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Dance, Sports & Athleticism Episodes

Oct. 31, 2024

Office Hours: My Life With EDS

In "Office Hours: My Life With EDS", a personal solo episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, opens up about her journey from aspiring ballet dancer to renowned hypermobility expert. Dr. Bluestein shares her struggles …

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Oct. 17, 2024

The Untold Secrets to Dance Strength with Adji Cissoko

In this inspiring episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, interviews Adji Cissoko, principal dancer with the Lines Ballet Company. Adji shares her incredible journey of balancing natural flexibility with the strength needed to thrive …

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Oct. 10, 2024

Yoga Warning: Are You Putting Your Joints at Risk? with Lara Heimann

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, sits down with physical therapist and yoga expert Lara Heimann to uncover the hidden dangers of yoga for hypermobile individuals. As the creator of the LYT …

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Aug. 22, 2024

Grief, Healing, and Mental Health Strategies for Chronic Illness with…

In this insightful episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with Dr. Natasha Trujillo, a licensed sports psychologist specializing in grief, loss, and chronic illness. Dr. Trujillo discusses the complex emotional landscape of grieving when faced with …

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Aug. 15, 2024

Group Rehabilitation for POTS with Emily Rich, OT

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, sits down with Emily Rich, an occupational therapist specializing in POTS (Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, and other chronic conditions. Emily, who is also a …

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April 25, 2024

96. Coping with Dance Injuries and Career Transitions with Chelsea Pi…

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...

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Jan. 24, 2024

87. Disordered Eating in Dance with Josh Spell, LICSW, and Guest Co-H…

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 …

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Dec. 7, 2023

81. Foot Pain 101: Everything You Need to Know with EDS and HSD with …

In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein and Lisa Ralston discuss foot pain in people with EDS, HSD, and other conditions of joint hypermobility. They explore the causes of foot pain, the importance of posture and alignment, and the role of …

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Oct. 5, 2023

74. Podcast Secrets and Sneak Peeks with Guest Host Kate Colbert

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, …

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Aug. 31, 2023

73. Understanding Lower Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD

The lower extremities must bear the weight of our whole bodies. Problems in the hip may cause a chain reaction of aches, imbalances, or chronic issues that could manifest in the knee, ankle, or somewhere else along the kineti...

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June 8, 2023

69. Traveling with a Chronic Disorder with Dr. Linda Bluestein, Krist…

Travel comes with a lot of uncertainty: flights get canceled, hotel reservations are lost, luggage never turns up. But add the complications of traveling with a chronic disorder like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and voyaging becom...

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April 6, 2023

65. Finding Balance with Jenelle Manzi

Thriving as a professional artist with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome can be challenging. Finding a balance between pushing yourself physically and listening to your body when it needs rest is difficult when you are part of a compan...

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March 23, 2023

64. Demystifying Chiropractic Care with Dr. Carrie Skony

Chiropractic care has been around for over 100 years, but many people don’t quite know what it entails. Artistic athletes may be told to add regular chiropractic visits to their regimen to help relieve pain without really und...

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Feb. 9, 2023

61. Getting Back Up Again with Keeya Steel

Life with multiple chronic illnesses is physically and mentally challenging. Feelings of exhaustion and emotional fatigue crowd in with physical symptoms and can be overwhelming in your daily life. How do you find balance? Ho...

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Jan. 26, 2023

60. Strengthening Precision with Monica Lorenzo, MS, ATC

Dance injuries can be career ending especially for those with joint hypermobility. Competition dance or precision performance can introduce a whole new set of challenges, whether it’s dancing as part of a team, competitive ch...

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