Hacking Hypermobility
by Two Bendy Mommas
Health & FitnessE · Explicit
Latest episode
46: GLC 2026 After Thoughts
46: GLC 2026 After Thoughts
About this podcast
Hi! We’re Luna and Shelli, also known as The Two Bendy Mommas. We talk about the lived experience of those affected by the inherited connective tissue disorders, and its intersection with neurodiversity, elevating marginalized and intersectional voices for our community.
Please note: Hacking Hypermobility is produced in its entirety by three disabled women in various stages of life and parenting adventures. New episodes are typically released biweekly from January through July.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 46 episodes
- 46: GLC 2026 After Thoughts · 1 h 18 min · Season 4 Episode 3Luna and Shelli review the good, bad, and the hilarious from their time at the EDS Society's 2026 Global Learning Conference. Did you know we have merch? Visit out store!
- 45: Binocular Vision Dysfunction · 39 min · Season 4 Episode 2All about Shell's recent BVD diagnosis and prism glasses Resources: Neurolens Many thanks to: Carolyn Stanley - Shelli's youngest kiddo and bendy art student Joe O'Connor…
- 44: It's All Connected · 1 h 51 min · Season 4 Episode 1We're baaaaaaack. Buckle up, buttercups, this season opener is almost two hours long! References: EDS Society 2026 Global Learning Conference Information…
- 43: A Conversation With Dr. Akilah Cadet · 60 min · Season 3 Episode 14Dr. Akilah Cadet is the founder and CEO of Change Cadet, an organizational development consulting firm. As a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur, her work is behind some of the biggest…
- 42: July is Disability Pride Month · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 13Summary It's our Third Birthday! Yay! Celebrate by taking a quick look back at some unseen footage from July 2022. Later in the episode, Luna and Shelli continue their…
- 41: A Conversation With Fascia Researcher Dr. Tina Wang · 1 h 21 min · Season 3 Episode 12Summary In this episode, Luna and Shelli interview Dr. Tina Wang, a leading expert in fascia and hypermobility disorders. They discuss the importance of fascia in the body, its…
- 40: A Conversation With Movement Therapist Jeannie Di Bon · 1 h 16 min · Season 3 Episode 11Keywords hypermobility, EDS, Integral Movement Method, Zebra Club, chronic pain, movement therapy, nervous system regulation, healthcare education, community support, patient…
- 39: Help I'm Alive: I is for Intersectionality · 34 min · Season 3 Episode 10Shelli explores the personal experiences of multiple surgeries, focusing on the scheduling, preparation, recovery, and interactions with healthcare professionals.Shelli also…
- 38: Help, I'm alive: H is for Hand Surgery · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 9In this episode, Tiffany warns about having surgery on both hands on the same day.
- 37: Help, I'm Alive: G is for Good Vibrations · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 8Does anyone actually read these descriptions? If you're reading this, not on podcast staff, and have the spoons, leave us a review or comment and tell us about this silly episode…
- 35: Help I'm Alive: Dysfunction Junction · 11 min · Season 3 Episode 6Keywords brain, dysautonomia, executive functioning, personal journey, daily challenges
- 34: Help, I'm Alive: D is for Dysplasia · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 5If you are able, Shelli recommends watching this episode Summary In this episode, Luna discusses a groundbreaking study linking joint hypermobility and anxiety, highlighting the…
- 33: Help, I'm Alive: C is for Complicated · 50 min · Season 3 Episode 4C is for Complicated In this episode, Shelli shares candid, unscripted video diaries that cover the time period leading up to and one week following hip surgery in September…
- 32: Help, I'm Alive: Bottoms Up · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 3B is for Bottoms Up! In this episode, Shelli discusses psychological concepts like bottom-up and top-down processing and reflects on family dynamics and support during her…
- 31: Help, I'm Alive: Alexa Tamia · 30 min · Season 3 Episode 2Summary In this season, Shelli shares her experiences following orthopedic surgeries, focusing on recovery, emotional well-being, and the challenges faced by those with…
- 30: The Two Bendy Momma's Third Annual Zebra Year in Review · 47 min · Season 3 Episode 1Happy International Zebra Day from the Hacking Hypermobility Podcast! On this episode, we launch Season 3 with a retrospective of 2024 highlighting topics pertinent to the…
- 29: A Mysterious New Year · 13 minSurprise! The Bendy Mommas have a little treat for you to welcome 2025. Good riddance, 2024! New episodes resume on International Zebra Day, January 31
- 28: Pediatric Hypermobility · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 17Welcome back to Hacking Hypermobility! This week's episode is all about pediatric hypermobility. Shelli and Luna are diving into how hypermobility impacts children and teenagers…
- 27: Why Get Diagnosed? - Part Two · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 16On this week's episode, the Two Bendy Mommas continue to discuss why they think it’s a smart idea to use your spoons to get diagnosed. They discuss some of the the benefits of…
