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Dr. Linda Bluestein

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!

Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein

In honor of Pain Awareness Month, I wanted to share an episode of one of my favorite healthcare podcasts, “Knock Knock Hi with the Glaucomfleckens.” In this interview from last July, Will and Kristin Flanary (AKA Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken) kindly invited me on to talk about my journey from ballet to anesthesiology to integrative pain care, and how hypermobility and chronic pain are often overlooked or misunderstood in both medicine and everyday life.

Listen to more episodes of “Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens” wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. https://www.human-content.com/kkh

Bendy Bodies, alongside Knock Knock Hi with the Glaucomfleckens, is a proud part of the Human Content Podcast Network
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Hypermobility Problems with Anesthesiologist Dr. Linda Bluestein | Glaucomfleckens Bonus Episode

In this informative and eye-opening episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Patrick Agnew, who specializes in treating patients with joint hypermobility and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Together, they explore why lower extremity pain and dysfunction are so common and often misunderstood in EDS and HSD (Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders). From failed orthotics to unnecessary surgeries, they break down the biggest foot myths and offer practical advice for building stability, choosing footwear, and getting the right help before things spiral. This conversation will change the way you walk, literally and metaphorically.

Takeaways

 Patrick Agnew explains why the “fallen arch” theory doesn’t always apply to hypermobile bodies and what to focus on instead.

 Learn when foot surgery helps, when it hurts, and why many EDS patients should think twice before going under the knife.

 Not all orthotics are created equal. Agnew shares why many fail—and how to find support that works with (not against) your anatomy.

 Chronic ankle injuries may signal more than weakness—they could be your body’s way of screaming for a new approach.

 Forget the trends. Discover how to pick footwear that supports your unique structure without creating more dysfunction.

Find the episode transcript here.

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EDS Foot and Ankle issues with Dr. Patrick Agnew (Ep 162)

Dr. Audrey Kershaw returns to chat with Dr. Linda Bluestein and demystify wisdom tooth extraction, appliances for TMJ disorder, and everyday oral health habits for people with EDS/HSD. We cover when third molars should be removed (and when they shouldn’t), why local anesthetic can fail in some patients, how to approach dental procedures when CCI (craniocervical instability) is a concern, and what truly drives gum disease vs “EDS-specific” issues. We also address periodontal EDS (a rare subtype), toothpaste choices (fluoride vs hydroxyapatite vs chelators), and the surprisingly powerful habit of “spit, don’t rinse.” Stay to the end for practical Hypermobility Hacks you can implement tonight.

Takeaways

 
Is wisdom teeth surgery happening too often… or dangerously too late?

 
What if the biggest risk during oral surgery isn’t the tooth—but how your neck is positioned?

 
Why do some people with EDS feel every cut and drill—even after “getting numb”?

 
Could one cheap hack—“spit, don’t rinse”—protect your teeth better than $30 toothpaste?

 
Are sharks hiding the secret to stronger enamel in your bathroom cabinet?

Find the episode transcript here.

References:

2012 Paper- The effects of NICE guidelines on the management of third molar teeth: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22955790/

2020 RCS Guidelines on Third Molars: https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/-/media/files/rcs/fds/guidelines/3rd-molar-guidelines--april-2021-v2.pdf

AAOMS Guidelines on Third Molar Management: https://aaoms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/management_third_molar_white_paper.pdf

Bendy Bodies Podcast on Preparing for Surgery with Linda Bluestein, MD: https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/58-preparing-for-surgery-with-linda-bluestein-md/

GIRFT RCS TMD Document: Comprehensive-guideline-Management-of-painful-Temporomandibular-disorder-in-adults-March-2024.pdf

Dr. Mike Harrison’s Talk on EDS Support UK: https://www.ehlers-danlos.org/information/webinar-with-dr-mike-harrison-on-why-dental-issues-occur-with-connective-tissue-disorder/

EDS and Dental Issues Talk by Ines and Ulrike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lsf0YEeps5c&t=65s

EDS Society on Periodontal EDS: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/peds/

Austrian Conversation on pEDS (PubMed): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28836281/

Genetics Home Reference on Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/ehlers-danlos-syndrome#statistics

Perioperative Care in Patients with Ehlers Danlos Syndromes (SCIRP): https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=97524

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Dental Myths & EDS Truths with Dr. Audrey Kershaw (Ep 161)

Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by award-winning psychiatrist and author Dr. Shimi Kang to explore a radical, yet intuitive concept: that play, creativity, and rest aren’t luxuries - they’re medicine. In a world where high-achievers and neurodivergent thinkers are pushed to exhaustion, Dr. Kang unpacks how this cultural mindset leads to burnout, inflammation, and chronic illness. Drawing from both cutting-edge neuroscience and her own clinical experience, she offers practical tools to help listeners regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with joy, and reclaim their health. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in survival mode, this episode will reframe everything.

Takeaways

- Discover the surprising connection between neurodivergence and hypermobility that could redefine your understanding of chronic illness. 

- Burnout isn’t just in your head—uncover the biological triggers that shut your system down and what you can do about it. 

- Curious about how play can rewire your nervous system? This episode reveals its unexpected power to transform your well-being. 

- Could "dolphin parenting" be the secret to breaking free from the stress of overachievement? Tune in to find out! 

- Forget control—learn why embracing curiosity might just be the game-changer you need for true healing.

Find the episode transcript here.

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Parenting Making You Both Sick? with Dr. Shimi Kang (Ep 160)

After a wave of passionate listener feedback sparked intense conversations behind the scenes, The Bendy Bodies Podcast returns with a candid and heartfelt follow-up. In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by author and communications expert Kate Colbert to openly address the concerns raised about recent content and to set the record straight. From questions about language and lived experience to the emotional cost of being misunderstood, Dr. Bluestein and Kate hold nothing back. Together, they unpack what went wrong, what they stand by, and what they’ll do differently moving forward. This is the episode that proves growth is messy, but worth it.

Takeaways

What sparked intense pushback from listeners this season

Why language matters more than ever in the chronic illness community

Why science isn't always black and white 

The frustrations of medical and scientific uncertainty 

What happens when a podcast decides to grow in public

Find the episode transcript here.

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Truth Bombs & Backlash with Kate Colbert (Ep 159)

In the season five finale of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein reflects on powerful listener feedback and opens up important conversations about language, intent, and identity in medicine. She clarifies the purpose behind episodes on pain neuroscience and mast cells in autism, acknowledges the concerns raised, and discusses the fine line between supporting physiology and honoring identity. She also addresses concerns raised about the neuroplasticity episode, reaffirming that the intent was never to minimize anyone’s pain or suggest a one‑size‑fits‑all approach. Instead, the goal was to share information that some may find empowering while honoring the reality and validity of every person’s experience. Dr. Bluestein also revisits the ongoing “Road to 2026” diagnostic criteria update for hEDS (hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), highlighting why labels matter for some patients and not for others. This wrap-up episode closes the season with transparency, humility, and a call for continued dialogue in the community.

Takeaways

 
Why pain is always real—even when labeled “non-structural”

 
How mast cell research intersects with autism without erasing identity

 
Why a hEDS diagnosis matters for some patients—but not for all

 
What the upcoming 2026 hEDS criteria changes could mean for the community

 
How listener feedback shapes the future of Bendy Bodies

Find the episode transcipt here.

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Discussing Your Feedback: Pain, Autism & hEDS Diagnostic Criteria | Office Hours (Ep 158)

In this illuminating episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with pain neuroscientist and physical therapist Dr. Adriaan Louw to explore the power of education in managing chronic pain. With a passion for helping people understand the "why" behind their symptoms, Dr. Louw breaks down the science of how the brain processes pain, why knowledge can reduce fear, and how changing your understanding can actually decrease your pain experience. Through engaging stories and evidence-backed insight, he shares how rewiring the nervous system starts not with a pill, but with a conversation.

Takeaways

 
Why pain persists even after healing has occurred

 
Connecting fear, misunderstandings, and pain

 
What you can learn about pain to start to reduce it

 
What clinicians often miss when treating chronic symptoms

 
How to approach pain as a brain-and-nervous-system issue—not just a body issue

References:

Guest: Dr. Adriaan Louw

 Bio & publications: Evidence In Motion

 Podcast appearance on PNE+: Integrative Pain Science Institute

Books by Dr. Louw:

 Pain Neuroscience Education: Teaching People About Pain

 Why Do I Hurt?

 Louw et al. (2016) “The Clinical Application of Pain Neuroscience Education” – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26828801/

 And more: Dr. Bluestein's Favorite Books

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Can Pain Education Lessen Chronic Pain with Adriaan Louw, DPT? (Ep 156)

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down once again with fellow pain specialist Dr. Pradeep Chopra to take listeners on a guided “walk” through the GI tract. From teeth to the stomach and beyond, they uncover how connective tissue disorders like EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes) and HSD (Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders) along with POTS (Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and MCAS (Mast cell activation syndrome), can trigger unexpected abdominal pain and digestive challenges. Along the way, they explore overlooked diagnoses like Eagle Syndrome, SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), and MALS (Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome), while also revealing hacks and strategies that empower patients to better understand and manage their symptoms. This is part one of a two-part deep dive into GI issues you won’t want to miss.

Takeaways

 Why EDS patients often have “dancing teeth” and unique dental vulnerabilities

 How Eagle Syndrome can masquerade as severe TMJ pain or headaches

 The hidden role of MCAS in driving throat and GI inflammation

 Why overlooked compression syndromes like MALS and SMA cause devastating abdominal pain

 A surprising at-home hack with beets that can reveal slowed gut motility

Note: If you found Dr. Chopra's comments about teeth intriguing, we will address listener feedback in Episode 159, coming soon.

Find the episode transcript here. 

References:

AGA Clinical Practice Update on GI Manifestations and Autonomic or Immune Dysfunction in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Expert Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40387691/

Want more Dr. Pradeep Chopra?

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Website: ⁠https://www.painri.com/⁠

Contact Dr. Chopra’s Office: ⁠⁠snapa102@gmail.com

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Could Your Gut Pain Be EDS-Related? with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 157)

In this solo episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein tackles a series of complex listener questions originally submitted by clinicians after her guest appearance on The Curbsiders internal medicine podcast. From the flaws in the EDS diagnostic criteria to the misunderstood role of MTHFR gene (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase), SVT (supraventricular tachycardia), celiac disease, and mast cell medications, she offers guidance, clarity, and practical advice. She also digs into how to find a provider who actually understands dysautonomia and shares personal hacks that empower patients to ask smarter questions during appointments. This episode is a toolkit for patients and providers alike, packed with real-world insights you won’t want to miss.

Takeaways:

 
Why Beighton scoring alone doesn’t cut it for diagnosing EDS

 
The truth about MTHFR variants and their link to EDS

 
The overlap between SVT, POTS, and when to worry

 
What to ask your doctor if you’re not sure they "get" dysautonomia

 
A breakdown of meds like LDN, ketotifen, and cromolyn—and who they help most

References:

The Curbsiders Podcast EP 480 - Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein: https://thecurbsiders.com/curbsiders-podcast/480-hypermobility-with-dr-linda-bluestein

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38523329/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

hEDS Diagnostic Criteria Checklist

Red Flags Guide (credit: Clair A. Francomano, MD): https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/p/redflags/

Hope for Hypermobility

 
Article: https://www.nursingcenter.com/cearticle?an=00587875-202304000-00001&Journal_ID=3402523&Issue_ID=6649307

 
Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/hypermobilitymd/p/navigating-treatment-for-hedshsd

Find the episode transcript here

Bendy Bodies EP 133: How Internists Think About Complex Illness with Dr. Matthew Watto: https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/how-internists-think-about-complex-illness-with-dr-matthew-watto-ben-133/

Bendy Bodies EP 139: Hidden Histamine Threats with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides: https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/hidden-histamine-threats-with-dr-theoharis-theoharides-ep-139/

Cromolyn Douche Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30964355/

https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/videos/connective-tissue-disorders-and-lipedema-with-karen-herbst-md/

LDN episode: https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/lower-your-eds-pain-office-hours-ep-138/

LDN resource: https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/p/low-dose-naltrexone-ldn-for-chronic-pain-eds/

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Gluten, MTHFR, Mast Cells, and More | Office Hours (Ep 155)

In this compelling episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by her longtime mentor and internationally respected EDS expert, Dr. Pradeep Chopra. Together, they tackle some of the most frustrating—and frequently misunderstood—questions surrounding hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). From major flaws in the 2017 diagnostic criteria to the hidden surgical risks that could lead to serious complications like CCI (craniocervical instability), this conversation dives deep into clinical insights and lived experience. Listeners will also hear the surprising story of how Dr. Chopra helped inspire Dr. Bluestein to open her own practice. Whether you're a patient, parent, or provider, this episode just might change how you see joint hypermobility and connective tissue disorders forever.

Takeaways

 
Why men and boys may be getting overlooked by the current EDS diagnostic model

 
The difference between dislocations and subluxations—and why that matters

 
A surprising source of CCI: what your dentist, surgeon, and anesthesiologist may not know

 
The 2017 criteria: well-meaning, but are they dangerously outdated?

 
What every hypermobile patient should bring to their next surgery (yes, it’s a hack)

Want to follow along? Find the episode transcript here.

References:

Episode 70: https://youtu.be/BoRyQh12X2c

Episode 71: https://youtu.be/yDT3JTzfiJk

Episode 72: https://youtu.be/CYhnKkVjIxM

Episode 73: https://youtu.be/2OxtZGNswfo

Episode 77: https://youtu.be/d9A1aJB5GRo

Episode 151: https://youtu.be/ho0rRcjUobI 

Perioperative Care in Patients with EDS by Linda Bluestein & Pradeep Chopra: https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=97524

Diagnostic Criteria: https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/p/diagnostic-criteria-checklist/

The Incidence of Misdiagnosis in Patients with EDS: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/6/698

Living Well with Orthostatic Intolerance by Peter C. Rowe: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd/list/2LQLPARJY3CDS?linkCode=sl2&tag=onamzlindablu-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d

2023 Diagnostic Framework: https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/diagnosis/new-diagnostic-framework-for-pediatric-joint-hypermobility-v2/

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Website: https://www.painri.com/

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Hypermobility Problems with Anesthesiologist Dr. Linda Bluestein | Glaucomfleckens Bonus Episode

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