Hot Girls Wearing Compression

"Compression might not be cute by mainstream standards... but compression is healing. And healing is hot." —Donna Piper

 

What if compression gear could be your secret weapon against chronic pain and swelling— while making you feel confident, not constrained? 

This week, Donna reveals how symptoms like swelling and pain were once dismissed as "normal" struggles, and how compression has become a lifeline for managing inflammation, fibrosis, and daily discomfort. From decongestion wrapping to custom flat-knit garments, Donna breaks down the science and self-care rituals that help her reclaim her health—and her confidence—while navigating invisible illness.

Listen now to discover how healing can be hot—and why your compression gear might just become your favorite accessory.

 

Connect with Donna: 

Website: https://www.donnapiper.com/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnapiper

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_donna 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnapiper 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedonnapiper 

 

Episode Highlights:

02:59 Body Positivity: More Than Just Feeling Hot

07:00 Lymphatic Rescue: Decodign Decongestive Therapy

10:30 Medical Gear and Compression Basics 

13:00 Fashion Meets Function

17:04 Self-Care Lymphatic Massage

22:34 Thank Your Body For What It Can Do

 

Resources: 

🤔Got a question for me? Every month, I do a listener coaching episode—and I’d love to hear from you! 

Send your questions, stories, or flare-up confessions to [email protected],  and you just might hear your answer on the show.

🔗Links

Solidea Compression Garments

https://solideaus.com/collections/active-compression/products/solidea-active-massage-compression-opaque-legging

Complete Decongestive Therapy https://www.physio-pedia.com/Complete_Decongestive_Therapy_(CDT)#:~:text=Historically%2C%20it%20is%20an%20intensive,as%20psychologica

 

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Hot girls wear compression—and no, it’s not about aesthetics. Learn the truth about custom compression, lymphatic health, and self-love in this week’s episode, with your host, Donna Piper!

#DearBodyImListeningPodcast #Lymphedema #lipedema #MCAS #CompressionGear #painmanagement #ChronicIllnessWarrior #Inflammation 

 

Quotes: 

"There's absolutely nothing glamorous about pulling on full pantyhose or thigh-high compression hose or even socks, especially in the summer!" —Donna Piper

"Function is not the opposite of beauty." —Donna Piper

"It's about being present, it's being about hydrated and supported and doing what your body needs to make it feel good." —Donna Piper

"I know when I wear my compression hose, I don't feel sexy, but I do know I have less pain, and I wear them a lot." —Donna Piper

"Compression might not be cute by mainstream standards... but compression is 

"Sometimes you just have to make yourself feel cute, whether it's glasses or accessories." —Donna Piper

"I have tried to integrate some of these practices a little bit more so I could start looking at my body and start accepting it more, and start giving a little bit more love and nourishment and thanking it for what it does do, not what it's not doing." —Donna Piper

 

Meet Your Host: 

Donna Piper is a Relationship Coach, Trauma Expert, and Akashic Records Healer dedicated to empowering successful single women to transform their love lives and attract fulfilling partnerships without sacrificing their professional ambitions.

With a holistic approach blending therapeutic coaching, trauma-informed techniques, and Akashic Records wisdom, she guides clients to release limiting beliefs, heal emotional blocks, and cultivate unshakable self-trust. Her work focuses on aligning mind, body, and spirit to create lasting change—helping clients refine communication, deepen self-worth, and build the foundation for healthy, loving relationships.

Donna’s sessions are a safe haven for those ready to break cycles, embrace vulnerability, and design a love life that harmonizes with their thriving careers. For women committed to both personal and professional fulfillment, she offers tailored strategies to unlock their full potential and step into the relationship of their dreams.