Understanding hypermobility and its impact on the body with Jeannie Di Bon

The pain, fatigue and anxiety you’ve been living with isn’t in your head, it’s a sign of something deeper your body has been trying to tell you.Nic is joined by movement therapist and Pilates educator Jeannie Di Bon to explore the realities of living with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Jeannie was diagnosed later in life after years of unexplained symptoms, and her journey led her to create The Zebra Club, an online platform supporting hypermobile people around the world.They talk about what hypermobility really means, the misunderstandings that exist even in the movement space, and how Jeannie’s Integral Movement Method helps people regain strength, stability and trust in their bodies.Timestamps00:00 Welcome and introduction00:39 Jeannie’s personal journey with hypermobility02:25 Discovering Pilates and how it changed her body04:14 Early challenges training in classical Pilates10:03 Understanding EDS and how hypermobility shows up15:03 Teaching hypermobile clients with safety and care23:05 How movement therapy transformed Jeannie’s life26:14 The six principles of the Integral Movement Method34:21 What gentle expansion really means34:48 Research around fatigue, pain and pacing36:19 Learning to listen to your body and build trust again43:31 Why Jeannie created The Zebra Club48:20 Using tech to make support more accessible50:34 Her upcoming book and plans for teacher education56:42 The future of health and fitness for hypermobile people59:52 Quick-fire questionsIf you found this episode helpful, please share it with a fellow teacher or someone living with chronic pain.Connect with Nic:Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates ClassConnect with Jeannie:Jeannie’s websiteContact JeannieJoin The Zebra ClubJeannie’s Instagram