Show notes
In this episode, Nikki is joined by PA and nutrition coach Stormy Weather to talk what it's like to be a hypermobile competitive athlete and navigating the medical system with hypermobility, POTS, and MCAS. Topics covered: Why being high-functioning and athletic often works against you when you're trying to get support from medical providers. The mindset shifts required to train at a high level while also accommodating the symptoms and limitations that hypermobility presents with. Why it's so difficult to get treatment and care within the medical system when you have symptomatic hypermobility. Connect with Stormy Weather Stormy's Instagram: @stormywtr Show Your Work Nutrition Instagram: @showyourworknutrition Website: https://www.showyourwork.net/ Connect with Nikki Naab-Levy Instagram: @naablevyfitness Website: naablevy.com Get your FREE personalized strength plan! Naablevynaablevy.com/free-strength-plan Get your free macros and calories calculator + guide: NaablevyMacros Made Simple - NaabLevy Episode Timestamps: 00:00 | Stormy's background: PA, nutrition coach, and competitive masters athlete 05:38 | Modifying your training goals as a competitive athlete with symptomatic hypermobility and long Covid 08:39 | The boom-bust training cycle: managing flares without losing your fitness 16:17 | Experiences with MCAS, dysautonomia, and potential medication options for hypermobility comorbidities 30:34 | Low dose naltrexone: How it works and why it's gaining traction for hypermobility 38:07 | Getting care on the fringes when the standard system has nothing for you 40:08 | Navigating the medical system with hypermobility 53:35 | Options to managing rib subluxations
