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Milestones and Reflections: 100 Episodes of Bendy Bodies with Linda Bluestein, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - May 30, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourDr. Linda Bluestein celebrates 100 episodes of Bendy Bodies discussing the most rewarding part of hosting the podcast and the challenges of podcasting. She emphasizes the importance of balancing the complexity of EDS and the need for healthcare professionals to understand and empathize ...
99. From News Anchor to Advocate: A POTS and EDS Journey with Summer Dashe
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - May 23, 2024 09:28 - 58 minutesSummer Dashe, a former news anchor and advocate for the chronically ill, shares her POTS and EDS journey. She covers how she manages her symptoms in everyday life and the challenges of getting diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndro...
98. Environmental Triggers of Mast Cell Disease with Tania Dempsey, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - May 16, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourSummary Dr. Tania Dempsey discusses mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) with a focus on environmental triggers of mast cell disease. Takeaways Infections can trigger mast cell reactions and people with MCAS may react differently than those without. Identifying and addressing envi...
97. Learning to Spot the Signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes with Guest Host, Kate Colbert
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - May 09, 2024 15:00 - 1 hourIn this special “EDS Awareness Month” episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, founder Dr. Linda Bluestein and guest host Kate Colbert discuss how everyone can learn to spot the signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Dr. Bluestein emphasizes the importance of EDS awareness, as many people are ...
96. Coping with Dance Injuries and Career Transitions with Chelsea Pierotti, PhD and Guest Cohost, Jennifer Milner
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - April 25, 2024 14:29 - 42 minutesIn this episode, Dr. Chelsea Pierotti discusses coping with dance injuries and transitions, both from a physical and psychological perspective. She explains that the way dancers appraise their injuries and their emotional response to them can greatly impact their coping mechanisms. Dr. ...
95. Pain Care Redefined: Non-Drug Therapies for Pain Relief with Heather Tick, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - April 11, 2024 11:06 - 1 hourDr. Heather Tick, a renowned pain expert, discusses non-drug therapies for pain relief; applying the principles of integrative medicine for comprehensive pain care. She emphasizes the need for education and understanding of pain neuroscience to empower patients. Dr. Tick also highlights...
94. Support and Bracing for Hypermobile Joints with Susan Chalela, MPT, and Guest Cohost, Scott Borjeson
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - April 04, 2024 14:08 - 1 hourIn this Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD podcast, Susan Chalela, MPT discusses support and bracing for hypermobile joints. She shares how her personal and professional experience with joint hypermobility led her to develop the Finding Functional Foundations approach which is bein...
93. Unveiling Taming the Zebra: A Discussion with Physical Therapists Patricia Stott and Heather Purdin
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - March 07, 2024 10:00 - 59 minutesThis episode centers around unveiling 'Taming the Zebra', a book co-authored by physical therapists, Dr. Patty Stott and Heather Purdin. The book aims to fill a void in understanding and provide therapists with the knowledge to effectively work with patients with hypermobility spectrum...
92. Empowering Zebra Warriors: THE Guide to Effective Physical Therapy for EDS and HSD with Lilian Holm, DPT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - February 29, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourIn this Bendy Bodies podcast episode, Dr. Lillian Holm discusses effective physical therapy for EDS and HSD and the importance of correcting function to achieve pain relief and tolerance for exercise. She explains why physical therapy may not always lead to the expected outcome, emphasi...
91. Hand Problems in EDS with Corinne McLees, OT and Hand Coach
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - February 22, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein and Corinne McLees discuss hand problems in EDS including pain, weakness, and injuries. This conversation covers various topics related to hand problems, including ring splints, hand exercises, avoiding strain and hyperextension, tips for traveling,...
90. Decoding Brain Fog: Expert Insights with Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - February 15, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutesIn this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Ilene Ruhoy about causes of brain fog, as well as its relationship to various conditions such as mast cell activation syndrome, craniocervical instability, dysautonomia, and CSF leaks. She explains how these conditions contribute to co...
89. Conquering the Sleep Struggle with Roger Seheult, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - February 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Roger Seheult about the importance of sleep for people with chronic illness, chronic pain, and joint hypermobility. Dr Seheult, a quadruple board-certified physician with expertise in sleep medicine, discusses various topics related t...
88. Service Dogs and Disability Rights with Tiffany Lee, JD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - February 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Professor Tiffany Lee is interviewed 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 and ed...
87. Disordered Eating in Dance with Josh Spell, LICSW, and Guest Co-Host Jennifer Milner
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - January 25, 2024 15:25 - 48 minutesIn this episode, psychologist Josh Spell discusses disordered eating in dance. Josh shares insights into the coping mechanisms behind eating disorders and offers advice for directors, teachers, and friends who suspect someone may be struggling with an eating disorder. YOUR host, as al...
86. The Unfair EDS Journey with Amanda Cassil, PhD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - January 18, 2024 15:31 - 1 hourIn this episode, psychologist Dr. Amanda Cassil discusses the unfair EDS journey (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes) and provides strategies for effectively communicating with healthcare providers. Dr. Cassil provides valuable insights and tools for navigating the healthcare system and improving...
85. Making a MCAS Documentary with Drs. Weinstock, Dempsey, Bluestein, Afrin, Kinsella & Jill Brook, MA
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - January 11, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutesIn this Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD podcast episode, making a MCAS documentary is discussed. Distinguished participants in this collaborative effort include Dr. Leonard Weinstock, Dr. Larry Afrin, Dr. Tania Dempsey, Dr. Laurence Kinsella, and Dr. Linda Bluestein, alongside d...
84. Slipping Rib Surgery in EDS with Adam Hansen, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - January 04, 2024 16:10 - 1 hourIn this episode, join thoracic surgeon and chest wall reconstruction expert Adam Hansen, MD, to learn about slipping rib surgery in EDS. Well known for his innovative surgeries for slipping rib syndrome (SRS), Dr Hansen has treated close to 1000 SRS patients. Many of his patients are ...
83. Expert Insights: Breath Work in Pain Management with Jill Miller
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 21, 2023 15:09 - 1 hourIn this episode, YOUR guest is Jill Miller, author of the book 'Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Physical and Emotional Resilience.' Jill has 30 years of corrective movement expertise that forges links between the worlds of yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management. Her ...
82. The Impact of Clinician-Associated Trauma on EDS and HSD with Colin Halverson, PhD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 14, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutesIn this episode, YOUR guest is Colin Halverson, PhD. He received his Ph.D. in linguistic and medical anthropology from the University of Chicago, where he studied communication issues in medical genetics, based on fieldwork at Mayo Clinic. At Chicago, he also completed a fellowship in ...
81. Foot Pain 101: Everything You Need to Know with EDS and HSD with Lisa Ralston, PT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - December 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, YOUR guest is Lisa Ralston, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience in orthopedics, joint hypermobility, foot pain, and sports medicine. Since 2009, she has traveled internationally treating Team USA Olympians and World level figure skaters. Lisa was the p...
80. A Multidimensional Approach to EDS and HSD Care with Dacre Knight, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - November 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, YOUR guest is Dacre Knight, MD. Dr. Knight established a specialty clinic for treating patients with hypermobility syndromes including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility syndrome disorder (HSD) at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida in 2019. Y...
79. Gastrointestinal Problems in Hypermobile EDS: Learning to Treat and Spot them with Leonard Weinstock, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - November 16, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutesIn this episode, YOUR guest is gastroenterologist Leonard Weinstock, MD, author of over 150 peer-reviewed journal articles. His extensive research on MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and colon has been presented at national a...
78. Uncovering Inequality in Healthcare with Brianna Cardenas, DMSC, PA-C
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - November 09, 2023 10:03 - 1 hourIn this episode, YOUR guest is Brianna Cardenas, DMSC, PA-C, ATC and the founder of Healed and Empowered. Brianna courageously shares her own personal journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), cervical instability, spinal CSF leak, and dysautonomia, shedding light on the mistreatments...
77. Neurosurgical Insights from Paolo Bolognese, MD and Guest Cohost Pradeep Chopra, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - November 02, 2023 09:14 - 2 hoursIn this episode, YOUR guest is neurosurgeon, Paolo Bolognese, MD, founder of the Chiari Neurosurgical Center in New York. Dr. Bolognese is also on the Board of Directors of the American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project, Inc. (ASAP), on the Scientific Education and Advisory Board...
76. Orofacial Pain with Robinson-Smith, DDS
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - October 19, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode, YOUR guest is Julie Robinson-Smith, DDS, diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine, a diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and an instructor of Orofacial Pain at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Dental Medicine. Following dental school,...
75. Cervical Instability: Thinking Beyond the Neck with Patty Stott, DPT
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - October 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourIn 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 management at the EDS Society Global Learning Conference in August 202...
74. Podcast Secrets and Sneak Peeks with Guest Host Kate Colbert
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - October 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, where we close out Season 3 of the podcast and kick off Season 4, YOUR guest (and host!) is Bendy Bodies founder, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD. YOUR guest co-host – serving up questions to Dr. Bluestein – is Kate Colbert, outspoken EDS advocate, world-r...
73. Understanding Lower Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - August 31, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutesThe 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 kinetic chain. Continuing our series on pain with Dr. Pradeep Chopr...
72. Examining Upper Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - August 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourJoints 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 pain throughout the body with Pradeep Chopra, MD, we focus on an...
71. Examining Head, Spine, and Chest Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein - July 20, 2023 08:54 - 1 hourConnective 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 find the root cause of something. We’re in the midst of our summ...
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