Two Bendy Mommas

Hacking Hypermobility

Health EN ↓ 43 episodes

Hi! We’re Luna and Shelli, also known as The Two Bendy Mommas. We talk about the lived experience of those affected by the inherited connective tissue disorders, and its intersection with neurodiversity, elevating marginalized and intersectional voices for our community. Please note: Hacking Hypermobility is produced in its entirety by three disabled women in various stages of life and parenting adventures. New episodes are typically released biweekly from January through July.

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Two Bendy Mommas

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Aug 1, 2025

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Episodes

2.7 April, Autism, and Intersectionality - Part Two 25.04.2024

Meet Jesenia - Creator of Neurospicy Networking

2.6 April, Autism, and Intersectionality 11.04.2024

Filmed on location at the Omni Nashville on November 10, 2023 Contact LyricalShkspr at lyricalshkspr@gmail.com and purchase her books here: Linktr.ee/lyricalshkspr

2.5 All the Love for Charm City 28.03.2024

The Bendy Mommas are still on Spring Break and will return in two weeks with new episodes!

2.4 Disability Rights and TikTok 14.03.2024

In this mini episode, The Bendy Mommas discuss why TikTok is important for building communities. In the US, find your elected representatives: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials Keep up with the US Government here: https://www.c-span.org/

2.3 Year in Review 2023 - Neurodivergent Edition 29.02.2024

The Bendy Mommas discuss the news about neurodivergence from the year 2023.  Luna and Shelli’s 2023 wrap-up has all the news you missed pertinent to ADHD and ASD. If you have any questions or comments for future episodes please send us a message (voice, audio, or video) to tiffany@hackinghypermobility.com Be sure to give us permission to use your name

2.2 Year in Review 2023 - Hypermobility Edition 15.02.2024

The Bendy Mommas continue the second season with a review of Zebra news from 2023.  Luna and Shelli’s wrap-up has all the news you missed pertinent to Hypermobility and the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for future episode topics, please send us a message (voice, audio, or video) to tiffany@hackinghypermobility.com or info@hackinghypermobility.com Be s...

2.1 The One Where We Come Back 01.02.2024

Oh hi! The Bendy Mommas are back and we have lots of exciting things in store for 2024!

1.11 The One With The Crossover 17.05.2023

***A Very Special Episode*** Enjoy this little treat while the Two Bendy Mommas work on their plan for Season Two! Have an idea? Send us an email - info@hackinghypermobility.com Many thanks to Dr. Rebecca Land at Kennedy Krieger's Center for Autism and Related Disorders. For direct access to the interview included in this episode, please click https://vimeo.com/813334001 For more information a...

1.10 Year in Review 2022 - Zebra Edition 02.02.2023

NOTE: Hacking Hypermobility UNMASKED - We opted to leave all of our stumbling, umms, and off-topic squirrelling in this episode. As a result, the episode is 3 hours long!  This episode is also the season one finale. The Bendy Mommas are going to enjoy a hiatus for a little bit before we buckle down and solidify plans for season two. Keep up with us on our socials in the mean time! ----- The B...

1.09 Let's have a little fun 29.01.2023

Join the Two Bendy Mommas as they answer some fun questions. Shelli's daughter joins in the fun to play MC. 

1.08 A Conversation with a Late Diagnosed Woman, Interview 2 23.01.2023

The Bendy Mommas continue their conversation on late diagnosis. Resources and References: “Neurodivergent: What is It?” Cleveland Clinic Health Library https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23154-neurodivergent Csecs JLL, Iodice V, Rae CL, Brooke A, Simmons R, Quadt L, Savage GK, Dowell NG, Prowse F, Themelis K, Mathias CJ, Critchley HD, Eccles JA. Joint Hypermobility Links Neurodivergenc...

1.07 A Conversation with a Late Diagnosed Woman, Interview 1 02.01.2023

A Conversation with a Late Diagnosed Woman, Interview 1 Summary: Join us for a more casual conversation to get to know your hosts of the Hacking Hypermobility Podcast. Luna and Shelli sit down to talk about their own experiences with neurodivergence. Resources and References: “Neurodivergent: What is It?” Cleveland Clinic Health Library https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23154-neurodiv...

1.06 Hypermobility Assessment - Diagnostic Checklist Criterion 3 16.12.2022

In this episode, the Bendy Mommas discuss the 3rd and final criterion on the hEDS diagnostic checklist which includes 3 key points that exclude other diagnoses.

1.05 Hypermobility Assessment: Criterion 2 of the 2017 Diagnostic Checklist 30.11.2022

Show Notes Episode 1.05 Diagnosis of Hypermobility / Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: Criterion 2-3 Resources mentioned in this episode are listed and linked here.

1.04 Hypermobility Assessment: All About Beighton 10.10.2022

Show Notes Episode 1.04 Diagnosis of Hypermobility / Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes: Criterion 1: The Beighton Score Resources mentioned in this episode are listed and linked here: https://www.hackinghypermobility.com/post/show-notes-episode-1-04

1.03 Barriers to Diagnosis and Care 20.09.2022

In this episode we discuss the barriers you may come across during your  diagnostic journey and understanding the cause of your hypermobility disorder. Some of these barriers are more internal, while others are external to you, therefore making them even more difficult to address. Part 1 - Luna and Shelli discuss the internal and external barriers Parts 2 & 3 - Luna and Shelli share the a...

1.02 Overview of the Diagnostic Process 19.08.2022

In this episode we discuss preparing to see a doctor for an evaluation of hypermobility and the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes in general. Hop over to our blog to see the full list of resources, books, articles, and tools mentioned in this episode and to find your homework! https://www.hackinghypermobility.com/post/show-notes-episode-1-02

1.01 Introducing the Hacking Hypermobility Podcast 01.08.2022

Have you ever been told you were hypermobile, double jointed, or super bendy? Were you singled out for the cool party tricks you could do with your fingers, shoulders, and elbows?  Show Notes Episode 1.01 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2022. Selected Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue and Disability. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.o...

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