For this episode of Zebra Talks, I got to chat with Jeannie DiBon about the unique needs of the bendy body when it comes to exercise. Jeannie's contributions to the hypermobility community have been huge for me and many other bendy people the world over, so we are fortunate to have her with us on Zebra Talks! 
 
Some highlights of this episode include:
Jeannie's personal story about managing life with hEDS and regaining health after a low point
The central role that meditation and daily rest have played in Jeannie's self care
Insight into some of the key principles of Jeannie's Integral Movement Method
The importance of starting any movement practice by cultivating a sense of safety
How pain science informed Jeannie's to working with hypermobile clients
The challenge of not having a whole lot of evidence on "best practices" for hypermobile exercise
The importance of working towards heavier loading of tissues at the right time
Why the standard approach to exercise doesn't usually work for bendy people
Tips on avoiding the common "boom and bust" exercise cycle
Why Jeannie is hopeful about the future of research into hypermobility syndromes 

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