In this very first episode of Loose Joints, Tight Deadlines, I’m taking you through my journey as a student artist with hypermobility. From falling in love with oil painting to pushing my body past its limits, I share how an art competition led to an unexpected injury, a months-long recovery, and ultimately, my hypermobility diagnosis. I'll talk about the highs and lows of working through chronic pain, the moment I realized I could still create, and why I’m no longer afraid to embrace my mobility aids. If you’ve ever had to adapt your passion to your body’s needs, this one’s for you.