The POTScast

The POTScast

Author: Standing Up to POTS, Inc. Language: English Episodes: 50
Navigating life with a complex, often misunderstood condition like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome can feel isolating. The POTScast, brought to you by the team at Standing Up to POTS, Inc., exists to change that. Every week, this podcast creates a dedicated space for learning and connection, delving into POTS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), and the broader landscape of chronic invisible illness. Rather than just clinical explanations, you’ll hear conversations focused on practical, real-world strategies for managing daily life. The discussions are built on a foundation of empowering patients with actionable information, from fitness adaptations and business accommodations to deeper medical insights and self-improvement techniques. Each month features interviews with leading specialists and advocates, offering clarity and hope. At its heart, this is about nurturing a supportive community, raising awareness, and affirming that if you are living with these conditions, you are not alone. Tune in for a blend of education, solidarity, and tangible skills aimed at helping you live better.
Episodes
Michelle co-founded CANrise19 to help Canada’s COVID vaccine injured [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:03
Michelle was a busy mom, business owner and back country adventurer whose life changed dramatically in the 36 hours following her second COVID shot. After finding little help locally in Canada, she traveled to the US for…
Four Insights for Providers with Dr. Kirti Sivakoti, MD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:41
Pediatric dysautonomia expert Dr. Kirti Sivakoti, MD, is a pediatrician specializing in complex chronic illness, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University of Utah, and Associate Medical Director of the Pain and Aut…
Founder Austin Walker on Building the AI Layer for Chronic Illness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:21
Austin Walker sold his last company in 2020, then got COVID and never recovered. He spent 9 months bedridden, saw 20+ doctors who all dismissed it as stress. He eventually got better by joining online patient communities…
Connecting the Dots in Long COVID with Dr. Robert Groysman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:07
After successfully treating his own Long COVID, founding the COVID Institute, treating hundreds of patients, and publishing the seven-volume Complete Long COVID Handbook series, Dr. Robert Groysman has published a peer-r…
Debra Hawkins, DNP, dysautonomia specialist with ER experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:51
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…