What if the fatigue you feel isn’t just “tiredness”—but the result of an entirely different physiological state? In this riveting episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein sits down with Dr. Brayden P. Yellman of the Bateman Horne Center to explore ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome)—a misunderstood condition that masquerades as general exhaustion but goes much deeper. Together, they unravel the hidden markers of post-exertional malaise, explain how upright posture can quietly sabotage your day, and discuss the mysterious collapse of energy systems that no blood test can catch. With no known biomarker, diagnosis is a clinical puzzle—and one too often dismissed. Dr. Yellman also explores emerging theories around brainstem tension, tethered cord syndrome, mast cell activation, and how some surgeries may reset the body in unexpected ways. If you've been chasing answers for fatigue, brain fog, or unexplained crashes, this episode may finally connect the dots you didn’t know existed. 🎥 Note: You may notice a few choppy moments in this video due to our guest’s frame rate, but the conversation is so valuable, we knew we had to share it with you. Thanks for your understanding! Takeaways: Fatigue might not be what you think—and your body may be operating in a totally different mode. Your upright posture could be silently draining your energy every hour of the day. A “normal” MRI doesn’t mean your nervous system is functioning normally. Could your symptoms be the result of your brainstem being pulled—literally? The most revealing test? It might be one you do at home... and it doesn’t involve a lab. Chapters 00:00 Understanding ME/CFS and Dysautonomia 00:36 Introduction to Dr. Braden Yeoman 02:44 Core Clinical Criteria for ME/CFS 09:19 Post-Exertional Malaise and Functional Impairment 33:19 Trusting Clinical Medicine Over Extensive Testing 36:03 Genetic Testing and Hypermobile Spectrum Disorders 38:30 Neuroanatomical Complications and Treatments 55:25 Research and Future Directions in ME/CFS YouTube video mentioned in the episode: Connect with YOUR Hypermobility Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! Learn about Dr. Brayden P. Yellman Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: LinkedIn: BlueSky: Website: Keep up to date with the HypermobilityMD: Shop my Amazon store Twitter: LinkedIn: Facebook: Blog: Learn more about Human Content at Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: sales@ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links. **Disclaimer:** The content shared in this video is meant for general information only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always speak with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or treatment plan. The information presented here should not be used as a replacement for professional medical guidance. Any mentions of specific products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.