{"podcast":{"title":"Let's Talk About The POTS life","slug":"let-s-talk-about-the-pots-life-7083912","podcast_index_feed_id":7083912,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc68c494/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://thepotslife.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42247245/42247245-1729191834820-a48f34d63bcda.jpg","author":"The POTS Life","episode_count":58,"summary":"POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, is a form of dysautonomia disorder. The hallmark of POTS is a rapid heart rate that occurs upon standing, leading to symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, and fatigue. Learn about the POTS life program developed by Physical Therapist Kelsey Botti, who is thriving with POTS. Hear about Kelsey's story, her patients, and her team. (The information provided in this podcast are for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T04:22:39.709699+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-about-the-pots-life-7083912"},"episode":{"title":"Accepting Life After a POTS Diagnosis: Grief, Control & Building Your Support Team","slug":"accepting-life-after-a-pots-diagnosis-grief-control-building-your-support-team","published_at":"2026-07-20T13:53:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-about-the-pots-life-7083912/accepting-life-after-a-pots-diagnosis-grief-control-building-your-support-team","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-about-the-pots-life-7083912","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pots-life/episodes/Accepting-Life-After-a-POTS-Diagnosis-Grief--Control--Building-Your-Support-Team-e3macgn","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/fc68c494/podcast/play/123072471/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-20%2F428279309-44100-2-2115cfba1565.m4a","summary":"Receiving a POTS diagnosis can be both validating and overwhelming. After finally getting answers, many people are surprised to learn there isn't a quick fix and that managing POTS often requires consistent lifestyle changes over time. In this episode, we talk about the emotional side of life after diagnosis, including grieving your old life, learning to let go of constantly pushing through, and building a support system that truly understands what you're going through. We also discuss practical strategies for focusing on what you can control, including hydration, electrolytes, gradual exercise, and creating habits that support long-term improvement. If you're newly diagnosed or still learning to navigate life with POTS, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone and that while the journey isn't easy, it can get better. Connect with Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: The POTS Life Instagram: @thepotslife_ Tik Tok: thepotslife","meta_description":"Receiving a POTS diagnosis can be both validating and overwhelming. After finally getting answers, many people are surprised to learn there isn't a quick…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1173,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/let-s-talk-about-the-pots-life-7083912/episodes/accepting-life-after-a-pots-diagnosis-grief-control-building-your-support-team/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-about-the-pots-life-7083912/accepting-life-after-a-pots-diagnosis-grief-control-building-your-support-team.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}