Best Orthostatic Podcasts (2025)

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Orthostatic Hypotension Part 2: Gray Matters Segment

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Previous Next Time Stamps 00:28 Case Recap: Beyond Non-Pharm Strategies 03:07 Midodrine: Timing, Testing, & Supine Hypertension 06:23 Fludrocortisone: Benefits vs. Risks 09:01 Droxidopa: Evidence, Side Effects, Access Issues 10:11 Pyridostigmine & NSAIDs: Secondary Options 12:31 Balancing Hypertension and Orthostatic Hypotension 14:29 Functional Hy…

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#188 Orthostatic Hypotension Part 2: Gray Matters Segment 35:35

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Medications for orthostatic hypotension! When to initiate treatment, how to use them safely, and what to do when new issues arise during treatment. How do those change if someone has autonomic failure? What do you do when your patient has hypertension AND also has orthostatic hypotension? 🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME’ Use the code "CORE25" for 25% off: …

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Hidden Causes of Abdominal Pain in EDS with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 163) 1:10:36

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Abdominal pain in EDS can be a puzzle with countless hidden pieces. In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein welcomes back Dr. Pradeep Chopra for part two of their exploration into gastrointestinal problems. Together, they uncover overlooked causes of abdominal pain, from drooping intestines and tethered spinal cords to mast cell activation and nerve e…

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Hypermobility Problems with Anesthesiologist Dr. Linda Bluestein | Glaucomfleckens Bonus Episode 1:07:47

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In honor of Pain Awareness Month, I wanted to share an episode of one of my favorite healthcare podcasts, “Knock Knock Hi with the Glaucomfleckens.” In this interview from last July, Will and Kristin Flanary (AKA Dr. and Lady Glaucomflecken) kindly invited me on to talk about my journey from ballet to anesthesiology to integrative pain care, and ho…

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The Muscle Brain Connection Missing From Most POTS Treatment

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Back-to-school season brings a surge of students struggling with concussions, POTS, and chronic fatigue that's keeping them out of classrooms and off sports fields. In this episode of My POTS Podcast, host Dr. Schneider reveals why muscle weakness isn't just a symptom but the key to understanding why recovery stalls for so many patients with dysaut…

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EDS Foot and Ankle issues with Dr. Patrick Agnew (Ep 162) 1:27:08

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In this informative and eye-opening episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Patrick Agnew, who specializes in treating patients with joint hypermobility and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. Together, they explore why lower extremity pain and dysfunction are so common and often misunderstood in…

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The Exercise Paradox That's Keeping POTS Patients Sick

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This episode of the My POTS Podcast challenges the conventional approach to POTS treatment and shows why muscle function holds the key to autonomic nervous system recovery. Fall sports season brings excitement for young athletes, but Dr. Joseph Schneider reveals why so many students with POTS and dysautonomia struggle with exercise intolerance that…

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Dental Myths & EDS Truths with Dr. Audrey Kershaw (Ep 161) 1:05:45

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Dr. Audrey Kershaw returns to chat with Dr. Linda Bluestein and demystify wisdom tooth extraction, appliances for TMJ disorder, and everyday oral health habits for people with EDS/HSD. We cover when third molars should be removed (and when they shouldn’t), why local anesthetic can fail in some patients, how to approach dental procedures when CCI (c…

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Orthostatic Hypotension Part 1: Gray Matters

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Previous Next Time Stamps 00:05 Case Presentation: Urinary Retention → Lightheadedness 02:37 Defining Orthostatic Hypotension & Prevalence 04:10 Why Diagnosis Is Harder Than It Seems 06:20 How (and When) to Measure Orthostatic Vitals 10:06 Role of Heart Rate in Narrowing the Differential 14:41 Rethinking Treatment Goals: Function > Numbers 17:52 Re…

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#187 Orthostatic Hypotension Part 1: Gray Matters Segment 37:20

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Learn specific, practical ways to counsel patients on non-pharmacologic interventions. What is our goal with OH treatment? Is it the blood pressure number that matters? How do we avoid missing neurogenic causes of orthostatic hypotension (OH)? 🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME’ Use the code "CORE25" for 25% off: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP 🔹 Transcri…

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Episode 185 - Chest Pain - The Next 30 Minutes 43:59

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We're going to take our "Serial Killers" series and continue into the transition from the ambulance to the emergency department. What happens to the patient with chest pain once the ER doctor takes over? How does the workup advance? What imaging is ordered? What labs? Join us to discuss the "next 30 minutes" for the serial killer chest pain patient…

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S7 E1: Best BP Meds; Preventing End-Stage CKD; ADHD & Risky Behaviours 36:08

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Welcome back to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this new season, we chat to Dr Simon Curtis about the upcoming Autumn 2025 Hot Topics course, then discuss three new pieces of research. First, in the Lancet, which are the best anti-hypertensives, what effect does increasing a dose actually have and how good are combina…

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Episode 24 - Travel, Headaches & Dysautonomia: The PCS Struggles No One Talks About 1:08:55

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Welcome to the Concussion Fix Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of concussion recovery, addressing real questions from our community members. Join Dr. Paul Hrkal, Melinda Krynen Hill, and Dr. Cameron Marshall as they share insights and strategies to help you navigate persistent concussion symptoms. In this episode, we celebrat…

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Parenting Making You Both Sick? with Dr. Shimi Kang (Ep 160) 1:21:14

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Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by award-winning psychiatrist and author Dr. Shimi Kang to explore a radical, yet intuitive concept: that play, creativity, and rest aren’t luxuries - they’re medicine. In a world where high-achievers and neurodivergent thinkers are pushed to exhaustion, Dr. Kang unpacks how this cultural mindset leads to burnout, infl…

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How a 70 Year Old Man Recovered His Personality After Devastating Brain Injury

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When Ernie collapsed unconscious on his neighbor's driveway at age 67, doctors quickly addressed his heart condition but missed the devastating brain injury that would steal his personality, trap him in his home, and leave him feeling hopeless. After two and a half years of failed treatments at multiple facilities, this retired healthy man found hi…

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Truth Bombs & Backlash with Kate Colbert (Ep 159) 1:15:33

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After a wave of passionate listener feedback sparked intense conversations behind the scenes, The Bendy Bodies Podcast returns with a candid and heartfelt follow-up. In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by author and communications expert Kate Colbert to openly address the concerns raised about recent content and to set the record straigh…

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Pneumothorax: 5 Pearls Segment

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Time Stamps 02:50 X-ray vs. POCUS vs. CT for pneumothorax diagnosis 07:29 Do all pneumothorax need chest tubes? 11:55 Explaining pneumothorax to patients 14:58 Understanding the pleural drainage system 26:11 Monitoring air leaks with the water seal chamber 32:27 Managing persistent air leaks Sponsor: Oakstone CME’s ACP MKSAP Audio Companion Use the…

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#186 Pneumothorax: 5 Pearls Segment 37:03

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Next time you’re squinting at a chest tube, feel confident you know exactly what to look for and why. Hear it explained in a way that really sticks! 🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME’s ACP MKSAP Audio Companion Use the code "CORE25" for 25% off: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/MKSAP 🔹 Transcript & Show Notes Timestamps: (02:50) | Xray vs. POCUS vs. CT for Pneu…

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The Real Reason You're Not Getting Better After Injury

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Dr. Joseph Schneider reveals what actually happens inside your brain after trauma and why most people never fully recover. When your brain suffers injury, it triggers an inflammatory storm that rewires your entire nervous system, often leaving you with a "new normal" of chronic pain, cognitive issues, and fatigue. Most patients end up managing symp…

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Episode 23 - PCS Recovery Insights: Gut Health, Hormones, Histamine, Symptom Flares & POTS 1:01:10

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Welcome to the Concussion Fix Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of concussion recovery, addressing real questions from members of the Concussion Fix program. Join our experienced clinical team, Dr. Paul Hrkal, Melinda Krynen Hill, and Dr. Cameron Marshall, as they celebrate recent successes in the program and provide valuable in…

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Episode 22 - Brain Fog, Gut Health & Infections: How to Support Your Body Through PCS 1:11:25

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Welcome to the Concussion Fix Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of concussion recovery, focusing on persistent symptoms like brain fog and cognitive challenges. Join our experienced clinical team, Dr. Paul Hrkal and Dr. Cameron Marshall, as they answer real questions from members of the Concussion Fix program. We celebrat…

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Advanced Eye-Tracking Technology Reveals Hidden Brain Function in Real-Time

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Dr. Joseph Schneider partners with Dr. Freddys Garcia from Spryson USA to introduce revolutionary eye-tracking technology that's changing how we diagnose and treat neurological conditions. Using advanced VNG goggles operating at 250 frames per second, they can now detect microscopic eye movements completely invisible during standard bedside examina…

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Discussing Your Feedback: Pain, Autism & hEDS Diagnostic Criteria | Office Hours (Ep 158) 14:00

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In the season five finale of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein reflects on powerful listener feedback and opens up important conversations about language, intent, and identity in medicine. She clarifies the purpose behind episodes on pain neuroscience and mast cells in autism, acknowledges the concerns raised, and discusses the fine lin…

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#185 Neutropenia: 5 Pearls Segment 42:21

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How do you work up neutropenia? When is neutropenia benign? When do neutrophils recover? How can you diagnose neutropenic fever in the first 15 minutes and start antibiotics in the first 60 minutes? Do you always add MRSA coverages? Only Pseudomonas coverage? When do you add fungal coverage? 🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME’s ACP MKSAP Audio Companion Use t…

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Neutropenia: 5 Pearls Segment

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Previous Next Time Stamps 02:24 Pearl 1: Risk Stratification of Neutropenia 11:38 Pearl 2: Workup of Neutropenia 19:46 Pearl 3: Timeline of Neutropenia Recovery 26:56 Pearl 4: Febrile Neutropenia 33:02 Pearl 5: Management of Febrile Neutropenia Sponsor: Oakstone CME’s ACP MKSAP Audio Companion Use the code “CORE25” for 25% off: https://www.coreimpo…

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Can Pain Education Lessen Chronic Pain with Adriaan Louw, DPT? (Ep 156) 1:10:00

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In this illuminating episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with pain neuroscientist and physical therapist Dr. Adriaan Louw to explore the power of education in managing chronic pain. With a passion for helping people understand the "why" behind their symptoms, Dr. Louw breaks down the science of how the brain processes…

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Episode 184 - Recording Video Laryngoscopy In EMS 30:50

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On this episode, the podcast crew discusses the recent introduction of video laryngoscopy with recording capability at MCHD. What device did you use? How did you train? What lessons have you learned? All these and more will be addressed and answered.REFERENCES:1. Zhao, Y., Zang, B., & Wang, Q. (2024). The Effectiveness of Bougie Use on First-Attemp…

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Advanced AI Technology and Regeneration Therapy Transform Brain Recovery

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Dr. Joseph Schneider announces the evolution of Hope Brain and Body Recovery Center into Hope Regeneration Center, featuring innovative additions including medical doctors, nurse practitioners, and cutting-edge regeneration therapies using Wharton's Jelly (Ethically collected) from Methodist Hospital in Texas. He reveals the upcoming installation o…

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Could Your Gut Pain Be EDS-Related? with Dr. Pradeep Chopra (Ep 157) 1:26:20

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In this episode of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down once again with fellow pain specialist Dr. Pradeep Chopra to take listeners on a guided “walk” through the GI tract. From teeth to the stomach and beyond, they uncover how connective tissue disorders like EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes) and HSD (Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder…

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POTS Isn't Just Fast Heart Rate and Why Your Brain Holds the Key

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Dr. Joseph Schneider clears up the confusion between postural orthostatic tension syndrome and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) on My POTS Podcast, explaining why both terms describe the same debilitating condition. He breaks down how POTS affects far more than heart rate, causing dangerous blood pressure drops that lead to fainting…