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…
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On this episode, Kerry interviews Meghan O’Rourke, an author, poet, editor and podcaster who was diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome after many years of navigating the medical system. In 2022, Meghan published The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness, a groundbreaking account of her own experience navigating the medical system which became a New York Times best seller. The…
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:…
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 healthcare providers…
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 made history when…
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. Movement Reborn’s…
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 Postural…
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…
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 swimmers at many…
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 gained a BSc…
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'm not even…
