IMPORTANT LIFE UPDATE ✨ Happy New Year, everyone! ✨
We wanted to give you all a little life update. A lot has been happening over the past few months, which explains our brief absence from YouTube. One of the biggest changes is my recent diagnosis with lipedema.
For years, I’ve been struggling with heavy, painful legs, but it wasn’t until last year, at 41, that I was finally diagnosed with stage 2/3 lipedema. For most of my life, I was misdiagnosed as simply being "obese" in my lower half. No matter how much I dieted or exercised, the fat in my legs wouldn’t go away. I beat myself up for years, feeling defeated and stuck in a cycle of binge eating.
Finally getting a diagnosis felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Lipedema is a progressive genetic condition that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise. It predominantly affects women, leading to painful, disproportionate fat accumulation in the lower body and arms. It’s widely unknown and often misunderstood - even by doctors.
My journey with lipedema began at puberty and worsened after pregnancy. I’ve spent years feeling like I’m living in two different bodies - struggling with pain, mobility, and finding clothes that fit. But now, I’m taking control. My first surgery is scheduled for February 21st.
Don’t worry, we’ve recorded lots of content and will continue sharing our travel adventures here on YouTube. But if you’d like to follow and support my personal lipedema journey, check out my new Instagram channel: The Bold Body Project: www.instagram.com/theboldbodyproject?igsh=MWQzNGk2… 💜
Much love and thank you for your continued support! ❤️
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We are in ATHENS! In this video we take you to all our favorite places in the city. We show you where to shop, eat and the best places to get spectacular views over the city. Watch it here now! https://youtu.be/P_DZ5IhPhrE?si=D8lp9...
Please give us a LIKE and drop us a COMMENT for the YouTube algorithm :)
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Have you seen our new video? This is a crazy one. We got out of our comfort zones and tried some authentic Ethiopian dishes - first time trying raw meat for breakfast 😳 Watch it here now! https://youtu.be/HczgDF7QyBA?si=EkrCT...
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We are so excited to be back with a new video series! Check out our city tour of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We really did not know what to expect when we got off the plane, but I have to say we were blown away with the city's beauty and the people's warm hospitality.
https://youtu.be/4QQwyNnGewg?si=MTTXI...
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WE ARE SO BACK! We are super excited to share our full documentary of our travels around the Philippines. Get the popcorn ready and sit back and enjoy 2 hrs of the Jo's. This is the last video in our Filipino series: https://youtu.be/n3lJfrzi4mk. Next week we have a brand new series from a new country - Anyone want to guess where is next??
Thank you to everyone who has subscribed and for all the views. This means that we can keep making great content for your all.
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We are missing you! ✈️ We've been on a crazy travel adventure the past 5 weeks, filming tons of awesome content for you all.
The downside? Editing on the go is proving a bit trickier than expected! We have been filming most days and catching up on rest when we can but editing energy is running low by the time we hit our Airbnb.
But trust us, there's SO much exciting stuff coming your way! We can't wait to share all our adventures with you.
Leave a comment below and say hello! We love seeing this community grow and appreciate all your support ❤️
New video coming soon...ish! We'll edit it whenever we find the time to catch our breath 🙌🏼
If you would like a sneak peak of our adventures, Ella has been posting some updates on her IG account - www.instagram.com/ella__johansen__?igsh=MWE2OHVkaG…
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We did it! We found PARADISE! This place has been on our bucket list for many years and finally we got to visit. It was even more spectacular than we expected 🌴 You will not believe the crazy houseboat we stayed on! https://youtu.be/4e2NZp1ilCM?si=cV4HI...
Check out our latest video and let us know in the comments on our video what you think.
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For some reason YouTube is not pushing out our latest video so we need your help. If you can please WATCH, LIKE and COMMENT on the video we would really appreciate it 🙏
https://youtu.be/SfF0JkT_tas?si=R3sjb...
This video has such an important message that we want to share. It shows that no matter how little you have, there is always something to smile about and be grateful for. The residents that we met in Happyland and Smokey Mountain in Manila were the kindest and most welcoming people. We could really learn a lot from them and their outlook on life.
We are also trying to raise awareness of the amazing Bless the Children Foundation who sponsor children in the slums and give them the ability to go to school as well as skills and opportunities for a better future (this is not a paid ad - we are just truly passionate about helping).
PLEASE SHARE and let YouTube know that this video should be seen 🙏
Love Ella ❤️
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Have you seen our new video? It's a fun one! The Philippines has been on our list for a long time and finally we made it. We had so much fun exploring the city (and singing & dancing with the locals 🫣). We were really vibing off the local people's energy! Really hope you enjoy this episode 🙏🏼
https://youtu.be/tGPph1lPY1I?si=MfLVP...
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This is the first time reviewing an airline. Please support us by watching! 🙏 Give this video a LIKE and let us know in the comments what you think of Garuda Indonesia Business Class. YOU can also travel BUSINESS CLASS for ECONOMY prices - we tell you how in the video! https://youtu.be/d_O2ebwiTyE
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We are Kasper, Kylie and Ella Johansen - Living the Jo Life, an Aussie / Danish family of three, living in Saudi Arabia who loves to travel the world. We have traveled to more than 65 countries and love exploring new countries and cultures. Our channel - Living the Jo Life - documents our travel experiences and provides travel advice and tips to like-minded travelers. We hope to inspire you on your next holiday to "Living the Jo Life".
For all business inquiries, please email Boss Management Group: livingthejolife@bossmgmtgrp.com
Joined 15 April 2022