InVisible

In this supercharged episode, Sports Chiro Luke Nelson joins me on the podcast to discuss the different kinds of stress that can impact injury recovery. This conversation takes lots of twists and turns into the demands of running, long term injury and mental health. Luke is a brilliant guest and speaks with such passion about his work. Find Luke on Instagram @sportschiroluke

In this episode, Hannah shares some of her research findings about the impact of the menstrual cycle on female athletes. Hannah’s research is embedded in the Western Bulldogs AFLW program, and she shares some insights into the different effects hormones have on our female athletic performance. This is a great chat on a topic that desperately needs more of this kind of research, a worthy listen!

In this episode I’m joined by Justine Daly, midwife and hypnotherapist who discusses her journey to becoming a hypnotherapist, the many benefits of restorative rest for our health, the role of hypnotherapy in our healthcare system. This is a great chat that takes lots of twists and turns into the world of hypnotherapy. A worthy listen! You can find Justine on Instagram @youhypnotherapy  

In this episode, I’m joined by the well renowned Dr Jason Lam (MD) who shares with us his knowledge on Hypermobility, the EDS/POTS/MCAS Trifecta as well as his thoughts on the current state of EDS diagnosis and our healthcare system. This episode is spicy with some hot takes and some juicy discussion points. Instagram: @_thedancedr

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Josh Cauchi, personal trainer from Bacchus Marsh who lives with Diabetes. In this episode we discuss training options for people with Diabetes, the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and Josh shares his own experience with receiving diagnosis.

In this episode, I jump on the mic myself to say a huge thank you to everyone who has downloaded or listened to an episode of the Invisible podcast. I share my 3 biggest takeaways from podcasting as well as updates in my world including being back seeing clients in the clinic, teaching my course online and my upcoming Canada trip!

In this episode with the Barbell Osteo, Caity Hanniver, we discuss our journeys into the online world of allied health. We talk about how our individual passions for movement and education have lead us both down the pathway of online care. We also discuss the shortcomings of manual therapy, the need for more creativity amongst our allied health professionals and how we as a healthcare system can improve our clients experience.

In this episode Steph and I discuss our passions for helping people living with Hypermobility better understand their bodies and give them the support they need to thrive. May is EDS/HSD awareness month so we take a bit of a dive into the presentations of EDS/HSD and the many co-morbidities associated. Steph is an Osteopath based in Canberra and you can find her on socials @stephthebendyosteo

In this episode, I speak with Wallis Summers-Smith who shares her lived experience with her diagnosis of MS and more recently HSD. We discuss how these multiple conditions impacted her pregnancy and what tips she has for other hypermobile mums to be. She shares insight into her ongoing management with MS and what the outlook is for her. This is a great conversation that takes many twists and turns to understanding life with invisible illness.

In this juicy episode I am joined by the talented Jennifer Smallridge, Exercise Physiologist and Invisible illness educator. Jennifer is the founder of Invisbly Brilliant and the co founder of the education group Connection Medicine. Jennifer specialises in managing the complexities and overlap of many invisible illnesses including ME/CFS, long COVID, POTS, EDS and many more. In this episode we discuss the links between ME/CFS and long COVID as well as managing the onset of Post Exertional Malaise (PEM) Instagram @invisibly_brilliant @connection_medicine Vagal ear clip: https://brainhub.com.au/product/vagal-ear-clips-pair/

Dr Disha Ganglani, our resident womens health and hypermobility Osteopath at Alpha Sports Med shares her passion for awareness of Lipedema. Lipedema is a progressive genetic condition in which columnar fat fills in the body and is resistant to any form of traditional fat loss, it only responds to liposuction. Disha discusses the diagnostic process and the treatment options for people living with Lipedema in this brief discussion about this invisible disease. 

Clinical psychologist Bianca Comfort, from Comfort Psychology joins me in this episode to discuss autism, ADHD and the emerging link with hEDS/HSD. Bianca shares her own journey with diagnosis and her insights as a psychologist, as well as answering some questions from my Instagram followers. Bianca operates a thriving clinic which sees clients primarily with complex conditions via Telehealth making Psychology accessible around the country.

Into the unknown: stepping out of the university system into the complexity’s of our modern healthcare system can be overwhelming for a lot of new graduates, especially when faced with chronic pain, invisible illness and mental health. Physiotherapist, and friend, Sophia Cartledge shares her experience working in the invisible health space, as well as her experience from university. This is a great discussion between two very passionate practitioners looking to support new graduates and improve the healthcare experience for all.

Meet Jess Flint, a baker and wildlife rescuer who lives with hEDS. Jess shares with us her journey to getting a diagnosis and how she adapts to her physically demanding job. We also share stories of wildlife rescue and have a bit of a laugh along the way!

Welcome to the new evolution of the InVisible Podcast by Dr Ashton Wilson. In this episode, Dr Ashton shares what she’s been up to over the past 6 months, what her purpose is and the new direction the InVisible Podcast will take in 2025 and beyond.

In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of bunions and foot myths with podiatrist Andy Bryant. We talk about the causes of bunions, the history of footwear, and we answer questions from the Instagram audience!

In this episode I sit down with the fabulous Savvy from Savvy Dietetics to talk all things MCAS, gut and other diet related things! Savvy shares her own journey with MCAS and Hypermobility, her passion shines through in this in depth discussion! You can find Savvy for Dietician Consults at https://www.savvydietetics.com.au or follow her on Instagram at @hypermobility.dietician

In this episode, Dr. Ashton Wilson (osteopath) discusses the short falls of the healthcare system when it comes to recognising hypermobility and her passion for educating practitioners and fitness professionals through the Hypermobility for healthcare and fitness pro workshops! Workshop Dates: Sydney - July 13, 2024 Melbourne - July 27, 2024 Brisbane - August 17, 2024 For more info visit here: https://linktr.ee/Ashtonwilson

In this episode I am joined by the fabulous Physiotherapist Nikita Thompson who shares her own story of Ulcerative Collitis diagnosis as well as her passion for helping other people living with autoimmune conditions. You can find Nikita on instagram (@physioniks_) and you can download her free e-book : Chronic to Iconic.

Headaches may feel like a common condition, but the understanding can be a bit of a mystery. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Christina Kripintiris, Headache Osteo about her passion for working with headaches, how headaches are categorised, the difference between headaches and migraines and what you can do to help manage headaches.

In this episode, I chat with my good friend and Fabulous Pelvic Physiotherapist, Nicola Adreacchio about Pelvic Prolapse. Prolapse is a risk for the Hypermobilie community so in the spirit of Hypermobility Awareness Month, we thought we'd sit down and chat about what is a prolapse, what treatment options are there and the key takeaways for prolapse.