I was fortunate to interview Dr. Kelly Casperson for @bendy_bodies! As a urologist and founder of the You Are Not Broken podcast, Dr. Casperson has vast knowledge about hormones and the risks and benefits most important when considering things like hormone replacement therapy. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation…
In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein chats with Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologist and sexual health expert, about hormones, libido, and sexual wellness—especially for those with hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and related conditions. They dive into testosterone in women, hormone myths, bladder health, vaginal estrogen,…
In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with sexual health experts Dr. Irwin Goldstein & Sue Goldstein. This amazing husband and wife team share insights on common issues such as vestibulodynia, libido challenges, and treatment options ranging from physical therapy to hormone therapy. They explore…
In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein chats with functional medicine expert Dr. Jill Carnahan about tackling complex conditions like Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and POTS. A Breast Cancer and Crohn's disease survivor, Dr. Carnahan shares her unique approach to identifying root…
In this solo episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein tackles your most pressing questions about preparing for surgery with conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), POTS, and MCAS. Dr. Bluestein explains how the recent IV fluid shortage may affect you, which supplements to stop before surgery, and why…
In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with her personal physical therapist, Dr. Emily Bohan, about the often-overlooked role of pelvic floor health in people with hypermobility, EDS, and related conditions. Emily explains why pelvic floor dysfunction can cause issues like low back pain, hip…
In this deeply meaningful episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein reconnects with her very first EDS patient, Lauren Vasko. Lauren shares her remarkable story of resilience, from navigating life in a wheelchair, managing Cranial-Cervical Instability (CCI), and battling POTS, to regaining her independence and teaching art in…
In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with leading autonomic specialist Dr. Satish Raj about POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), dysautonomia, and orthostatic intolerance. Dr. Raj delves into the complexity of these conditions, including their diverse causes, challenges in diagnosis, and innovative treatments. Learn why…
In this informative solo episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, dives into pressing topics impacting the hypermobility community. Learn about the new anesthesia time limit policy from Anthem Blue Cross (that was then reversed), how to manage Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), understand food…
In this enlightening episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with otolaryngologist Dr. Shu Das about the unique ENT challenges faced by people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Dr. Das shares his expertise on common issues like tonsil stones, chronic sore throats, and sinus infections, while diving deep…
In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with two brilliant young researchers, Jeevan Mann and Delaney Kenney, about their groundbreaking work in Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS). Jeevan shares insights into using 3D skin models for understanding hypermobile EDS, while Delaney discusses her biorepository project and the…
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In this candid solo episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, I share my insights into Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and its intricate connection to hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Reflecting on my personal and professional perspective and cases from my practice, I discuss how…
In this episode of the Bendy Bodies podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD, welcomes Chicago-based physical therapist Wendy Wagner to discuss the unique challenges of physical therapy for hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Wendy, who personally manages EDS, POTS, and MCAS, shares her journey, insights on cervical instability, and…
