InVisible

15. EDS/HSD awareness month with Dr Stephanie Kellett, Osteopath and Hypermobility advocate

In this episode Steph and I discuss our passions for helping people living with Hypermobility better understand their bodies and give them the support they need to thrive. May is EDS/HSD awareness month so we take a bit of a dive into the presentations of EDS/HSD and the many co-morbidities associated. Steph is an Osteopath based in Canberra and you can find her on socials @stephthebendyosteo

14. Living with MS & Hypermobility during pregnancy with Wallis Summers-Smith

In this episode, I speak with Wallis Summers-Smith who shares her lived experience with her diagnosis of MS and more recently HSD. We discuss how these multiple conditions impacted her pregnancy and what tips she has for other hypermobile mums to be. She shares insight into her ongoing management with MS and what the outlook is for her. This is a great conversation that takes many twists and turns to understanding life with invisible illness.

13. Shedding Light on ME/CFS & Long Covid with Exercise Physiologist Jennifer Smallridge

In this juicy episode I am joined by the talented Jennifer Smallridge, Exercise Physiologist and Invisible illness educator. Jennifer is the founder of Invisbly Brilliant and the co founder of the education group Connection Medicine. Jennifer specialises in managing the complexities and overlap of many invisible illnesses including ME/CFS, long COVID, POTS, EDS and many more. In this episode we discuss the links between ME/CFS and long COVID as well as managing the onset of Post Exertional Malaise (PEM)Instagram@invisibly_brilliant@connection_medicineVagal ear clip: https://brainhub.com.au/product/vagal-ear-clips-pair/

12. Talking Lipedema - with Osteo and Lipedema advocate, Dr Disha Ganglani

Dr Disha Ganglani, our resident womens health and hypermobility Osteopath at Alpha Sports Med shares her passion for awareness of Lipedema. Lipedema is a progressive genetic condition in which columnar fat fills in the body and is resistant to any form of traditional fat loss, it only responds to liposuction. Disha discusses the diagnostic process and the treatment options for people living with Lipedema in this brief discussion about this invisible disease. 

11. Autism & ADHD: the link with Hypermobility - with Clinical Psychologist, Bianca Comfort

Clinical psychologist Bianca Comfort, from Comfort Psychology joins me in this episode to discuss autism, ADHD and the emerging link with hEDS/HSD. Bianca shares her own journey with diagnosis and her insights as a psychologist, as well as answering some questions from my Instagram followers. Bianca operates a thriving clinic which sees clients primarily with complex conditions via Telehealth making Psychology accessible around the country.

10. Out of Uni, Into the Unknown - with Physiotherapist, Sophia Cartledge

Into the unknown: stepping out of the university system into the complexity’s of our modern healthcare system can be overwhelming for a lot of new graduates, especially when faced with chronic pain, invisible illness and mental health. Physiotherapist, and friend, Sophia Cartledge shares her experience working in the invisible health space, as well as her experience from university. This is a great discussion between two very passionate practitioners looking to support new graduates and improve the healthcare experience for all.

9. Living with hEDS and Volunteering as a Wildlife Rescuer - Jess Flint

Meet Jess Flint, a baker and wildlife rescuer who lives with hEDS. Jess shares with us her journey to getting a diagnosis and how she adapts to her physically demanding job. We also share stories of wildlife rescue and have a bit of a laugh along the way!

8. Welcome to the NEW InVisible Podcast - Dr Ashton Wilson (hypermobility Osteo)

Welcome to the new evolution of the InVisible Podcast by Dr Ashton Wilson. In this episode, Dr Ashton shares what she’s been up to over the past 6 months, what her purpose is and the new direction the InVisible Podcast will take in 2025 and beyond.

7. Bunion Myths Unmasked: with Podiatrist Andy Bryant

In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of bunions and foot myths with podiatrist Andy Bryant. We talk about the causes of bunions, the history of footwear, and we answer questions from the Instagram audience!

6. Scratching the Surface: MCAS and the Gut with Dietician, Savita Sandhu

In this episode I sit down with the fabulous Savvy from Savvy Dietetics to talk all things MCAS, gut and other diet related things! Savvy shares her own journey with MCAS and Hypermobility, her passion shines through in this in depth discussion!You can find Savvy for Dietician Consults at https://www.savvydietetics.com.auor follow her on Instagram at @hypermobility.dietician