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.

Dr. Dempsey on Mold/Mycotoxin Illness

Dr. Dempsey explains the facts on mold as a trigger for mast cells, including symptoms, preferred tests, treatments,…

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Mold Remediation Expert Michael Rubino

Michael Rubino is an air quality expert, environmental wellness advocate and President of Change the Air Foundation.…

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E221: Dr. Dempsey on Infections

In this 3rd Q&A session with the amazing Dr. Dempsey she goes deep on infections as a trigger for MCAS:  How they're…

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Dr. Jill Carnahan’s new book and film and approach to MCAS

This is a not-to-be-missed episode between two incredible physicians: Dr. Jill is a highly sought-after leader in…

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Breast Implants and MCAS Insights with Dr. Eva Nagy

Dr. Dempsey interviews breast surgeon Dr. Eva Nagy about her important new findings just published about evidence of…

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Dr. Dempsey Answers MORE Listener Questions

Nobody answers your MCAS questions as rapid-fire as Dr. Dempsey!  She's back to answer listener questions, addressing…

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Dr. Kelly McCann’s Functional/Integrative/Environmental Medicine Approach to MCAS

Dr. Kelly McCann is a leading educator on MCAS and related complex disease, with her online seminars and an approach…

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Your vote can raise awareness and funds – with (the very strong) Dr. Tania Dempsey

Dr. Tania Dempsey shares her passion (and some tips) for bodybuilding, because she has been nominated to be on the…

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Dr. Theo Theoharides on mast cells driving dysautonomia and much more

Dr. Theoharides is among the world's top mast cell researchers and speaks with Dr. Dempsey about his recent article…

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

Dr. Dempsey answers questions about MCAS and depression/anxiety/fatigue/brain fog; physical triggers; Kounis Syndrome;…