Busy Brains and Ankle Sprains

Emma Phibbs

Busy Brains and Ankle Sprains is a podcast for anyone navigating the overlap between hypermobility, nervous system overload, chronic tension, and confusion body systems that don't always make sense on paper. Hosted by doctors of physical therapy, Emma and Stephanie, this show blends real clinical scenarios and research-based insight to explore how the brain, body, and connective tissues interact (and sometimes clash). Each episode aims to help listeners build awareness, self-advocacy, and language to start more meaningful conversations. Informational purposes only - not medical advice.

Episodes

  1. 10/19/2025

    Stretching - Why, When, and How Much?

    We've all been told we need to stretch more, but why? Generally the explanation is "because you're tight." But what is tight? Why do you feel tight? For our "Bendies" who always FEEL tight, this episode is for you. Hypermobile individuals feel tension patterns and pain OFTEN. There's a lot more going on than we realize and stretching when the body may be screaming for some other input may not be the best idea, but maybe in the right position and scenario, it's just what you need. The devil is in the infinite details. Hopefully this episode can provide a bit of clarity to the chaos of signals we may be receiving at any time. Especially the ones that are screaming "ahhh stretch me!!!" Tune in to find out what your body may really be saying and begin to decode what those sensations may really mean.

  2. 08/02/2025

    Muscle Spasms

    In this episode of Busy Brains and Ankle Sprains, we dive into the world of muscle spasms. Learn what they are, why they happen, and what your body might be asking for when they strike. We break down the physiology behind these often painful episodes, explore the role of your nervous system, hydration, posture, and stress, and give you actionable tips on how to support your body to prevent future flare-ups. Whether you’re an athlete, a parent, a chronic overthinker (hi, busy brain), or someone with hypermobile joints or connective tissue quirks, this episode helps decode the signals your body is sending so you can move better, feel stronger, and maybe stop doing computer work in a gargoyle pose.

  3. 07/20/2025

    Introduction - The Journey Begins

    Welcome to our podcast. A platform where we piece together some interesting trends that we've been able to observe with over 10 years of being DPTs and after my 20 years of training as an elite figure skater. This episode outlines my journey from skater to PT and how that resulted in the concepts Stephanie and I apply to our therapeutic practice today. Our "brain and ankles" aka our "nervous system and connective tissues" are interdependent. Listen in to understand a little bit more about how the way we feel and think impact each other.

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About

Busy Brains and Ankle Sprains is a podcast for anyone navigating the overlap between hypermobility, nervous system overload, chronic tension, and confusion body systems that don't always make sense on paper. Hosted by doctors of physical therapy, Emma and Stephanie, this show blends real clinical scenarios and research-based insight to explore how the brain, body, and connective tissues interact (and sometimes clash). Each episode aims to help listeners build awareness, self-advocacy, and language to start more meaningful conversations. Informational purposes only - not medical advice.

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