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 | 215 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineEducationHealth & FitnessSelf-Improvement | |||
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Why can you feel almost functional one day and completely wrecked the next with hypermobile EDS, HSD, POTS, or MCAS? And how do you know whether you need more treatment, more rest, more movement, or an entirely different approach?
In this special ep... more
What if some of the most disabling symptoms in EDS, HSD, POTS, MCAS, ME/CFS, and long COVID are being driven by something we still struggle to see on standard testing?
In this episode of Bendy Bodies, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by guest co-host D... more
What if being “naturally flexible” is actually the thing putting you at risk for injury?
Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes back Dr. Emily Scherb, known as The Circus Doc, for a fascinating conversation about what circus performers can teach all hypermobi... more
Tongue tie and POTS? EDS without obvious hypermobility? Perimenopause making symptoms worse? And tongue numbness after a nerve block? In this listener Q&A, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, and recurring co-host Dr. Dacre Knight, medical dir... more
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Apple Podcasts5Allie159
United States23 days ago - Life Changing Podcast
In December 2024, I developed long COVID. Without knowing I had hEDS, I was facing the onset of symptoms completely alone (as a ‘fit and healthy’ 29 year old male I was dismissed by most doctors).
YouTube’s algorithm pointed me in your direction, and it’s the best things that has happened to me.
Over the past 18 months, my quality of life has improved significantly to the point where I’m now able to return to work as an Engineering Geologist here in Australia.
This podcast has been one of th... more
Apple Podcasts5Sh9203
Australia3 months ago - 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 Kingdom4 months 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 Podcasts5KnatashUnited States7 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 KafoopsAustraliaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #42 | United States/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
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Apple Podcasts | #58 |  Canada/Health & Fitness/Medicine |
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The show centers on hypermobility and connective tissue disorders, especially EDS/HSD, with clinicians, researchers, and patient voices unpacking practical management, diagnostics, therapies, and advocacy. Episodes frequently cover multidisciplinary care, movement, symptom management, and navigating healthcare systems, all while highlighting patient experiences and lived realities. A notable strength is the blend of clinical expertise with patient perspective, offering actionable tips for care teams, as well as robust resources for listeners. The format often includes Q&A, expert interviews, and discussions of latest research, making it a valuable resource for patients, caregivers, and professionals seeking evidence-based, empathetic guidan... more
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Recent guests on Bendy Bodies include:
1. Christy Jagdfeld
2. Dr. Megan Fitzgerald
3. Dr. Emily Scherb
4. Abbey Phillipson
5. David Nutt
6. Lucy Stafford
7. Dr. Ina Stephens
8. Rebecca Gluck
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