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Hacking Hypermobility

Hacking Hypermobility

By Two Bendy Mommas

We explore the health and wellness concerns of people on the hypermobility spectrum from diagnosis to management, asking those on the forefront of research and treatment how to help all of us on the hypermobility and connective tissue disorder spectrum including the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes.

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www.hackinghypermobility.com/

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1.11 The One With The Crossover

Hacking HypermobilityMay 17, 2023

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1.11 The One With The Crossover
May 17, 202350:54
1.10 Year in Review 2022 - Zebra Edition

1.10 Year in Review 2022 - Zebra Edition

NOTE: Hacking Hypermobility UNMASKED - We opted to leave all of our stumbling, umms, and off-topic squirrelling in this episode. As a result, the episode is 3 hours long!  This episode is also the season one finale. The Bendy Mommas are going to enjoy a hiatus for a little bit before we buckle down and solidify plans for season two. Keep up with us on our socials in the mean time!

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The Bendy Mommas close out the season with a recap of the Zebra news from 2022.  Luna and Shelli’s 2022 wrap-up has all the news you missed pertinent to Hypermobility and Neurodivergence including all the new medical research in the inherited connective tissue disorders including the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, Joint Hypermobility Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, genetics, CRISPR gene editing, therapeutics, treatments, community and even some celebrity news.

We appreciate YOU, our listeners so very much. Thank you for a successful first season!

If you have any questions or comments for future episodes please send us a message (voice, audio, or video) at info@hackinghypermobility.com. Be sure to give us permission to use your likeness and if you want us to use your name or not.

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You may find all the resources on our website under the blog: 

https://www.hackinghypermobility.com/post/2022-year-in-review-of-zebra-news

Feb 02, 202303:03:37
1.09 Let's have a little fun

1.09 Let's have a little fun

Join the Two Bendy Mommas as they answer some fun questions. Shelli's daughter joins in the fun to play MC. 

Jan 29, 202328:02
1.08 A Conversation with a Late Diagnosed Woman, Interview 2

1.08 A Conversation with a Late Diagnosed Woman, Interview 2

The Bendy Mommas continue their conversation on late diagnosis.

Resources and References:
  1. “Neurodivergent: What is It?” Cleveland Clinic Health Library https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23154-neurodivergent
  2. Csecs JLL, Iodice V, Rae CL, Brooke A, Simmons R, Quadt L, Savage GK, Dowell NG, Prowse F, Themelis K, Mathias CJ, Critchley HD, Eccles JA. Joint Hypermobility Links Neurodivergence to Dysautonomia and Pain. Front Psychiatry. 2022 Feb 2;12:786916. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.786916. PMID: 35185636; PMCID: PMC8847158. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35185636/
  3. Glans MR, Thelin N, Humble MB, Elwin M, Bejerot S. The Relationship Between Generalised Joint Hypermobility and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults: A Large, Cross-Sectional, Case Control Comparison. Front Psychiatry. 2022 Feb 8;12:803334. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.803334. PMID: 35211037; PMCID: PMC8861852. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35211037/
  4. Glans M, Thelin N, Humble MB, Elwin M, Bejerot S. Association between adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and generalised joint hypermobility: A cross-sectional case control comparison. J Psychiatr Res. 2021 Nov;143:334-340. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.07.006. Epub 2021 Jul 5. PMID: 34560594. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34560594/
  5. Zoccante L, Ciceri ML, Gozzi LA, Gennaro GD, Zerman N. The "Connectivome Theory": A New Model to Understand Autism Spectrum Disorders. Front Psychiatry. 2022 Feb 7;12:794516. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.794516. PMID: 35250650; PMCID: PMC8892379. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35250650/ , https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.794516/full
  6. Norris Labs EDS Resources: https://www.thenorrislab.com/research/ehlers-danlos-syndrome/eds-resources
  7. Harvey Blume, "Neurodiversity: On the neurological underpinnings of geekdom" The Atlantic, September 1998. https://web.mit.edu/comm-forum/legacy/papers/blume.html https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1998/09/neurodiversity/305909/
  8. An interview with Judy Singer: http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/meet-judy-singer/
  9. Sonny Jane Wise' website with helpful infographics and resources "The Lived Experience Educator" https://livedexperienceeducator.com/freestuff, TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livedexperienceeducator?_t=8YHZdr0g03a&_r=1
  10. Essay by Ketil Slagstad, "Asperger, the Nazis and the children – the history of the birth of a diagnosis" https://tidsskriftet.no/en/2019/05/essay/asperger-nazis-and-children-history-birth-diagnosis
  11. The Curable App: https://www.curablehealth.com/
Jan 23, 202301:07:23
1.07 A Conversation with a Late Diagnosed Woman, Interview 1

1.07 A Conversation with a Late Diagnosed Woman, Interview 1

A Conversation with a Late Diagnosed Woman, Interview 1

Summary:

Join us for a more casual conversation to get to know your hosts of the Hacking Hypermobility Podcast. Luna and Shelli sit down to talk about their own experiences with neurodivergence.

Resources and References:
  1. “Neurodivergent: What is It?” Cleveland Clinic Health Library https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23154-neurodivergent
  2. Csecs JLL, Iodice V, Rae CL, Brooke A, Simmons R, Quadt L, Savage GK, Dowell NG, Prowse F, Themelis K, Mathias CJ, Critchley HD, Eccles JA. Joint Hypermobility Links Neurodivergence to Dysautonomia and Pain. Front Psychiatry. 2022 Feb 2;12:786916. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.786916. PMID: 35185636; PMCID: PMC8847158. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35185636/
  3. Glans MR, Thelin N, Humble MB, Elwin M, Bejerot S. The Relationship Between Generalised Joint Hypermobility and Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults: A Large, Cross-Sectional, Case Control Comparison. Front Psychiatry. 2022 Feb 8;12:803334. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.803334. PMID: 35211037; PMCID: PMC8861852. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35211037/
  4. Glans M, Thelin N, Humble MB, Elwin M, Bejerot S. Association between adult attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and generalised joint hypermobility: A cross-sectional case control comparison. J Psychiatr Res. 2021 Nov;143:334-340. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.07.006. Epub 2021 Jul 5. PMID: 34560594. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34560594/
  5. Zoccante L, Ciceri ML, Gozzi LA, Gennaro GD, Zerman N. The "Connectivome Theory": A New Model to Understand Autism Spectrum Disorders. Front Psychiatry. 2022 Feb 7;12:794516. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.794516. PMID: 35250650; PMCID: PMC8892379. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35250650/ , https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.794516/full
  6. Norris Labs EDS Resources: https://www.thenorrislab.com/research/ehlers-danlos-syndrome/eds-resources
  7. Harvey Blume, "Neurodiversity: On the neurological underpinnings of geekdom" The Atlantic, September 1998. https://web.mit.edu/comm-forum/legacy/papers/blume.html https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1998/09/neurodiversity/305909/
  8. An interview with Judy Singer: http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/meet-judy-singer/
  9. Sonny Jane Wise' website with helpful infographics and resources "The Lived Experience Educator" https://livedexperienceeducator.com/freestuff, TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livedexperienceeducator?_t=8YHZdr0g03a&_r=1
  10. Essay by Ketil Slagstad, "Asperger, the Nazis and the children – the history of the birth of a diagnosis" https://tidsskriftet.no/en/2019/05/essay/asperger-nazis-and-children-history-birth-diagnosis
  11. The Curable App: https://www.curablehealth.com/
Jan 02, 202301:16:57
1.06 Hypermobility Assessment - Diagnostic Checklist Criterion 3

1.06 Hypermobility Assessment - Diagnostic Checklist Criterion 3

In this episode, the Bendy Mommas discuss the 3rd and final criterion on the hEDS diagnostic checklist which includes 3 key points that exclude other diagnoses.

Dec 16, 202228:51
1.05 Hypermobility Assessment: Criterion 2 of the 2017 Diagnostic Checklist

1.05 Hypermobility Assessment: Criterion 2 of the 2017 Diagnostic Checklist

Show Notes Episode 1.05

Diagnosis of Hypermobility / Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes:

Criterion 2-3

Resources mentioned in this episode are listed and linked here.

Nov 30, 202201:19:20
1.04 Hypermobility Assessment: All About Beighton
Oct 10, 202201:20:47
1.03 Barriers to Diagnosis and Care

1.03 Barriers to Diagnosis and Care

In this episode we discuss the barriers you may come across during your  diagnostic journey and understanding the cause of your hypermobility disorder. Some of these barriers are more internal, while others are external to you, therefore making them even more difficult to address.

Part 1 - Luna and Shelli discuss the internal and external barriers

Parts 2 & 3 - Luna and Shelli share the accommodations and hacks they use to make sure they are practicing regular self-care.

Sep 20, 202202:31:48
1.02 Overview of the Diagnostic Process
Aug 19, 202201:50:14
1.01 Introducing the Hacking Hypermobility Podcast
Aug 01, 202201:19:29