Zebra Talks: Living Your Best Bendy Life
Episodes
Nutrition Foundations for Hypermobility with Jennifer Parkinson
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes Jennifer Parkinson, a certified functional nutrition practitioner and founder of EDS Nutritionist, who supports peopl...
Scoliosis and Hypermobility: Symptoms, Treatment, and Moving Without Fear with Dr. Laura Glazebrook
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes physical therapist Dr. Laura Glazebrook to discuss scoliosis, especially its overlap with hypermobility. Laura shares...
Bendy Menopause: Impacts of Hypermobility on Menopause with Vanessa Weiland
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes menopause specialist and nurse practitioner Vanessa Weiland, founder of Phases Clinic and creator of Bendy Menopause, w...
Abbey Phillipson on Visibility & Advocacy for Rare Types of EDS
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Libby Hinsley interviews Abbey Phillipson, a classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) advocate and Paralympic strength and conditioning coac...
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Hypermobility with Dr. Amy Stein
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Libby Hinsley interviews pelvic floor physical therapist and author Dr. Amy Stein, founder of Beyond Basics Physical Therapy. Stein discus...
Hip Dysplasia, Micro-Instability, and Hypermobility with Dr. Ginger Garner
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes pelvic and orthopedic rehabilitation expert Dr. Ginger Garner to Zebra Talks to discuss hip pain in hypermobility syn...
Hypermobility & Foot Pain with Kala Hildebrand
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Libby Hinsley hosts Zebra Talks and interviews physical therapist and massage therapist Kala Hildebrand about hypermobility and f...
Taming the Zebra: Tethered Cord and Cranio-Cervical Instability in Hypermobility with Heather Purdin
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes physical therapist and manual therapist Heather Purdin, co-author of “Taming the Zebra,” to discuss her book and h...
Eating Disorders and Hypermobility: An Embodied Recovery Approach with Heidi Andersen
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes Heidi Andersen, a licensed clinical mental health counselor supervisor and founder of Reclaiming Beauty, to discuss ea...
POTS, MCAS, and Pelvic Venous Disease: Dr. Alexis Cutchins on the “Bendy, Itchy, and Dizzy” Trifecta
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes cardiologist Dr. Alexis Cutchins, who left Emory after 13 years to open a private practice in New York City with the g...
Genetic Testing and hEDS: The Risks of Direct-to-Consumer Tests with Dr. Poorvi Desai
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes Dr. Poorvi Desai, a board-certified hematologist-oncologist living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and ...
Navigating Life with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Lauren Brown's Journey
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley discusses the challenges and experiences of living with hypermobility syndromes with guest Laur...
Green and Red Flags: Strength Coaching for Bendy People with Dena Mellick
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley, physical therapist and author of 'Yoga for Bendy People,' talks with guest Dena Mellick, a bar...
Heart Rate Variability: a Tool to Manage Spoons with Dr. Derik Anderson
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, Dr. Libby Hinsley hosts Dr. Derik Anderson, a chiropractor and expert in soft tissue research and treatment, to discus...
Enhancing POTS Management with Blood Flow Restriction Training Featuring Rob West
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley speaks with Rob West, a physical therapist and board certified orthopedic specialist. They disc...
POTS Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. David Saperstein
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, Libby welcomes Dr. David Saperstein, Director of the Center for Complex Neurology, EDS, and POTS in Phoenix, Arizona. ...
Hypermobility: Not Just a Tissue Difference, with Katy Bowman
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, Dr. Libby Hinsley hosts biomechanist and bestselling author Katy Bowman to discuss the unique features of hypermobile ...
The Making of Bendy & Badass with Libby & Becca Lee
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley is joined by strength and conditioning coach Becca Lee to discuss their collborative innovative...
Running and Hypermobility with Kate Bochnewetch
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley is joined by Dr. Kate Bochnewetch, a physical therapist and run coach, to discuss running with ...
Heavy Lifting and Hypermobility with Nikki Naab-Levy
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes Nikki Naab-Levy, a certified strength and nutrition coach with extensive experience in...
Understanding Hypermobile Bodies: Insights from Dr. Mamak Shakib
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley talks with Dr. Mamak Shakib, a chiropractic physician specializing in functional mobility, join...
Navigating Hypermobility and Fibromyalgia with Dr. Melissa Koehl
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes Dr. Melissa Koehl to discuss her journey with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)...
Bendy Brains: Hypermobility, Anxiety, and Neurodivergence with Dr. Jessica Eccles
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes Dr. Jessica Eccles, a prominent consultant psychiatrist and researcher, to discuss her...
Understanding Upper Cervical Instability with Taylor Goldberg
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a bendy neck, this one's for you! For this week's episode of Zebra Talks, Libby has a fascinating conversation with Taylor Goldberg, a c...
Bendy Belly Trouble with Lisa Sherman
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, Dr. Libby Hinsley welcomes Lisa Sherman, a licensed acupuncturist with expertise in functional medicine and molecular ...
The Science of Stretching with Jules Mitchell
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, Libby welcomes biomechanics expert Jules Mitchell to discuss the science of stretching and connective tissue behavior,...
Unraveling Endometriosis and Hypermobility with Alanna Trzcinski
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Zebra Talks episode, host Dr. Libby Hinsley interviews Alanna Trzcinski, host of the Endo Battery Podcast and president of EndoVillage. The ep...
Managing Long COVID and Dysautonomia in the Hypermobile Community with Naomi Bauer
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Zebra Talks features a discussion with Naomi Bauer, a Doctor of Physical Therapy with personal and professional experience in treating...
Navigating Hypermobility and Perinatal Health with Megan Beach Gomes
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Zebra Talks podcast, host Libby Hinsley interviews Megan Beach Gomes, a specialized pelvic health physical therapist focusing o...
Gender Affirming Care and Hypermobility with Dr. Laura Ross
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley discusses the intersection of hypermobility syndromes and gender affirming care with Dr. Laura ...
Pelvic Health Challenges in the Hypermobility Community
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, host Dr. Libby Hinsley delves into the complexities of pelvic health in individuals with hypermobility syndromes with ...
Drop it Like it's POTS with Emily Rich, OT
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Zebra Talks features Dr. Libby Hinsley, physical therapist and author, hosting Emily Rich, an occupational therapist with a focus on t...
The Body Braid and its Benefits for Hypermobility Syndromes
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Zebra Talks, Libby welcomes Blair Voyvodic, the developer of an innovative product called the Body Braid. Blair, a former physician...
Nutrition Management for Hypermobility Syndromes with Savita Sandhu
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, Libby welcomes Savita Sandhu (Savvy) onto the Zebra Talks Podcast to discuss the impact of hypermobility syndromes on nutrition and ...
Neurodivergence and Hypermobility
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode, host Dr. Libby Hinsley discusses the intersection of neurodivergence and hypermobility with guest Iris Warchall, a physical therapist ...
Strength Training for Hypermobility: A Conversation with Trina Altman
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The episode of Zebra Talks features a conversation with Trina Altman, an experienced yoga and pilates practitioner and teacher with training in modern...
Navigating Invisible and Dynamic Disability
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Zebra Talks, I get to chat with Jess Gregory, an Australian disability advocate living with hEDS. Through her work through Delicate...
MCAS: When Good Cells Turn Bad
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Zebra Talks, we will get into the "itchy" part of the terrible trifecta that so often impacts people with hypermobility synd...
Bendy Bodies Need a Unique Approach to Exercise
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode of Zebra Talks, I got to chat with Jeannie DiBon about the unique needs of the bendy body when it comes to exercise. Jeannie's contr...
The Genetic Mystery of Hypermobile EDS
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Libby talks with Victoria Daylor from the Norris Lab at the Medical University of South Carolina, where she and a team of researchers...
Journey to Diagnosis with Lisa Sherman
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Libby talks with Lisa Sherman about the long journey to diagnosis that many people with HSD/hEDS undertake. They explore barriers to ...
Bendy People Have Weird Fascia
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Connective tissue or fascia plays a major role in the differences between bendy people and their non-bendy counterparts. But what even is fascia and w...
Is Yoga Bad for Bendy People?
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been told that hypermobile people shouldn’t practice yoga? In this episode Libby shares how different ways to practice yoga can be helpful or h...
Jill Miller On Nervous System Regulation for Bendy People
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hypermobility syndromes often include an extremely sensitive nervous system. This makes nervous system regulation an essential skillset for bendy peop...
What to Expect on Zebra Talks
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Zebra talks is a podcast dedicated to helping you live your best bendy life. Join host Dr Libby Hinsley and guest experts for in-depth conversations a...