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Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein — 199 episodes

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1

Too Flexible to Fix? Orthopedic Surgery and Hypermobility with Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein (Ep 196)

2

Busting Common EDS & MCAS Myths with Dr. Dacre Knight (Ep 195)

3

Told You’re “Too Sensitive”? It Might Be ADHD, Autism, and Hypermobility with Jessica Eccles (Ep 194)

4

Why Your MRI Looks “Normal” but You Still Have a CSF Leak with Dr. Andrew Callen (Ep 193)

5

Tight Muscles, Loose Joints, Pelvic Pain: The Hypermobility Paradox with Dr. Brooke Winder (Ep 192)

6

Mast Cells to Microplastics with Dr. Anne Maitland and cohost Dr. Dacre Knight (Ep 191)

7

Validation and Empowerment: What EDS Patients Need to Know | Office Hours (Ep 190)

8

Eye Problems in EDS with Dr. Eric Singman and cohost Dr. Dacre Knight (Ep 189)

9

Arachnoiditis: The Severe Pain Condition Doctors Miss with Dr. Forest Tennant (Ep 188)

10

Lifestyle Factors That Truly Change EDS Outcomes with Dr. Ina Stephens (Ep 187)

11

What to Treat First When Everything Is Flaring with Dr. Dacre Knight (Ep 186)

12

When POTS Isn’t the Whole Story: What Doctors Often Miss | Office Hours (Ep 185)

13

Why Doctors Miss EDS, POTS, and MCAS with Dr. Dacre Knight (Ep 184)

14

Pelvic Pain in EDS: What Doctors Miss and Why It Matters with Dr Rachel Rubin (Ep 183)

15

The Biggest Mistake in EDS Care and How to Fix It with Dr. Ina Stephens & Dr. Dacre Knight (Ep 182)

16

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: The Diagnosis Most Doctors Miss with Dr. Lawrence Afrin (Ep 181)

17

When Eye Exams Miss the Real Problem in EDS with Dr. Eric Singman (Ep 180)

18

Chronic Pain, Focus, and the Brain Shift Psychedelics Reveal with Dr. Shimi Kang (Ep 179)

19

What If It’s Not IBS or Anxiety? A Vascular Surgeon Explains with Dr. Robert Hacker (Ep 178)

20

Rectal Prolapse, Dyscalculia & Dyspraxia: The Connective Tissue Connection | Office Hours (Ep 177)

21

The Roadmap That Could Change EDS Forever with Lara Bloom (Ep 176)

22

POTS Revisited: Embolization, GLP-1 & Daily Management with Dr. Alexis Cutchins (Ep 175)

23

What No One Tells You About Pregnancy with EDS | Office Hours (Ep 174)

24

Why Are So Many People Misdiagnosed With TMJ Disorders? With Professor Renton (Ep 173)

25

The Truth About Ballet Bodies with ABTs Skylar Brandt (Ep 172)

26

From Nitrous to Nerves: MTHFR, CRPS & Cervical Collars Unpacked | Office Hours (EP 171)

27

When Surgery Isn’t Simple: What hEDS Patients Should Know Before Going Under | Office Hours (Ep 170)

28

Could Psychiatric Symptoms Be Hiding a Physical Illness? with Dr. Janet Settle (Ep 169)

29

From Palliative Care to Purpose: The Tilly Rose Story (Ep 168)

30

The Diagnosis Hiding In Your Pelvis with Dr. Alexis Cutchins (Ep 167)

31

What If Your Spine Surgery Wasn't Necessary? with Dr. Betsy Grunch (Ep 166)

32

Dancing Stronger: Smarter Training for Bendy Bodies with Jennifer Milner (BEN 165)

33

Are You Being Gaslit About Hormones and Health? | Office Hours (Ep 164)

34

Hidden Causes of Abdominal Pain in EDS with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 163)

35

Hypermobility Problems with Anesthesiologist Dr. Linda Bluestein | Glaucomfleckens Bonus Episode

36

EDS Foot and Ankle issues with Dr. Patrick Agnew (Ep 162)

37

Dental Myths & EDS Truths with Dr. Audrey Kershaw (Ep 161)

38

Parenting Making You Both Sick? with Dr. Shimi Kang (Ep 160)

39

Truth Bombs & Backlash with Kate Colbert (Ep 159)

40

Discussing Your Feedback: Pain, Autism & hEDS Diagnostic Criteria | Office Hours (Ep 158)

41

Can Pain Education Lessen Chronic Pain with Adriaan Louw, DPT? (Ep 156)

42

Could Your Gut Pain Be EDS-Related? with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 157)

43

Gluten, MTHFR, Mast Cells, and More | Office Hours (Ep 155)

44

Revising the Hypermobile EDS Criteria with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 154)

45

Why Do Some GI Problems Hide from Every Test? with Dr. Zachary Spiritos (Ep 153)

46

What Can Difficulty Swallowing and Voice Fatigue Mean? (Ep 152)

47

Mast Cells: Friend or Foe? with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides (Ep 151)

48

Misunderstood and Overlooked: hEDS, FND & Autism | Office Hours (Ep 150)

49

Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick? with Dr. Eva Nagy (Ep 149)

50

Hidden Causes of Pain ‘Down There’ with Dr. Andrew Goldstein (Ep 148)

51

Is There Any Hope for Broken Healthcare? (Ep 147)

52

What’s Behind the Rise in Chemical Sensitivity? | Office Hours (Ep 146)

53

Are Mast Cells Driving Autism? with Dr. Pejman Katiraei (Ep 145)

54

Unraveling Fatigue: Exploring ME/CFS, and Long COVID (Ep 144)

55

Dental Problems in EDS with Dr. Audrey Kershaw (Ep 143)

56

Is Your EDS Party Trick Causing Long-Term Damage? | Office Hours (EP 142)

57

Top Therapists Share Tips for Surviving EDS (Ep 141)

58

Why Are You So Exhausted? with Dr. Brayden P. Yellman (Ep 140)

59

Hidden Histamine Threats with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides (Ep 139)

60

Lower Your EDS Pain | Office Hours (EP 138)

61

Signs of Tethered Cord You Shouldn’t Ignore with Dr. Petra Klinge (Ep 137)

62

Hidden Triggers of Complex Illness with Dr. David Kaufman (Ep 136)

63

The Truth About Hormone Therapy | Office Hours (EP 135)

64

Why Sjogren’s is Often Misdiagnosed with Dr. Kara Wada (Ep 134)

65

How Internists Think About Complex Illness with Dr. Matthew Watto (Ep 133)

66

Reversing Brain Fog & Inflammation with Dr. Ilene Ruhoy (Ep 132)

67

Testosterone is Essential for Women with Dr. Kelly Casperson (Ep 131)

68

Hidden Causes of Painful Sex with Dr. Irwin Goldstein & Sue Goldstein (Ep 130)

69

Mast Cells: A Hidden Trigger with Dr. Jill Carnahan (Ep 129)

70

IV Fluids, Surgery, and Supplements | Office Hours (Ep 128)

71

Pelvic Floor Secrets for Hypermobility with Dr. Emily Bohan (Ep 127)

72

Navigating College with EDS: A Firsthand Experience with Lauren Vasko (EP 126)

73

Strategies for POTS Relief with Dr. Satish Raj (Ep 125)

74

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

75

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

76

The Next Generation of EDS Experts with Jeevan Mann and Delaney Kenney (Ep 122)

77

MCAS Perspectives - Personal and Professional | Office Hours (Ep 121)

78

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

79

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

80

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

81

My Life With EDS | Office Hours (Ep 117)

82

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

83

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

84

Yoga Warning: Are You Putting Your Joints at Risk? with Lara Heimann (Ep 114)

85

Orthobiologics with the Centeno-Schultz Clinic (Ep 113)

86

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

87

My Essential EDS Advice | Office Hours (Ep111)

88

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

89

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

90

Welcome, Bendy Buddies!

91

Overcoming Pain in EDS: Building Stronger Bodies with Whealth Founders Katie & Andrew Dettelbach (Ep 108)

92

Grief, Healing, and Mental Health Strategies for Chronic Illness with Natasha Trujillo, PhD (Ep 107)

93

Group Rehabilitation for POTS with Emily Rich, OT (Ep 106)

94

Understanding the Brain's Role in Chronic Pain with Kaitlin Touza, PhD (Ep 105)

95

Connective Tissue Disorders and Lipedema with Karen Herbst, MD (Ep 104)

96

Linking Mast Cell Activation, Autoimmunity, and EDS with Kara Wada, MD (Ep 103)

97

Examining The Future of EDS Diagnosis and Care with EDS Society CEO Lara Bloom (Ep 102)

98

Season 4 Wrap: Reading Your Comments

99

Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Chronic Illness with Ashok Gupta (Ep 101)

100

Milestones and Reflections: 100 Episodes of Bendy Bodies with Linda Bluestein, MD

101

From News Anchor to Advocate: A POTS and EDS Journey with Summer Dashe (Ep 99)

102

Environmental Triggers of Mast Cell Disease with Tania Dempsey, MD (Ep 98)

103

Learning to Spot the Signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes with Guest Host, Kate Colbert (Ep 97)

104

Coping with Dance Injuries and Career Transitions with Chelsea Pierotti, PhD and Guest Cohost, Jennifer Milner (Ep 96)

105

95. Pain Care Redefined: Non-Drug Therapies for Pain Relief with Heather Tick, MD

106

94. Support and Bracing for Hypermobile Joints with Susan Chalela, MPT, and Guest Cohost, Scott Borjeson

107

93. Unveiling Taming the Zebra: A Discussion with Physical Therapists Patricia Stott and Heather Purdin

108

92. Empowering Zebra Warriors: THE Guide to Effective Physical Therapy for EDS and HSD with Lilian Holm, DPT

109

91. Hand Problems in EDS with Corinne McLees, OT and Hand Coach

110

90. Decoding Brain Fog: Expert Insights with Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD

111

89. Conquering the Sleep Struggle with Roger Seheult, MD

112

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

113

87. Disordered Eating in Dance with Josh Spell, LICSW, and Guest Co-Host Jennifer Milner

114

86. The Unfair EDS Journey with Amanda Cassil, PhD

115

85. Making a MCAS Documentary with Drs. Weinstock, Dempsey, Bluestein, Afrin, Kinsella & Jill Brook, MA

116

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

117

83. Expert Insights: Breath Work in Pain Management with Jill Miller

118

82. The Impact of Clinician-Associated Trauma on EDS and HSD with Colin Halverson, PhD

119

81. Foot Pain 101: Everything You Need to Know with EDS and HSD with Lisa Ralston, PT

120

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

121

79. Gastrointestinal Problems in Hypermobile EDS: Learning to Treat and Spot them with Leonard Weinstock, MD

122

78. Uncovering Inequality in Healthcare with Brianna Cardenas, DMSC, PA-C

123

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

124

76. Orofacial Pain with Robinson-Smith, DDS

125

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

126

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

127

73. Understanding Lower Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD

128

72. Examining Upper Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD

129

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

130

70. Examining Abdominal Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD

131

69. Traveling with a Chronic Disorder with Dr. Linda Bluestein, Kristin Koskinen RDN, and Jennifer Milner NCPT

132

68. Fostering Hope for Hypermobility with Cortney Gensemer, PhD, Victoria Daylor, and Linda Bluestein, MD

133

67. Destigmatizing Eating Disorders with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani

134

66. Codifying Upper Cervical Instability with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD

135

65. Finding Balance with Jenelle Manzi

136

64. Demystifying Chiropractic Care with Dr. Carrie Skony

137

63. Shining Your Light with Gigi Robinson

138

62. Deconstructing Head Pain with Rudrani Banik, MD

139

61. Getting Back Up Again with Keeya Steel

140

60. Strengthening Precision with Monica Lorenzo, MS, ATC

141

59. Preparing for Competitions: A Round Table with Kristin Koskinen RDN, Linda Bluestein MD, and Jennifer Milner NCPT

142

58. Preparing for Surgery with Linda Bluestein, MD

143

57. Alleviating Anxiety with Jo-Anne La Flèche

144

56. Optimizing Immunity with Kristin Koskinen, RDN

145

55. Cultivating Resiliency with Jazz Bynum

146

54. Managing Mast Cell Pain with Linda Bluestein, MD

147

53. Creating a New Hypermobility Screening Tool with Aiko Callahan, DPT, and Stephanie Greenspan, DPT

148

52. Unlocking Jaw Pain with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD

149

51. Moving Fearlessly with Jeannie DiBon

150

50. Pushing Limits with Jen Crane, DPT

151

49. Pioneering a Path with Bonnie Moore Southgate

152

48. Supporting the Foot and Ankle with Andrea Zujko, DPT

153

47. Exploring the Link between Joint Hypermobility and Neurodivergency with Jessica Eccles, MRCPsych, PhD

154

46. Fueling Against Fatigue with Kristin Koskinen, RDN

155

45. Understanding Fatigue with Alan Pocinki, MD

156

44. Navigating Pregnancy with Shanda Dorff, MD

157

43. Supporting Artistic Athletes with Selina Shah, MD

158

42. Pursuing a Diagnosis with Linda Bluestein, MD

159

41. Changing the Face of EDS with Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020

160

40. Understanding Overstretching with Jennifer Milner, NCPT

161

39. Rethinking Rhythmic Gymnastics with Vita Bachman

162

38. Refusing Limits with Allysa Seely

163

37. Advocating for Yourself with Aidan Leslie

164

36. Needling for Pain with Mandy Blackmon, DPT

165

35. Reeducating Mast Cells with Anne Maitland, MD, PhD

166

34. Highlighting GI Disorders with Leonard Weinstock, M.D.

167

33. Conquering the Wall: A Round Table Discussion

168

32. Embracing Neurodivergency with Jessica Eccles, MD

169

31. Allowing Imperfection with Bonnie Robson, MD

170

30. Focusing on Fascia with Jill Miller

171

29. Capturing Limitless Authenticity with Rachel Neville

172

28. Caring for the Adolescent Artist

173

27. Supporting the Pelvic Floor with Jeanice Mitchell, PT

174

26. Balancing Seasonal Fueling Patterns with Kristin Koskinen, RDN

175

25. Addressing Pain in Hypermobility Disorders with Linda Bluestein, M.D.

176

24. Thriving with Chronic Pain with Beth Darnall, PhD

177

23. Empowering Patients with Multisystemic Diseases with Jill Schofield, M.D.

178

22. Managing Dysautonomia with Svetlana Blitshteyn, M.D.

179

21. Demystifying Dysautonomia with Svetlana Blitshteyn, M.D.

180

20. Building Better Bone Strength with Rebekah Rotstein

181

19. Living fully with a Hypermobility Disorder with Linda Bluestein, M.D.

182

18. Molding Healthy, Successful Artists with Mariaelena Ruiz

183

17. Training the Hypermobile Dancer with Jennifer Milner

184

16. Empowering Flexibility with Dr. Jen Crane, DPT

185

15. Shaping a Healthy Career with Beckanne Sisk

186

14. Stabilizing the Hypermobile Body through Circus Arts with Emily Scherb, PT, DPT

187

13. Healing the Brain Holistically with Ilene Ruhoy M.D., Ph.D.

188

12. Investigating Autoimmune Disorders with Jill Schofield, M.D.

189

11. Understanding Hypermobility Disorders with Linda Bluestein, M.D.

190

10. Cultivating Psychological Skills with Bonnie Robson, M.D.

191

9. Educating the Dance Community with Lisa Howell

192

8. Demystifying Genetics with Paldeep Atwal, M.D.

193

7. Understanding and Preparing for Coronavirus with Immunologist, Dwight McKee, M.D.

194

6. Minding the Mental Health Gap with Kathleen McGuire Gaines

195

5. Optimizing Nutrition to Support a Dancer’s Health with Kristin Koskinen, RDN

196

4. Supporting a Dancer’s Mental Health with Psychotherapist, Terry Hyde

197

3. Preserving the Hip with Orthopedic Surgeon, Joel Wells, M.D.

198

Ensuring Longevity: Screening, Strengthening and Supporting with Physiotherapist Moira McCormack (Ep 2)

199

Reducing Injury and Increasing Education with Royal Ballet Physiotherapist, Moira McCormack (Ep 1)