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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
POTS
Chronic Illness
Dysautonomia
Mental Health
Long COVID
Covid-19
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Nutrition
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Lyme Disease
Anxiety
Chronic Illness Awareness
Hormones
Functional Medicine
MCAS
Integrative Medicine
Chronic Illness Management

Learn about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and more by joining us each week for a new episode. If you are living with POTS, MCAS or other chronic illnesses, you are not alone! Our goal is to raise awareness, nurture community, and empower patients with information and practical skills for living better with this chronic invisible illness. Eac... more

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Jessica was a kindergarten teacher with three advanced degrees, two young children, a husband, and busy life before COVID, despite having POTS, which she managed with salt, fluids and compression.  But soon after her second COVID shot she experienced... more

In this episode Dr. Cathy Pederson shares her latest published findings from a POTS patient survey looking at the relationship between POTS triggers -- such as infection, physical trauma, hormonal shift -- and symptom profile/severity.  Her findings,... more

In this episode, Madeline shares her experience of living with POTS, from diagnosis to the daily routines that helped her improve over time. She talks about how exhausting it can be to live with a condition that often feels like a full-time job, and ... more

After successfully treating his own Long COVID, founding the COVID Institute, treating hundreds of patients, and publishing the seven-volume Complete Long COVID Handbook series, Dr. Robert Groysman has published a peer-reviewed article in Frontiers i... more

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Cathy Pederson
PhD, founder and president of Standing Up to POTS; researcher on POTS triggers
Standing Up to POTS
Episode: POTS triggered by physical trauma associated with greater symptom severity with Dr. Cathy Pederson
Madeline LeClair
Founder of POTSie, a mobile app for managing POTS
POTSie / POTScast guest
Episode: Madeline on creating the POTSie app to help manage POTS
Robert Groysman
Long COVID specialist, board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician, founder of the COVID Institute in Plano, Texas
COVID Institute
Episode: Robert Groysman, MD on identifying mechanisms driving long COVID with the Trigger-Timing Framework
Dr. David Kaufman
Co-founder and Medical Director of Vindara Health; physician with extensive experience in ME-CFS, POTS, MCAS, autoimmunity
Vindara Health
Episode: Dr. David Kaufman & Paddy Monahan on Vindara Health for Complex Patients
Paddy Monahan
Co-founder and CEO of Vindara Health; long COVID survivor since 2020
Vindara Health
Episode: Dr. David Kaufman & Paddy Monahan on Vindara Health for Complex Patients
Scott Cole
Founder of the law firm Cole & Van Note; class action attorney focused on chemical sensitivities and fragrance intolerance
Cole & Van Note
Episode: Campaign against synthetic fragrances with Attorney Scott Cole and Dr. Tania Dempsey
Dr. Tania Dempsey
World-renowned expert physician and researcher in MCAS and related conditions
Episode: Campaign against synthetic fragrances with Attorney Scott Cole and Dr. Tania Dempsey
Michelle Wharton
Founder of CANrise19 (non-profit for COVID vaccine injured Canadians)
CANrise19
Episode: Michelle co-founded CANrise19 to help Canada’s COVID vaccine injured
Kirti Sivakoti
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Utah; Associate Medical Director of PAUS Program at Primary Children's Hospital
University of Utah; Primary Children's Hospital
Episode: Four Insights for Providers with Dr. Kirti Sivakoti, MD

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Jill Brook
Host of Standing Up to POTS and related programs; coordinates episodes and interviews with clinicians, researchers, and advocates.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 300 ratings
  • I love this podcast

    This is a wonderful resource! I am grateful it’s out there. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P Terp
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love with Caveats

    This podcast and the Standing Up to POTS website have been instrumental in my health journey. To this day, I cannot find a medical professional to help with my POTS and EDS. This resource has been invaluable for treating my POTS; from how much salt and I water I should be consuming per day to experimenting with Vitamin D. It also helped me to self-diagnose my venous insufficiency and pursue medical treatment for it (side note: I did have the ablation procedure and I still have POTS, BUT there ha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    WB7591
    United States2 years ago
  • Good information!

    This is a good podcast and it’s very informative hence going to my doctor in vegas leads to just saying you are fine, when my body doesn’t say so and so as my blood work. I have very high Ige, sensitive to foods and I also have anemia. This podcast helps me take the steps on what’s really going on because doctors seem to just brush it off as if they don’t want to help in any way! ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MeliDiamonds
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this! So helpful and upbeat.

    I absolutely love having a place to get good info about POTS and… importantly… the other conditions that come with it, like MCAS and hEDS… where the people understand, care, and have an upbeat attitude about it. I especially like the contrast of the POTS Practitioners episodes for expertise versus the POTS Diaries episodes for the experiences of patients. The other types of episodes are great also. Thank you to the volunteers making this. It must be a lot of work. I appreciate it hugely. W... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    proved point
    United States3 years ago
  • Thank you for your service ♥️

    Thank you for creating this podcast. It makes me feel so much less alone! Our stories are all so similar. Thank you thank you thank you ♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Margaret000
    United States3 years ago

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The show is praised for practical tips and real-world strategies for managing POTS and MCAS.
Listeners appreciate the empathetic host and thorough guest lineup that cover both patient stories and clinical insights.
Audiences value accessible explanations of complex medical topics and the sense of community it builds.

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Madeline on creating the POTSie app to help manage POTS
Q: Do you want to describe the app a little bit more? Like kind of exactly what it does and how it works?
The app is a basic tracking tool available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. It tracks water, sodium, and exercise, lets you log symptoms and triggers, and can export results to your doctor (CSV for premium users) or share week-by-week histories if you don't upgrade.
Dr. David Kaufman & Paddy Monahan on Vindara Health for Complex Patients
Q: How does Vindara balance off-label treatments with safety, given the needs of complex patients?
The clinicians stress a risk-benefit approach, using off-label strategies when appropriate and supported by clinical judgment and real-world experiences, while maintaining safety considerations and patient-specific monitoring.
Dr. David Kaufman & Paddy Monahan on Vindara Health for Complex Patients
Q: What makes walking through Vindara's virtual front door different from booking a conventional specialist appointment?
Vindara offers an AI-enabled platform with monthly, high-touch care that includes comprehensive onboarding, data gathering, and access to a real clinical team; it emphasizes patient-led processes and the ability to coordinate with a wider clinical network while staying accessible via telehealth.
Campaign against synthetic fragrances with Attorney Scott Cole and Dr. Tania Dempsey
Q: What are some example scenarios of cases you would consider, and how do you weigh each potential client's story?
Examples include travelers who must relocate or cancel plans due to fragrance in hotels or events; the firm evaluates each narrative for its potential to demonstrate systemic access issues and the likelihood of creating meaningful change, balancing practicality with advocacy goals.
Campaign against synthetic fragrances with Attorney Scott Cole and Dr. Tania Dempsey
Q: There's a question about what makes someone a good candidate to bring a fragrance-related case. Do you need documented harm, or can a person simply have a strong impact on their ability to access spaces?
The attorney explains that while harm documentation helps, the central requirement is an access issue; if a person cannot walk into a building or experiences meaningful barriers due to fragrance, they may be a candidate, and the firm conducts vetting to ensure narratives align with case goals.

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A clinically oriented show focused on Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and related chronic conditions. Across episodes, listeners encounter patient journeys alongside expert discussions on diagnosis, treatment strategies, and emerging therapies, from integrative approaches and nutrition to novel medications and device-assisted care. Notable strengths include a patient-centered lens, a steady stream of clinician guests, and practical tips for navigating healthcare systems, advocacy, and daily living with chronic illness.

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1. Cathy Pederson
2. Madeline LeClair
3. Robert Groysman
4. Dr. David Kaufman
5. Paddy Monahan
6. Scott Cole
7. Dr. Tania Dempsey
8. Michelle Wharton

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