the right compression garments, and advocating for her needs while traveling.

They also dive into the emotional side of travel—how to balance the desire for adventure with the physical challenges lipedema can present, and how to practice self-care along the way. Whether you're navigating airport security or seeking mobility support at your destination, this conversation offers empowering advice to help you travel with greater confidence and ease.

If you or a loved one are living with lipedema and have questions about how to make travel more manageable, this episode is a must-listen.

Mentioned in this episode:

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/