The POTScast

Learn about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and more by joining us each week for a new episode. If you are living with POTS, MCAS or other chronic illnesses, you ...more

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February 21, 2023 00:41:58
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E119: Service Dogs with Trainer Mary McNeight & POTS patient Makenzie

Many with severe POTS consider getting a service dog. What's involved? How is the dog trained? What benefits does a service dog provide? Answers...

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118

February 18, 2023 00:36:42
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E118: From a POTS Mom's Perspective, Paula from California

Paula's youngest child developed POTS as a young teen, and shares the impact that the illness has had on LJ and the entire family....

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117

February 14, 2023 00:42:58
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E117: POTS Triggers with Dr. Cathy Pederson

What event triggered your POTS? Infection? Concussion? Pregnancy? Learn about these and more in this episode. The more scientists understand this physiology, hopefully the...

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116

February 11, 2023 00:19:44
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E116: Compass Points the Way, a book about living with POTS with author Alexis Kline

Alexis modified her own experience with dysautonomia in her book for middle schoolers, "Compass Points the Way." She articulates in this book what most...

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115

February 07, 2023 00:42:43
E115: Mast Cell Matters: Intro to MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey

E115: Mast Cell Matters: Intro to MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey

Dr. Dempsey is helping us to launch a new series within the POTScast focusing on all things mast cells. These cells are an important...

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114

February 04, 2023 00:23:20
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E114: Rachel from New York, a baker whose life was changed by COVID

Rachel owned a fancy bakery when she developed COVID and then POTS. In her mid 20s, her life was forever changed and her illness...

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