The POTScast

Is endometriosis related to mast cells, MCAS and POTS in some people?  Dr. Dempsey explains why she suspects a link, how fertility, insulin resistance and pelvic congestion syndrome may also be involved, the mast cell targeted treatments she has seen help, and much more.  Dr. Dempsey's article that is mentioned: Successful mast-cell-targeted treatment of chronic dyspareunia, vaginitis, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Dr. Dempsey's website is https://drtaniadempsey.com/

If you have questions for Dr. Dempsey about mast cells and related topics, you can send them to research@standinguptopots.org.

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/
X: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist

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.

Dr. Debra Hawkins, DNP, is an advanced practice nurse and cardiology provider at Cardiovascular Health Clinics in Oklahoma specializing in POTS and autonomic dysfunction.  She brings a unique perspective -- from initially overlooking these conditions in the ER to becoming a dedicated advocate for this patient population as a provider. She combines personal insight with clinical guidance, including first-line treatment approaches, the importance of addressing underlying conditions, and how patients can advocate for themselves. 

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 

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.

Nicole is a live morning news reporter (on her feet from 1am to 9am!) and horse lover in Hawaii who has dealt with type 1 diabetes, cyclic vomiting syndrome, POTS and more.  In this episode Nicole describes her journey and how she is using her communication skills to help patients as 'The Autonomic Coach' and to help educate about dysautonomia, including speaking to healthcare practitioners earning their CME credits.   

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.

Dr. Kamal Chemali is an autonomic neurologist, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Autonomic Nervous system Program at Case Western Reserve University. He started studying the piano at age seven and today is a conservatory-trained pianist who still performs. Dr. Chémali’s firm belief in the power of music in connecting people and in healing disease led him to start the Doctor-Patient Music Connection Program, where physicians and musicians perform for patients in the hospital, and also the award-winning Music and the Brain™ Concert-Lectures.  He was the co-founder of the Cleveland Clinic Arts and Medicine Institute and the Founding Director of the Sentara Music and Medicine Center.  Today he is the Medical Director of the Music and Medicine Program in the Neurological Institute at Case Western Reserve University.

In this episode he discusses what is known about the power of music to affect mood, heart rate, pain, energy, and his research into how aspects of music, such as tempo or harmony, may affect the body.  He discusses music therapy and shares his personal favorite pieces of music with us.

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 

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.

Krista Day-Gloe is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who focuses on the mind–body connection. She’s the author of Mood & Moon: A Body-Led Guide to Understanding Cycling Bodies, a practical guide and tracking workbook that helps people connect hormonal shifts with mood, energy, sleep, digestion, and nervous system states—so they can recognize patterns and build supportive routines through each phase of the cycle.  In this episode she shares practical information about understanding, tracking and managing the normal hormonal shifts that can affect so many symptoms.  She also has a generous discount code for listeners (see below).

Krista's Website: https://healingrootswellnesscenter.com

Mood & Moon Workbook: https://healingrootswellnesscenter.com/body-led-books/mood-moon/

Body-Led Mental Health Blog: https://bodyledmentalhealth.substack.com

Hormone Literacy Initiative: https://healingrootswellnesscenter.com/hormone-literacy-initiative/

50 % discount code for digital products: POTS

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/...