Whether 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 know YOU ARE NOT ALONE! At the Bendy Bodies Podcast, we understand. Each week, join Dr. Linda Blues ...
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Hypermobility MD Podcasts
Supercharge your learning and enhance your practice with this Internal Medicine Podcast featuring board certified Internists as they interview the experts to bring you clinical pearls, practice-changing knowledge, and bad puns. Doctors Matthew Watto, Paul Williams, and friends (a national network of students, residents, and clinician-educators) deliver a little knowledge food for your brain hole. Yummy! No boring lectures here, just high-value content and a healthy dose of humor. Fantastic f ...
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Join physical therapist, women's health expert, Pilates and movement teacher, mom of two, and coffee lover Jessica Valant, MSPT, as she brings her signature combination of expertise, science based research and compassion to the world of women's health and aging. The Meet Your Body Podcast will cover topics to help women feel strong, safe and secure in their bodies in all seasons of life. Jessica will bring education and knowledge, uplifting stories, actionable strategies, expert guests, pers ...
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#485: Things We Do For No Reason™Live from SHM #Converge2025
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Brush up on your high-value care by exploring four Things We Do For No Reason with experts Dr. Tony Breu (@tony_breu, Harvard University) and Dr. Lenny Feldman (@DocLennyF, Johns Hopkins University). Follow along as they explore lactate-guided resuscitation in shock, beta blocker use with cocaine, holding anticoagulation in patients with fall risk,…
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Is There Any Hope for Broken Healthcare? (Ep 147)
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What if your rushed, robotic medical visit isn’t just frustrating, but a symptom of something much darker? In this powerful episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with Dr. Victor Montori, author of Why We Revolt, to explore what’s truly broken in healthcare and why patients and clinicians are suffering on the same side of the fight. Together, they …
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How I Prioritize In Different Seasons of Life
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It can be hard to know how to adjust your schedule and to do list in different seasons of life. Whether it's a change of activities, job duties, caretaker responsibilities, kids' schooling or a medical issue, we all face times where we are forced to look at our priorities and figure out how to "get it all done". In today's newest episode, Jessica d…
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#484 Hotcakes: Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Physical Performance, Gabapentin and Falls, Gepotidacin for UTI, and Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
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Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on the effect of vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids on physical performance, gabapentin and falls, gepotidacin for uncomplicated UTI, and intermittent fasting for weight loss. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbga…
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Hypermobility affects up to 30% of women, yet it is a misunderstood and oftentimes overlooked diagnosis. It can play a role in joint pain, muscle pain, exercise, anxiety, endometriosis, prolapse, dizziness and so much more. In today's episode, Jessica shares both the facts and science behind hypermobility, as well as her own journey since discoveri…
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What’s Behind the Rise in Chemical Sensitivity? | Office Hours (Ep 146)
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What if your symptoms weren’t isolated… but signals in a much larger system breakdown? In this wide-ranging solo Q&A, Dr. Linda Bluestein uncovers the hidden threads connecting uncontrolled pain before surgery, unexplained eye issues, MCAS, multiple chemical sensitivity, Alpha-gal syndrome, and even autism risk. From the scar tissue no one warned y…
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#483: Diabetic Dilemmas in Older Adults, Pregnancy and Corticosteroid Use with Jeff Colburn, MD
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This episode doesn't sugarcoat the truth about tricky diabetes management! Wrangle wild blood sugars among older adults, pregnant individuals, and those taking corticosteroids! Join our Kashlak resident endocrinologist Dr. Jeff Colburn, as we dive into diabetic dilemmas. We will help you dodge dangerous lows and navigate tricky treatment traps in t…
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Are Mast Cells Driving Autism? with Dr. Pejman Katiraei (Ep 145)
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What if the diagnosis was just the beginning—and the root cause was hiding in plain sight? In this riveting episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes pediatrician and integrative medicine expert Dr. Pejman Katiraei, whose work with children struggling with autism, mold exposure, and mast cell activation reveals a shocking truth: many kids aren’t just n…
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Muscle strength is vital for us to stay strong, functional and independent as we age. Unfortunately, our muscle mass starts to decrease in our 30's and that loss increases exponentially as we go through the perimenopause and menopausal transitions. Luckily there are ways we can build muscle strength and muscle mass even through the aging process! I…
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UNLOCKED #43 Exclusive! HFrEF (TFTC audio)
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Join us at patreon.com/curbsiders today and save 20% on NEW Annual Memberships with promo code: UNLOCKED. *This offer expires at 3am EST on May 15, 2025. Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and the importance of understanding the underlying causes of heart failure with Dr. Mic…
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REBOOT #458 Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction - Kittleson Rules Outpatient Heart Failure Volume 1
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We’re taking a break this week, but we’ll be back next week with a brand-new episode. Provide superb outpatient care for your patients with HFrEF. Identify underlying causes of heart failure and titrate medications with ease. Dr Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai) breaks down the nuances of treating this common cardiac condition. Claim …
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Unraveling Fatigue: Exploring ME/CFS, and Long COVID (Ep 144)
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What if your body’s collapse wasn’t burnout… but a system crash no test can catch? In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes Isabelle Ramirez Burnett, systems engineer, health coach, and founder of Renegade Research, to reveal the silent breakdowns behind ME/CFS, long COVID, and hypermobility-related illness. Diagnosed with ME/CFS at just 7 yea…
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Taboo Topics with Pelvic Floor PT Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas
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Pain with sex. Constipation. Incontinence. These are extremely common issues for women and yet aren't talked about enough! In today's Meet Your Body episode, we are learning all about the important topics around pelvic floor health and how you can feel empowered in this area of your health. In this amazing interview with pelvic floor physical thera…
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Highlights and Pearls from SHM’s Annual Meeting We recap the top pearls for the hospitalist from #SHM #Converge25 hitting updates in GI, stroke, anticoagulation, perioperative medicine, artificial intelligence, and more. Note: There is no CME for this episode, but visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org to claim credit for past episodes. Patreon | Episodes …
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Dental Problems in EDS with Dr. Audrey Kershaw (Ep 143)
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What if your dental history held the key to a complex diagnosis no one’s caught? In this gripping episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes Dr. Audrey Kershaw, a trailblazing oral surgeon who’s uncovered hundreds of hidden Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) cases—starting in the dental chair. From patients who “can’t numb up,” to …
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My Daily Schedule as a Physical Therapist, Business Owner and Mom
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Do you ever wonder what a day in the life looks like for those you follow online? Today Jessica pulls back the curtain to tell you exactly what her daily schedule includes! You'll learn how she prioritizes the categories of her daily to do list, whether she gets up early for a specific morning routine, the areas she wishes she could put more attent…
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#481 Prediabetes and Diabetes Prevention with Dr. Scott Isaacs
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Conquer prediabetes and diabetes prevention! We’re joined by Dr. Scott Isaacs, who provides essential pearls on navigating screening tests for diabetes and prediabetes, identifying atypical cases of prediabetes, and individualizing management of prediabetes with lifestyle changes and medications. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.o…
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Is Your EDS Party Trick Causing Long-Term Damage? | Office Hours (EP 142)
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What if the very things you do to feel or look better are quietly making you worse? In this solo episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein answers listener questions—but what begins as a practical Q&A quickly dives into rarely discussed truths about cosmetic procedures, EMFs, neuroinflammation, and even fragrances as dangerous trigge…
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Infertility, Hormones and Support with Dr. Lora Shahine, MD
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Infertility, miscarriage and reproductive issues can lead to frustration and fear for women around the globe. Today's podcast episode offers education, information and support to anyone navigating their own fertility or aging journey. Dr. Lora Shahine is a double board certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist and she brings her mission of b…
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#480 Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein
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Don’t bend the knee to hypermobility! Learn how to evaluate patients for possible joint hypermobility, what associated conditions to be mindful of, and where to start with management. We’re joined by Dr. Linda Bluestein, @BluesteinLinda (https://www.hypermobilitymd.com), who shares her years of experience in treating patients with hypermobility! Cl…
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Top Therapists Share Tips for Surviving EDS (Ep 141)
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What happens when illness hijacks your love story? In this raw and revealing episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with therapists and real-life couple Melissa Dickinson and Tom Query, who know firsthand how Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can test—and transform—a relationship. From secret diagnoses to unexpected intimacy challenges, they open up about the…
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Jessica's own infertility journey started in 2014 when trying to conceive with her second baby. She was thrown into a world of doctors, surgeries, nutrition, research and - ultimately - IVF in her path to ultimately conceive and give birth to her son in 2017. In today's episode, Jessica candidly shares her own experience with secondary infertility …
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#479 Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression featuring Dr. Jessi Gold
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Lead the way in depression management! We’re joined by Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and mental health advocate, who provides essential pearls on ways to recognize the multifaceted nature of depression and similarly presenting medical conditions. We also discuss the complexities of treatment options including various medication options and therapi…
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Why Are You So Exhausted? with Dr. Brayden P. Yellman (Ep 140)
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What if the fatigue you feel isn’t just “tiredness”—but the result of an entirely different physiological state? In this riveting episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with Dr. Brayden P. Yellman of the Bateman Horne Center to explore ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome)—a misunderstood condition that masquerades as general …
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Women diagnosed with endometriosis aren't typically informed of what changes occur with their symptoms as they enter the perimenopause and menopause transition in midlife. In today's episode, Jessica discusses what aging women can expect when it comes to the implications of endometriosis. You'll learn: ⚫︎ Jessica's own experience with her endometri…
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Updates in classification, evaluation, and treatment Become dexterous with dementia management! We’re talking with Dr. Anna Chodos about cognitive domains, diagnostic criteria, patient and caregiver resources, new antibody therapies, and brain health plans! Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spo…
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Hidden Histamine Threats with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides (Ep 139)
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What if the symptoms you've been chasing—brain fog, fatigue, bladder pain, even anxiety—were all connected by one overlooked cell type? In this fascinating episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, one of the world’s leading experts on mast cells, to unravel the hidden roles they play in some o…
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Weighted Walking Vests - Should you be using one?
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Weighted walking vests are extremely popular right now, especially for perimenopausal and post menopausal women looking at options for strength and bone health. But what exactly is a weighted vest and what does it do? In today's episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women's health expert Jessica discusses everything you need to know abo…
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#477 Hotcakes: Suzetrigine for acute pain, SGLT2i and PAD, Safety of Lowering LDL, Restrictive vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy in MI revisited
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Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on suzetrigine for acute pain, the risk of PAD events from SGLT2 inhibitors, the safety of very low LDL, and the benefits of restrictive vs liberal transfusion strategies in acute MI with anemia. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), Matt…
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Lower Your EDS Pain | Office Hours (EP 138)
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In this solo Q&A episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein answers your biggest hypermobility questions, tackling topics like whether getting an official EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes) diagnosis is worth it, which pain medications actually help, how to improve posture, and the growing stigma around EDS. She also discusses visceroptosis (organ prolapse), posture …
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