Help! I'm Hypermobile

Listening to your body is hard – ESPECIALLY when you're hypermobile and struggle to feel things in the first place. On this episode I'm joined by strength and longevity coach Karima Adi (@caffeinated_curves) to talk about our shared experiences with strength training while navigating chronic health issues. Karima opens up about her own personal journey as a hypermobile person – from falling in love with the barbell, to learning how to balance pushing her body and listening to it. Although she recognises each client’s individuality, her personal experiences with joint hypermobility help to inform her perspective as a strength and movement coach. Today, Karima works with hypermobile clients to help them navigate their fitness journey safely and sustainably while honouring the individual needs of their body. And in this episode, she shares exactly how she does it.Karima has been my coach for over a decade, and last year we co-hosted a workshop together on lower body strength training and hypermobility. So this conversation was a long time coming!I hope this episode meets you wherever you are in your journey, whether you're hypermobile or just starting out with strength training.THANK YOU for listening, and remember: incurable does not mean untreatable ❣️––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––📚 Join the waitlist for the May 12 2026 release of Help! I’m Hypermobile(and get your free PDF companion guide in the meantime):hypermobilityhq.com/book📸 Follow me @hypermobilityhq on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube⭐ Follow Karima on Instagram @caffeinated_curves🎙 Learn more about the podcast:hypermobilityhq.com/podcast💌 Guest info, media, and resources:hypermobilityhq.com/blog––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Medical disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your training, exercise, or healthcare plan.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––#Hypermobility #hEDS #Hypermobilitystrengthtraining

Charlie Goodchild, physiotherapist and clinic founder who calls himself a physio coach, explains why ankle sprains in hypermobile people are often complex. He discusses recurrent instability, when to immobilize, rehab progressions, practical self-assessments and daily exercises. He also covers imaging thresholds, bracing and when to seek deeper assessment.

Dealing with hEDS/HSD and co-occurring conditions, including scoliosis, is anything but easy. In this episode, I’m joined by Ellen to talk about the realities of dealing with some of the more complex issues relating to hypermobility (which in her case includes scoliosis and multiple spinal surgeries). Ellen shares her journey, including how she copes with her dynamic disability all while balancing her university studies in criminal law. This is a conversation about some of the tough stuff (including surgery and dysautonomia) and Ellen’s experience navigating it while still managing to enjoy the little things. In this episode, we cover:- when Ellen first realised she had an abnormal spinal curvature (and what happened next)- the moment when everything “clicked” when she realised she had hEDS/HSD- the challenges that come with spinal surgery, let alone revision surgeryThis episode is for anyone who is hypermobile and struggling to deal with their symptoms. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––📚 Join the waitlist for pre-order information for the May 12th release of Help! I’m Hypermobile(and get your free PDF companion guide in the meantime):hypermobilityhq.com/book📸 Follow me @hypermobilityhq on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube🎙 Learn more about the podcast:hypermobilityhq.com/podcast💌 Guest info, media, and resources:hypermobilityhq.com/blog––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Medical disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your training, exercise, or healthcare plan.

What if the problem was never that you weren’t trying hard enough, but that your hypermobile body needed a different approach to strength training?In this episode, I’m joined by my patient Abby to talk about what it really looks like to stop fighting your body in the gym and start working with it. Abby shares her journey from recovering from a childhood spinal fracture to realising that hypermobility was the missing piece behind years of chronic muscle and joint pain.This is a conversation about letting go of rigid exercise rules, embracing dynamic needs, and redefining strength in a hypermobile body.In this episode, we cover:- Recovering from a childhood spinal fracture and how Abby navigates ongoing chronic pain- How learning she was hypermobile made everything make sense- How Abby uses self-treatment strategies and has worked to “become her own coach” to stay consistent with exerciseLearning to train with your body rather than against itThis episode is for anyone who is hypermobile and struggling to make exercise work in a body with changing needs.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––📚 Join the waitlist for pre-order information for the May 12th release of Help! I’m Hypermobile(and get your free PDF companion guide in the meantime):hypermobilityhq.com/book📸 Follow me @hypermobilityhq on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube🎙 Learn more about the podcast:hypermobilityhq.com/podcast💌 Guest info, media, and resources:hypermobilityhq.com/blog––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Medical disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your training, exercise, or healthcare plan.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Author, speaker, and chronic illness advocate Lorraine Ansell and I talk about learning to live with and love your body while living with chronic pain and complex health challenges.Through a discussion of her book The Surrender Agenda, we explore Lorraine’s experience of living with hEDS, including navigating serious health events and profound personal loss, and how years of wondering why she wasn’t “strong enough” led to a reckoning with identity, self-worth, and the belief that pushing harder is always the answer.This is a conversation about invisible grief, losing trust in your body, and the slow, often uncomfortable process of learning to care for yourself with kindness.In this episode, we dig into: • Learning to live with (and perhaps even come to love) your chronic pain • Navigating difficult health and life experiences, including retinal detachment and miscarriage • Why The Surrender Agenda was exactly the book I didn’t know I neededThis episode is for anyone living with chronic illness, navigating grief or medical trauma, or wondering how to stop being at war with their body while still living fully.If you would like to learn more about Lorraine’s book visit https://www.lorraineansellauthor.com/You can also find Lorraine online on Instagram and TiktokTHANK YOU for watching, and remember: incurable does not mean untreatable ❣️📚 Help! I’m Hypermobile (April 2026) join the waitlist + get your FREE PDF in the meantime: hypermobilityhq.com/book📸 Follow me @hypermobilityhq on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube🎙 Learn more about the podcast: hypermobilityhq.com/podcast💌 Guest info, media, and resources: hypermobilityhq.com/blogMedical disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your healthcare or wellbeing plan.

Sean Thompson, a CF-L3 coach who rebuilt fitness after cancer and specializes in CrossFit gymnastics, joins to discuss training for hypermobile bodies. They explore why building internal tension and tactile feedback matters. They cover why steady-state cardio supports strength, why rigid programs fail, and how individualized, progressive coaching helps long-term development.

Dr Sally Pezaro, midwife and academic specializing in inclusive perinatal research, co-authored clinical guidelines for pregnancy with hEDS/HSD. She outlines practical pregnancy and birth recommendations. Short, clear advice on preconception planning, essential extra supports like physio and anaesthetist review, and how connective tissue differences affect labour, delivery choices, healing, and postpartum care.

They talk about navigating hEDS alongside POTS, histamine issues, and PCOS. They cover how clinical bias and short appointments can delay diagnosis. Movement adaptations, alternative exercises, and self-care routines like baths and pool work come up. Bone health, hormone testing gaps, and practical self-directed treatment trials are discussed. A playful grip-strength showdown closes the conversation.

WE'RE BACK — with guests!🤩And for this very special first episode, the tables have turned… and I’m the one being interviewed😅Joining me is my dear friend Hannah (who shares her own experiences online living with hEDS, POTS, and a histamine condition). Today, she’s asking me about:my personal journey to getting an hEDS diagnosis (finally!) last summerwhat "the dark days" in my early 20s were like when I had no idea how to manage my symptoms and no supportwhy I’ve been quiet on social media this past yearand my upcoming book, Help! I’m Hypermobile: Your How-To Guide for hEDS, HSD, and Life in a Hypermobile Body (coming April 2026!🎉)It’s been a lot lately to be entirely honest, but the podcast has a special place in my heart and I'm so happy to be back on here with all of you. I hope you enjoy the expert guest interviews and patient stories this season as much as I do!Thank you for being here🙏And remember: incurable does not mean untreatable!❣️📚 Join the waitlist for pre-order information for the April 2026 release of Help! I'm Hypermobile (and get your free PDF companion guide in the meantime): hypermobilityhq.com/book📸 Follow us @hypermobilityhq and subscribe on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube 🎙️ Learn more about the podcast: hypermobilityhq.com/podcast💌 For guest info, media, or resources visit my blog at hypermobilityhq.com/blog/

The discussion challenges common misconceptions about posture, asserting there’s no inherently bad or good posture. It dives into society's obsession with 'good' posture and its surprising moral implications. Listeners learn actionable tips for modifying body positions to enhance comfort, especially for those with hypermobility. The podcast also touches on community support initiatives and the importance of a personalized approach to understanding posture.