{"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":"Elizabeth on her comeback and book: The Toll it Took","slug":"elizabeth-on-her-comeback-and-book-the-toll-it-took","published_at":"2026-03-22T13:48:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-potscast-3923943/elizabeth-on-her-comeback-and-book-the-toll-it-took","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-potscast-3923943","url":"https://the-potscast.castos.com/episodes/elizabeth-on-her-book-mother-toll-it-took","audio_url":"https://episodes.castos.com/6071fb0c58f1f7-48191061/2081943/c1e-2k3jrcmmzv6s67pnj-okpv646xbpxw-nwzybt.mp3","summary":"Elizabeth was a teen athlete when she first became bed bound with POTS and several other conditions including narcolepsy, epilepsy and gastroparesis. After 5 years of struggling to be heard or helped, and wondering if the struggle was worth it, she is now back in school, working full time, and becoming the kind of healthcare professional she wishes she'd had. AND she has written a book -- The Toll it Took -- about her experiences! Her advice: \"Even if you don't feel like it, keep going.\" 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/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/POTSActivist Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/TheStandingUpToPOTS/ 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":"Elizabeth was a teen athlete when she first became bed bound with POTS and several other conditions including narcolepsy, epilepsy and gastroparesis. Afte…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2081,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-potscast-3923943/episodes/elizabeth-on-her-comeback-and-book-the-toll-it-took/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/elizabeth-on-her-comeback-and-book-the-toll-it-took.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}