In this episode, Andrew (The Shirtless Dude) Dettelbach and Katie Goss interview our first guest Dr. Linda Bluestein M.D. on all things related to hypermobility, hEDS, and much more. For full show notes, transcripts, and more visit the episode page on our website listed below.

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OUTLINE: 

Here are the key topics of the episode in order.  

- Dr. Bluestein’s background and personal history with pain and hypermobility  

- The impact of diagnosis with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and hEDS  

- Pain is information and what that means for you  

- Disc herniation and the power of labeling and anchoring to what’s “normal”  

- Why you are stronger than you think you are and the impact of mindset  

- The reality of forums and Facebook groups   

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Pain  

- Why functional capacity and quality of life are better measures than an X out of 10 pain scale  

- The meaning of MENS PMMS  

- Why you deserve a therapist  

- What is Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM)?  

- The role of off-label prescriptions  

- Should you hyperextend your knees and elbows?  

- The role of mid-range, active-range, and end-range strengthening  

- Party tricks and hypermobility: Should you do them?  

- The role of testosterone and pain  

- Dr. Bluestein’s driving purpose and future ambitions