Mast Cell Matters Podcast

Welcome to the Mast Cell Matters Podcast with Dr. Tania Dempsey. Each episode is a deep dive on Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) with a top physician, researcher or other expert who specializes in treating patients with MCAS.

In the show, we take a practical approach to helping doctors and patients better manage MCAS. We cover the symptoms, testing, diagnosis, treatment, challenges, practical strategies, common comorbidities (e.g., POTS, hypermobility spectrum disorders, ME/CFS, autoimmunity, GI dysmotility), latest research findings and clinical pearls.

These episodes are a monthly feature of The POTScast, presented by Standing Up to POTS, a non-profit dedicated to improving life for those with POTS and related chronic illness. Check out our full podcast — with other types of great episodes — at ThePOTScast.com.

Endometriosis with Dr. Tania Dempsey as part of the Mast Cell Matters series

Endometriosis with Dr. Tania Dempsey as part of the Mast Cell Matters Series

Is endometriosis related to mast cells, MCAS and POTS in some people? Dr. Dempsey explains why she suspects a link, how…

Dr. Tania Dempsey on GLP-1s for MCAS, POTS and Related Conditions

Dr. Tania Dempsey on GLP-1s for MCAS, POTS and Related Conditions

This is a not-to-be-missed episode! Dr. Dempsey discusses the use of GLP-1 medications for MCAS, including her most…

Cell Membrane Health with Dr. Melanie Stein

Cell Membrane Health with Dr. Melanie Stein

Dr. Melanie Stein, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Physician in Portland, Oregon and a recognized leader in Cell Membrane…

More Advanced Therapies (part 2)

More Advanced Therapies (part 2)

In this episode Dr. Dempsey discusses how she incorporates treatments with Methylene Blue, peptides, and the Nanovi…

Pediatric Complex Chronic Illness Treatments with Dr. Casey Kelley

Pediatric Complex Chronic Illness Treatments with Dr. Casey Kelley

Dr. Casey Kelley is Board Certified in family and integrative medicine, teaches on the faculty of the Northwestern…

Zac Spiritos, MD, MPH on Neurogastroenterology

Zac Spiritos, MD, MPH on Neurogastroenterology

Dr. Spiritos is double board certified in gastroenterologist and internal medicine, and specializes in IBS, gut…

Dr. Dempsey on Leading Edge Treatments She is Finding Helpful

Dr. Dempsey on Leading Edge Treatments She is Finding Helpful

One of the most common questions we get from listeners is about the novel treatments that Dr. Dempsey mentions, such as…

Dr. Eboni Cornish on root causes of brain inflammation

Dr. Eboni Cornish on Root Causes of Brain Inflammation

This is a not-to-be-missed conversation for anyone interested in brain inflammation. Dr. Eboni Cornish, M.D. is…

OBGYN with model of uterus

Jill Krapf, MD on Painful Sex, Vulvovaginal Disorders and Mast Cells

Dr. Jill Krapf is a Board-Certified OB/GYN who specializes in genitopelvic pain and skin conditions, is founder of the…

Dr. Greg Plotnikoff on favorite new findings, a thiamin theory and more

Dr. Greg Plotnikoff on favorite new findings, a thiamin theory and more

Dr. Greg Plotnikoff is a thought leader in dysautonomia/MCAS and complex chronic illness and in this episode he is…