70 - Highly Sensitive People, Neurodivergency, ADHD & Advocacy: Donna Irene

On this episode, Donna Irene talks about her experience with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and related conditions. Donna is a travel photographer with hEDS from Miami, FL and soon to be in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She picked up a camera at the age of 13 and since then her camera has taken her to 5 continents and 40 countries. Since her diagnosis in 2022 she has become an advocate for women with invisible disabilities and shares about her journey on social media. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicandcapable TikTok: chronicandcapable Dr. Rodney Grahame quote: https://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/function-despite-pain/4/?singlepage=1 Dermal fibroblast article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36552803/

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Hypermobility Happy Hour is the first podcast exclusively dedicated to discussing hypermobility conditions including hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Guests on the Hypermobility Happy Hour have included world renowned physicians, patient advocates, researchers, and individuals living with hypermobility. Listen in as we examine a wide range of topics, including treatment options for hypermobility disorders and ways to improve the doctor-patient relationship. The information provided on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not for the diagnosis or treatment for any individual. Hypermobility conditions can be complex and difficult to treat and it is extremely important to work with trained medical specialists for any diagnosis or treatment.