{"podcast":{"title":"Mast Cell Matters: Deep dives on MCAS with Tania Dempsey, MD - Presented by The POTScast","slug":"mast-cell-matters-deep-dives-on-mcas-with-tania-dempsey-md-presented-by-the-potscast-6696080","podcast_index_feed_id":6696080,"rss_url":"https://feeds.castos.com/j34px","website_url":"https://mast-cell-matters.castos.com","image_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6071fb0c58f1f7-48191061/images/IMG-1503.jpeg","author":"Jill Brook","episode_count":41,"summary":"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. Hosted by Johns-Hopkins-trained world renowned specialist Tania Dempsey, MD, 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.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mast-cell-matters-deep-dives-on-mcas-with-tania-dempsey-md-presented-by-the-potscast-6696080"},"episode":{"title":"GLP-1s in MCAS with Dr. Tania Dempsey","slug":"glp-1s-in-mcas-with-dr-tania-dempsey","published_at":"2026-05-30T13:11:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mast-cell-matters-deep-dives-on-mcas-with-tania-dempsey-md-presented-by-the-potscast-6696080/glp-1s-in-mcas-with-dr-tania-dempsey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mast-cell-matters-deep-dives-on-mcas-with-tania-dempsey-md-presented-by-the-potscast-6696080","url":"https://mast-cell-matters.castos.com/episodes/glp-1s-in-mcas-with-dr-tania-dempsey","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6071fb0c58f1f7-48191061/2463982/c1e-jjv61h4gqp9un1k11-5zq99rkktpr5-ckvmfs.mp3","summary":"This is a not-to-be-missed episode! Dr. Dempsey discusses the use of GLP-1 medications for MCAS, including her most recent observations and recommendations. This is a follow-up to Dr. Dempsey's free online GLP-1 Masterclass, which covers all the basics. If you have questions for Dr. Dempsey about mast cells and related topics, you can send them to research@standinguptopots.org. Dr. Dempsey's published article about GLP-1 treatments in MCAS is here. Dr. Dempsey's website is https://drtaniadempsey.com/ If you liked this episode, we hope you will click subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. If you are so moved, donations are accepted to help to support our production costs https://www.standinguptopots.org/donate Tell us what you think of The POTScast or send us your idea at info@standinguptopots.org! Find out more about Standing Up to POTS! Check us out on our Website: www.standinguptopots.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/standinguptopots/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/standinguptopots/ X: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist Medical Disclaimer: The information provided here is not intended to serve as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have health related issues, please contact a qualified health professional to get the personalized assessment, advice, and treatment that you need. Standing Up to POTS will not be liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages arising from the use of this podcast.","meta_description":"This is a not-to-be-missed episode! Dr. Dempsey discusses the use of GLP-1 medications for MCAS, including her most recent observations and recommendation…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2511,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mast-cell-matters-deep-dives-on-mcas-with-tania-dempsey-md-presented-by-the-potscast-6696080/episodes/glp-1s-in-mcas-with-dr-tania-dempsey/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mast-cell-matters-deep-dives-on-mcas-with-tania-dempsey-md-presented-by-the-potscast-6696080/glp-1s-in-mcas-with-dr-tania-dempsey.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}