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Severe Mental Illness Behind Bars: A Breakdown in Care with Jesse Bogan

In this episode of Psychiatry Bootcamp, Dr. Mark Mullen speaks with Jesse Bogan, journalist with The Marshall Project, about a profound and often invisible failure at the intersection of psychiatry and the criminal legal system: the prolonged incarceration of individuals found incompetent to stand trial without access to timely psychiatric treatment.Using Missouri as a case study, the conversation traces how defendants with severe mental illness can spend months to years in jail awaiting competency evaluations and restoration, despite legal mandates requiring prompt assessment and care. Jesse shares detailed reporting on systemic delays, limited forensic bed capacity, underfunded community mental health services, and pilot programs that have failed to meet the clinical needs of profoundly ill patients.The episode examines ethical and constitutional implications, including potential violations of the Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial, and highlights the human cost of untreated psychosis, mania, and depression in carceral settings. This discussion challenges clinicians to confront how structural failures transform jails into default psychiatric holding facilities and asks what role psychiatry must play in reform. Takeaways: Incompetency to stand trial creates legal limbo. Defendants may be jailed for years while their criminal cases are paused, awaiting psychiatric treatment that is legally required but operationally unavailable.Jails are not treatment settings. Severe mental illness often worsens during prolonged incarceration, reducing the likelihood of competency restoration and increasing morbidity and mortality.Systemic underfunding drives criminalization. Gaps in outpatient care, involuntary treatment mechanisms, and forensic infrastructure funnel untreated patients into the justice system.Competency restoration programs have limits. Jail-based and mobile models often fail for patients who are too psychotic or disorganized to engage meaningfully in treatment.This is a national problem. While Missouri is highlighted, similar backlogs and constitutional concerns exist across the United States and internationally. SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat the Boards⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boot camp listeners now get FREE access to over 4400 exam-style questions) Cozy Earth: Start the New Year off right and give your home the luxury it deserves, and make home the best part of life. Head to http://www.cozyearth.com and use my code BOOTCAMP for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here! Learn more and get transcripts for EVERY episode at https://www.psychiatrybootcamp.com/ For Sales Inquiries & Ad Rates, Please Contact:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sales@Human-Content.Com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with HumanContent on Socials: @humancontentpods Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1 h 5 min
5 FEB

The Biggest Mistake in EDS Care and How to Fix It with Dr. Ina Stephens & Dr. Dacre Knight (Ep 182)

What would it look like if people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome finally had a true medical home? In this episode of Bendy Bodies, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by Dr. Ina Stephens and Dr. Dacre Knight to share the story behind the newly launched University of Virginia Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Center, how it came to be, why it was urgently needed, and what makes it fundamentally different from traditional models of care. The conversation explores the power of integrative, multidisciplinary care, the consequences of fragmented systems, and why early recognition, especially in pediatric patients, can profoundly change lifelong outcomes. Dr. Stephens and Dr. Knight discuss what patients can expect when seeking care at UVA, how research and clinical care are being built together, and why clinician education is essential to closing long-standing gaps in EDS care. The episode also features a major announcement: a new collaboration between Bendy Bodies and the UVA EDS Center, uniting global patient education with academic medicine to help reshape how connective tissue disorders are understood, taught, and treated worldwide. For anyone searching for what meaningful progress in EDS care could look like, this conversation offers a glimpse of what’s possible. Takeaways: EDS care is most effective when it’s coordinated, not scattered across disconnected specialties. Early diagnosis, particularly in children, can prevent years of physical and emotional harm. An “EDS home” model helps reduce gaslighting, burnout, and fragmented care. Academic medicine is beginning to catch up, creating space for evidence-informed, compassionate treatment. Education itself is a form of care, benefiting both patients and clinicians navigating complex conditions. Find the episode transcript here. Want to learn more about the UVA EDS Center? For Appointments and Questions: RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org UVA EDS: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic UVA EDS FAQ: https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health Want more Dr. Dacre Knight? https://x.com/knidac Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www\.bendybodiespodcast\.com/⁠⁠. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!⁠⁠ Learn more about Human Content at ⁠⁠⁠http://www\.human-content\.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠sales@human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1 h 12 min
16/09/2025

Leah Garcés

In this episode of Moby Pod, Moby, Lindsay, and Bagel talk with Leah Garcés, CEO of Mercy for Animals and author of Transfarmation: The Movement to Free Us from Factory Farming. Leah shares her early experiences with animals, her journey into activism, and how she found a path to turn her passion into a lifelong career. She discusses her groundbreaking work with farmers to transition away from factory farming, offering hopeful solutions for animals, people, and the planet. Together, they explore the challenges, opportunities, and inspiring stories that shape today’s animal rights movement. Purchase Leah’s book here. Follow Mercy for Animals on Instagram: Follow The Transfarmation Project on Instagram: Follow Leah on Instagram

16/09/2025

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1 h 32 min
29 GEN

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: The Diagnosis Most Doctors Miss with Dr. Lawrence Afrin (Ep 181)

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is one of the most misunderstood, and underrecognized, conditions in modern medicine. In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by Dr. Lawrence Afrin, one of the world’s leading experts on mast cell disease, to unpack why MCAS is so often missed, why tryptase alone is not enough to diagnose it, and how this condition may be driving chronic inflammation, neurologic symptoms, psychiatric symptoms, and even hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) in some patients. They talk about why MCAS can look completely different from one person to the next, how mast cells influence nearly every system in the body, and why so many patients are told “nothing is wrong” despite being profoundly unwell. We also explore emerging treatments, including GLP-1 medications, and what the future of MCAS research may hold. If you or your patients live with complex, multisystem symptoms that don’t fit neatly into one diagnosis, this conversation may change how you see everything. Takeaways: MCAS rarely looks like classic allergy, which is why it’s so often overlooked. Normal tryptase does not rule out mast cell disease, despite what many clinicians believe. Chronic multisystem inflammation is the biggest red flag for MCAS. MCAS may help explain hypermobile EDS in some patients, not as a genetic collagen defect but as an immune-driven process. New therapies are discussed, offering real hope for improved quality of life. Find the episode transcript here. Want more Dr. Lawrence Afrin? http://www.aimcenterpm.com Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www\.bendybodiespodcast\.com/⁠⁠. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!⁠⁠ Learn more about Human Content at ⁠⁠⁠http://www\.human-content\.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠sales@human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1 h 33 min
12 GEN

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Psychiatry with Dr. Allen Frances

Psychiatry stands at the threshold of one of its greatest disruptions, the rise of artificial intelligence. In this episode, Dr. Mark Mullen speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, Professor Emeritus and former Chair of Psychiatry at Duke University and Chair of the DSM-IV Task Force, about the clinical, ethical, and societal implications of AI’s rapid entry into mental health care. Drawing from his recent paper in the British Journal of Psychiatry (August 2025), Dr. Frances explores how psychotherapy chatbots have already become the world’s most widely used form of therapy, often beneficial for mild distress but profoundly dangerous for severe mental illness. The discussion examines where chatbots outperform human therapists, where they fail catastrophically, and how clinicians can adapt their practices in anticipation of hybrid human-AI models. Dr. Frances also warns of broader threats, privacy loss, manipulation, and the potential use of AI for political or psychological control This conversation challenges clinicians to approach AI with both curiosity and caution, recognizing its utility while defending the irreplaceable humanity of psychiatric care. Takeaways: AI in psychiatry is no longer hypothetical. Over one billion people now engage with chatbots for therapy or companionship, exceeding all human clinicians combined. Clinical utility is bifurcated. AI can enhance care for mild distress but poses major risks for psychosis, suicidality, and eating disorders. Validation over truth. Chatbots are programmed to please users, not challenge delusions, amplifying psychosis, mania, and self-harm behaviors. Privacy and ethics lag behind innovation. Conversations with chatbots may not be confidential, raising serious HIPAA and legal concerns. Hybrid models are inevitable. Future psychiatrists must integrate AI tools safely, focus on severely ill populations, and preserve the relational aspects machines can’t replicate. References: AI Chatbots: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (Frances' column in Psychiatric Times): https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/series/ai-chatbots-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly Warning: AI Chatbots will soon dominate psychotherapy (Frances' feature in the British Journal of Psychiatry): https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/DBE883D1E089006DFD07D0E09A2D1FB3/S0007125025103802a.pdf/warning_ai_chatbots_will_soon_dominate_psychotherapy.pdf SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SimplePractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Now with AI documentation! Exclusive 7 day free trial and 50% off four months) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat the Boards⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boot camp listeners now get FREE access to over 4400 exam-style questions) Go to Cozy Earth now for a Buy One Get One Free Pajama Offer from 1/25-2/8! Yes, go to cozyearth.com they are doing a BOGO pajama promo. Just use my Code: BOOTCAMPBOGO Learn more and get transcripts for EVERY episode at https://www.psychiatrybootcamp.com/ For Sales Inquiries & Ad Rates, Please Contact:⁠⁠⁠⁠Sales@Human-Content.Com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with HumanContent on Socials: @humancontentpods Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Human Content⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46 min
28/07/2025

Functional Neurological Disorders: Modern Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management | Dr. Caitlin Adams

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) sits at the crossroads of neurology and psychiatry and for many clinicians, it’s still one of the most challenging diagnoses to understand, explain, and treat. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Caitlin Adams, psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital, for a deep dive into how to recognize, diagnose, and manage FND using a modern, evidence-based, and patient-centered approach.We trace the evolution of the diagnosis from hysteria to conversion disorder to today’s understanding of FND and explore what neuroscience now tells us about how these symptoms arise. Dr. Adams breaks down the myths around voluntary control, shows how to make a positive diagnosis based on key exam findings like Hoover’s sign, tremor variability, and seizure features distinguishing PNES from epilepsy, and shares how to communicate the diagnosis in a way that reduces stigma and builds engagement. We also unpack the biopsychosocial model of FND: the predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors that keep symptoms alive and how to intervene through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), specialized physical therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches. Takeaways: FND is a positive diagnosis, not a diagnosis of exclusion. Key findings like Hoover’s sign and tremor variability distinguish functional from organic presentations.Symptoms are not “faked.” FND symptoms are involuntary and arise from disrupted brain networks controlling movement, sensation, and perception.How you explain the diagnosis matters. Patients do better when clinicians validate symptoms, offer clear language, and emphasize that FND is common and treatable.Treatment is multidisciplinary. Evidence-based care combines psychoeducation, CBT, and physiotherapy that retrains motor and sensory patterns.Chronic cases require flexibility. Reassess the diagnosis, re-engage the patient, and adjust treatment around functional goals, not full symptom elimination. Key References: Incidence and prevalence of functional neurological disorder: a systematic review (Finkelstein 2025) Neurosymptoms.org Cognitive behavioural therapy for adults with dissociative seizures (CODES): a pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled trial- (Goldstein 2020) FND Hope Overcoming Functional Neurological Symptoms Workbook (Williams) SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SimplePractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Now with AI documentation! Exclusive 7 day free trial and 50% off four months) ⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat the Boards⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boot camp listeners now get FREE access to over 4400 exam-style questions) Learn more and get transcripts for EVERY episode at https://www.psychiatrybootcamp.com/ For Sales Inquiries & Ad Rates, Please Contact:⁠⁠⁠Sales@Human-Content.Com⁠⁠⁠ Connect with HumanContent on Socials: @humancontentpods Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠Human Content⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28/07/2025

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51 min
26 GEN

Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment in Modern Psychiatry with Dr. Dinah Miller

In this episode of Psychiatry Bootcamp, Dr. Mark Mullen is joined by Dr. Dinah Miller, psychiatrist, writer, and author of Committed: The Battle Over Involuntary Psychiatric Care, for a rigorous examination of civil commitment and involuntary treatment in modern psychiatry. The conversation explores the legal structures underlying involuntary hospitalization, medication over objection, and outpatient civil commitment, while highlighting the profound ethical tensions between patient autonomy, public safety, and clinical responsibility. Dr. Miller traces the historical evolution of involuntary care, examines why state systems vary so widely, and explains why outcomes data remain limited and difficult to interpret. Listeners will gain a framework for understanding the competing advocacy groups shaping policy, the real-world consequences of emergency department boarding and bed shortages, and the psychological impact involuntary care can have on patients long after discharge. The episode also addresses language, stigma, and how psychiatrists can practice humane, ethically grounded care even when coercion is unavoidable. This is a sober, thoughtful discussion of one of psychiatry’s most challenging responsibilities. Takeaways: Civil commitment is distinct from forensic commitment, yet often conflated in public discourse and policy discussions. Evidence linking involuntary treatment to improved public safety is limited, in part due to ethical and methodological constraints on research. System failures (bed shortages, ED boarding, lack of housing) amplify the harms of coercive care, even when clinically justified. Outpatient commitment models vary widely, with New York’s AOT program offering one of the most studied but resource-intensive approaches. How psychiatrists communicate, document, and set boundaries during involuntary care profoundly affects patient trust and future engagement. SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SimplePractice.com/bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Now with AI documentation! Exclusive 7 day free trial and 50% off four months) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Beat the Boards⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Boot camp listeners now get FREE access to over 4400 exam-style questions) Cozy Earth: Start the New Year off right and give your home the luxury it deserves, and make home the best part of life. Head to http://www.cozyearth.com and use my code BOOTCAMP for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here! Learn more and get transcripts for EVERY episode at https://www.psychiatrybootcamp.com/ For Sales Inquiries & Ad Rates, Please Contact:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sales@Human-Content.Com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with HumanContent on Socials: @humancontentpods Produced by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Human Content⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1 h
18/06/2020

11. Understanding Hypermobility Disorders with Linda Bluestein, M.D.

In this episode, guest co-host Jennifer Milner interviews Bendy Bodies’ own host, Dr. Linda Bluestein! Hypermobility disorders can be frustratingly hard to diagnose or even define. From symptomatic joint laxity to connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) or Marfan Syndrome, the umbrella of hypermobility disorders covers a number of conditions and up-to-date information can be hard to find. Bendy Bodies' host, Linda Bluestein, M.D., shares her expertise with Jennifer Milner in this episode, opening up on how she turned the challenge of her own hypermobility disorder into a blessing for others as she made working with hypermobility disorders into her life’s work. Dr. Bluestein breaks down the different types of hypermobility, discusses the difference between signs and symptoms, and outlines some hallmark signs of connective tissue disorders. Be sure to listen to this incredibly informative episode! Learn more about Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD at our website and be sure to follow us on social media: Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com and www.BendyBodiesPodcast.com Instagram: @hypermobilitymd Twitter: @hypermobilityMD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hypermobilityMD/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hypermobilityMD/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/ And follow guest co-host Jennifer at the links below: Website: www.jennifer-milner.com Instagram: @jennifer.milner Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifermilnerbodiesinmotion/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18/06/2020

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29 min
18/09/2025

EDS Foot and Ankle issues with Dr. Patrick Agnew (Ep 162)

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 EDS and HSD (Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders). From failed orthotics to unnecessary surgeries, they break down the biggest foot myths and offer practical advice for building stability, choosing footwear, and getting the right help before things spiral. This conversation will change the way you walk, literally and metaphorically. Takeaways Patrick Agnew explains why the “fallen arch” theory doesn’t always apply to hypermobile bodies and what to focus on instead.Learn when foot surgery helps, when it hurts, and why many EDS patients should think twice before going under the knife.Not all orthotics are created equal. Agnew shares why many fail—and how to find support that works with (not against) your anatomy.Chronic ankle injuries may signal more than weakness—they could be your body’s way of screaming for a new approach.Forget the trends. Discover how to pick footwear that supports your unique structure without creating more dysfunction. Want more Dr. Patrick Agnew? YT: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPTK1lhGuP0⁠ FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068257805669 Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: ⁠⁠https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/⁠⁠. YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd⁠⁠ To check out all of my favorite products, please click on this link: ⁠https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/productswelove Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/⁠⁠. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!⁠⁠ Learn more about Human Content at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠sales@human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18/09/2025

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1 h 27 min
15 GEN

Chronic Pain, Focus, and the Brain Shift Psychedelics Reveal with Dr. Shimi Kang (Ep 179)

In this expansive and deeply affirming conversation, Linda Bluestein and Shimi Kang explore a powerful idea: true healing comes from connection, not control—especially when living with chronic pain, nervous system dysregulation, or complex, overlapping conditions. They unpack the neuroscience of emotional regulation and why chronic pain so often disrupts attention, focus, and cognitive flexibility—issues frequently labeled as “brain fog” or misattributed solely to mood or motivation. The discussion also dives into the growing recognition of overlap between neurodivergence and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, exploring how sensory sensitivity, pain, autonomic stress, and dopamine dysregulation may be biologically intertwined. The conversation examines how constant tech stimulation and dopamine overload can further impair resilience, focus, and emotional regulation, particularly in already taxed nervous systems. They also explore emerging research on psychedelic-assisted therapies, including how substances like psilocybin may help unlock stored trauma, shift pain pathways, and support nervous system recalibration. From the culture of medicine to the lived experience of chronic illness, they name the often-unspoken role of shame in blocking connection, care, and recovery—inviting listeners to rethink how we relate to our bodies, our brains, and what it truly means to heal. Takeaways: How chronic pain and nervous system stress impair focus, attention, and executive function The emerging connection between neurodivergence (e.g.; ADHD, autism, dyscalculia, dysgraphia etc.) and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes Why dopamine overload—from phones, apps, and constant stimulation—can worsen pain and emotional regulation How psychedelic-assisted therapies may help release stored trauma and alter pain pathways Why unspoken shame in medicine and chronic illness interferes with healing and connection Why whole-person healing requires honoring the brain–body–nervous system connection Find the episode transcript here. Want more Dr. Shimi Kang? https://x.com/drshimikang https://www.instagram.com/drshimikang/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/drshimikang/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfqNKUKkxgM8M7Psn2f8fPA https://www.linkedin.com/in/drshimikang/?originalSubdomain=ca Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www\.bendybodiespodcast\.com/⁠⁠. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!⁠⁠ Learn more about Human Content at ⁠⁠⁠http://www\.human-content\.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠sales@human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1 h 20 min

For Humans, By Humans