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The POTScast

The POTScast

By: Standing Up to POTS Inc.
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 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. Each month, we feature episodes with top POTS physicians as well as POTS patients. Because many POTS patients are eventually diagnosed with MCAS, the first Tuesday of every month we feature a new series called Mast Cell Matters, in which top MCAS practitioners share their experiences in better treating patients. You can learn more by listening to our groundbreaking POTScast anywhere, anytime. Visit our website at www.standinguptopots.org and follow our social media accounts @standinguptopots.© 2021 Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Jill Krapf, MD on painful sex, vulvovaginal disorders and mast cells with Dr. Tania Dempsey on Mast Cell Matters

    Jill Krapf, MD on painful sex, vulvovaginal disorders and mast cells with Dr. Tania Dempsey on Mast Cell Matters
    Oct 25 2025

    Dr. Jill Krapf is a Board-Certified OB/GYN who specializes in genitopelvic pain and skin conditions, is founder of the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders and co-author of the book When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain. She is a wealth of knowledge and with Dr. Dempsey they discuss the mechanisms behind these disorders, treatments, plus their findings about how mast cells may be involved.

    Dr. Dempsey's website is here

    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
    Website: www.standinguptopots.org
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist
    Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/

    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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    48 mins
  • Tristan, from hiking, skating and EMT training to a looong wait

    Tristan, from hiking, skating and EMT training to a looong wait
    Oct 19 2025

    Tristan was an avid hiker, skate boarder and EMT-in-training when his world suddenly started spinning. Although his doctor diagnosed POTS and referred him to a top specialist, he has been waiting two years for that appointment. In the meantime he deals with a lot of symptoms (e.g., starting each day vomiting) and is unable to work, however he remains upbeat and even shares his successful chronic illness reference on Tinder.

    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
    Website: www.standinguptopots.org
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist
    Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/

    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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    37 mins
  • Dr. Kendal Stewart on a ‘hypo-adrenergic’ variant of POTS, genetics and novel treatments

    Dr. Kendal Stewart on a ‘hypo-adrenergic’ variant of POTS, genetics and novel treatments
    Oct 12 2025

    Dr. Kendal Stewart, former skull surgeon, now specializes in addressing root causes of neuroimmune conditions like POTS. In this episode he discusses seeing 'hypo-adrenergic' POTS, the underlying genetics that may cause it, value of genetic testing, nutrigenomics, plus novel treatments such as exosomes, peptides, CBD, and much more. You can find Dr. Stewart at https://www.drkendalstewart.com/ or his podcast, Coffee with Dr. Stewart.

    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
    Website: www.standinguptopots.org
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist
    Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/

    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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    50 mins
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Full of relatable stories to help you feel less alone, some great tips for managing symptoms, and overall hope for the future. Highly recommend this for any POTS patient or caregiver.

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