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Season 5

Dec. 19, 2024

The Truth About Food Allergy Testing | Office Hours (Ep 124)

In this informative solo episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, dives into pressing topics impacting the hypermobility community. Learn about the new anesthesia time limit policy from Anthem Blue Cross (that was then reversed), …

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Dec. 12, 2024

How EDS Affects the Ears, Nose, and Throat with Dr. Das (Ep 123)

In this enlightening episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with otolaryngologist Dr. Shu Das about the unique ENT challenges faced by people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Dr. Das shares his expertise on common issues like tonsil …

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Nov. 21, 2024

Finding the Right PT for You with Wendy Wagner (Ep 120)

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, welcomes Chicago-based physical therapist Wendy Wagner to discuss the unique challenges of physical therapy for hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Wendy, who personally manages EDS, postural …

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Nov. 14, 2024

Food, Fiber, and Flexibility with Lorna Ryan (Ep 119)

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, explores the impact of nutrition on joint hypermobility with Lorna Ryan, chair of the Diet and Nutrition Working Group for the Ehlers Danlos Society. Lorna shares …

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Nov. 7, 2024

Biomarkers - Are we Close? with Dr. Clair Francomano (Ep 118)

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Clair Francomano, a leading expert on connective tissue disorders and Chair of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board for the …

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Oct. 31, 2024

My Life With EDS | Office Hours (Ep 117)

In "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 with joint …

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Oct. 24, 2024

Tarlov Cysts Truths with my Surgeon, Dr. Frank Feigenbaum (Ep 116)

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, reconnects with her neurosurgeon, Dr. Frank Feigenbaum, who performed her Tarlov cyst surgery in 2011. Dr. Feigenbaum, a leading expert in Tarlov cyst treatment, shares the …

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Oct. 17, 2024

The Untold Secrets to Dance Strength with Adji Cissoko (Ep 115)

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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Oct. 3, 2024

Cutting-Edge Pain Relief Without Surgery with Dr. John Pitts (Ep 113)

In this special on-site episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, sits down face to face with Dr. John Pitts! Dr. Pitts, an expert in regenerative medicine, shares cutting-edge treatments for hypermobility and chronic pain. …

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Sept. 26, 2024

Genetic Testing in EDS with Dr. Paldeep Atwal (Ep 112)

In this enlightening episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, is joined by renowned clinical geneticist Dr. Paldeep Atwal to delve into the complexities of genetics in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and related conditions. Dr. …

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Sept. 19, 2024

My Essential EDS Advice | Office Hours (Ep 111)

In this unique solo episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, answers listener-submitted questions about hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), POTS, and related conditions. From understanding the importance of a correct diagnosis to tips for managing …

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Sept. 12, 2024

hEDS vs HSD: Controversies in Diagnosis with Alan Hakim, MD (Ep 110)

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, welcomes Dr. Alan Hakim, a world-renowned rheumatologist and expert in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD). Dr. Hakim reveals for the first time something …

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Sept. 5, 2024

How EDS and HSD Impact Fascia and Pain with Tina Wang, MD (Ep 109)

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, welcomes Dr. Tina Wang, a leading expert in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and fascia research. Dr. Wang delves into the complexities of fascia, particularly its role in …

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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 (Ep 106)

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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Aug. 8, 2024

Understanding the Brain's Role in Chronic Pain with Kaitlin Touza, Ph…

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, engages in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Kaitlin Touza, a renowned pain psychologist. Dr. Touza delves into the complexities of chronic pain, explaining how the nervous …

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Aug. 1, 2024

Connective Tissue Disorders and Lipedema with Karen Herbst, MD (Ep 10…

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, hosts an enlightening discussion with Dr. Karen Herbst, a leading expert on lipedema and other adipose connective tissue diseases. Dr. Herbst shares her extensive knowledge on …

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July 25, 2024

Linking Mast Cell Activation, Autoimmunity, and EDS with Kara Wada, M…

In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, delves into the intricate connections between the immune system and hypermobility disorders with Dr. Kara Wada. A quadruple board-certified physician and Sjogren's patient, Dr. Wada shares her expertise on mast cell …

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July 18, 2024

Examining The Future of EDS Diagnosis and Care with EDS Society CEO L…

In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, hosts a captivating conversation with Lara Bloom, President and CEO of the Ehlers-Danlos Society. Lara shares her journey in advocating for rare diseases, the progress made in Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and …

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