Teaching Dance with EDS: An Inspiring Journey of Adaptation and Resilience with Sami Leyde

In this episode of the Chronically Positive Podcast, I sit down with Sami Leyde, a chronic illness advocate and dance teacher. We dive into her journey with chronic pain, her experiences with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and POTS, and how she’s adapted her teaching methods to accommodate her health challenges. Together, we explore the importance of community, resilience, and finding a balance between mental and physical health.

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Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:11 Meet Sami Leyde: Advocate, Content Creator, and Dancer
01:22 Sami's Journey with Chronic Pain
03:28 Discovering EDS and POTS
04:06 Managing a Dance Studio with Chronic Illness
07:36 Sharing Her Story Online
15:23 Family and Genetic Connections
20:24 Adapting and Overcoming Challenges
28:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts