Welcome to Stronger Than Lipedema, the podcast dedicated to empowering women managing lipedema. Hosted by Cindy Howell and Kristy Dellacroce this show dives into all things health, wellness, and self-care to help you navigate life with these unique challenges. Each episode explores practical tips, expert advice, and real-life stories to help you reduce inflammation, boost your energy, and feel confident in your body. From understanding the science behind lipedema to uncovering the best strategies for nutrition, movement, and mindset.
Stronger than Lipedema
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Welcome to Stronger Than Lipedema, the podcast dedicated to empowering women managing lipedema. Hosted by Cindy Howell and Kristy Dellacroce this show dives into all things health, wellness, and self-care to help you navigate life with these unique challenges. Each episode explores practical tips, expert advice, and real-life stories to help you reduce inflammation, boost your energy, and feel confident in your body. From understanding the science behind lipedema to uncovering the best strategies for nutrition, movement, and mindset.
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July 19, 2026
Lipedema, MS, and Venous Insufficiency: Katie Tarr's Journey from PT to Patient Advocate
<p>Host Cindy interviews Katie Tarr, a retired physical therapist, mom from Wilmington, North Carolina, and content creator living with lipedema, multiple sclerosis, and chronic venous insufficiency.</p><p> Katie shares noticing her tissue felt different in PT school, years of unexplained leg heaviness, a compartment syndrome diagnosis and fasciotomy, later an MS diagnosis, and persistent weight-loss resistance that led her to discover lipedema via ChatGPT, then confirm it through social media and specialists. The conversation covers lipedema removal surgery findings of severe fibrosis, venous ablation procedures and expectations, challenges distinguishing MS vs lipedema symptoms, and how an anti-inflammatory, holistic approach supports both conditions.</p><p> Katie explains navigating diagnosis through specialists, MLD therapy, and finding providers willing to learn, and discusses building community support and practical advice like habit stacking and avoiding comparison.00:00 Welcome to the Show01:39 Meet Katie Tarr02:57 Noticing Something Different05:14 Diagnosis Journey08:01 Surgery and Fibrosis10:35 Vein Treatments Explained13:43 Results and Surgery Timing19:44 Choosing Surgeons and Care21:21 MS and Lipedema Overlap24:13 Getting Diagnosed Strategically25:01 Misdiagnosed for MLD Access25:59 Finding Providers Who Listen26:45 Virtual Consult Options30:20 Conservative Care First33:50 Insurance Appeals Strategy35:15 Clinician Becomes Patient37:21 Building Online Community41:59 Toxic Comparisons Online44:49 Habit Stacking Self Care48:17 Episode Wrap Up</p><p><strong>Follow us on Social media!!!</strong></p><p><strong>Kristy's Contact information:</strong></p><p>IG<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunrisehealingaz?igsh=bnNleGpubHhhdDFr&utm_source=qr"><u> </u></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/</u></a></p><p>FB Group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u> https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr</u></a></p><p>Website <strong>Kristy Dellacroce, MS,OTR/L, MLD-C</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.dellalunawellness.com"> <u>Dellalunawellness.com</u></a></p><p><a href="http://sunrisehealingaz.com/"><u></u><strong></strong><u></u></a><strong>Lipedema Advocate</strong> 856-297-7437</p><p><strong>Cindy contact information</strong></p><p>FB:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0"><u> https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell</u></a></p><p><strong>Private FB Group:</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921"><u></u><strong> </strong><u>https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921</u></a></p><p>IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/withcindyhowell/"><u> https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_withcindyhowell/</u></a></p><p><strong>Cindy Howell RN, CLT, MPHC</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="www.withcindyhowell.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.withcindyhowell.com</a></p><p><strong>Lipedema advocate: </strong>860-550-1161</p><p><strong>Top 5 Foods to Avoid for Managing Lipedema!</strong> Link:<a href="https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/"><u> https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/</u></a></p><p><strong>Free surgery course:</strong><a href="https://l.bttr.to/6cATB"><u></u><strong> </strong><u></u></a><a href="https://l.bttr.to/6cATB%E2%81%A0"><u>https://l.bttr.to/6cATB</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stronger_than_lipedema_podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>https://www.instagram.com/stronger_than_lipedema_podcast/</u></a></p><p>This episode is proudly sponsored by Lipoelastic Compression</p><p>Don’t forget to check out Lipoelastic and use code STLpodcast for 10% off your next order.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic_usa/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic_usa/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/katie.elissa.tarr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a></p><p><a href="katie@katietarr.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">katie@katietarr.com</a></p><p><a href="msha.ke/healwithkatietarr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">msha.ke/healwithkatietarr</a><br></p>
July 12, 2026
Liposuction Expertise: Dr. Thomas Su's Approach
<p>Dr. Thomas Su on Awake 360° Lipedema Liposuction, Staging, Recovery, and Insurance ChallengesHosts Cindy and Kristy introduce Dr. Thomas Su of Art Lipo in Tampa. Dr. Su describes training in internal medicine, a fine arts background, and 20 years specializing in circumferential, high-definition arm and leg liposuction, evolving from cosmetic work to lipedema cases starting around 2017. </p><p>He explains why he prefers awake, office-based procedures using local anesthetic and nitrous oxide, notes lipedema “staging” reflects size more than symptom severity, and outlines how larger cases may require multiple surgeries or hospital-based large-volume surgeons. </p><p>He details his photo-based consult process with hand-drawn visual “renders,” typical recovery marked by swelling for months, a ~3-month minimum between blended leg procedures, two-week minimum compression (provided by his office), selective use of MLD for severe swelling, and ongoing insurance denial tactics despite pending coding changes.00:00 Show Introduction00:55 Sponsor Message01:42 Meet Dr Thomas Su03:49 Training And Credentials06:46 Circumferential Technique07:42 Stages And Case Limits13:42 Awake Office Surgery16:32 Why Lipedema Work20:50 Loose Skin Challenges22:26 Complete Removal Skills25:43 Consultation Process26:25 Visualizing New Shape28:44 Surgery Staging Strategy30:52 Insurance Coverage Reality37:44 Recovery and Swelling40:08 Timing Between Procedures42:10 Compression Guidelines47:28 MLD and Fibrosis Debate50:03 Advice and Farewell</p><p><strong>Follow us on Social media!!!</strong></p><p><strong>Kristy's Contact information:</strong></p><p>IG<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunrisehealingaz?igsh=bnNleGpubHhhdDFr&utm_source=qr"><u> </u></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/</u></a></p><p>FB Group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u> https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr</u></a></p><p>Website <strong>Kristy Dellacroce, MS,OTR/L, MLD-C</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.dellalunawellness.com"> <u>Dellalunawellness.com</u></a></p><p><a href="http://sunrisehealingaz.com/"><u></u><strong></strong><u></u></a><strong>Lipedema Advocate</strong> 856-297-7437</p><p><strong>Cindy contact information</strong></p><p>FB:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0"><u> https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell</u></a></p><p><strong>Private FB Group:</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921"><u></u><strong> </strong><u>https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921</u></a></p><p>IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/withcindyhowell/"><u> https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_withcindyhowell/</u></a></p><p><strong>Cindy Howell RN, CLT, MPHC</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="www.withcindyhowell.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.withcindyhowell.com</a></p><p><strong>Lipedema advocate: </strong>860-550-1161</p><p><strong>Top 5 Foods to Avoid for Managing Lipedema!</strong> Link:<a href="https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/"><u> https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/</u></a></p><p><strong>Free surgery course:</strong><a href="https://l.bttr.to/6cATB"><u></u><strong> </strong><u></u></a><a href="https://l.bttr.to/6cATB%E2%81%A0"><u>https://l.bttr.to/6cATB</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stronger_than_lipedema_podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>https://www.instagram.com/stronger_than_lipedema_podcast/</u></a></p><p>This episode is proudly sponsored by Lipoelastic Compression</p><p>Don’t forget to check out Lipoelastic and use code STLpodcast for 10% off your next order.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic_usa/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic_usa/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic/</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><br><a href="https://artlipo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://artlipo.com/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/artlipo_lipedema_surgery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/artlipo_lipedema_surgery/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArtLipoLipedemaSurgery/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/ArtLipoLipedemaSurgery/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@artlipo_lipedema_surgery" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.tiktok.com/@artlipo_lipedema_surgery</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNh7wlWroshm5vVwbWNfExQ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNh7wlWroshm5vVwbWNfExQ</a></p>
July 5, 2026
Breaking Down Barriers: Conversations on Lipedema with Dr. Francois"
<p>Lipedema, Vascular Health, and Women’s Advocacy with Dr. Czestochowa FrancoisHost Cindy welcomes Dr. Czestochowa Francois, an emergency and vascular medicine physician, to discuss her path into lymphatic and venous medicine and her personal connection to lipedema through a family member. </p><p>The conversation highlights how lipedema is often underdiagnosed or misattributed to obesity, aging, menopause, or diagnoses like fibromyalgia, and stresses the importance of clinicians learning alongside patients rather than dismissing them. </p><p>They discuss comorbidities and evolving medical knowledge, the challenges of accessing care and creating documentation “paper trails” for treatment, and the expense of managing lipedema. </p><p>Cindy shares frustrations navigating BHRT and feeling unheard, while Dr. Francois emphasizes whole-body interconnected systems, the need for supportive provider relationships, and patient self-advocacy. </p><p>She closes with a message that symptoms are real, stress can worsen conditions, and community support and kindness to one’s body matter.00:00 Welcome to the Podcast01:39 Meet Dr Francois02:56 Personal Link to Lipedema03:54 Comorbidities and New Frontiers06:25 Gaslighting and Finding Care08:05 Triggers and Misdiagnosis11:32 Women’s Health Funding Gap14:01 BHRT and Screening Dilemmas20:38 Choosing the Right Provider25:56 Why Vascular Medicine30:56 Seeing More Lipedema Patients31:25 Training Through Experience32:09 Building a Care Village32:52 Access Gaps and CLT34:06 Community and Research Push36:06 Paper Trails for Coverage38:04 Clinical Diagnosis Basics38:28 Whole Body Systems43:40 Kindness After Pregnancy48:23 Women Supporting Women50:32 Listening for Hidden Symptoms53:45 Finding the Right Doctor55:49 Where to Find Care56:51 Physician Message to Women58:45 Episode Wrap and Next Steps</p><p><strong>Follow us on Social media!!!</strong></p><p><strong>Kristy's Contact information:</strong></p><p>IG<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunrisehealingaz?igsh=bnNleGpubHhhdDFr&utm_source=qr"><u> </u></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/</u></a></p><p>FB Group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr"><u> https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr</u></a></p><p>Website <strong>Kristy Dellacroce, MS,OTR/L, MLD-C</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.dellalunawellness.com"> <u>Dellalunawellness.com</u></a></p><p><a href="http://sunrisehealingaz.com/"><u></u><strong></strong><u></u></a><strong>Lipedema Advocate</strong> 856-297-7437</p><p><strong>Cindy contact information</strong></p><p>FB:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0"><u> https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell</u></a></p><p><strong>Private FB Group:</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921"><u></u><strong> </strong><u>https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921</u></a></p><p>IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/withcindyhowell/"><u> https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_withcindyhowell/</u></a></p><p><strong>Cindy Howell RN, CLT, MPHC</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="www.withcindyhowell.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.withcindyhowell.com</a></p><p><strong>Lipedema advocate: </strong>860-550-1161</p><p><strong>Top 5 Foods to Avoid for Managing Lipedema!</strong> Link:<a href="https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/"><u> https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/</u></a></p><p><strong>Free surgery course:</strong><a href="https://l.bttr.to/6cATB"><u></u><strong> </strong><u></u></a><a href="https://l.bttr.to/6cATB%E2%81%A0"><u>https://l.bttr.to/6cATB</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stronger_than_lipedema_podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>https://www.instagram.com/stronger_than_lipedema_podcast/</u></a></p><p>This episode is proudly sponsored by Lipoelastic Compression</p><p>Don’t forget to check out Lipoelastic and use code STLpodcast for 10% off your next order.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic_usa/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic_usa/</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/lipoelastic/</u></a></p><p><br></p>
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