Let's Talk About The POTS life
by The POTS Life
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The Invisible Burden of Chronic Illness
The Invisible Burden of Chronic Illness
About this podcast
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
Episodes
The newest 20 of 63 episodes
- The Invisible Burden of Chronic Illness · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 23Hosts Kelsey and Britney discuss the invisible burden of living with chronic illness, including POTS, and the challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and explaining symptoms when you…
- Electrolytes: The Key to Proper Hydration with Redmond's Darryl Bosshardt · 40 min · Season 3 Episode 3In this episode, Kelsey and Redmond’s Darryl Bosshardt discuss the significance of salt and electrolytes, particularly for individuals with POTS. They explore the historical…
- From Misdiagnosis To Management: Ryenn’s POTS Journey · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 2In this episode, Ryenn shares her journey from misdiagnosis to managing POTS and vascular conditions, highlighting the importance of persistence, proper diagnosis, and lifestyle…
- POTS, Marriage, and Motherhood - What We Learned Along The Way · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 1In this episode, Kelsey and her husband Cale discuss the journey of living with POTS, diagnosis, treatment, and how it has impacted their family life. They share insights…
- The Hidden Connections Between POTS, EDS, Hypermobility & Chronic Pain with Dr. Linda Bluestein · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 27Living with chronic pain, hypermobility, POTS, or other complex conditions can make it difficult to connect the dots. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Linda Bluestein, a…
- Accepting Life After a POTS Diagnosis: Grief, Control & Building Your Support Team · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 26Receiving 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…
- Dr. Marie-Claire Seeley on POTS, EDS & Changing the Future of Care · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 25Dr. Marie-Claire Seeley is a registered nurse, researcher, Founder and Volunteer CEO of the Australian POTS Foundation, and one of the leading voices advancing POTS research…
- Learning to Trust Your Body Again with POTS · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 24How do you start trusting your body again after a POTS diagnosis? In this episode, Kelsey and Brit talk about the fear of doing everyday activities when your symptoms feel…
- POTS, EDS & Hypermobility: What Patients and Parents Need to Know with Dr. Cohen Solomon · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 23What is the connection between POTS, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), and hypermobility? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Cohen Solomon, board-certified…
- POTS, Advocacy, and The Dysautonomia Workbook with Joanna Behm · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 25In this episode of Let’s Talk About The POTS Life, we sit down with Joanna Behm, occupational therapist, dysautonomia advocate, and co-author of The Dysautonomia Workbook. Joanna…
- What to Do After a POTS Diagnosis (Electrolytes, Exercise, and Common Mistakes) · 22 min · Season 2 Episode 24If you’ve recently been diagnosed with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), it can feel overwhelming figuring out what actually helps. In this episode, we break down…
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and POTS · 16 min · Season 2 Episode 23GI symptoms, pain clues, and why a consult matters In this episode of Let’s Talk About the POTS Life, we break down the connection between POTS and pelvic floor dysfunction and…
- From Surviving to Living Again: A POTS Life Graduate’s Journey · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 22In this episode of Let’s Talk About the POTS Life, we sit down with Veronica, a POTS Life graduate now in our graduate program, to talk about her journey from simply surviving to…
- What Makes The POTS Life Treatment Program Different · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 21In this episode of Let’s Talk About The POTS Life, we walk through the philosophy behind the POTS Life treatment program and why it’s structured the way it is. We talk about the…
- Is The POTS Life Program Safe for CFS, EDS & Severe Fatigue? · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 20In this Q&A episode of Let’s Talk About The POTS Life, we’re answering one of the biggest questions we get: Is The POTS Life Program safe if I have chronic fatigue syndrome…
- Living with POTS: What It’s Like for a Spouse | Dysautonomia & Chronic Illness Support · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 19What is it really like to love someone living with POTS and dysautonomia? In this episode of Let’s Talk About The POTS Life, my husband Cale shares what it was like watching me…
- Cate’s POTS Journey: Chiari Surgery, CSF Leaks, EDS & Rebuilding Life · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 18In this episode of Let’s Talk About The POTS Life, Cate shares her experience navigating POTS alongside Chiari malformation, CSF leaks, EDS, and multiple complex complications…
- Navigating Medical Challenges: A Conversation with Dr. Poorvi Desai · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 17In this episode of 'Let's Talk About The POTS Life,' hosts welcome Dr. Poorvi Desai, a hematologist oncologist with a unique perspective on both practicing medicine and being a…
- A POTS Life Graduate: Arielle's Inspiring Journey · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 16In this episode of 'Let's Talk About the POTS Life,' Arielle shares her compelling journey with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Diagnosed at 12, Arielle…
- Mental Health and Chronic Illness: Insights from Ashley Schuetz, CRNP · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 12In this episode of 'Let's Talk about the POTS Life,' the hosts welcome Ashley Schuetz, a dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Ashley shares her…
