• Sarah from FL on life after COVID/POTS/MCAS
    Dec 21 2025

    Sarah loved her life as a busy mom an accomplished professional dog groomer, but after COVID left her with new symptoms suggestive of the 'Trifecta' (POTS, MCAS, hEDS) she is needing to make a new game plan....one that doesn't involve so many hours of standing and triggering fragrances. In this episode she discusses what she went through to get a diagnosis and how -- with the help of supportive family -- she is working through the challenges to design a new lifestyle.

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    43 mins
  • Dr. Dempsey on leading edge treatments she is finding helpful
    Dec 15 2025

    One of the most common questions we get from listeners is about the novel treatments that Dr. Dempsey mentions, such as therapeutic plasmapheresis exchange (or apheresis), SOT, ozone therapy, UV light blood irradiation and more. In this episode she discusses each treatment: What it is, how it works, the risks and benefits, who is a good candidate, and more.

    More information about Dr. Tania Dempsey and her clinic can be found at https://drtaniadempsey.com/.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • New (free) AI intelligence platform for patients with Dr. Jen Curtin
    Dec 9 2025

    Dr. Jennifer Curtin is Medical Director of the RTHM clinic and former complex chronic illness patient herself, after having ME/CFS while in medical school. Now her team has created the RTHM intelligence platform which uses HIPAA-compliant artificial intelligence and other technology to provide guidance and care for people with Long COVID, ME/CFS, MCAS, POTS, hEDS and related conditions. In this episode she discusses the features, purpose, possibilities and how this free platform can help improve access to answers, insights, testing and treatment for patients with these complex conditions. if you would like to try the platform, it is free and can be found here.

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    52 mins
  • Jace on health policy, why “being a burden is a blessing”, and much more
    Dec 2 2025

    Jace had hEDS and POTS for years before it was diagnosed and then had to wait MORE years to start getting any treatment, but in the meantime graduated college, got an advanced degree, worked on state and federal health policy, made art and much more. Hear Jace's advice and words of wisdom as someone who has expertise when it comes to ADA and accommodations.

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    47 mins
  • Progress for the COVID vaccine injured with REACT19 Co-Chairman Brianne Dressen
    Nov 25 2025

    Brianne Dressen co-founded REACT19 to help support people with life-altering COVID-19 vaccine injuries after being injured herself in one of the original clinical trials, and then learning the hard way that little was available in terms of answers, research, treatments or support. Now she oversees the science-based non-profit React19, which has created a provider network, support groups, research collaborations, lobbying efforts, and a grant program to help pay for medical bills of injured patients.

    The mentioned Yale studies are:

    1. Comparative Analysis of Long COVID and Post-Vaccination Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study of Clinica Symptoms and Machine Learning-Based Differentiation

    2. Immunological and Immunogenic Signatures Associated with Chronic Illness after COVID 19 Vaccination (Dr. Been's presentation explaining the findings is here).

    3. Post-Vaccination Syndrome: A Descriptive Analysis of Reported Symptoms and Patient Experiences after COVID-19 Vaccination

    The book about Brianne is here.

    Brianne's documentary film is here.

    React19.org's YouTube channel with more educational videos by Dr. Been and more is here.

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    44 mins
  • Dr. Eboni Cornish on root causes of brain inflammation with Dr. Dempsey on Mast Cell Matters
    Nov 17 2025

    This is a not-to-be-missed conversation for anyone interested in brain inflammation. Dr. Eboni Cornish, M.D. is Associate Medical Director at Amen Clinics, Fellow and Treasurer of the Board for the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). With research training at the National Institutes of Health as a Howard Hughes Medical Fellow, she is nationally recognized for her evidence-based work in neuroinflammation, autism, chronic toxicity, and complex chronic illnesses, including autoimmune disease, Lyme, PANS/PANDAS, mold illness, CIRS, and long COVID among others. At Amen Clinics, she integrates SPECT brain imaging with advanced biomarker testing to uncover root-cause brain imbalances and has created the Amen Clinics 2-Week Neurointensive Program for complex neuroimmune disorders. A sought-after speaker and educator, Dr. Cornish is dedicated to advancing brain and body longevity while translating complex science into practical, patient-centered strategies.

    In this episode she and Dr. Dempsey discuss neuroinflammation, the role of limbic system, gut imbalances, chronic infections and MCAS.

    Dr. Dempsey's website is here.

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    48 mins
  • Live from the 12th annual Run for Research - interviews with participants
    Nov 11 2025

    Our 12th annual 5k/2k took place virtually and at Wittenberg University in Springfield Ohio and raises funds for research to help today's struggling POTS patients. We interviewed several participants while they were waiting for the event to begin and got a chance to find out what brings them to the event, why they want to raise awareness of POTS and more.

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    41 mins
  • Dr. Robert Groysman on mechanisms, novel treatments, E.A.T., stellate ganglion block and more
    Nov 4 2025

    Dr. Groysman is founder of the COVID Institute, where they treat POTS/dysautonomia, MCAS, ME/CFS, long COVID, and are reporting good outcomes with evidence-based treatments that are relatively novel in the U.S., such as stellate ganglion block, Epipharyngeal Abrasive Therapy (EAT), vagal nerve stimulation and more. In this episode Dr. Groysman describes his approach, the 6 main underlying mechanisms he sees at work in these conditions, novel treatments he is finding effective, and what patients can expect at his clinic. Dr. Groysman also offers an online community for patients to ask questions and have discussions with him (and other members) at https://www.longcovidfamily.com/

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    1 hr and 2 mins