19. The Dance Doctor, Dr Jason Lam (MD) explains the EDS/POTS/MCAS Trifecta

In this episode of The Invisible Podcast, Dr. Ashton Wilson chats with Jeannie Di Bon, movement therapist, founder of The Zebra Club, and author of The Integral Movement Method for Hypermobility Management.Jeannie shares her personal journey with hypermobility and her 16+ years of working with the hypermobility community. They explore why traditional approaches to exercise don't always work for hypermobile bodies, the importance of nervous system safety, proprioception and stability, and how people can rebuild trust and connection with their bodies.In this episode, we discuss:

In this episode of The Invisible Podcast, Dr. Ashton Wilson chats with chiropractor Dr. Kai Taylor from Perth, Western Australia, about hypermobility, invisible illness, women’s health, and the often-overlooked connections between conditions such as hypermobility, endometriosis, POTS, MCAS, and ADHD.Dr. Kai shares her own journey from experiencing unexplained symptoms as a child to being diagnosed with endometriosis and ADHD, and eventually discovering the broader connections between her symptoms and hypermobility. She also explains how her personal experiences shaped her work with hypermobile patients.In this episode, they discuss:

Strength Training for Hypermobility: Building Stability Without Burnout | Dr. Melissa KoehlEpisode SummaryCan strength training actually help a hypermobile body feel stronger, more stable, and less painful?In this episode of The Invisible Podcast, Dr. Ashton Wilson is joined by Dr. Melissa Koehl, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Pilates instructor, and hypermobility specialist, to explore one of the most important topics in hypermobility management—strength training.Together, they discuss why building strength is essential for people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), and symptomatic joint hypermobility, while also explaining why traditional fitness advice often doesn't work for this population.Dr. Melissa shares practical strategies for exercising safely, managing recovery, avoiding post-exertional crashes, and learning how to work with your body rather than against it.The conversation also covers the latest insights from the EDS Global Learning Conference, including exciting developments in understanding orthostatic intolerance and POTS.Whether you're newly diagnosed, living with chronic pain, or simply trying to find an exercise approach that actually works, this episode offers practical guidance grounded in both clinical expertise and lived experience.What You'll Learn in This Episode

Episode Summary In this episode of The Invisible Podcast, host Dr. Ashton Wilson sits down with Katie Cleary, pediatric physiotherapist and Director of Ocean Kids Health. Drawing from both her personal experience with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) and over 15 years of clinical expertise, Katie shares key insights into recognizing, validating, and treating pediatric hypermobility. Together, they explore the new 2023 international pediatric diagnostic criteria, the crucial link between hypermobility and neurodivergence, practical tips for busy families, and why movement should always be play-based, empowering, and fun. Key Takeaways

Ever feel like your eyes are exhausted by 3 PM, or suffer from mysterious end-of-day headaches? In this episode, Dr. Ashton Wilson sits down with Newport optometrist and university lecturer Victor El-Khoury to unpack the surprising connection between eye health, chronic inflammation, and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD). We dive deep into why "dry eye" is actually a systemic inflammatory issue, why eye drops are often just a band-aid solution, and how hidden eye muscle fatigue can directly trigger neck pain, TMJ issues, and migraines. What we discuss in this episode: