# Hypermobility Changes More Than Your Joints – The Hidden Link Between Chronic Illness, POTS, and Neurodivergence with Dr. Aaron Hartman | Hypermobility | E154

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Published: 2026-06-19T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

🔥 What if one of the most overlooked factors in chronic illness isn't an infection, hormone imbalance, or autoimmune condition... but the connective tissue you're born with? Read UnCurable to explore a deeper perspective on why seemingly unrelated symptoms may share common root causes. What if hypermobility is the hidden link connecting many of today's most complex health conditions? In this minisode of Made for Health, Dr. Aaron Hartman introduces hypermobility, a surprisingly common but frequently overlooked trait that may influence everything from chronic pain and fatigue to POTS, mast cell activation, neurodivergence, autoimmune conditions, and digestive health. He explains that hypermobility exists on a spectrum. For some people, it may contribute to athletic performance, flexibility, and enhanced physical abilities. For others, it can create vulnerabilities that affect connective tissue, nervous system regulation, healing, immune function, and overall resilience. The episode explores why connective tissue plays a much larger role in health than most people realize and how hypermobility may help explain why certain individuals are more susceptible to chronic symptoms, environmental triggers, infections, and inflammatory conditions. Key Topics Covered What hypermobility is and why it affects far more than just the joints The difference between hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Why hypermobility exists on a spectrum How connective tissue influences the nervous system, healing, and inflammation The relationship between hypermobility and neurodivergence Why hypermobility may be associated with ADHD, autism, and other neurological differences The connection between hypermobility and POTS How mast cell activation and hypermobility frequently overlap Why hyp…

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