E121: Diary with Shelby from KY, a mom who loves to sing and have fun
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 cli...
4 Mar 202333min
E120: Autoimmune Diet with Nutritionist Jill Brook
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 certai...
28 Feb 202333min
E119: Service Dogs with Trainer Mary McNeight & POTS patient Makenzie
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 re...
21 Feb 202341min
E118: From a POTS Mom's Perspective, Paula from California
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 "subscri...
18 Feb 202336min
E117: POTS Triggers with Dr. Cathy Pederson
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...
14 Feb 202342min
E116: Compass Points the Way, a book about living with POTS with author Alexis Kline
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 P...
11 Feb 202319min
E115: Mast Cell Matters: Intro to MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey
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 ...
7 Feb 202342min
E114: Rachel from New York, a baker whose life was changed by COVID
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 thing...
4 Feb 202323min
