The POTScast

E205: Dr. Julie Maamari on perioperative considerations for complex patients

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Julie Hubbard Maamari is a Perioperative Clinical Pharmacy Specialist who helps patients before, during and after surgery by making sure they get ...

E204: Maddie can walk again! A POTS Diary follow-up

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we check in on Maddie from episode 83, and hear how she is doing, including how she regained the ability to walk again! You can read t...

E203:Humor in Chronic Illness with DoodleThru Creators Mike & Jill Brook

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Sometimes we have to laugh so we don't cry.  In this episode, cartoonists and married couple Mike and Jill Brook describe what made them create Doo...

E202: Dr. Theo Theoharides on mast cells driving dysautonomia and much more - Mast Cell Matters

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Theoharides is among the world's top mast cell researchers and speaks with Dr. Dempsey about his recent article reviewing how mast cells may drive...

E201:Allie

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode we meet Allie, a student at Purdue University who, since getting POTS, has started introducing herself to one new stranger per day. ...

E200: Dr. Leticia Soares, PhD on female reproductive health concerns associated with long COVID, POTS, EDS, ME/CFS

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Leticia Soares is a research biologist who, before COVID, focused on infectious disease in birds.  Now she serves on the leadership team of the ...

199: Listener Q&A with Dr. Tania Dempsey — Mast Cell Matters

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dempsey answers questions about MCAS and depression/anxiety/fatigue/brain fog; physical triggers; Kounis Syndrome; whether it's worth it to allow ...

E198:POTS Diaries with Arianna from Indiana

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Arianna was an athlete until POTS and has now developed a large following as a social media influencer.  She's sharing her POTS journey with her audi...

E197:Dr. David Kaufman on ME/CFS, MCAS, POTS and complex disorders - Mast Cell Matters Series

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 Dr. David Kaufman is renowned for working with the most complex patients and for his podcast on Patreon, Unraveled:  Understanding Medical Complexi...

E196:Jolie is Miss Chattanooga, spreading awareness of POTS at the Miss Tennesee Pageant

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jolie was first featured in episode 160, and she's back to talk about how she's doing, how she successfully manages her POTS, and some big news:  She...

E195: Kelley from Maryland

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Kelley from Maryland, a driven student who loves to read, plays the guitar and has plans to pursue neuroscience so she can study the intersection...

E194: Podcasts as a Form of Social Support with Dr. Melanie Finney and Kate Pederson

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

POTScast listeners took a survey on podcasts and social support. Here are the results - podcasts can help individuals feel less socially isolated and ...

E193: Psychological Experiences of POTS Patients with Dr. Alissa Sheldon

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the psychological experiences of POTS patients in this episode with Dr. Alissa Sheldon. Understand how to trust your symptoms and navigate...

E192: POTS Diary with Erin from Connecticut, who loves to write

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erin is working on her Master's degree in English, and loves to write. She's written stories about her journey with both lupus and POTS, which started...

E191: Dr. Jeffrey Boris on MCAS, POTS, hypermobility and pediatric cardiology as part of the Mast Cell Matters Series with Dr. Tania Dempsey

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dempsey interviews pediatric cardiologist Dr. Jeffrey Boris about the Triad (MCAS, POTS and hypermobility syndromes) in his pediatric population. ...

E190: Possible Causes of Brain Fog, Dizziness and Nausea in POTS with Dr. Cathy Pederson

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Attention POTS patients and those who care about them: Ever wondered what exactly is happening in your body when you experience common POTS symptoms l...

E189: Functional Medicine Nutrition with Megan Barnett

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a conversation between Jill Brook and Megan Barnett discussing the relationship between nutrition, gut health, and complex health conditions l...

E188: POTS Diary with Erica from California, an actress and dancer

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Erica really can't remember life without POTS symptoms and anxiety was blamed for many years. She currently attends school and lives bicoastally as sh...

E187: Dr. Anjali Agarwal, Consulting Physiotherapist and Awareness Beacon in India

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anjali Agarwal - consulting physiotherapist trained in UK, located in India, and consulting via telemed around the world - is a wealth of informat...

E186:Behind the Scenes of The Triad Film on POTS/MCAS/hypermobility: A Crossover Episode

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have the entire medical/production team of 5 physician/researchers to give us an update and behind-the-scenes look at the documentary they are maki...

E185: POTS Diary with POTSpouse Tim and Leah

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite Leah being largely bedbound, Tim and Leah's relationship is as strong as ever. How do they balance illness, household chores, and raising thei...

E184: Breast Implant Illness and MCAS with Breast Surgeon Eva Nagy, MD as part of the Mast Cell Matters Series

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tania Dempsey interviews Dr. Eva Nagy, a breast surgeon experienced in all sorts of breast surgeries, who has developed special interest and skill...

E183: Nutrient Deficiencies in POTS with Nutritionist Jill Brook

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nutritionist Jill Brook reviews the research findings on nutrient deficiencies in POTS, shares some tips, and directs listeners to a ...

E182: Diary with Quinton, a fitness enthusiast and Long COVID POTS patient

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Quinton loves to work out and research Long COVID. About two weeks after recovering from a mild COVID infection, he developed POTS and found himself n...

E181: Venous Insufficiency in POTS with Dr. Alexis Cutchins

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alexis Cutchins wrote a comprehensive review of POTS, including less-known treatments like oral contraceptives, gluten-free diets, and diosmin. Jo...

E180: Diary with Emily, an urgent care medical assistant who developed POTS

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Emily was working as a medical assistant when she developed POTS. While she was aware of POTS, receiving a proper diagnosis still took 7 or 8 months. ...

E179: Diary with Leah, a bedbound mom who developed POTS after acute illness

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Leah's life changed after her family got sick in December 2019. They rebounded in a couple of weeks, but she did not. She was diagnosed with POTS quic...

E178: Psychiatric Manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Janet Settle as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Settle is a psychiatrist who believes that mast cell activation is responsible for some symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder type II ...

E177: Gender Matters in Perceived Burdensomeness in POTS Patients with Dr. Cathy Pederson

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Perceived burdensomeness, feeling like a burden to friends and family, is common in POTS patients. This feeling can be a predictor of suicidal thinkin...

Christmas Poem 2023 — Low Expectations

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happiest holidays from everyone at Standing Up to POTS!

E176: POTS Diary with Hanna, a museum educator in Oregon

25 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hanna had a 15-year journey to her POTS diagnosis after fainting episodes that started in her teens. An avid athlete, she has completed a triathlon an...

E175: Graded Exercise and Pacing in POTS with Dr. Catherine Lewan

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lewan, a POTS patient with a CSF leak, helps many patients learn how to listen to their bodies and slowly progress in their physical therapy exerc...

E174: Building Resilience with Dr. Katie Gorman Ezell and her student Katie

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Resilience is a nuanced topic. How do you build it? Is it always a compliment if someone says you are resilient? How can we better support our chronic...

E173: POTS Diary with Kaylee, an ER nurse whose first symptom was blue legs

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kaylee is an ER nurse in Phoenix and shares her own story along with tips on how to get the most out of an ER visit, like telling the triage nurse eve...

E172: Pain and Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

MCAS expert Dr. Bluestein is an anesthesiologist and pain specialist focusing on hypermobility and its associated pain syndromes. Having EDS and her o...

E171: Post-Gardasil POTS Litigation with Attorney Drew Downing

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Attorney Drew Downing is prosecuting a case against Merck on behalf of people who were vaccine-injured by the HPV vaccine Gardasil. He is knowledgeabl...

E170: Dehydration, thirst, POTS and long COVID with Dr. Harriet Carroll

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do POTS, ecstasy, dehydration and thirst have in common? This is a fascinating episode with Dr. Harriett Carroll, who developed POTS after the CO...

E169: Live Recordings from 10th Annual SUTP 5K/2K

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a fabulous episode of the POTScast taped before our in-person 5K/2K. POTS patients and their loved ones spoke from their hearts to give an authen...

E168: Headache Management in POTS with Dr. Karissa Arca

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Karissa Arca works at the intersection of autonomic and headache disorders at Mayo Clinic Arizona.  She is a wealth of information and also an ad...

E167: Listener's Questions Answered with Dr. Cathy Pederson

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover POTS demographics, where sodium goes in the body, off-label medications, why meds stop working, and much more. Thanks to all...

E166: POTS Diary with Lauren, a tennis player who developed POTS with Long COVID

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren was a college tennis player and was always on the run when she developed COVID, Long COVID and POTS. At 23, her life is different now, and she ...

E165: Documentary on The Triad with Dr. Leonard Weinstock and Dr. Tania Dempsey as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Weinstock and Dr. Dempsey are spearheading the creation of a documentary about MCAS, POTS, and EDS. Still in the planning stages, this documentary...

E164: POTS after the COVID vaccine with Rachel Hellman, NP

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vaccine injury can occur after COVID injections, likely triggered by the COVID spike protein. Many people develop POTS or have worsening symptoms. Unf...

E163: POTS Diary with Courtney, a dog lover from Texas

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Several in her family have had mysterious symptoms for years, but Courtney was the first to be diagnosed with POTS. She uses Chat GPT to help her writ...

E162: Eating Disorders in Chronic Illness with Krista Day-Gloe

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In some cases, chronically ill people are mislabeled as having an eating disorder when gastroparesis or MCAS is causing their symptoms. In other cases...

E161: Heart Rate Variability and Biofeedback with Rohan Dixit

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heart rate variability can be a good indicator of general health. A higher heart rate variability is preferable and shows a parasympathetic state. Lea...

E160: POTS Diaries with Jolie from TN, a mental health advocate who loves to cook

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jolie was quickly diagnosed after a fainting episode, largely due to the fact that her mom is a physician. While her life has changed, she looks for j...

E159: Cardiac manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Andrew Maxwell as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Treating MCAS, POTS, and Long COVID can be difficult, and physicians must attack from various angles to get patients feeling better. Dr. Maxwell walks...

E158: POTS Diary with Mikayla from Ohio, a college student who loves to run

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mikayla was quite the athlete before POTS, and still enjoys running when she can. She was diagnosed with POTS within a month of symptom onset, and is ...

E157: POTS Diary with Jessica from North Carolina, a college student who loves to skateboard

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica suffered from a brain tumor at birth which caused seizures. It took several years to find a surgeon to remove the tumor. In her teen years, sh...

E156: POTS Diary with Katie, an artist, cosmotologist, and proud mom of 3

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Katie was diagnosed with POTS last year after being diagnosed with EDS in 2014. She tries to stay cheerful, even when not feeling well, to be a good e...

E155: POTSmom Alison from Nebraska, her daughter developed POTS after concussion and worsened after vaccination

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alison's daughter was in college and a competitive horse jumper when she developed POTS. It was manageable at first, but worsened substantially after ...

E154: POTS Diaries with Thomas, a high level jiu jitsu athlete who developed POTS at 20

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas loves jiu jitsu, skateboarding, and surfing. He developed POTS in college, and really struggled with stamina. Slowly, he has worked both physic...

E153: POTS Diary with Michael who has long COVID after acute infection in 2020

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Michael developed Long COVID at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. He is fortunate to be back to 75% capacity, but recognizes the changes in his l...

E152: POTS Diary with Autumnizhurr, a content creator and gamer from California

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Autumnizhurr has been disabled since college, due to POTS and Wolff Parkinson White Syndrome. She has had several heart ablations to minimize her symp...

E151: POTS Diary with Rebecca from New Zealand, a young nurse who had to move home to deal with symptoms

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca was living the dream when POTS hit - just out of college, living in a flat with friends, working as a nurse in the hospital - and forced her t...

E150: Diary with POTSie Lyla and POTSmom Joli

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features a mother and daughter describing how POTS has impacted their daily life. Lyla has had medical issues for most of her life, but a...

E146: Research on Long COVID and POTS with Marie Claire Seeley

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic has provided a unique opportunity to study new onset POTS cases with a known trigger - COVID. The symptom similarities are striking betwe...

E149: Tried all the recommendations? What to do next?

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jill and Dr. Cathy Pederson discuss what to do after you have exhausted practitioner recommendations. There are lots of ideas provided, as well as tip...

E148: POTS Diary with Nicole from Texas, news reporter who got a POTS story on the Today Show

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole's career as a news reporter in Anchorage, AK and Raleigh, NC was cut short when she developed POTS. While her symptoms have improved since that...

E147: Gynecological Issues & Pregnancy in MCAS with Dr. Shanda Dorff

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After issues with her own MCAS, Dr. Shanda Dorff started to investigate the impact of MCAS on people with a variety of gynecological issues like pelvi...

E145: POTS Diary with POTS Parent Leigh from Washington DC

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In retrospect, Leigh's daughter had symptoms since age 4, but her daughter's POTS wasn't diagnosed until she was a teenager. Leigh describes the strug...

E144: Gut motility in POTS with Dr. Linda Nguyen

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Linda Nguyen is a gastroenterologist who sees patients with POTS, EDS, and ME/CFS. She explains gut motility issues, nausea, and how to best prepa...

E143: POTS Diary with Victoria from New Jersey, a chemical engineering student and cyclist

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Victoria is a busy college student who commutes to school on the train daily. She is a competitive cyclist, likes to run, and hopes to contribute to t...

E142: Unravelling Medical Complexities with Dr. Ilene Ruhoy and Dr. David Kaufman

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Drs. Ruhoy and Kaufman specialize in people that suffer from several chronic invisible illnesses. Thinking about them as a cluster and then breaking d...

E141: POTS Diary with POTSpouse Stephen

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen's wife Becca developed POTS two years ago, and he shares the caregiver's perspective about POTS. As a young couple with a toddler, taking care...

E140: Romance and Relationships in Chronic Illness with Dr. Katie Gorman-Ezell

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Communication is important in any relationship, but is key when one partner is chronically ill. Understanding how each partner receives love is anothe...

E139: Diary with Becca, proud mom from Utah who developed POTS after food poisoning

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Becca has a fascinating and most unusual story about her POTS trigger - food poisoning from 1000 year eggs while on a mission trip in Hong Kong. She i...

E138: Advice from Both Sides of Healthcare with Dr. Melanie Hoppers

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Melanie Hoppers has a unique perspective on POTS - she learned of it when her daughter became ill and now dedicates her medical career to patients...

E137: Update on Long COVID with Dr. Noah Greenspan

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Noah Greenspan returns to the show to update us on long COVID patients. He also discusses recovery strategies for COVID, prevention of long COVID,...

E136: POTS Diary with Hannah from South Carolina, who developed POTS after a traumatic brain injury

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah fell after getting a vaccination, and this caused significant brain trauma. As a result, she developed both POTS and SIADH (syndrome of inappro...

E135: Gastrointestinal Manifestations of MCAS with Dr. Leonard Weinstock as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Weinstock, a gastroenterologist who is a leading expert on MCAS, discusses mast cells in the context of the GI tract. Bloating, gas, SIBO, SIFO, a...

E134: POTS Diary with Jessie, who was diagnosed with POTS as a teen but didn't receive treatment until much later

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse's journey through POTS was a little different. She was diagnosed fairly quickly, but it took years for her to find a doctor who gave her proper ...

E133: The Foundations of Health with Dr. Gregory Plotnikoff

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Plotnikoff practices holistic medicine, and thinks deeply about the role of healthcare for patients. He shares his views on honoring patients, con...

E132: Katie from Ohio, who developed POTS as a teen and a more severe form after COVID

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Katie developed POTS as a teen, and controlled it well enough to work as a respiratory therapist. A bout with COVID kicked her POTS to an entirely new...

E131: Sofie from MI and her research on Emotional Intelligence

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sofie is a delightful, articulate teen who is conducting a research project on the emotional intelligence of women with POTS. As you might guess, her ...

E130: Health Willpower Strategies with Nutritionist Jill Brook

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join our own Jill Brook to think about 10 strategies to help you build your willpower for healthy eating and other healthy habits. Willpower can be le...

E129: MCAS Diagnostic Criteria “Consensus-2" with Dr. Lawrence Afrin as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Afrin, a world expert in all things mast cell, talks in depth about issues with the first MCAS "consensus" statement and the need for a second MCA...

E128: Belle from Canada, saline and physiotherapy helped her walk across her graduation stage

01 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Belle first realized that something was wrong at 16. Living in Greece didn't help, but upon return to Canada she started to find some answers. Her goa...

E127: New Clues in Plasma Proteins in POTS Patients with Dr. Artur Fedorowski

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Fedorowski is one of the top POTS researchers in the world. This episode discusses plasma proteins that are different in POTS patients vs. control...

E126: Home Infusions with Jonathan Abraham, RN BSN CCRN

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan shares his experience as a nurse who has been doing home infusions for patients needing IVIG. He talks about the highs and lows of his job wi...

E125: POTS Diary with Dr. Alisha Alls, who suffered traumatic brain injury leading to her POTS

18 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alls suffered a traumatic brain injury, had her heart stop, and developed POTS as a teenager. She speaks eloquently about her life experiences and...

E124: Pregnancy in POTS Patients with Nurse and Doctoral Candidate Kate Morgan

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Morgan and her team just published a paper studying pregnancy in women with POTS. She found that having a baby is safe, as is taking certain medi...

E123: Argenx Clinical Trial on Post-COVID POTS

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Registration is currently open for a clinical trial on post-COVID POTS investigating a new medication that might deplete autoantibodies and decrease P...

Research Study on The POTScast - please participate!

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can take this IRB approved survey at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrkhyR4cRW9DEB8O4Pvbs9kWuQIlCtZ3gs31J6E55tMoquxg/viewform   Requi...

E122: Mast Cell Matters: Diagnosis and Treatment of MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dempsey shares her experience in both diagnosing and treating people with MCAS. She always looks for POTS and orthostatic symptoms during diagnosi...

E121: Diary with Shelby from KY, a mom who loves to sing and have fun

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 hydrat...

E120: Autoimmune Diet with Nutritionist Jill Brook

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jill Brook explores 10 tips to prevent the onset of autoimmune disease or decrease its symptoms through changes in your diet. These practical suggesti...

E119: Service Dogs with Trainer Mary McNeight & POTS patient Makenzie

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

E118: From a POTS Mom's Perspective, Paula from California

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

E117: POTS Triggers with Dr. Cathy Pederson

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What event triggered your POTS? Infection? Concussion? Pregnancy? Learn about these and more in this episode. The more scientists understand this phys...

E116: Compass Points the Way, a book about living with POTS with author Alexis Kline

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexis modified her own experience with dysautonomia in her book for middle schoolers, "Compass Points the Way." She articulates in this book what mos...

E115: Mast Cell Matters: Intro to MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 immun...

E114: Rachel from New York, a baker whose life was changed by COVID

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 app...

E113: Academic POTS in Australia and Life as a POTS Mom with Celine Gallagher, PhD

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While Dr. Gallagher was professionally involved in POTS research, her daughter was diagnosed with POTS. Her background couldn't prepare her for the re...

SUTP Research Survey

28 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Please help us to better understand POTS! Dr. Pederson and Standing Up to POTS are launching a new online survey that takes 15-20 minutes to complete....

E112: Limbic System Retraining (part 3) with Dr. Kimberly Hindman

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our last episode in this study of the vagus nerve and limbic system, Dr. Hindman offers many options to try to retrain your limbic system to only allo...

E111: POTS Diary with Allison from Ohio, a nurse whose POTS got worse with concussion

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Allison, a long-time POTSie who gives back to the community through nursing. After a concussion, she changed specialties which is a better fit fo...

E110: Vagus Nerve Exercises with Dr. Kimberly Hindman (part 2)

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is full of free, must try tips to increase parasympathetic tone that will offset the highly active sympathetic tone found in many POTS pa...

E109: Polyvagal Theory and Trauma Release with Dr. Kimberly Hindman (part 1)

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you wondered why symptoms seem to loop over time? Why you are stuck in hypervigilance when you are safe? If so, this is the episode for you. Lear...