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Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein

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

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79:58

Mast Cells: Friend or Foe? with Dr. Theoharis...

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/06/26

What if your brain fog, fatigue, and hypersensitivity weren’t “just anxiety”—but signs of a much deeper immune malfunction?In this episode, Dr. Pradeep Chopra co-hosts a rare and revealing conversation with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides, the scientist who first discovered that mast cells communicate with microglia in the brain. Together, they dive into groundbreaking research on neuroinflammation, autism, histamine, stress, and why brain fog may not be “all in your head”—but inflammation inside

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48:40

Misunderstood and Overlooked: hEDS, FND & Autism |...

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/06/19

You asked. I answered. In this solo Q&A, I tackle some of the biggest and most misunderstood questions from our Bendy Bodies community. From toddlers flagged for autism to adults fighting for an EDS diagnosis, from altitude flares to functional neurologic disorder, this episode pulls no punches.I talk low-dose naltrexone (LDN), altitude hacks, medication struggles, and the quiet panic of a diagnosis that suddenly shifts under you. Plus, we look ahead to the 2026 hEDS (hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos

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63:32

Are Your Breast Implants Making You Sick? with Dr....

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/06/12

What if your breast implants were silently fueling your fatigue, anxiety, rashes, or brain fog—and no one believed you? In this powerful episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with renowned breast surgeon Dr. Eva Nagy who’s become a global voice for patients suffering from Breast Implant Illness (BII).Together, they uncover the overlooked signs of mast cell activation, connective tissue involvement, immune dysregulation, and the invisible damage that can linger—even when scans look normal. Dr. Nagy

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75:50

Hidden Causes of Pain ‘Down There’ with Dr. Andrew...

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2025/06/05

What if the pain you’ve been told to ignore… was actually coming from your hips, your spine—or your immune system? In this deep-dive episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by Dr. Andrew Goldstein, an expert in sexual pain disorders, to unravel the misunderstood causes of vulvar and pelvic pain in people with EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) , and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome).Dr. Goldstein reveals why the traditional diagnosis of “vulvodynia”

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59:39

Is There Any Hope for Broken Healthcare? (Ep 147)

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/05/29

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 uncover the corrosive impact of industrialized, fast medicine, the hidden costs of “heroic” care, and how complex patients are forced to carry impossible

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46:27

What’s Behind the Rise in Chemical Sensitivity? |...

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/05/22

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 you about to the medication that works—but doctors won’t prescribe—it’s all here. Dr. Bluestein shares eye-opening research on TILT (Toxicant-Induced Loss

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82:29

Are Mast Cells Driving Autism? with Dr. Pejman...

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/05/15

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 neurodivergent—they have neuroinflammation.Together, they peel back the layers on what’s really driving autistic behaviors, why some children can’t

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71:07

Unraveling Fatigue: Exploring ME/CFS, and Long COVID...

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2025/05/08

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 years old, Isabelle pulls back the curtain on decades of missed diagnoses, medical dismissal, and her discovery of a community willing to do what the

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72:42

Dental Problems in EDS with Dr. Audrey Kershaw (Ep 143)

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/05/01

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 decades-long battles with halitosis, gum fragility, and jaw instability, Dr. Kershaw shares the subtle (and sometimes shocking) signs that suggest

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43:50

Is Your EDS Party Trick Causing Long-Term Damage? |...

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2025/04/24

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 triggers.You’ll hear surprising stories from patients who’ve suffered unexpected complications—and discover how seemingly harmless habits, like party tricks

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76:09

Top Therapists Share Tips for Surviving EDS (Ep 141)

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2025/04/17

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 their personal journey navigating chronic illness, caregiving, trauma, and neurodivergence while maintaining connection, humor, and purpose. But it doesn’t

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66:08

Why Are You So Exhausted? with Dr. Brayden P. Yellman...

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2025/04/10

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 exhaustion but goes much deeper.Together, they unravel the hidden markers of post-exertional malaise, explain how upright posture can quietly sabotage

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Hidden Histamine Threats with Dr. Theoharis...

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2025/04/03

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 of the most complex chronic illnesses.From histamine sensitivity that mimics allergies, to lab tests that miss what’s really going on, Dr. Theoharides

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Lower Your EDS Pain | Office Hours (EP 138)

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/03/27

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 braces, and the legalities of medical centers refusing EDS patients. Dr. Bluestein shares practical hypermobility hacks and gives insight into the

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77:50

Signs of Tethered Cord You Shouldn’t Ignore with Dr....

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/03/20

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes Dr. Petra Klinge, a renowned neurosurgeon specializing in tethered cord syndrome (TCS), Chiari malformation, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders. They dive deep into occult tethered cord syndrome, a condition where MRI scans appear normal, yet patients still experience neurological symptoms, chronic pain, and bladder/bowel dysfunction. Dr. Klinge explains how tethered cord affects EDS patients, the role of connective

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76:02

Hidden Triggers of Complex Illness with Dr. David...

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/03/13

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with Dr. David Kaufman, a specialist in complex illnesses, to discuss how infections, immune dysfunction, and connective tissue disorders intersect. They explore why many chronic illnesses are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This includes conditions like ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyeltiis/chronic fatigue syndrome), Long COVID, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and dysautonomia, Dr. Kaufman

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49:58

The Truth About Hormone Therapy | Office Hours (EP 135)

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/03/06

In this solo episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein dives deep into the complex world of hormones, menopause, and connective tissue disorders. She explores how estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone impact joint health, the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and why menopause can worsen EDS symptoms. Dr. Bluestein also breaks down gender-affirming hormone therapy, the role of mast cells in hormonal responses, and why some testosterone clinics may not have

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Why Sjogren’s is Often Misdiagnosed with Dr. Kara...

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/02/27

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes Dr. Kara Wada, an allergy and immunology expert, to explore Sjogren’s disease and its connection to hypermobility, dysautonomia, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). They discuss why Sjogren’s is one of the most underdiagnosed autoimmune conditions, its symptoms beyond dryness, and how it intertwines with POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes). Dr. Wada also dives into Sjogren’s

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How Internists Think About Complex Illness with Dr....

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/02/20

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein speaks with Dr. Matthew Watto, an internist and co-host of The Curbsiders podcast, about how patients can work effectively with their internist to get the best care. They discuss how internists think, why appointment times are limited, and strategies for getting the most out of every visit. Dr. Watto shares behind-the-scenes insights on primary care challenges, chronic pain management, and the medical system's limitations, while also

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Reversing Brain Fog & Inflammation with Dr. Ilene...

Bendy Bodies with Dr. Linda Bluestein ·

2025/02/13

In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes Dr. Ilene Ruhoy, a board-certified neurologist and environmental toxicologist, for an in-depth discussion on brain fog, cognitive dysfunction, and chronic fatigue in conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and dysautonomia. Dr. Ruhoy shares insights on the immune system’s role in neurological symptoms, the impact of mast cell activation, and the role of treatments like peptides, IVIG

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