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Hypermobility Life Stages Episodes

Feb. 8, 2024

89. Conquering the Sleep Struggle with Roger Seheult, MD

In this conversation, Dr. Linda Bluestein discusses conquering the sleep struggle with Dr. Roger Seheult, a quadruple board-certified physician with expertise in sleep medicine. They cover topics such as challenges of working from home, sleep schedules and chronic illness, shifting …

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Feb. 1, 2024

88. Service Dogs and Disability Rights with Tiffany Lee, JD

In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Professor Tiffany Lee about service dogs and disability rights and accommodations. They discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act, the definition of disability, and disability benefits. They also explore reasonable accommodations in the workplace …

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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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Jan. 18, 2024

86. The Unfair EDS Journey with Amanda Cassil, PhD

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 …

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Jan. 11, 2024

85. Making a MCAS Documentary with Drs. Weinstock, Dempsey, Bluestein…

The Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD podcast episode unfolds a substantive conversation among esteemed healthcare professionals actively engaged in a comprehensive initiative centered around Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Dysautonomia, and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD). This multifaceted endeavor encompasses …

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Jan. 4, 2024

84. Slipping Rib Surgery in EDS with Adam Hansen, MD

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD podcast, Dr. Adam Hansen discusses slipping rib surgery, slipping rib syndrome and other chest wall disorders. He covers their relationship to skeletal hypermobility, evaluation and diagnosis, symptoms and impact, …

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Nov. 30, 2023

80. A Multidimensional Approach to EDS and HSD Care with Dacre Knight…

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, a multidimensional approach to EDS and HSD care is discussed with guest, Dacre Knight, MD. Dr. Knight discusses his background and the multidisciplinary clinic at Mayo Clinic for hypermobility syndromes. He explains …

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Nov. 16, 2023

79. Gastrointestinal Problems in Hypermobile EDS: Learning to Treat a…

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, gastrointestinal problems in EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes) is discussed with guest, Leonard Weinstock, MD. Dr. Leonard Weinstock discusses the connection between inflammation and restless leg syndrome, the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in EDS …

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Nov. 2, 2023

77. Neurosurgical Insights from Paolo Bolognese, MD and Guest Cohost …

Episode 77 covers neurosurgical insights for EDS Patients. Dr. Paolo Bolognese, a neurosurgeon specializing in EDS and related conditions, shares his journey and expertise in this conversation. He discusses the evaluation and diagnosis of EDS and craniovertebral instability, highlighting the …

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Oct. 19, 2023

76. Orofacial Pain with Robinson-Smith, DDS

Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Julie Robinson-Smith about jaw pain and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). They discuss the difference between TMD and TMJ, the importance of understanding TMD for everyone, and the prevalence of jaw joint problems in the general population. …

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Oct. 12, 2023

75. Cervical Instability: Thinking Beyond the Neck with Patty Stott, …

In this episode, YOUR guest is Patricia Stott, DPT , physical therapist with expertise in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and related conditions. Dr Stott and Dr Bluestein presented together on integrative approaches to pain managem...

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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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Aug. 17, 2023

72. Examining Upper Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD

Joints of the upper extremity (eg: shoulders, elbows, fingers, etc) can be prone to subluxation and dislocation in those with joint hypermobility and/or joint instability. As we continue our discussions on common causes of pa...

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July 20, 2023

71. Examining Head, Spine, and Chest Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD

Connective tissue runs throughout your body, surrounding and connecting every system. This is what makes treating issues that arise from connective tissue disorders so difficult: when everything is connected, it’s hard to fin...

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