In this special “EDS Awareness Month” episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast , founder Dr. Linda Bluestein and guest host Kate Colbert discuss how everyone can learn to spot the signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Dr. Bluestein em...
In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Pierotti discusses coping with dance injuries and transitions, both from a physical and psychological perspective. She explains that the way dancers appraise their injuries and their emotional res...
In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Ilene Ruhoy about decoding brain fog, as well as its relationship to various conditions such as mast cell activation syndrome, craniocervical instability, dysautonomia, and CSF leaks. She explains how these conditions contribute …
In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein and Jennifer Milner discuss the intersection of hypermobility and disordered eating in dance with their guest, Josh Spell. They explore the prevalence of eating disorders in dancers and the impact of social media and …
In this episode, Dr. Amanda Cassil discusses the unfair EDS journey. She covers the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare and provides strategies for effectively communicating with healthcare providers. She emphasizes the need for patients to slow down, regulate their nervous …
Dr. Halverson discusses his research on the diagnostic odyssey and clinician-associated trauma on EDS. He highlights the challenges faced by patients, including the antagonistic relationship with healthcare professionals and the impact of self-doubt. Dr. Halverson emphasizes the importance of finding …
In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Brianna Cardenas, a physician's assistant and certified athletic trainer, about inequality in EDS healthcare, the importance of diversity, and inclusion in healthcare. They discuss the impact of medical racism and the need …
In this Bendy Bodies podcast episode, guest host Kate Colbert interviews Dr. Linda Bluestein about the evolution of her hypermobility EDS podcast (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes). They discuss Dr. Bluestein's career trajectory, her transition from aspiring dancer to anesthesiologist to EDS expert, …
Living with a chronic illness like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) can be demoralizing. You may not have access to the care you need, loved ones do not get it, and loneliness can be a reality for so many people. Gigi Robinson …
Dance and other performing arts are, by nature, stressful. Stress can easily develop into anxiety, which is exponentially more common in the hypermobile population than the general population. How can you distinguish between ...
In this Bendy Bodies podcast episode, we discuss the relationship between hypermobility, autism ADHD and EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes) with guest, Jessica Eccles, MRCPsych, PhD. Evidence shows that neurodivergency occurs at a...
In this Bendy Bodies podcast episode, we discuss the relationship between being neurodivergent hypermobility and EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes) with guest, Jessica Eccles, MRCPsych, PhD. Neurodivergency occurs at a much higher...
Dancers train constantly to attain peak performance, working long hours to achieve physical and artistic perfection. Unfortunately, mental health is often sacrificed for that perfection. Terry Hyde, former dancer with the Roy...