The POTScast (Standing Up to POTS, Inc.)
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| 18 Apr 2023 | E131: Sofie from MI and her research on Emotional Intelligence | 00:39:12 | |
Sofie is a delightful, articulate teen who is conducting a research project on the emotional intelligence of women with POTS. As you might guess, her early results show that it is off the charts! Join Sofie for an explanation about how the two might be connected. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast131 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 24 Dec 2022 | E105: Karen from Missouri, a nurse and mom with POTS symptoms from a young age | 00:37:07 | |
Karen has had POTS symptoms for as long as she can remember, and started passing out at age 15. Unfortunately, it took many doctors and 17 years to get diagnosed. She shares her experience with POTS and pregnancy, how her bedside manner has changed, and much more. Join us for this conversation! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast105 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 27 Dec 2022 | E106: All Things Pediatric POTS with Dr. Jeff Boris and Dr. Jeff Moak | 01:04:12 | |
Dr. Boris and Dr. Moak, true POTS experts, take us through their new review article Pediatric POTS: Where We Stand and discuss developmental issues for children and teens, treatment options including ivabradine, IV saline, abdominal binders and much more as they try to get kids back to school and their lives. Join us for this informative interview! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast106 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 22 Oct 2022 | 9th Annual Standing Up to POTS 5K/2K: Interviews with POTSies and their supporters | 00:36:40 | |
Members of the POTS community gathered in Springfield, Ohio on October 22, 2022 for the 9th Annual Standing Up To POTS 5K/2K, presented by Normalyte and Thrivent. The weather was gorgeous, the POTS community was out in force, and lots of connections were made. We raised more than $36,000 associated with this event that will go toward the Standing Up to POTS Research Fund. Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | E103: Handling Holiday Stress with Dr. Katie Gorman-Ezell | 00:32:07 | |
The holidays can be stressful, especially when living with an unpredictable illness like POTS. Learn how to ask for what you need and make compromises as you form new holiday traditions! You can dread the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast103 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 07 Jan 2023 | E108: Mel from Texas, a nurse living with POTS after a concussion | 00:33:54 | |
Mel's life changed after a concussion that led to more serious POTS symptoms. A nurse, she was struggling with symptoms when she confided in a friend who had POTS. Could it be that Mel had it too? You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast108 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 | E110: Vagus Nerve Exercises with Dr. Kimberly Hindman (part 2) | 00:55:20 | |
This episode is full of free, must try tips to increase parasympathetic tone that will offset the highly active sympathetic tone found in many POTS patients. Laughing, cool compress on the back of your neck, eye exercises, and much more. A must listen! Please visit Dr. Hindman's website for more information: https://healingdragon.net/wordpress/index.php/news-and-information/ You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast110 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | E120: Autoimmune Diet with Nutritionist Jill Brook | 00:33:34 | |
Jill Brook explores 10 tips to prevent the onset of autoimmune disease or decrease its symptoms through changes in your diet. These practical suggestions can be tried easily at home to see if a certain food type triggers your symptoms. A must listen! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast120 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 01 Apr 2023 | E128: Belle from Canada, saline and physiotherapy helped her walk across her graduation stage | 00:27:31 | |
Belle first realized that something was wrong at 16. Living in Greece didn't help, but upon return to Canada she started to find some answers. Her goal? Walk across her high school graduate stage. Find out how she was able to accomplish that while battling POTS. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast128 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 10 Jan 2023 | E109: Polyvagal Theory and Trauma Release with Dr. Kimberly Hindman (part 1) | 01:03:54 | |
Have you wondered why symptoms seem to loop over time? Why you are stuck in hypervigilance when you are safe? If so, this is the episode for you. Learn the science of the cell danger response, vagus nerve, and the limbic system in POTS flares. Please visit Dr. Hindman's website for more information: https://healingdragon.net/wordpress/index.php/news-and-information/ You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast109 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 03 Jan 2023 | E107: Benefits of compounding medications for those with sensitivities with Michelle Briest, PharmD | 00:19:33 | |
Many in the POTS and MCAS communities react to medications. Perhaps using a compounding pharmacy that can replace inactive ingredients with alternatives that are less likely to cause a reaction is a good option! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast107 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 21 Jan 2023 | E111: POTS Diary with Allison from Ohio, a nurse whose POTS got worse with concussion | 00:34:09 | |
Meet Allison, a long-time POTSie who gives back to the community through nursing. After a concussion, she changed specialties which is a better fit for her symptoms. Using MyChart to communicate with practitioners is a great tip! Thanks, Allison! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast111 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 | E112: Limbic System Retraining (part 3) with Dr. Kimberly Hindman | 00:58:56 | |
Our last episode in this study of the vagus nerve and limbic system, Dr. Hindman offers many options to try to retrain your limbic system to only allow emotional upset when you are truly in danger. For many with hyperadrenergic POTS, this is valuable information! Please visit Dr. Hindman's website for more information: https://healingdragon.net/wordpress/index.php/news-and-information/ You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast112 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | E113: Academic POTS in Australia and Life as a POTS Mom with Celine Gallagher, PhD | 00:39:56 | |
While Dr. Gallagher was professionally involved in POTS research, her daughter was diagnosed with POTS. Her background couldn't prepare her for the reality of living with POTS and frustration of not having the answers. Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 04 Feb 2023 | E114: Rachel from New York, a baker whose life was changed by COVID | 00:23:20 | |
Rachel owned a fancy bakery when she developed COVID and then POTS. In her mid 20s, her life was forever changed and her illness has forced her to apply for disability. Finding joy in the little things is a new challenge. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast114 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 11 Feb 2023 | E116: Compass Points the Way, a book about living with POTS with author Alexis Kline | 00:19:44 | |
Alexis modified her own experience with dysautonomia in her book for middle schoolers, "Compass Points the Way." She articulates in this book what most adolescents can't - what it feels like to have POTS during a difficult developmental period. A must read for families wanting to better understand the struggles of growing up with POTS. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast116 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | E119: Service Dogs with Trainer Mary McNeight & POTS patient Makenzie | 00:41:58 | |
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 to these questions and more in this episode! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast119 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 03 Dec 2022 | Christmas Poem 2022 — Why Santa donates to Standing Up to POTS | 00:04:17 | |
You can read the transcript for this poem here: https://tinyurl.com/potscastholiday22 | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | E117: POTS Triggers with Dr. Cathy Pederson | 00:42:58 | |
What event triggered your POTS? Infection? Concussion? Pregnancy? Learn about these and more in this episode. The more scientists understand this physiology, hopefully the faster we will get effective treatments. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast117 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | E115: Mast Cell Matters: Intro to MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey | 00:42:43 | |
Dr. Dempsey is helping us to launch a new series within the POTScast focusing on all things mast cells. These cells are an important part of the immune system and are found throughout the body. Learn more about what happens with these cells malfunction! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast115 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 18 Feb 2023 | E118: From a POTS Mom's Perspective, Paula from California | 00:36:42 | |
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. A truly honest and inspirational interview! Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | E127: New Clues in Plasma Proteins in POTS Patients with Dr. Artur Fedorowski | 00:48:12 | |
Dr. Fedorowski is one of the top POTS researchers in the world. This episode discusses plasma proteins that are different in POTS patients vs. controls. What might this mean? What is his new POTS symptom instrument? It's a great episode with a top POTS doc! Link to the article discussed in this episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-24729-x You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast127 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | E126: Home Infusions with Jonathan Abraham, RN BSN CCRN | 00:16:57 | |
Jonathan shares his experience as a nurse who has been doing home infusions for patients needing IVIG. He talks about the highs and lows of his job with humor. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast126 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 04 Mar 2023 | E121: Diary with Shelby from KY, a mom who loves to sing and have fun | 00:33:56 | |
Despite POTS, Shelby is a vivacious mom of two small children who is still on her POTS journey. IV fluids help, as does compression and staying hydrated. Listen to this wonderful interview! Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 | E122: Mast Cell Matters: Diagnosis and Treatment of MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey | 00:38:04 | |
Dr. Dempsey shares her experience in both diagnosing and treating people with MCAS. She always looks for POTS and orthostatic symptoms during diagnosis, as these are often comorbid disorders. Antihistamines and other major medications commonly used to treat MCAS are also discussed. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast122 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 28 Jan 2023 | SUTP Research Survey | 00:03:20 | |
Please help us to better understand POTS! Dr. Pederson and Standing Up to POTS are launching a new online survey that takes 15-20 minutes to complete. We are seeking adults with a POTS diagnosis for this IRB approved survey. Please answer every question, and don't overthink it! We appreciate your time and effort to help us better understand the triggers, symptom load, and quality of life for people with POTS! Find the survey here: https://www.standinguptopots.org/POTSresearchstudy | |||
| 18 Mar 2023 | E125: POTS Diary with Dr. Alisha Alls, who suffered traumatic brain injury leading to her POTS | 00:32:51 | |
Dr. Alls suffered a traumatic brain injury, had her heart stop, and developed POTS as a teenager. She speaks eloquently about her life experiences and how they have shaped her into the person she is today. This is a must listen episode! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast125 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | E124: Pregnancy in POTS Patients with Nurse and Doctoral Candidate Kate Morgan | 00:47:30 | |
Kate Morgan and her team just published a paper studying pregnancy in women with POTS. She found that having a baby is safe, as is taking certain medications during the pregnancy. If you have POTS and are considering getting pregnant, this is a must listen episode! Paper being discussed:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9795856/ You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast124 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | E129: MCAS Diagnostic Criteria “Consensus-2" with Dr. Lawrence Afrin as part of the Mast Cell Matters series | 00:55:10 | |
Dr. Afrin, a world expert in all things mast cell, talks in depth about issues with the first MCAS "consensus" statement and the need for a second MCAS consensus statement so that patients can be treated even if their lab tests don't show an elevation of tryptase levels. This opens the diagnostic door to many additional patients so that they can get the treatment that they need. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast129 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | E133: The Foundations of Health with Dr. Gregory Plotnikoff | 00:39:13 | |
Dr. Plotnikoff practices holistic medicine, and thinks deeply about the role of healthcare for patients. He shares his views on honoring patients, considering alternative explanations, and the foundations necessary for good health in this episode. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast133 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 29 Apr 2023 | E134: POTS Diary with Jessie, who was diagnosed with POTS as a teen but didn't receive treatment until much later | 00:22:11 | |
Jesse's journey through POTS was a little different. She was diagnosed fairly quickly, but it took years for her to find a doctor who gave her proper treatment. Her life is so much better today - a supportive partner, hobbies for the good and bad days, and a really optimistic attitude. Her story is inspiring! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast134 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 02 May 2023 | E135: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Leonard Weinstock as part of the Mast Cell Matters series | 00:44:24 | |
Dr. Weinstock, a gastroenterologist who is a leading expert on MCAS, discusses mast cells in the context of the GI tract. Bloating, gas, SIBO, SIFO, and IBS are all discussed in this episode. In addition, he shares how he prescribes LDN for his patients. There is a ton of great information in this episode for patients and practitioners alike! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast135 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 06 May 2023 | E136: POTS Diary with Hannah from South Carolina, who developed POTS after a traumatic brain injury | 00:28:02 | |
Hannah fell after getting a vaccination, and this caused significant brain trauma. As a result, she developed both POTS and SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion). Despite this injury and dealing with ongoing health issues, she remains optimistic and lives each day to its fullest. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast136 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 22 Apr 2023 | E132: Katie from Ohio, who developed POTS as a teen and a more severe form after COVID | 00:24:49 | |
Katie developed POTS as a teen, and controlled it well enough to work as a respiratory therapist. A bout with COVID kicked her POTS to an entirely new level that she struggles to control. She has a unique perspective on how the healthcare system has changed with respect to POTS over time. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast132 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 20 May 2023 | E139: Diary with Becca, proud mom from Utah who developed POTS after food poisoning | 00:43:39 | |
Becca has a fascinating and most unusual story about her POTS trigger - food poisoning from 1000 year eggs while on a mission trip in Hong Kong. She is currently pregnant, and feeling extra POTSie as a result. Regardless, she is optimistic and shares her story to help others. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast139 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | Research Study on The POTScast - please participate! | 00:02:25 | |
You can take this IRB approved survey at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrkhyR4cRW9DEB8O4Pvbs9kWuQIlCtZ3gs31J6E55tMoquxg/viewform
Requirements: You must be 18, have a chronic illness like POTS, and listen to The POTScast or another chronic illness podcast. Time commitment: Approximately 15 minutes
Kate Pederson and Dr. Melanie Finney are researchers at DePauw University and are interested in how people might use podcasts as a form of social support especially for people who may have invisible or chronic illnesses. The survey will ask questions regarding how and why an individual listens to podcasts, and to what extent they find them helpful. Anyone who is older than 18 years old and chronically ill is eligible to participate in this survey. The survey responses are confidential and completely voluntary. You may stop participation at any time without penalty. If you are interested, please respond to the survey by Friday, April 7, 2023. If you have any questions, you may contact katepederson_2025@depauw.edu or mkfinney@depauw.edu. Thank you for your consideration! | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | E130: Health Willpower Strategies with Nutritionist Jill Brook | 00:37:06 | |
Join our own Jill Brook to think about 10 strategies to help you build your willpower for healthy eating and other healthy habits. Willpower can be learned with practice, so don't worry if it doesn't come naturally to you. Filled with humor and great information, this episode is a must listen! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast130 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 11 Mar 2023 | E123: Argenx Clinical Trial on Post-COVID POTS | 00:53:46 | |
Registration is currently open for a clinical trial on post-COVID POTS investigating a new medication that might deplete autoantibodies and decrease POTS symptoms.This is an exciting development for the entire POTS community, as this attention to POTS may lead to a more effective treatment for many people currently living with the disorder. If you are at least 18, had PCR confirmed COVID and then developed POTS, then learn more about this clinical trial: https://www.alphastudyforpots.com Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 09 May 2023 | E137: Update on Long COVID with Dr. Noah Greenspan | 00:40:15 | |
Dr. Noah Greenspan returns to the show to update us on long COVID patients. He also discusses recovery strategies for COVID, prevention of long COVID, and oxygen therapies that seem helpful anecdotally. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast137 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 27 May 2023 | E141: POTS Diary with POTSpouse Stephen | 00:25:10 | |
Stephen's wife Becca developed POTS two years ago, and he shares the caregiver's perspective about POTS. As a young couple with a toddler, taking care of himself so that he can take care of his family is important. We are thrilled that he was willing to share his story and his perspective with us! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast141 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 03 Jun 2023 | E143: POTS Diary with Victoria from New Jersey, a chemical engineering student and cyclist | 00:30:36 | |
Victoria is a busy college student who commutes to school on the train daily. She is a competitive cyclist, likes to run, and hopes to contribute to the POTS community by helping to develop or engineer pharmaceuticals. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast143 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 10 Jun 2023 | E145: POTS Diary with POTS Parent Leigh from Washington DC | 00:32:29 | |
In retrospect, Leigh's daughter had symptoms since age 4, but her daughter's POTS wasn't diagnosed until she was a teenager. Leigh describes the struggle of the parent - worry, grief, questioning decisions, the helplessness that comes with navigating your child's chronic illness. It's a great episode! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast145 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 24 Jun 2023 | E148: POTS Diary with Nicole from Texas, news reporter who got a POTS story on the Today Show | 00:32:27 | |
Nicole's career as a news reporter in Anchorage, AK and Raleigh, NC was cut short when she developed POTS. While her symptoms have improved since that time, she is still not able to be upright enough to return to that career. Despite that, she pitched a story on POTS to the Today Show and was aired the following week. Thanks, Nicole, for helping to raise awareness about POTS! Today Show POTS story: https://www.today.com/video/covid-19-linked-to-crippling-heart-condition-pots-158971973791 You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast148 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 16 May 2023 | E138: Advice from Both Sides of Healthcare with Dr. Melanie Hoppers | 00:30:23 | |
Dr. Melanie Hoppers has a unique perspective on POTS - she learned of it when her daughter became ill and now dedicates her medical career to patients with POTS, ME/CFS, MCAS and long COVID. Join us for this fascinating healthcare system episode from the patient and physician perspective. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast138 If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 23 May 2023 | E140: Romance and Relationships in Chronic Illness with Dr. Katie Gorman-Ezell | 00:31:54 | |
Communication is important in any relationship, but is key when one partner is chronically ill. Understanding how each partner receives love is another important step in maximizing the impact for your partner while still conserving your energy. There are many practical tips for maintaining your relationship in this episode! Want to learn your love language? Check out https://5lovelanguages.com/ You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast140 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 11 Jul 2023 | E151: POTS Diary with Rebecca from New Zealand, a young nurse who had to move home to deal with symptoms | 00:19:37 | |
Rebecca was living the dream when POTS hit - just out of college, living in a flat with friends, working as a nurse in the hospital - and forced her to move back home. Slowly, she improved after being properly diagnosed, and now has returned to nursing in a outpatient setting that requires less stamina than the hospital floor. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast151 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 | E152: POTS Diary with Autumnizhurr, a content creator and gamer from California | 00:38:22 | |
Autumnizhurr has been disabled since college, due to POTS and Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome. She has had several heart ablations to minimize her symptoms, although they caused other problems. She is a content creator, and loves gaming because in that world she is not different from others. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast152 Please click the "subscribe" button so that you don't miss an episode of The POTScast. Subscribing also helps us reach other people just like you! If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 25 Jul 2023 | E153: POTS Diary with Michael who has long COVID after acute infection in 2020 | 00:40:55 | |
Michael developed Long COVID at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. He is fortunate to be back to 75% capacity, but recognizes the changes in his lifestyle and broader life as a result of his chronic illness. Listen to his journey through Long COVID physically, mentally, and emotionally in this episode. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast153 If you liked this episode, we hope you will help to support our production costs by donating to Standing Up to POTS at https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 08 Aug 2023 | E155: POTSmom Alison from Nebraska, her daughter developed POTS after concussion and worsened after vaccination | 00:42:38 | |
Alison's daughter was in college and a competitive horse jumper when she developed POTS. It was manageable at first, but worsened substantially after the COVID vaccine. After a variety of medications and other traditional approaches, functional medicine really helped her daughter take back her life. **Note: After release of this episode, Dr. Lovich contacted us to say that the interviewed guest had made a misstatement about his approach and he does not ask patients to go off their medications before seeing him. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast155 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 30 May 2023 | E142: Unravelling Medical Complexities with Dr. Ilene Ruhoy and Dr. David Kaufman | 00:47:27 | |
Drs. Ruhoy and Kaufman specialize in people that suffer from several chronic invisible illnesses. Thinking about them as a cluster and then breaking diagnosis and treatment down into pieces can help all physicians treat POTS, ME/CFS, and MCAS. They also regularly look for anatomical problems in their patients, which medication alone cannot fix. Link to their podcast: https://www.patreon.com/posts/introduction-75440859 You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast142 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | E144: Gut motility in POTS with Dr. Linda Nguyen | 00:33:23 | |
Dr. Linda Nguyen is a gastroenterologist who sees patients with POTS, EDS, and ME/CFS. She explains gut motility issues, nausea, and how to best prepare for an appointment. Down to earth, practical explanations about complex GI problems. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast144 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | E147: Gynecological Issues & Pregnancy in MCAS with Dr. Shanda Dorff | 00:57:42 | |
After issues with her own MCAS, Dr. Shanda Dorff started to investigate the impact of MCAS on people with a variety of gynecological issues like pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, etc. and during pregnancy. She has written a journal that allows patients to track the symptoms that doctors need to diagnose. Thanks, Dr. Dorff, for sharing with us! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast147 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | E149: Tried all the recommendations? What to do next? | 00:51:53 | |
Jill and Dr. Cathy Pederson discuss what to do after you have exhausted practitioner recommendations. There are lots of ideas provided, as well as tips on how to evaluate each potential new treatment. Great episode for those of us holding onto hope of symptom improvement. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast149 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | E146: Research on Long COVID and POTS with Marie Claire Seeley | 00:47:36 | |
The pandemic has provided a unique opportunity to study new onset POTS cases with a known trigger - COVID. The symptom similarities are striking between those with POTS and Long COVID in this Australian research study. A great listen! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast146 You can their Long COVID paper here:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10307671/ and their quality of life paper here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10286-023-00955-9 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 04 Jul 2023 | E150: Diary with POTSie Lyla and POTSmom Joli | 00:31:27 | |
This episode features a mother and daughter describing how POTS has impacted their daily life. Lyla has had medical issues for most of her life, but a bug bite seemed to really have exacerbated her symptoms. Lyla and her family work to push through the pain to live their best lives. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast150 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 15 Aug 2023 | E156: POTS Diary with Katie, an artist, cosmotologist, and proud mom of 3 | 00:26:50 | |
Katie was diagnosed with POTS last year after being diagnosed with EDS in 2014. She tries to stay cheerful, even when not feeling well, to be a good example for her children. She loves painting and cutting hair in her small Wyoming town. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast156 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 22 Aug 2023 | E157: POTS Diary with Jessica from North Carolina, a college student who loves to skateboard | 00:23:10 | |
Jessica suffered from a brain tumor at birth which caused seizures. It took several years to find a surgeon to remove the tumor. In her teen years, she slowly started to develop POTS symptoms. Despite her physical struggles, she loves to skateboard and hang out with friends. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast157 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 29 Aug 2023 | E158: POTS Diary with Mikayla from Ohio, a college student who loves to run | 00:30:19 | |
Mikayla was quite the athlete before POTS, and still enjoys running when she can. She was diagnosed with POTS within a month of symptom onset, and is grateful for good healthcare during this journey. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast158 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 01 Aug 2023 | E154: POTS Diaries with Thomas, a high level jiu jitsu athlete who developed POTS at 20 | 00:37:56 | |
Thomas loves jiu jitsu, skateboarding, and surfing. He developed POTS in college, and really struggled with stamina. Slowly, he has worked both physically and mentally to get himself back in the game. Find out how in this episode! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast154 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 05 Sep 2023 | E159: Cardiac manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Andrew Maxwell as part of the Mast Cell Matters series | 00:52:26 | |
Treating MCAS, POTS, and Long COVID can be difficult, and physicians must attack from various angles to get patients feeling better. Dr. Maxwell walks us through his thinking and how MCAS is linked to POTS and Long COVID. This episode is a must-listen for patients and practitioners alike. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast159 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 09 Sep 2023 | E160: POTS Diaries with Jolie from TN, a mental health advocate who loves to cook | 00:27:03 | |
Jolie was quickly diagnosed after a fainting episode, largely due to the fact that her mom is a physician. While her life has changed, she looks for joy in the small things - walking her dog, making ramen, and doing isometric exercise. If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | E161: Heart Rate Variability and Biofeedback with Rohan Dixit | 00:28:52 | |
Heart rate variability can be a good indicator of general health. A higher heart rate variability is preferable and shows a parasympathetic state. Learn how to control heart rate variability using biofeedback to perhaps decrease symptoms. Their website:https://getlief.com You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast161 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 | E162: Eating Disorders in Chronic Illness with Krista Day-Gloe | 00:38:18 | |
In some cases, chronically ill people are mislabeled as having an eating disorder when gastroparesis or MCAS is causing their symptoms. In other cases, eating disorders can develop secondary to dietary restrictions to avoid flares, including restrictive diets. This is an interesting interview that discusses both scenarios and how to know when you might need help. Krista's website:www.healingrootswellnesscenter.com You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast162 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 23 Sep 2023 | E163: POTS Diary with Courtney, a dog lover from Texas | 00:33:50 | |
Several in her family have had mysterious symptoms for years, but Courtney was the first to be diagnosed with POTS. She uses Chat GPT to help her write letters to practitioners and organize her medical records. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast163 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | E164: POTS after the COVID vaccine with Rachel Hellman, NP | 00:49:49 | |
Vaccine injury can occur after COVID injections, likely triggered by the COVID spike protein. Many people develop POTS or have worsening symptoms. Unfortunately, this can transform a healthy individual into a significant chronic illness that may impact mental health. Websites discussed in this episode: https://www.awarenessforpotsies.org and https://www.hrsa.gov/cicp You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast164 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | E165: Documentary on The Triad with Dr. Leonard Weinstock and Dr. Tania Dempsey as part of the Mast Cell Matters series | 00:19:10 | |
Dr. Weinstock and Dr. Dempsey are spearheading the creation of a documentary about MCAS, POTS, and EDS. Still in the planning stages, this documentary intends to educate medical professionals and the general public. We hope that it will help raise awareness! Link to the LDN Research Trust:https://ldnresearchtrust.org/mast-cell-activation-syndrome-documentary You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast165 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 07 Oct 2023 | E166: POTS Diary with Lauren, a tennis player who developed POTS with Long COVID | 00:29:47 | |
Lauren was a college tennis player and was always on the run when she developed COVID, Long COVID and POTS. At 23, her life is different now, and she continues to search for her new normal. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast166 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 10 Oct 2023 | E167: Listener's Questions Answered with Dr. Cathy Pederson | 00:44:24 | |
In this episode, we cover POTS demographics, where sodium goes in the body, off-label medications, why meds stop working, and much more. Thanks to all who submitted questions! The papers discussed in this episode for medications and dosages: Fedorowski paper 2018: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/joim.12852 Raj paper 2022: https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/10/E378 You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast167 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 07 Nov 2023 | E172: Pain and Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein as part of the Mast Cell Matters series | 00:50:03 | |
MCAS expert Dr. Bluestein is an anesthesiologist and pain specialist focusing on hypermobility and its associated pain syndromes. Having EDS and her own pain, she discusses the use of opioids, ketamine, pain programs in this population, and much more! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast172 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 11 Nov 2023 | E173: POTS Diary with Kaylee, an ER nurse whose first symptom was blue legs | 00:51:18 | |
Kaylee is an ER nurse in Phoenix and shares her own story along with tips on how to get the most out of an ER visit, like telling the triage nurse everything gets you proper care faster. She has POTS, EDS, and MCAS and is delightful! If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 25 Nov 2023 | E176: POTS Diary with Hanna, a museum educator in Oregon | 00:34:20 | |
Hanna had a 15-year journey to her POTS diagnosis after fainting episodes that started in her teens. An avid athlete, she has completed a triathlon and climbed mountains in her less symptomatic days. If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | E178: Psychiatric Manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Janet Settle as part of the Mast Cell Matters series | 00:45:10 | |
Dr. Settle is a psychiatrist who believes that mast cell activation is responsible for some symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder type II and others. She treats MCAS as a way to stabilize both mast cells and their emotional state. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast178 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 09 Dec 2023 | E179: Diary with Leah, a bedbound mom who developed POTS after acute illness | 00:30:54 | |
Leah's life changed after her family got sick in December 2019. They rebounded in a couple of weeks, but she did not. She was diagnosed with POTS quickly, but remains largely bedbound and has had to shift her perspective to use her energy wisely for her family. If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 | E177: Gender Matters in Perceived Burdensomeness in POTS Patients with Dr. Cathy Pederson | 00:43:34 | |
Perceived burdensomeness, feeling like a burden to friends and family, is common in POTS patients. This feeling can be a predictor of suicidal thinking, particularly in men. We can change feelings of burdensomeness - find out how in this episode! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast177 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 | E170: Dehydration, thirst, POTS and long COVID with Dr. Harriet Carroll | 01:00:05 | |
What do POTS, ecstasy, dehydration and thirst have in common? This is a fascinating episode with Dr. Harriett Carroll, who developed POTS after the COVID vaccine. She now uses scientific expertise to help others through chronic invisible illness. Her website: http://www.lc-sc.co.uk/ Twitter: @angryhacademic You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast170 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | E171: Post-Gardasil POTS Litigation with Attorney Drew Downing | 00:50:40 | |
Attorney Drew Downing is prosecuting a case against Merck on behalf of people who were vaccine-injured by the HPV vaccine Gardasil. He is knowledgeable about POTS and the legal system, providing insights that might help some POTS patients to gain compensation for their injuries. For more information, visit: https://www.wisnerbaum.com/prescription-drugs/gardasil-lawsuit/ is the law firm mentioned in LA. Drew's firm is: https://www.nationalvaccineinjurylawyer.com/ You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast171 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | E180: Diary with Emily, an urgent care medical assistant who developed POTS | 00:23:27 | |
Emily was working as a medical assistant when she developed POTS. While she was aware of POTS, receiving a proper diagnosis still took 7 or 8 months. Many practitioners were dismissive of her symptoms, leading to a delay in treatment. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast180 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 23 Dec 2023 | E182: Diary with Quinton, a fitness enthusiast and Long COVID POTS patient | 00:36:19 | |
Quinton loves to work out and research Long COVID. About two weeks after recovering from a mild COVID infection, he developed POTS and found himself nearly bedridden. He has slowly worked his way back toward being functional, although he still has significant limitations. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast182 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 21 Nov 2023 | E175: Graded Exercise and Pacing in POTS with Dr. Catherine Lewan | 00:51:19 | |
Dr. Lewan, a POTS patient with a CSF leak, helps many patients learn how to listen to their bodies and slowly progress in their physical therapy exercises. An understanding practitioner can make all the difference in assisting POTSies to live their best lives! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast175 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 26 Dec 2023 | E183: Nutrient Deficiencies in POTS with Nutritionist Jill Brook | 00:27:16 | |
In this episode, Nutritionist Jill Brook reviews the research findings on nutrient deficiencies in POTS, shares some tips, and directs listeners to a great resource for finding which lab tests are recommended by our Medical Advisory Board to determine whether nutrient imbalances may be a factor for you. With Jill’s husband as this week’s interviewer, we also learn about some nutrient experiments and misadventures in her own POTS journey. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast183 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 14 Nov 2023 | E174: Building Resilience with Dr. Katie Gorman Ezell and her student Katie | 00:31:44 | |
Resilience is a nuanced topic. How do you build it? Is it always a compliment if someone says you are resilient? How can we better support our chronic illness community? Dr. Gorman-Ezell discusses it all! You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast174 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | E168: Headache Management in POTS with Dr. Karissa Arca | 00:33:04 | |
Dr. Karissa Arca works at the intersection of autonomic and headache disorders at Mayo Clinic Arizona. She is a wealth of information and also an advocate for patients. Join us to learn more about headache management for POTS patients. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast168 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | E181: Venous Insufficiency in POTS with Dr. Alexis Cutchins | 00:41:19 | |
Dr. Alexis Cutchins wrote a comprehensive review of POTS, including less-known treatments like oral contraceptives, gluten-free diets, and diosmin. Join her in thinking about promoting good blood flow that might decrease other POTS symptoms. Dr. Cutchin's review paper on POTS:https://www.uscjournal.com/articles/narrative-review-postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome-associated-conditions-and You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast181 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 22 Oct 2023 | E169: Live Recordings from 10th Annual SUTP 5K/2K | 00:44:57 | |
What a fabulous episode of the POTScast taped before our in-person 5K/2K. POTS patients and their loved ones spoke from their hearts to give an authentic glimpse of the ups and downs of living with a chronic illness like POTS. We are proud to serve this community, and touched by their stories. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast169 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 06 Jan 2024 | E185: POTS Diary with POTSpouse Tim and Leah | 00:50:20 | |
Despite Leah being largely bedbound, Tim and Leah's relationship is as strong as ever. How do they balance illness, household chores, and raising their children? Find out in this heartwarming episode. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast185 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 20 Jan 2024 | E188: POTS Diary with Erica from California, an actress and dancer | 00:27:03 | |
Erica really can't remember life without POTS symptoms and anxiety was blamed for many years. She currently attends school and lives bicoastally as she pursues a career as an actress and dancer. Her diagnosis brought relief, and learning how to control her symptoms have helped her follow her dreams. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast188 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 10 Feb 2024 | E192: POTS Diary with Erin from Connecticut, who loves to write | 00:38:56 | |
Erin is working on her Master's degree in English, and loves to write. She's written stories about her journey with both lupus and POTS, which started in her late teens and early 20s, but her first love is fiction. You can find her stories at https://vocal.media/fiction/waiting-room-lv3wu40jdv and https://www.artwifemag.com/short-stories/chinchilly If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 23 Jan 2024 | E189: Functional Medicine Nutrition with Megan Barnett | 00:49:51 | |
This is a conversation between Jill Brook and Megan Barnett discussing the relationship between nutrition, gut health, and complex health conditions like POTS and mast cell disorders. They delve into topics like food sensitivities, the importance of micronutrients, and the role of functional medicine in managing these conditions. Megan's website is: https://bioloungepdx.com You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast189 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast.
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| 26 Nov 2023 | Christmas Poem 2023 — Low Expectations | 00:04:49 | |
Happiest holidays from everyone at Standing Up to POTS! | |||
| 13 Feb 2024 | E193: Psychological Experiences of POTS Patients with Dr. Alissa Sheldon | 00:41:21 | |
Learn about the psychological experiences of POTS patients in this episode with Dr. Alissa Sheldon. Understand how to trust your symptoms and navigate through life despite challenges. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast193 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | E194: Podcasts as a Form of Social Support with Dr. Melanie Finney and Kate Pederson | 00:25:14 | |
POTScast listeners took a survey on podcasts and social support. Here are the results - podcasts can help individuals feel less socially isolated and provide them with informational and emotional support. Parasocial relationships between podcast listeners and hosts are also important. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast194 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 | E190: Possible Causes of Brain Fog, Dizziness and Nausea in POTS with Dr. Cathy Pederson | 00:44:04 | |
Attention POTS patients and those who care about them: Ever wondered what exactly is happening in your body when you experience common POTS symptoms like fainting, nausea, dizziness or brain fog? Tune in to this episode with Dr. Cathy Pederson to unpack the potential causes of these symptoms. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast190 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 02 Jan 2024 | E184: Breast Implant Illness and MCAS with Breast Surgeon Eva Nagy, MD as part of the Mast Cell Matters Series | 01:14:31 | |
Dr. Tania Dempsey interviews Dr. Eva Nagy, a breast surgeon experienced in all sorts of breast surgeries, who has developed special interest and skill in treating breast implant illness (BII), which she believes can be related to mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Dr. Nagy describes BII, how she removes problem implants, and the effects this can have on a wide range of symptoms. You can learn more about Dr. Nagy and her practice here. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast184 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | E191: Dr. Jeffrey Boris on MCAS, POTS, hypermobility and pediatric cardiology as part of the Mast Cell Matters Series with Dr. Tania Dempsey | 00:56:40 | |
Dr. Dempsey interviews pediatric cardiologist Dr. Jeffrey Boris about the Triad (MCAS, POTS and hypermobility syndromes) in his pediatric population. As an avid researcher and data analyst, Dr. Boris is always a wealth of knowledge on latest findings and yet-unpublished trends and hypotheses. The doctors also exchange interesting observations about MCAS and cholesterol, PCOS, and much more. You can learn more about Dr. Boris and his practice here. You can learn more about Dr. Dempsey and her practice here. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast191 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | E186:Behind the Scenes of The Triad Film on POTS/MCAS/hypermobility: A Crossover Episode | 00:53:05 | |
We have the entire medical/production team of 5 physician/researchers to give us an update and behind-the-scenes look at the documentary they are making about the trifecta of dysautonomia/POTS, MCAS and hypermobility spectrum disorders. We hear from doctors Tania Dempsey, Larry Afrin, Linda Bluestein, Lawrence Kinsella and Leonard Weinstock, along with patient Jill Brook, to hear how filming is going so far and how we can all help support the film. This is a crossover episode with Bendy Bodies with Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein. You can learn more about the documentary at MCASfund.org. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Creating Awareness and Increasing Treatment Options 03:09 The Birth of the Documentary Project 05:20 Filming in New York 07:19 Filming in St. Louis 10:32 The Motivation to Work with Complex Patients 15:49 The Journey of Recognizing MCAS 17:34 The Impact of MCAS Treatment 21:00 Personal Experiences and Incorporating MCAS Treatment 22:42 The Need for an Educational Library 25:29 The Challenge of Condensing Information 26:21 Describing MCAS in Sound Bites 31:10 The Importance of Raising Awareness 34:42 Growth and Development Abnormalities in MCAS 40:03 Main Points about Hypermobility Syndromes and Dysautonomia 44:48 Partnership with LDN Research Trust 51:47 Final Words and Call for Support 54:26 Recognition and Treatment of Unrecognized Patients 55:44 Importance of Learning and Trying 56:13 Gratitude for Dedicated Doctors 56:47 Closing Remarks and Resources
You can learn more about the physicians in this episode at: https://aimcenterpm.com/ for Dr. Tania Dempsey and Dr. Lawrence Afrin https://www.gidoctor.net/leonard-weinstock-md for Dr. Leonard Weinstock https://www.ssmhealth.com/find-a-doctor/doctor-details/laurence-j-kinsella-md for Dr. Laurence Kinsella
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| 16 Jan 2024 | E187: Dr. Anjali Agarwal, Consulting Physiotherapist and Awareness Beacon in India | 00:42:27 | |
Dr. Anjali Agarwal - consulting physiotherapist trained in UK, located in India, and consulting via telemed around the world - is a wealth of information on POTS and related conditions, describing how "everything is connected", which also presents many treatment opportunities. She shares numerous lifestyle strategies to manage POTS/dysautonomia, MCAS, hypermobility and related conditions, and she also shares her international perspective. You can follow Dr. Anjali on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast187 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 05 Mar 2024 | E196:Jolie is Miss Chattanooga, spreading awareness of POTS at the Miss Tennesee Pageant | 00:22:02 | |
Jolie was first featured in episode 160, and she's back to talk about how she's doing, how she successfully manages her POTS, and some big news: She was chosen to be Miss Chattanooga, TN! In this role she is helping raise awareness of POTS and in the next few days (March, 2024) she'll be competing in the Miss Tennesee Pageant. Thanks to Jolie for using her platform and growing notoriety to help our community! You can find Jolie on TikTok or Instagram at @JolieMayes. You can read the transcript of this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast196 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | E195: Kelley from Maryland | 00:36:35 | |
Meet Kelley from Maryland, a driven student who loves to read, plays the guitar and has plans to pursue neuroscience so she can study the intersection between the brain, one's mindset and POTS. You can read the transcript for this episode here: http://tinyurl.com/potscast195 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | E198:POTS Diaries with Arianna from Indiana | 00:41:40 | |
Arianna was an athlete until POTS and has now developed a large following as a social media influencer. She's sharing her POTS journey with her audience, too! You can follow her here on TikTok or follow her here on Instagram. You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/potscast198 If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||
| 09 Apr 2024 | E201:Allie | 00:32:08 | |
In this episode we meet Allie, a student at Purdue University who, since getting POTS, has started introducing herself to one new stranger per day. How cool is that?! If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast. | |||