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Lipedema - what is it and how does it relate to food addiction?
Welcome to the Food Junkies Podcast. My name is Dr Vera Tarman, and I am the host today speaking with Bonnie Newlin, who is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified LEAP Therapist, specializing in the nutritional management of lipedema and chronic inflammation.

Bonnie holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics from the University of Maryland. She completed her dietetics training at the University of Northern Colorado and a Master's at the University of Houston. She is credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has advanced training in Obesity Management through the CDR and Cornell’s Colin T. Campbell Nutrition program.

She is the founder and CEO of Crave Nourishment, where she empowers women to break free from dieting cycles and manage their health through evidence-based, anti-inflammatory nutrition. She also sits on the Lipedema Education Group and contributes to the development of medical standards of care for lipedema.

Of note to us, Bonnie’s has her own journey, which includes a 170-pound weight loss and a diagnosis of lipedema after years of struggling with weight and food addiction. What can she tell us about how to deal with this condition in our population?

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In this episode of the Food Junkies Podcast, Dr. Vera Tarman speaks with Bonnie Newlin, registered dietitian nutritionist, Certified LEAP Therapist, founder of Crave Nourishment, and member of the Lipedema Education Group. Bonnie specializes in the nutritional management of lipedema and chronic inflammation.

Lipedema is a progressive adipose and connective tissue disorder that primarily impacts women, often misdiagnosed as obesity. Bonnie shares her own story of living with lipedema—including a 170-pound weight loss, delayed diagnosis, and eventual lipidema reduction surgery—and how food addiction and weight cycling complicate early recognition of the condition.

Together, Dr. Tarman and Bonnie explore:
What lipedema is and how it differs from obesity and lymphedema
Early signs, symptoms, and barriers to diagnosis
The role of hormonal changes in progression
Why ultra-processed foods and sodium worsen lipedema symptoms
The connection between lipedema, food addiction, and binge/restrict cycles
How anti-inflammatory nutrition and lifestyle strategies can reduce pain, swelling, and disease progression
Emerging treatments, including compression therapy, lymphatic drainage, vibration therapy, and lipedema reduction surgery

Myths about lipedema and why it’s often misunderstood in medical settings
Bonnie’s vision for DNA-guided nutrition research to better serve this population
This episode sheds light on a condition that may affect up to 11% of women yet remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood. If you or someone you know struggles with chronic swelling, painful fat, or unexplained weight changes—especially alongside food addiction—this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and hope.

👉 Learn more about Bonnie’s work at Crave Nourishment