Catherine Seo, PhD is Founder & CEO of Lipedema Simplified, LLC & Lipedema Project, Inc, course director for various events about lipedema and lymphedema, and professor of psychology. She produced and directed the documentary, The Disease They Call FAT, and co-authored the book, Lipedema-The Disease They Call FAT: An Overview for Clinicians. Dr. Seo developed a Holistic Approach inclusive of 5 areas for treating lipedema: 1) physical, 2) mental/ psychological, 3) emotional, 4) spiritual, and 5) social. She has dedicated over 40 years to learning and teaching how to bring knowledge, compassion, and humor to living with a chronic condition.