In this episode, we chat with Josine van Paassen, an adaptive athlete and researcher from the Netherlands. Josine shares her experience living with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), an invisible illness that significantly impacts her daily life and athletic pursuits. She discusses the barriers adaptive athletes face, from financial and transportation issues to the psychological fear of movement (kinesiophobia).
Josine reflects on the challenges of having an invisible disability and the misconceptions that come with it. Additionally, she highlights the importance of adaptive sports in improving health and building community.
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