Hypermobility Happy Hour

Sep 20 2024 50 ep. 58 mins 203
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Hypermobility Happy Hour is the first podcast exclusively dedicated to discussing hypermobility conditions including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Guests on the Hypermobility Happy Hour have included world renowned physicians, patient advocates, researchers, and individuals living with hypermobility. Listen in as we examine a wide range of topics, including treatment options for hypermobility disorders and ways to improve the doctor-patient relationship. The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not for the diagnosis or treatment for any individual. Hypermobility conditions can be complex and difficult to treat and it is extremely important to work with trained medical specialists for any diagnosis or treatment.

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81 - My Hypermobility: New Children's Book on Hypermobility by Leah Pinnington

Sep 20 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, Leah Pinnington discusses My Hypermobility, the children's book she wrote about her daughter's experience with hypermobility. Leah advocates for better awareness about hypermobility in schools and her book has been successful internationally. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahpinnington_author/ My Hypermobility on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/My-H

80 - Help! I'm Hypermobile Podcast Host and Hypermobility Specialist Osteopath Alexandra Orfanides

Sep 14 2024 58 mins  
This episode features a discussion with Alex Orfanides, Masters in Osteopathy and Bachelor of Arts (honors), a hypermobility specialist osteopath and content creator who hosts the fantastic podcast Help! I’m Hypermobile. Alex has a unique blend of expertise gained through her prior degree in English literature and her clinical work with elite athletes. She challenges conventional

79 - Too Flexible to Feel Good Co-Author Celest Pereira on Hypermobility, Chronic Pain & More

Jul 29 2024 54 mins  
This episode features Celest Pereira who is a trained dancer, martial artist, co-author and physiotherapist. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physiotherapy in 2009. Celest loves learning about and discussing anatomy, neuroscience and biomechanics and runs regular education-based workshops where she breaks down scientific research studies and anecdotal evidence from heal

78 - Allysa Seely: USA Paralympian Gold Medalist on Medical Gaslighting and Advocacy Work

Jul 23 2024 52 mins  
Today our guest is paralympic Gold Medalist Allysa Seely. Allysa is a paratriathlon athlete with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and related conditions like Chiari II. Beyond her gold medal award, Allysa is also a three-time world paratriathlon champion and a 17-time ITU World Paratriathlon Event medalist with 12 golds, 3 silvers, and 2 bronzes. In 2016 at the Rio Paralympic Games, Allysa

77 - Movement Approaches, Nervous System Regulation & More (with Andy Hsieh, CPT-ACE)

Jul 18 2024 53 mins  
On this episode, our guest is Andy Hsieh of Movement Reborn located in San Diego, CA. Andy is a certified personal trainer through the American Council of Exercise, as well as a specialist in neurokinetic training. Andy runs Movement Reborn, an in-person personal training practice that also has some helpful YouTube videos for those who are not in the greater San Diego area. Movemen

76 - Nervous System Regulation, Pelvic Health & More (Dr. Rita White DPT)

Jul 10 2024 49 mins  
On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Rita White, Doctor of Physical Therapy. Rita is a pelvic health physical therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people reconnect to their body so they can overcome pain. Her areas of expertise include pelvic health and pain conditions, especially hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)/ Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) and P

75 - Whealth - Hypermobile Couple Katie Goss and Andrew Dettelbach

Jul 03 2024 60 mins  
On this episode, hypermobile couple Katie Goss and Andrew Dettelbach discuss their experiences living with hypermobility as well as their insights from working with hypermobile people through their practice and the organization they founded: Whealth. Links: https://spreadwhealth.com/overcome-pain https://www.instagram.com/whealth https://www.facebook.com/spreadwhealth https://www.

74 - Dr. Brian Cunningham, DPT (The Swim Doc) on Swimming & Hypermobility

Jun 22 2024 77 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Brian Cunningham (The Swim Doc) talks about coaching and working with swimmers of all ages, strengths, and abilities (including hypermobile swimmers). Dr. Cunningham is an experienced physical therapist and swimmer who teaches swimmers about the specific muscles they need to engage as well as the habits and strategies of elite athletes. He has worked with swimm

73 - Occupational Therapist Jo Southall on Pacing, Patient Advocacy, Dark Age Medicine & More

Oct 21 2023 49 mins  
On this episode, our guest is Jo Southall, Occupational Therapist and Patient Advocate. Jo is an Independent Occupational Therapist and an expert patient with many years of experience self-managing complex health conditions. Jo began working life in the sport and Outdoor Adventure industries. After being diagnosed with Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Jo returned to study and ga

72 - Remembering Stephanie Aston - with Punteha van Terheyden

Oct 06 2023 38 mins  
On this episode, British-Iranian journalist Punteha van Terheyden discusses the recent tragic death of Stephanie Aston in New Zealand and the article Punteha wrote about Steph and Punteha’s own experiences with hypermobility and other medical conditions. Punteha van Terheyden - https://www.vtfeatures.co.uk/ 'Stephanie Aston died after doctors said she was faking her symptoms. I