The POTScast
A frank discussion of all things POTS
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Learn about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Gain insight from other patients and from top POTS practitioners. Our goal is to raise awareness, nurture community, and empower patients with information and practical skills for living better with this chronic invisible illness. If you are living with POTS, you are not alone! You can learn more about POTS by listening to our groundbreaking POTScast anywhere, anytime. Learn more by following our social media accounts @standinguptopots or use the links at the bottom of this page.
The POTScast has been divided into several series to appeal to a broad audience. We try to minimize and define the medical jargon in each episode to make these as easy to understand as possible. We hope that you will join us weekly for a new episode!
Seeking guests to appear on The POTScast
- POTS Diaries allows POTS Patients or their family members to share their personal POTS journey. Tell our podcast listeners about your personal experience with POTS in a 20-30 minute interview to help us raise awareness about the diversity of symptoms, quality of life, and treatments for POTS patients.
- POTS Practitioners is for Healthcare Practitioners. Specializing in the treatment of POTS and associated disorders, these practitioners will share their expertise with our listeners.
- POTS Matters is for Experts in Fields that Might Benefit the POTS Community. These experts are not practitioners, but have some professional advice that might help folks in the POTS community.
- Suggestion Box! Do you have an idea for an episode of The POTScast or a healthcare practitioner that you would like to nominate to be a guest on the show? Please submit your ideas!
Episode Series
POTS Diaries
Personal stories and experiences from POTS patients and family members, sharing their journeys living with POTS.
POTS Practitioners
Medical providers discuss diagnosis, treatment options, and management strategies for POTS and related conditions.
POTS Matters
Featuring researchers, advocates, and others serving the POTS community through various initiatives and support.
POTS Basics
Essential information about POTS fundamentals, from Dr. Cathy Pedersen.
Mast Cell Matters
Guest-hosted by Dr. Tania Dempsey, focusing on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and its connection to POTS.
Topics
Alternative Therapies Autoimmunity Autonomic Nervous System COVID Concussions/Brain Injury Daily Life with POTS Exercise Fatigue Functional Medicine Gastrointestinal Hypermobility or Hypermobile EDS Infections International Guests Legal Issues MCAS ME/CFS Medication Mental health Mold Neurological Nutrition Occupational Therapy Pain Parenting Pediatric Care Physical Therapy Pregnancy Relationships Research Findings School/Work Accomodations Service Dogs Sleep Small Fiber Neuropathy Symptoms Testing Treatments Triggers or Causes Vaccine Reactions Vagus NerveEpisodes
June 10, 2025
Cardiologist Alexis Cutchins on MCAS, POTS, venous outflow/pelvic congestion syndromes, MALS and more with Dr. Tania Dempsey on Mast Cell Matters
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April 22, 2025
POTS Diaries with Megan - finding the right doctor made all the difference
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April 15, 2025
MCAS in developmental & behavioral pediatrics with Donna Kirchoff, MD, FAAP: Mast Cell Matters with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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March 11, 2025
Ayurvedic approach with Gillian Ehrlich, DNP, ARNP: Mast Cell Matters with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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March 04, 2025
Drug excipients and label inconsistencies with Data Scientist Mike Brook
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February 25, 2025
Mechanisms and treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms with Tena McLarty PMHNP-C, FNP-C
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February 17, 2025
Erica on her surgeries, search, stent, and solution that finally worked…DNRS
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February 13, 2025
Dr. Michael Ruscio on SIBO and gut health as drivers of MCAS: Mast Cell Matters with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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February 05, 2025
Provider Profiles: Dr. Leonard Weinstock and his most important patient, Max
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January 26, 2025
Lisa on living independently with POTS, blindness, and an intuitive Pomeranian
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January 21, 2025
Dr. Derik Anderson, DC, DSN, DCP on interconnections between hypermobility, POTS, MCAS, autoimmunity, dysbiosis
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January 14, 2025
"Primary care without the Gaslighting" with Danielle Lazarowitz, Dr. Jen Rubin & Dr. Kate Eisenberg
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January 08, 2025
Designing the Uplift compression device with Kishen Mitra and Sameer Kunte
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EPISODE 237
December 22, 2024
Great Resources from The Dysautonomia Project with Dr. June Bryant, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC and Cheryl Faber
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EPISODE 236
December 17, 2024
Angela on MALS surgery, vascular compressions and more
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EPISODE 235
December 09, 2024
Heart Expert Joseph Anew on Mast Cell Matters with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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EPISODE 232
November 16, 2024
Dr. Steve Smith’s research update on treating pelvic venous disorders (and how it helps POTS and related syndromes)
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EPISODE 229
October 27, 2024
Hormones and MCAS with Dr. Dempsey, Mast Cell Matters: Deep Dives on MCAS
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EPISODE 225
October 01, 2024
Mold Remediation Expert Michael Rubino - Mast Cell Matters with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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EPISODE 224
September 24, 2024
Dr. Dempsey on Mold/Mycotoxin Illness: Mast Cell Matters
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EPISODE 223
September 17, 2024
Nutrition for brain health with Erik Reis, DC, DACNB, CBIS
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EPISODE 221
September 03, 2024
Dr. Dempsey on Infections: Mast Cell Matters with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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EPISODE 220
August 27, 2024
S. founded the support organization she wished she’d had
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EPISODE 219
August 20, 2024
Hope for neurologic pain with Katinka van der Merwe, DC
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EPISODE 218
August 13, 2024
Dr. Jill Carnahan’s new book and film and approach to MCAS: MCAS Matters with Tania Dempsey, MD
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EPISODE 215
July 23, 2024
Intensive Pain/Exercise Programs for POTS with Dr. Cathy Pederson
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EPISODE 213
July 09, 2024
Breast Implants and MCAS Insights with Surgeon Eva Nagy: MCAS Matters with Tania Dempsey, MD
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EPISODE 211
June 25, 2024
Dr. Dempsey answers MORE listener questions as part of MCAS Matters with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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EPISODE 209
June 11, 2024
Dr. Kelly McCann’s Functional/Integrative/Environmental Medicine Approach to MCAS - Mast Cell Matters with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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EPISODE 207
May 28, 2024
Dr. Neil Nathan on Mold and MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey - Mast Cell Matters
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EPISODE 206
May 21, 2024
Brianne Dressen on science-based support for COVID-19 vaccine injured
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May 13, 2024
Your vote can raise awareness and funds - with (the very strong) Dr. Tania Dempsey
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EPISODE 205
May 07, 2024
Dr. Julie Maamari on perioperative considerations for complex patients
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EPISODE 203
April 23, 2024
Humor in Chronic Illness with DoodleThru Creators Mike & Jill Brook
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EPISODE 202
April 16, 2024
Dr. Theo Theoharides on mast cells driving dysautonomia and much more - Mast Cell Matters
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EPISODE 200
April 02, 2024
Dr. Leticia Soares, PhD on female reproductive health concerns associated with long COVID, POTS, EDS, ME/CFS
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EPISODE 199
March 26, 2024
Listener Q&A with Dr. Tania Dempsey — Mast Cell Matters
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EPISODE 197
March 12, 2024
Dr. David Kaufman on ME/CFS, MCAS, POTS and complex disorders - Mast Cell Matters Series
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EPISODE 196
March 05, 2024
Jolie is Miss Chattanooga, spreading awareness of POTS at the Miss Tennesee Pageant
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EPISODE 194
February 20, 2024
Podcasts as a Form of Social Support with Dr. Melanie Finney and Kate Pederson
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EPISODE 193
February 13, 2024
Psychological Experiences of POTS Patients with Dr. Alissa Sheldon
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EPISODE 192
February 10, 2024
POTS Diary with Erin from Connecticut, who loves to write
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EPISODE 191
February 06, 2024
Dr. Jeffrey Boris on MCAS, POTS, hypermobility and pediatric cardiology as part of the Mast Cell Matters Series with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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EPISODE 190
January 30, 2024
Possible Causes of Brain Fog, Dizziness and Nausea in POTS with Dr. Cathy Pederson
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EPISODE 188
January 20, 2024
POTS Diary with Erica from California, an actress and dancer
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EPISODE 187
January 16, 2024
Dr. Anjali Agarwal, Consulting Physiotherapist and Awareness Beacon in India
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EPISODE 186
January 11, 2024
Behind the Scenes of The Triad Film on POTS/MCAS/hypermobility: A Crossover Episode
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EPISODE 184
January 02, 2024
Breast Implant Illness and MCAS with Breast Surgeon Eva Nagy, MD as part of the Mast Cell Matters Series
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EPISODE 183
December 26, 2023
Nutrient Deficiencies in POTS with Nutritionist Jill Brook
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EPISODE 182
December 23, 2023
Diary with Quinton, a fitness enthusiast and Long COVID POTS patient
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EPISODE 181
December 19, 2023
Venous Insufficiency in POTS with Dr. Alexis Cutchins
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EPISODE 180
December 12, 2023
Diary with Emily, an urgent care medical assistant who developed POTS
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EPISODE 179
December 09, 2023
Diary with Leah, a bedbound mom who developed POTS after acute illness
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EPISODE 178
December 05, 2023
Psychiatric Manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Janet Settle as part of the Mast Cell Matters series
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EPISODE 177
November 28, 2023
Gender Matters in Perceived Burdensomeness in POTS Patients with Dr. Cathy Pederson
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EPISODE 175
November 21, 2023
Graded Exercise and Pacing in POTS with Dr. Catherine Lewan
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EPISODE 174
November 14, 2023
Building Resilience with Dr. Katie Gorman Ezell and her student Katie
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EPISODE 173
November 11, 2023
POTS Diary with Kaylee, an ER nurse whose first symptom was blue legs
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EPISODE 172
November 07, 2023
Pain and Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein as part of the Mast Cell Matters series
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EPISODE 171
October 31, 2023
Post-Gardasil POTS Litigation with Attorney Drew Downing
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EPISODE 170
October 24, 2023
Dehydration, thirst, POTS and long COVID with Dr. Harriet Carroll
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EPISODE 167
October 10, 2023
Listener's Questions Answered with Dr. Cathy Pederson
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EPISODE 166
October 07, 2023
POTS Diary with Lauren, a tennis player who developed POTS with Long COVID
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EPISODE 165
October 03, 2023
Documentary on The Triad with Dr. Leonard Weinstock and Dr. Tania Dempsey as part of the Mast Cell Matters series
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EPISODE 164
September 26, 2023
POTS after the COVID vaccine with Rachel Hellman, NP
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EPISODE 162
September 19, 2023
Eating Disorders in Chronic Illness with Krista Day-Gloe
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EPISODE 161
September 12, 2023
Heart Rate Variability and Biofeedback with Rohan Dixit
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EPISODE 160
September 09, 2023
POTS Diaries with Jolie from TN, a mental health advocate who loves to cook
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EPISODE 159
September 05, 2023
Cardiac manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Andrew Maxwell as part of the Mast Cell Matters series
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EPISODE 158
August 29, 2023
POTS Diary with Mikayla from Ohio, a college student who loves to run
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EPISODE 157
August 22, 2023
POTS Diary with Jessica from North Carolina, a college student who loves to skateboard
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EPISODE 156
August 15, 2023
POTS Diary with Katie, an artist, cosmotologist, and proud mom of 3
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EPISODE 155
August 08, 2023
POTSmom Alison from Nebraska, her daughter developed POTS after concussion and worsened after vaccination
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EPISODE 154
August 01, 2023
POTS Diaries with Thomas, a high level jiu jitsu athlete who developed POTS at 20
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EPISODE 153
July 25, 2023
POTS Diary with Michael who has long COVID after acute infection in 2020
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EPISODE 152
July 18, 2023
POTS Diary with Autumnizhurr, a content creator and gamer from California
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EPISODE 151
July 11, 2023
POTS Diary with Rebecca from New Zealand, a young nurse who had to move home to deal with symptoms
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EPISODE 146
July 03, 2023
Research on Long COVID and POTS with Marie Claire Seeley
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EPISODE 148
June 24, 2023
POTS Diary with Nicole from Texas, news reporter who got a POTS story on the Today Show
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EPISODE 147
June 20, 2023
Gynecological Issues & Pregnancy in MCAS with Dr. Shanda Dorff
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EPISODE 143
June 03, 2023
POTS Diary with Victoria from New Jersey, a chemical engineering student and cyclist
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EPISODE 142
May 30, 2023
Unravelling Medical Complexities with Dr. Ilene Ruhoy and Dr. David Kaufman
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EPISODE 140
May 23, 2023
Romance and Relationships in Chronic Illness with Dr. Katie Gorman-Ezell
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EPISODE 139
May 20, 2023
Diary with Becca, proud mom from Utah who developed POTS after food poisoning
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EPISODE 138
May 16, 2023
Advice from Both Sides of Healthcare with Dr. Melanie Hoppers
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EPISODE 136
May 06, 2023
POTS Diary with Hannah from South Carolina, who developed POTS after a traumatic brain injury
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EPISODE 135
May 02, 2023
Gastrointestinal Manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Leonard Weinstock as part of the Mast Cell Matters series
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EPISODE 134
April 29, 2023
POTS Diary with Jessie, who was diagnosed with POTS as a teen but didn't receive treatment until much later
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EPISODE 132
April 22, 2023
Katie from Ohio, who developed POTS as a teen and a more severe form after COVID
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EPISODE 131
April 18, 2023
Sofie from MI and her research on Emotional Intelligence
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EPISODE 130
April 11, 2023
Health Willpower Strategies with Nutritionist Jill Brook
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EPISODE 129
April 04, 2023
MCAS Diagnostic Criteria “Consensus-2" with Dr. Lawrence Afrin as part of the Mast Cell Matters series
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EPISODE 128
April 01, 2023
Belle from Canada, saline and physiotherapy helped her walk across her graduation stage
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EPISODE 127
March 28, 2023
New Clues in Plasma Proteins in POTS Patients with Dr. Artur Fedorowski
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EPISODE 125
March 18, 2023
POTS Diary with Dr. Alisha Alls, who suffered traumatic brain injury leading to her POTS
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EPISODE 124
March 14, 2023
Pregnancy in POTS Patients with Nurse and Doctoral Candidate Kate Morgan
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EPISODE 122
March 07, 2023
Mast Cell Matters: Diagnosis and Treatment of MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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EPISODE 121
March 04, 2023
Diary with Shelby from KY, a mom who loves to sing and have fun
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EPISODE 119
February 21, 2023
Service Dogs with Trainer Mary McNeight & POTS patient Makenzie
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EPISODE 118
February 18, 2023
From a POTS Mom's Perspective, Paula from California
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EPISODE 116
February 11, 2023
Compass Points the Way, a book about living with POTS with author Alexis Kline
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EPISODE 115
February 07, 2023
Mast Cell Matters: Intro to MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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EPISODE 114
February 04, 2023
Rachel from New York, a baker whose life was changed by COVID
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EPISODE 113
January 31, 2023
Academic POTS in Australia and Life as a POTS Mom with Celine Gallagher, PhD
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EPISODE 112
January 24, 2023
Limbic System Retraining (part 3) with Dr. Kimberly Hindman
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EPISODE 111
January 21, 2023
POTS Diary with Allison from Ohio, a nurse whose POTS got worse with concussion
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EPISODE 110
January 17, 2023
Vagus Nerve Exercises with Dr. Kimberly Hindman (part 2)
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EPISODE 109
January 10, 2023
Polyvagal Theory and Trauma Release with Dr. Kimberly Hindman (part 1)
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EPISODE 108
January 07, 2023
Mel from Texas, a nurse living with POTS after a concussion
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EPISODE 107
January 03, 2023
Benefits of compounding medications for those with sensitivities with Michelle Briest, PharmD
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EPISODE 106
December 27, 2022
All Things Pediatric POTS with Dr. Jeff Boris and Dr. Jeff Moak
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EPISODE 105
December 24, 2022
Karen from Missouri, a nurse and mom with POTS symptoms from a young age
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EPISODE 104
December 20, 2022
Understanding myalgic encephomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome through research and personal experience with Dr. Leonard Jason
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EPISODE 102
December 10, 2022
Lacy from Alabama suffers from gastroparesis, pain, and POTS
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EPISODE 101
December 06, 2022
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome and POTS with Dr. Steven Smith
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EPISODE 100
November 29, 2022
POTS Research both Past and Future with Dr. Satish Raj
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EPISODE 98
November 15, 2022
Sensory Input Shaping Autonomics in Children with Dr. Kevin Lasko
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EPISODE 96
November 05, 2022
Jackie from Vermont, working mom with great symptom management tips
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EPISODE 95
November 01, 2022
Common POTS Medications with Clinical Pharmacist Dr. Jenna Houk
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EPISODE 94
October 25, 2022
The Depressing Truth about Depression Scales with Dr. Cathy Pederson
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October 22, 2022
9th Annual Standing Up to POTS 5K/2K: Interviews with POTSies and their supporters
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EPISODE 93
October 18, 2022
Viral epidemics are related to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and POTS with Dr. Byron Hyde
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EPISODE 92
October 15, 2022
Jenna from Oregon, loves children but struggles with her stamina to work
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EPISODE 91
October 11, 2022
The Importance of Vitamin D for those with Autoimmune Disorders with Dr. Eduardo Beltran
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EPISODE 90
October 04, 2022
POTS, Small Fiber Neuropathy, and Mystery Symptoms with Dr. David Saperstein
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EPISODE 89
October 01, 2022
Anna from New York City, college dancer and photographer
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EPISODE 87
September 20, 2022
POTS following Long COVID and COVID vaccine injury with Dr. Sujana Reddy
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EPISODE 85
September 06, 2022
Dealing with Medical Trauma with Dr. Katie Gorman-Ezell
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EPISODE 82
August 23, 2022
Are Choline Transporters Implicated in Some POTS Patients? with Dr. Laila Schenkel
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EPISODE 79
August 09, 2022
Employment Resources for the Chronically Ill with Chronically Capable CEO and co-Founder Hannah Olson
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EPISODE 76
July 26, 2022
Pediatric POTS and Related Disorders with Dr. Jeffrey Boris
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EPISODE 73
July 12, 2022
Accommodations for School, College, and the Workforce - 504 and IEP plans with Dr. Sally Brannan and Dr. Cathy Pederson
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EPISODE 64
May 31, 2022
POTS in Kids and What Might Exacerbate Symptoms with Dr. Andrew Maxwell
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EPISODE 55
April 19, 2022
Chiari malformation, craniocervical instability, and tethered cord with Dr. Cathy Pederson
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EPISODE 54
April 16, 2022
The Secret Life of a Martha Graham Dancer with Heidi from Alabama
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EPISODE 49
March 22, 2022
Grieving the Loss of Your Old Life with Dr. Katie Gorman-Ezell
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EPISODE 41
February 15, 2022
POTS Diary with HS Hockey Player Garrett from Minnesota
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EPISODE 37
January 25, 2022
Relationship between POTS and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) with Dr. Cathy Pederson
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EPISODE 35
January 18, 2022
POTS Diary with Mike from Arizona - from bedbound to the basketball court
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EPISODE 31
December 28, 2021
How POTS Affects Men: Mental Health Findings with Dr. Brooke Wagner and Dr. Cathy Pederson
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EPISODE 29
December 14, 2021
Is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Part of your Picture?
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EPISODE 26
November 23, 2021
POTS Diary with Keeya from Minnesota on Blogs, Dogs, Ticks and Humor
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EPISODE 25
November 16, 2021
Q-Collar as a Potential Treatment for POTS, with Dr. Heather Edgell
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EPISODE 23
November 02, 2021
What to do when you've been gaslighted with Dr. Katie Gorman-Ezell
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EPISODE 22
October 26, 2021
POTS Diary with Dysautonomia Support Network President Brooke O'Shea
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EPISODE 21
October 19, 2021
Mast Cells Causing Mayhem with Doctor of Naturopathy Beth O'Hara
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EPISODE 20
October 12, 2021
POTS Diary on the social (media) side of POTS with Kate
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EPISODE 19
October 05, 2021
Trouble sleeping? POTS could be to blame with Dr. Cathy Pederson
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EPISODE 18
September 27, 2021
Breathing Issues in POTS and COVID Long Haulers with physical therapist Noah Greenspan
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EPISODE 14
August 31, 2021
A Winding Road Through POTS, Chiari, Ehlers-Danlos, and Tethered Cord
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EPISODE 13
August 24, 2021
POTS, Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
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EPISODE 11
August 10, 2021
School Accommodations for Chronically Ill K-12 Students with Dr. Brian Yontz and Dr. Cathy Pederson
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EPISODE 10
August 03, 2021
POTS Diary with Mom (Stacy) and Daughter (Emily) Power Duo
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EPISODE 9
July 27, 2021
POTS Down Under (Australia) with Clinical Nurse Consultant Marie-Claire Seeley
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EPISODE 6
July 06, 2021
Hypermobility Disorders and Chronic Pain with Dr. Linda Bluestein
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EPISODE 3
June 14, 2021
Occupational Therapy Tips for POTS Patients with occupational therapist Joanna Behm
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June 01, 2021