Lymphedema Podcast

Dr. Jenna Wishnew is back to talk about wounds and lymphedema! Last time she joined me on the podcast we talked about how a wound care doctor is different, and it was very informative! Today we are going to talk specifics about wounds, so pop in your ear buds and take notes because this is … Episode 106: When Does a Wound Need A wound Care Doctor? Read More »

Medi USA is back on the podcast with a great interview on product selection. As a CLT it took me a very long time to feel comfortable recommending products, and I still struggle to confidently do so 6 years into this specialty. Jennifer does such a great job explaining 1) Fabric options from Medi USA. … Episode 105: A conversation on product selection Read More »

As April comes to an end so does the series of grief on the spectrum. Thank you to Marshall Lyles for being a wonderful guest! He had a concussion and injured ankle BUT STILL he pushed through and dropped so much wisdom and insight for all of us. As he mentions in the interview, Guest … Episode 104: Patient Grief Read More »

To continue this months series on grief, I want to encourage you to listen to episode 99 featuring Jen Bell. This interview reflects on statements made in episode 99 and overall it is a fantastic resource for anyone in a relationship with someone who has a chronic illness. One comment Marshall made in this interview … Episode 103: Partner/Spouse grief Read More »

Continuing the series on grief this month, listen to this powerful episode for parents! Please like and subscribe to Lymphedema Podcast on the website or on your favorite app! Share this episode with any family you think could benefit from the message.

This episode is dedicated to John Jones, Luann Jacobs, LaTonya Lomax, Michael Birmingham, Carol Rhoden, and the many other patients over the years who have a permanent place in my heart. In October/November when I was preparing to shut the podcast down for the season, I was so burnt out. Life had caught up with … Episode 101: CLT grief Read More »

This is your warning to not play this episode with your in laws or kids around, it’s not *too graphic but unless you want to define vagina for your kids or blush next to your father in law…take my word and listen in your ear-buds or when alone. Trish has 12 years of experience as … episode 100: Trish’ pregnancy journey Read More »

For better or for worse, in sickness and in health, til death do us part…those are the marriage vows most people are familiar with. But what about “for the few days a year I don’t feel overtaken with swelling and depression, in a sickness not many doctors understand and health that isn’t promised to last, … Episode 99: Spouse/Partner Perspective on Lymphedema Read More »

Medical device manufacturer medi® USA announced the launch of the new circaid® profile foam sleeve for lymphedema management at-home. The circaid profile foam sleeve is an alternative or supplement to nighttime and home-care bandaging applications that applies gradient compression to the effected limb or limbs. Engineered with first-use foam for hygenic confidence and brrr® cooling fabric proven to … Episode 98: *new* Circaid Profile Nighttime compression garment Read More »

I hope you enjoyed last weeks interview with Allison on Medical Trauma. As we learned, medical trauma is experienced and perceived differently from person to person. Listen to part 2 to learn: action steps toward helping a child (or adult) who may be suicidal, how parents and caregivers can be affected by medical trauma, and … Episode 97: Pt2 Medical Trauma Read More »

Clinically, Medical trauma is defined as a set of psychological and physiological responses to pain, injury, serious illness, medical procedures and frightening treatment experiences.1 Medical trauma can be viewed as an acute onset of a disrupted physiological system in which the ongoing threat is internal (i.e., the body) and may be long-term or permanent (e.g., … Season 3//Episode 96 Read More »

Last week we left off talking about how it is so hard as a CLT or caregiver NOT to love our patients and have a deep connection with them. Emotional burdens, compassion fatigue, stress, and anxiety that comes from work is SO hard to separate from our personal life, and vice versa. In part 2 … EPisode 95: Part 2 Emotional Wellness Ft. Adie MacKenzie Read More »

I began creating content for Lymphedema Podcast in the summer of 2018. It started with a “business plan” outlining 52 episodes to cover for a one year podcast with weekly releases in 2019. I launched the first four episodes on January 7, 2019, and although content was not always released weekly I have not stopped … Episode 95: part 1 Emotional Wellness ft Adie MacKenzie, LMT, PTA, CLT-LANA, Health and Wellness Coach Read More »

This weeks episode bring my most frequent and fun guest back to the podcast, Caroline from Juzo! We are talking all things compression wraps. What features Juzo compression wraps offer, the benefits to wearing them day and night, and the indications for using them when looking at the big picture. Meaning, do you live alone, … Episode 94: Juzo {{adjustable and REVERSIBLE}} Compression Wraps Read More »

Last week was a highlight of my career. In 2019, I presented at the NLN conference for the first time. It was both exhilarating and intimidating to present to a large audience. BUT THIS YEAR it was different. The groups were smaller, the schedule was similar to a marathon, and the audience was 100% my … Epiosde 92: NLN Conference Review Read More »

Introducing Lymphedema Podcasts resident wound expert, Dr. Jenna Wishnew! I am excited to have Dr. Wishnew with Lam Vascular as a podcast sponsor. She will feature quarterly episodes on wounds. If you have specific questions for Dr. Wishnew please email them to me at lymphedemapodcast@gmail.com or visit her website to make an appointment with her … Episode 91: When do you need a wound doctor? Read More »

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The guest host for this week shares her story of breast cancer diagnosis and eventual Lymphedema diagnosis. Deborah’s story may sound similar to your personal journey, but what she did AFTER her diagnosis is what is helping so many today thrive and find community. Conversationly Thriving with Lymphedema was launched in early 2020 by Bisa … Episode 89: Guest host Deborah Pearls Read More »

It didn’t take me long to realize that Dominiques’ story is about more than his process2progress initiative. This quote from our interview is still ringing in my mind “The first person I met with Lymphedema was my mom” give me chills every time! Many people go years alone on their lymphedema journey, and Dominique did … Episode 88: Juzo champion Dominique Rogers Read More »