{"podcast":{"title":"The POTScast","slug":"the-potscast-3923943","podcast_index_feed_id":3923943,"rss_url":"https://feeds.castos.com/q4knn","website_url":"https://the-potscast.castos.com","image_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6071fb0c58f1f7-48191061/images/POTScast-logo-1-.png","author":"Cathy Pederson","episode_count":250,"summary":"Learn about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and more by joining us each week for a new episode. If you are living with POTS, MCAS or other chronic illnesses, you are not alone! Our goal is to raise awareness, nurture community, and empower patients with information and practical skills for living better with this chronic invisible illness. Each month, we feature episodes with top POTS physicians as well as POTS patients. Because many POTS patients are eventually diagnosed with MCAS, the first Tuesday of every month we feature a new series called Mast Cell Matters, in which top MCAS practitioners share their experiences in better treating patients. You can learn more by listening to our groundbreaking POTScast anywhere, anytime. Visit our website at www.standinguptopots.org and follow our social media accounts @standinguptopots.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-potscast-3923943"},"episode":{"title":"Dr. Tania Dempsey on GLP-1s for MCAS, POTS and related conditions","slug":"dr-tania-dempsey-on-glp-1s-for-mcas-pots-and-related-conditions","published_at":"2026-05-30T13:07:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-potscast-3923943/dr-tania-dempsey-on-glp-1s-for-mcas-pots-and-related-conditions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-potscast-3923943","url":"https://the-potscast.castos.com/episodes/dr-tania-dempsey-answer-questions-about-glp-1s-for-mcas-and-related-conditions","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6071fb0c58f1f7-48191061/2463980/c1e-n4362izo5pjb9z5n4-gpj77dz3hd7m-efpoj6.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":2513,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-potscast-3923943/episodes/dr-tania-dempsey-on-glp-1s-for-mcas-pots-and-related-conditions/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-potscast-3923943/dr-tania-dempsey-on-glp-1s-for-mcas-pots-and-related-conditions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}