Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein
Dr. Linda BluesteinWhether you’re bendy with all the benefits or hurting in all the wrong places, you’ve come to the right place for all things hypermobility. Connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are often dismissed or overlooked by healthcare providers as a cause of chronic pain. But if you or someone you care about struggles with the life-altering symptoms of hypermobility, you should kno... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 201 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationMedicineSelf-ImprovementHealth & Fitness | |||
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You have been told it is just weight. Just diet. Just effort.
For millions of women with lipedema, that is not just wrong. It is decades of unnecessary suffering.
In this episode of Bendy Bodies, I sit down with Kasi Grosvenor and Jesse Cochrane fr... more
Most people with EDS or HSD have been told to "exercise more," "eat better," and "sleep on a schedule," usually by someone who has never tried to do any of those things in a hypermobile, pain-flaring, dysautonomic body.
This episode is different.
D... more
What if being too flexible is exactly what makes surgery fail? And what if your doctor thinks your shoulder is fine because you can lift your arm to 90 degrees, not realizing that for you, 90 degrees might as well be a frozen joint?
Your joints ben... more
In this "MythBusters" edition of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein and recurring co-host Dr. Dacre Knight tackle the persistent misconceptions surrounding Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), and their fr... more
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- Knowledge, Validation, and Hope in Every Episode
Thank you so much, Linda, and the entire podcast team. I dip in and out of the Bendy Bodies Podcast series, and so much of the content resonates deeply with me. The podcasts have not only helped me feel less alone, but have also significantly improved my understanding of how to better manage my hEDS and associated conditions, as well as navigate and access the healthcare support I need.
As someone living with hEDS and complex co-occurring conditions, I especially value the depth, compassion, and... more
Apple Podcasts5Sarah Clark.
United Kingdom20 days ago - Always a great listen
Always a great listen. So informative and it helped/helps me continue to learn more about my condition. Appreciated hearing Dr. Knight and Dr. Stephens recently as one of the new patients at the UVA center!
Apple Podcasts5Knatash
United States4 months ago - Eternally grateful
Wonderfully informative podcast, which has helped me learn and navigate the mysteries and care available for hEDS. There is something very special about clinicians with lived experience. Thank you Dr Bluestein!
Apple Podcasts5Mrs Kafoops
Australia9 months ago - Huge Help
I’ve felt like a medical mystery for decades as I’ve had test after test and seen specialist after specialist. Then I was diagnosed with CRPS in 2017 and most doctors I see blame CRPS for anything they can’t explain. My GP has always had my back, and we’ve gone through it all together. Then recently she told me she’d been listening to this podcast, Bendy Bodies, and that I was the first person she thought of. She thinks I have EDS, MCAS, & POTS. Listening to your podcasts and your guests (like D... more
Apple Podcasts524lernin71United States10 months ago - LOVE
I have felt very alone on my health journey, as I live in an area where no one really even wants to recognize hEDS, POTS, MALS or MCAST ( I also have FMD) I have nearly lost my life twice to ruptured aneurysm, spontaneous subdural Bleed and now living with pretty sure MCAST of which I feel so pushed aside because none of my Drs want to even recognize it is a thing. ….. Thank you so so so so much for all of your information. It is encouraging to know someone hears me, and so many like me.
Apple Podcasts5gardengirl100United States10 months ago
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What is Bendy Bodies about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on hypermobility, connective tissue disorders, and the lived experience of EDS and related conditions. Across episodes, listeners hear from clinicians, researchers, patients, and advocates about diagnosis, treatment sequencing, and practical strategies to manage pain, dysautonomia, mast cell activation, and related comorbidities. The hosts emphasize patient advocacy, multidisciplinary care, and humane, real-world approaches to navigating complex medical systems. A standout aspect is the blend of medical expertise with personal experience, creating a supportive, educational community for both patients and professionals. This podcast is likely to attract healthcare practitioners, patients, caregivers, and dancers or athletes ... more
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Recent guests on Bendy Bodies include:
1. Dr. Dacre Knight
2. Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein
3. Dr. Jessica Eccles
4. Dr. Andrew Callen
5. Brooke Winder
6. Dr. Anne Maitland
7. Eric Singman
8. Dr. Forest Tennant
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