Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein
By Dr. Linda Bluestein
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Episodes: 170
Description
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 Bluestein (The Hypermobility MD) as she pulls back the curtain on how to prevent injury and unnecessary suffering in “double-jointed” individuals seeking a more comfortable life in their unique, complex “bendy bodies.” When you tune in, you’re engaging in more than a podcast. Both on-air and online, you’re joining a supportive community where patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals trade insights, life hacks, and inspiring stories to embrace our Bendy Bodies journey together!
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The Diagnosis Hiding In Your Pelvis with Dr. Alexis Cutchins (Ep 167)
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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What If Your Spine Surgery Wasn't Necessary? with Dr. Betsy Grunch (Ep 166)
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Dancing Stronger: Smarter Training for Bendy Bodies with Jennifer Milner (BEN 165)
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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Are You Being Gaslit About Hormones and Health? | Office Hours (Ep 164)
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Hidden Causes of Abdominal Pain in EDS with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 163)
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Hypermobility Problems with Anesthesiologist Dr. Linda Bluestein | Glaucomfleckens Bonus Episode
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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EDS Foot and Ankle issues with Dr. Patrick Agnew (Ep 162)
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Dental Myths & EDS Truths with Dr. Audrey Kershaw (Ep 161)
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Parenting Making You Both Sick? with Dr. Shimi Kang (Ep 160)
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Truth Bombs & Backlash with Kate Colbert (Ep 159)
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Discussing Your Feedback: Pain, Autism & hEDS Diagnostic Criteria | Office Hours (Ep 158)
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Can Pain Education Lessen Chronic Pain with Adriaan Louw, DPT? (Ep 156)
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Could Your Gut Pain Be EDS-Related? with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 157)
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Gluten, MTHFR, Mast Cells, and More | Office Hours (Ep 155)
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Revising the Hypermobile EDS Criteria with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 154)
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Why Do Some GI Problems Hide from Every Test? with Dr. Zachary Spiritos (Ep 153)
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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What Can Difficulty Swallowing and Voice Fatigue Mean? (Ep 152)
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Mast Cells: Friend or Foe? with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides (Ep 151)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Misunderstood and Overlooked: hEDS, FND & Autism | Office Hours (Ep 150)
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick? with Dr. Eva Nagy (Ep 149)
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Hidden Causes of Pain ‘Down There’ with Dr. Andrew Goldstein (Ep 148)
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Is There Any Hope for Broken Healthcare? (Ep 147)
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May 29, 2025 |
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What’s Behind the Rise in Chemical Sensitivity? | Office Hours (Ep 146)
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May 22, 2025 |
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Are Mast Cells Driving Autism? with Dr. Pejman Katiraei (Ep 145)
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May 15, 2025 |
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Unraveling Fatigue: Exploring ME/CFS, and Long COVID (Ep 144)
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May 08, 2025 |
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Dental Problems in EDS with Dr. Audrey Kershaw (Ep 143)
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May 01, 2025 |
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Is Your EDS Party Trick Causing Long-Term Damage? | Office Hours (EP 142)
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Top Therapists Share Tips for Surviving EDS (Ep 141)
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Why Are You So Exhausted? with Dr. Brayden P. Yellman (Ep 140)
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Hidden Histamine Threats with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides (Ep 139)
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Lower Your EDS Pain | Office Hours (EP 138)
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Signs of Tethered Cord You Shouldn’t Ignore with Dr. Petra Klinge (Ep 137)
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Hidden Triggers of Complex Illness with Dr. David Kaufman (Ep 136)
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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The Truth About Hormone Therapy | Office Hours (EP 135)
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Why Sjogren’s is Often Misdiagnosed with Dr. Kara Wada (Ep 134)
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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How Internists Think About Complex Illness with Dr. Matthew Watto (Ep 133)
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Reversing Brain Fog & Inflammation with Dr. Ilene Ruhoy (Ep 132)
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Testosterone is Essential for Women with Dr. Kelly Casperson (Ep 131)
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Hidden Causes of Painful Sex with Dr. Irwin Goldstein & Sue Goldstein (Ep 130)
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Mast Cells: A Hidden Trigger with Dr. Jill Carnahan (Ep 129)
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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IV Fluids, Surgery, and Supplements | Office Hours (Ep 128)
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Pelvic Floor Secrets for Hypermobility with Dr. Emily Bohan (Ep 127)
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Navigating College with EDS: A Firsthand Experience with Lauren Vasko (EP 126)
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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Strategies for POTS Relief with Dr. Satish Raj (Ep 125)
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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The Truth About Food Allergy Testing | Office Hours (Ep 124)
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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How EDS Affects the Ears, Nose, and Throat with Dr. Das (Ep 123)
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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The Next Generation of EDS Experts with Jeevan Mann and Delaney Kenney (Ep 122)
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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MCAS Perspectives - Personal and Professional | Office Hours (Ep 121)
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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Finding the Right PT for You with Wendy Wagner (Ep 120)
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Food, Fiber, and Flexibility with Lorna Ryan (Ep 119)
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Biomarkers - Are we Close? with Dr. Clair Francomano (Ep 118)
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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My Life With EDS | Office Hours (Ep 117)
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Tarlov Cysts Truths with my Surgeon, Dr. Frank Feigenbaum (Ep 116)
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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The Untold Secrets to Dance Strength with Adji Cissoko (Ep 115)
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Yoga Warning: Are You Putting Your Joints at Risk? with Lara Heimann (Ep 114)
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Orthobiologics with the Centeno-Schultz Clinic (Ep 113)
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Genetic Testing in EDS with Dr. Paldeep Atwal (Ep 112)
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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My Essential EDS Advice | Office Hours (Ep111)
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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hEDS vs HSD: Controversies in Diagnosis with Alan Hakim, MD (Ep 110)
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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How EDS and HSD Impact Fascia and Pain with Tina Wang, MD (Ep 109)
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Welcome, Bendy Buddies!
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Overcoming Pain in EDS: Building Stronger Bodies with Whealth Founders Katie & Andrew Dettelbach (Ep 108)
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Grief, Healing, and Mental Health Strategies for Chronic Illness with Natasha Trujillo, PhD (Ep 107)
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Group Rehabilitation for POTS with Emily Rich, OT (Ep 106)
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Understanding the Brain's Role in Chronic Pain with Kaitlin Touza, PhD (Ep 105)
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Connective Tissue Disorders and Lipedema with Karen Herbst, MD (Ep 104)
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Linking Mast Cell Activation, Autoimmunity, and EDS with Kara Wada, MD (Ep 103)
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Examining The Future of EDS Diagnosis and Care with EDS Society CEO Lara Bloom (Ep 102)
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Season 4 Wrap: Reading Your Comments
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Chronic Illness with Ashok Gupta (Ep 101)
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Milestones and Reflections: 100 Episodes of Bendy Bodies with Linda Bluestein, MD
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May 30, 2024 |
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From News Anchor to Advocate: A POTS and EDS Journey with Summer Dashe (Ep 99)
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May 23, 2024 |
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Environmental Triggers of Mast Cell Disease with Tania Dempsey, MD (Ep 98)
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May 16, 2024 |
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Learning to Spot the Signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes with Guest Host, Kate Colbert (Ep 97)
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May 09, 2024 |
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Coping with Dance Injuries and Career Transitions with Chelsea Pierotti, PhD and Guest Cohost, Jennifer Milner (Ep 96)
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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95. Pain Care Redefined: Non-Drug Therapies for Pain Relief with Heather Tick, MD
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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94. Support and Bracing for Hypermobile Joints with Susan Chalela, MPT, and Guest Cohost, Scott Borjeson
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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93. Unveiling Taming the Zebra: A Discussion with Physical Therapists Patricia Stott and Heather Purdin
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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92. Empowering Zebra Warriors: THE Guide to Effective Physical Therapy for EDS and HSD with Lilian Holm, DPT
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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91. Hand Problems in EDS with Corinne McLees, OT and Hand Coach
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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90. Decoding Brain Fog: Expert Insights with Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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89. Conquering the Sleep Struggle with Roger Seheult, MD
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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88. Service Dogs and Disability Rights with Tiffany Lee, JD
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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87. Disordered Eating in Dance with Josh Spell, LICSW, and Guest Co-Host Jennifer Milner
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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86. The Unfair EDS Journey with Amanda Cassil, PhD
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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85. Making a MCAS Documentary with Drs. Weinstock, Dempsey, Bluestein, Afrin, Kinsella & Jill Brook, MA
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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84. Slipping Rib Surgery in EDS with Adam Hansen, MD
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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83. Expert Insights: Breath Work in Pain Management with Jill Miller
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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82. The Impact of Clinician-Associated Trauma on EDS and HSD with Colin Halverson, PhD
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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81. Foot Pain 101: Everything You Need to Know with EDS and HSD with Lisa Ralston, PT
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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80. A Multidimensional Approach to EDS and HSD Care with Dacre Knight, MD
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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79. Gastrointestinal Problems in Hypermobile EDS: Learning to Treat and Spot them with Leonard Weinstock, MD
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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78. Uncovering Inequality in Healthcare with Brianna Cardenas, DMSC, PA-C
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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77. Neurosurgical Insights from Paolo Bolognese, MD and Guest Cohost Pradeep Chopra, MD
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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76. Orofacial Pain with Robinson-Smith, DDS
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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75. Cervical Instability: Thinking Beyond the Neck with Patty Stott, DPT
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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74. Podcast Secrets and Sneak Peeks with Guest Host Kate Colbert
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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73. Understanding Lower Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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72. Examining Upper Extremity Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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71. Examining Head, Spine, and Chest Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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70. Examining Abdominal Pain with Pradeep Chopra, MD
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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69. Traveling with a Chronic Disorder with Dr. Linda Bluestein, Kristin Koskinen RDN, and Jennifer Milner NCPT
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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68. Fostering Hope for Hypermobility with Cortney Gensemer, PhD, Victoria Daylor, and Linda Bluestein, MD
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May 25, 2023 |
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67. Destigmatizing Eating Disorders with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
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May 11, 2023 |
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66. Codifying Upper Cervical Instability with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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65. Finding Balance with Jenelle Manzi
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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64. Demystifying Chiropractic Care with Dr. Carrie Skony
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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63. Shining Your Light with Gigi Robinson
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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62. Deconstructing Head Pain with Rudrani Banik, MD
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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61. Getting Back Up Again with Keeya Steel
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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60. Strengthening Precision with Monica Lorenzo, MS, ATC
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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59. Preparing for Competitions: A Round Table with Kristin Koskinen RDN, Linda Bluestein MD, and Jennifer Milner NCPT
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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58. Preparing for Surgery with Linda Bluestein, MD
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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57. Alleviating Anxiety with Jo-Anne La Flèche
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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56. Optimizing Immunity with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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55. Cultivating Resiliency with Jazz Bynum
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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54. Managing Mast Cell Pain with Linda Bluestein, MD
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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53. Creating a New Hypermobility Screening Tool with Aiko Callahan, DPT, and Stephanie Greenspan, DPT
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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52. Unlocking Jaw Pain with Leslie Russek, DPT, PhD
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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51. Moving Fearlessly with Jeannie DiBon
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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50. Pushing Limits with Jen Crane, DPT
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May 26, 2022 |
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49. Pioneering a Path with Bonnie Moore Southgate
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May 12, 2022 |
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48. Supporting the Foot and Ankle with Andrea Zujko, DPT
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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47. Exploring the Link between Joint Hypermobility and Neurodivergency with Jessica Eccles, MRCPsych, PhD
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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46. Fueling Against Fatigue with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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45. Understanding Fatigue with Alan Pocinki, MD
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Mar 03, 2022 |
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44. Navigating Pregnancy with Shanda Dorff, MD
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Feb 17, 2022 |
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43. Supporting Artistic Athletes with Selina Shah, MD
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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42. Pursuing a Diagnosis with Linda Bluestein, MD
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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41. Changing the Face of EDS with Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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40. Understanding Overstretching with Jennifer Milner, NCPT
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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39. Rethinking Rhythmic Gymnastics with Vita Bachman
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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38. Refusing Limits with Allysa Seely
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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37. Advocating for Yourself with Aidan Leslie
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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36. Needling for Pain with Mandy Blackmon, DPT
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Oct 14, 2021 |
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35. Reeducating Mast Cells with Anne Maitland, MD, PhD
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Sep 30, 2021 |
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34. Highlighting GI Disorders with Leonard Weinstock, M.D.
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May 27, 2021 |
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33. Conquering the Wall: A Round Table Discussion
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May 13, 2021 |
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32. Embracing Neurodivergency with Jessica Eccles, MD
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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31. Allowing Imperfection with Bonnie Robson, MD
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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30. Focusing on Fascia with Jill Miller
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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29. Capturing Limitless Authenticity with Rachel Neville
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Mar 11, 2021 |
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28. Caring for the Adolescent Artist
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Feb 25, 2021 |
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27. Supporting the Pelvic Floor with Jeanice Mitchell, PT
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Feb 11, 2021 |
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26. Balancing Seasonal Fueling Patterns with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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25. Addressing Pain in Hypermobility Disorders with Linda Bluestein, M.D.
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Jan 14, 2021 |
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24. Thriving with Chronic Pain with Beth Darnall, PhD
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Dec 30, 2020 |
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23. Empowering Patients with Multisystemic Diseases with Jill Schofield, M.D.
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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22. Managing Dysautonomia with Svetlana Blitshteyn, M.D.
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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21. Demystifying Dysautonomia with Svetlana Blitshteyn, M.D.
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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20. Building Better Bone Strength with Rebekah Rotstein
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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19. Living fully with a Hypermobility Disorder with Linda Bluestein, M.D.
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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18. Molding Healthy, Successful Artists with Mariaelena Ruiz
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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17. Training the Hypermobile Dancer with Jennifer Milner
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Sep 10, 2020 |
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16. Empowering Flexibility with Dr. Jen Crane, DPT
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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15. Shaping a Healthy Career with Beckanne Sisk
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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14. Stabilizing the Hypermobile Body through Circus Arts with Emily Scherb, PT, DPT
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Jul 30, 2020 |
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13. Healing the Brain Holistically with Ilene Ruhoy M.D., Ph.D.
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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12. Investigating Autoimmune Disorders with Jill Schofield, M.D.
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Jul 02, 2020 |
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11. Understanding Hypermobility Disorders with Linda Bluestein, M.D.
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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10. Cultivating Psychological Skills with Bonnie Robson, M.D.
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May 28, 2020 |
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9. Educating the Dance Community with Lisa Howell
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May 15, 2020 |
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8. Demystifying Genetics with Paldeep Atwal, M.D.
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Apr 29, 2020 |
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7. Understanding and Preparing for Coronavirus with Immunologist, Dwight McKee, M.D.
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Apr 17, 2020 |
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6. Minding the Mental Health Gap with Kathleen McGuire Gaines
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Apr 12, 2020 |
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5. Optimizing Nutrition to Support a Dancer’s Health with Kristin Koskinen, RDN
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Apr 04, 2020 |
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4. Supporting a Dancer’s Mental Health with Psychotherapist, Terry Hyde
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Mar 30, 2020 |
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3. Preserving the Hip with Orthopedic Surgeon, Joel Wells, M.D.
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Mar 12, 2020 |
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Ensuring Longevity: Screening, Strengthening and Supporting with Physiotherapist Moira McCormack (Ep 2)
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Mar 05, 2020 |
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Reducing Injury and Increasing Education with Royal Ballet Physiotherapist, Moira McCormack (Ep 1)
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Feb 26, 2020 |