Hey everyone,

You may have noticed it’s been a little quiet on my end lately. Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and for the past couple of weeks, I’ve been completely out of commission due to illness. It’s been frustrating to be sidelined when there’s so much I want to accomplish, but sometimes, rest isn’t optional—it’s necessary.

That said, while I’ve been recovering, I haven’t been completely idle. I’ve been pouring my energy (when I have it!) into two big projects that I’m really excited about.

Prepping for FDRS

One of the biggest things on my plate right now is my upcoming speech for the Fat Disorders Resource Society (FDRS) Conference. Speaking at this event is a huge honor, and I want to make sure my talk is both informative and impactful. Since I’m not a speaker, I’m VERY nervous about this, and maybe overpreparing for it so I don’t look paralyzed with fear when I’m on stage!

As you all know, navigating insurance for lipedema treatment is no easy feat, and my goal is to empower others with the knowledge they need to advocate for themselves.

Putting this presentation together has been a labor of love—refining the message, ensuring it flows well, and making it as practical as possible. Public speaking isn’t something I do at all, but I’m motivated to educate and support the lipedema community; I’m all in. If you’ll be at FDRS, I’d love to see you there! If you’re attending virtually, give me a shout out!

This conference is a great way to learn more about lipedema, gather and share knowledge, and discuss the latest advancements.

If you haven’t signed up for FDRS, here’s a link:

Register to Attend FDRS

Building My Online Program

The second big thing I’ve been working on is my online program. This has been in the works for a while, and I’m finally bringing it to life. If you’ve ever struggled with getting insurance approvals, submitting prior authorizations, or just figuring out how to navigate the system, this program is for you. I want to make the process easier and less overwhelming by giving you the tools and knowledge to take control of your own healthcare journey.

I know firsthand how exhausting it is to fight for the care you need, and my hope is that this program will take some of the guesswork out of it. I’ll be sharing more details soon, but trust me—it’s coming together in a way that I think will truly make a difference.

More Content Coming Soon

I appreciate your patience while I’ve been MIA. Between being sick, prepping for FDRS, and working on my program, my writing took a bit of a backseat. But I’m back in action now, and I have so much I want to share with you in the coming weeks.

If you’re interested in updates about my program or my FDRS talk or just want to follow along on this journey, stay tuned! I appreciate this community so much, and I can’t wait to bring you more helpful content soon.

Take care,
Michelle