"Plus-size" Modeling, Motherhood, Lupus and Her Journey to a Healthier way of Living: Robyn Lawley
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Robyn Lawley is an international fashion model who has been modeling for over a decade and was the first "plus-sized" model ever to appear both in the pages of Sports Illustrated and on the cover of an Australian publication.  

Listen to Dr. Allie and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Robyn Lawley as they speak about her experience as a "plus-sized" model, on being a mother, on her diagnosis of Lupus and on her journey to a healthier way of living.

Robyn is originally from Australia and has been on the cover of Italian Vogue, French Elle and Australia’s Madison magazine, and has appeared in ads for Ralph Lauren, Calzedonia, H&M and Mango.

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Links: 

Follow Robyn Lawley on Instagram @robynlawley.

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References for the 'Let's Get Clinical' segment:

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on Lupus https://www.cdc.gov/lupus/facts/detailed.html#symptoms)

Helmick CG, Felson DT, Lawrence RC, et al. Estimates of the prevalence of arthritis and other rheumatic conditions in the United States: Part I. Arthritis Rheum. 2008;58(1):15–25.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) on Chronic Illness and Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/chronic-illness-mental-health/index.shtml)

WHO on Preventing Non-Communicable Diseases https://www.who.int/activities/preventing-noncommunicable-diseases/)

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